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Nicki Minaj - The typically blonde “Barbie” opted for orange tresses at the BET Awards last year. She completed her look with mint-green eye shadow and bubble-gum-pink lips.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Chilli - Chilli was simply stunning last year; the singer straightened her curls for sleek, polished tresses and kept her makeup palette neutral, allowing her radiant natural beauty to shine.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Jada Pinkett Smith - Jada Pinkett Smith rocked this braided hairstyle last year with fire-engine-red lips and a hint of coral over her eyes.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Brandy - Brandy looked super-cute in these long, rough-cut bangs and braided headband, with baby pink lips and sun-kissed cheeks.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Ciara - Brandy looked super-cute in these long, rough-cut bangs and braided headband, with baby pink lips and sun-kissed cheeks.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Eva Marcille - The always-gorgeous Eva Marcille’s honey brown waves were dazzling against her bronze skin.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Keri Hilson - Keri Hilson wore bold purple eye shadow and changed up her signature blonde ’do by adding side-swept cascading bangs.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Naturi Naughton - Naturi Naughton’s lush locks were smoothed back to perfection. A braided headband gave way to a head full of big, beautiful curls.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Fergie - In true superstar style, Fergie wore big shades with barely-there makeup to the awards last year, her two-toned chocolate waves effortlessly faded into chunky bronze highlights.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Taraji P. Henson - Taraji’s midlength wispy waves stood out against her neutral makeup palette.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Holly Robinson Peete - Holly Robinson channeled her inner glamazon at the 2010 BET Awards; her reddish-brown wavy mane looked effortless, and her eyes were highlighted by a hint of silver.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Vivica A. Fox - Vivica A. Fox was spotted wearing golden highlights in her hair and a smile on her face.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Tatyana Ali - Tatyana Ali was right on trend in neutral makeup and straight, shiny locks. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Kim Coles - Kim Coles played up her eyes with a shimmery purple eye shadow and coral matte lips. Her signature curly braids looked fabulous as always.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Omarosa - The reality star swept her ringlets to the side, allowing her pink lips to pop.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)