The hottest beauty looks from the 2019 BET Awards

Rihanna pulled her chic red locks back into a wavy, high ponytail that she accessorised with a smokey eye.


The 2019 BET Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday night, and high-voltage hair and makeup was on the agenda. We round up some of the hottest beauty looks from the evening.

Rihanna

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Superstar Rihanna pulled her chic red locks back into a wavy, high ponytail that she accessorised with a smokey eye.

Mary J. Blige

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Mary J. Blige accepted her Lifetime Achievement Award with a headful of platinum blonde curls and a smokey eye. A glossy, ’90s-style lip added an extra dose of glamour to her look.

Lizzo

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Singer Lizzo stunned with a classic combination of red lipstick and winged eye makeup for her stage performance. The star left her waist-length hair loose and styled into beachy waves.

Cardi B

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Rapper Cardi B kept things simple when accepting her Album of the Year award, showcasing a chic, glossy updo with a centre part. She opted for on-trend monochrome makeup, sporting a matching shimmery bronze eyeshadow and high-shine lip colour.

Fantasia Barrino

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Singer-songwriter Fantasia Barrino wore her signature crop styled into choppy waves, teaming the look with a matte complexion and lashings of eyeliner for extra measure.

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