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Hip Hop Awards 2022: We’re Celebrating The Natural Hairstyles Spotted On The BET Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet

Braids, twists, and more!

Between busy schedules and constant visits to the glam chair, celebrities often opt for protective hairstyles when they make their grand appearance on a red carpet. While wigs and fabulous extensions keep us screenshotting their looks as inspiration for our next salon trip, natural hair moments always leave us posting their tresses on our mood boards.

As we gear up for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022, we are digging in our archives and highlighting the seven times our favorite stars rocked braids, twists, afros, and more at hip hop’s biggest night out. Keep scrolling to see the natural hair moments!

  1. Bri Steves

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Bri Steves pinned up her waist-length faux locs into an extra high ponytail at the BET Hip Hip Awards 2018.

  2. That Girl Lay Lay

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Prince Williams/WireImage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Pre-teen rapper That Girl Lay Lay was all smiles as she showed off her adorable space buns at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018.

  3. Kodie Shane

     (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    1. Rapper Kodie Shane flaunted her natural curls at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018.

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  5. Young M.A

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage

    (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

    At the BET Hip Hop Awards 2018, Young M.A stayed close to her signature braids underneath her LOVERS snapback.

  6. Sharaya J

     (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2018, rapper and choreographer Sharaya J wowed us with her radiant look.

  7. Bre-Z

     (Photo by Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    1. Rapper and actress Bre-Z glowed while slaying her signature short hairdo at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2016.

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  9. Erica Ash

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

    In 2014, actress Erica Ash happily adorned a two-strand bun on the top of her head like a crown.

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