OMG—We'll Be Talking About These BET Awards Beauty Looks All Summer Long
This year's BET Awards were defined by edgy and unexpected takes on the hottest fashion trends of the summer (mermaidcore and retro-inspired silhouettes are definitely on our minds), bringing on all the glam we love witnessing during award season! We're sharing every beauty look that caught our eye on the red carpet, from summer-ready protective styles to the endless stunning makeup looks that we'll be reposting on our social media pages for months on end. Ready to fall in love with our top beauty moments of the night? Keep scrolling, and don't forget to screenshot for endless inspiration!
Ice Spice
White shimmery shadow and a neutral lip allow the "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2" rapper's signature bright hair to take center stage.
Must-have products: Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray ($8); Dyson Airstrait Hair Straightener ($500)
Victoria Monét
Victoria Monét's warm, bronzed look is giving the epitome of summer paired with honey-colored braids that perfectly complement her skin tone.
Latto
Latto's hair takes center stage with bouncy blonde tresses. Here's all the proof you need that side parts never left.
Must-have products: SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Hydrating Wrap & Set Mousse ($14); Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler ($600)
Summer Walker
Songstress Summer Walker shows us how a classic burgundy lip is done by pairing it with a sensual smoky eye and chiseled cheekbones.
Flo
Singers Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer of Flo fully embrace this summer's blush trend by matching their rose-hued makeup to their dresses.
Coco Jones
We'll always be fans of pairing a bold brow with smoky eye makeup for an effortlessly elegant red carpet look.
Must-have products: Kiss Lash Couture The Muses Collection in Legacy ($8) and Strip Lash Adhesive ($6)
Melissa L. Williams
Thanks to Melissa L. Williams, we'll be pulling out shimmery green eye shadow for futuristic disco-diva glam moments.
Flo Milli
From now on, when you look up the term "bronzed goddess," expect to see this shot of Flo Milli there with her glowing complexion, sky-high cheekbones, and perfectly glossy lips.
Princess Love
Can we get a little commotion for the gold dress? The eye shadow color match is absolutely flawless!
Lil Mama
Bronzed, sculpted makeup seems to be the look of the evening—as demonstrated here by award-winning rapper Lil Mama.
Lola Brooke
The rapper's barely-there makeup has the perfect amount of sparkle to complement her precious metal-draped dress.
KJ Smith
Actress KJ Smith is glowing in this gorgeous makeup look that's bronzed, glowy, and utterly magnetic.
Muni Long
We'll never say no to a good nude look! Muni Long opted for a gold-and-bronze shadow that shows off her stunning facial features.
Charlese Antoinette Jones
Costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones had the most futuristic makeup look of the night, pairing bleached brows with playful graphic liner.
Crystal Renee Hayslett
Remember the SAG Awards' sculptural hair looks? Here's a stylish, height-defying braid to try for your next black-tie engagement.
Up next: The 19 Beauty Looks From the 2022 BET Awards I Just Can't Stop Thinking About
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's assistant beauty editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.
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