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BET Awards 2022: The Hottest Manicures Spotted On The 2021 Red Carpet

Looking for some trends to try during your next nail appointment? Look no further. See the manicures that caught our attention at this year's awards

With so many colors and cuts to choose from, it can be hard to find inspiration for your next mani. In some cases, that may be one reason for the surge in demand for press-ons! On the topic of nails...we found ourselves amused by the trendy, simplistic, and in some cases out-of-the-box designs we spotted on the red carpet of the BET Awards 2021

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We even found a few trends rising, including square-shaped nails, nudes, and the use of negative space and glitter. Below, see some of the hottest manicures we spotted throughout the night. And who knows, they might inspire your next salon appointment! 

  1. Megan Thee Stallion

    Megan Thee Stallion flaunted her signature lipstick nails on the red carpet. Take an up-close look at the minimalistic design that has us ready for our next nail appointment! Nail tech, Coca Michelle did her thing! 

  2. Yung Miami

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Yung Miami sported a pair of stylish pink nails on the red carpet. The square-shaped manicure definitely seems to be making a big comeback this summer! 

  3. Issa Rae

    Issa Rae's short metallic nails perfectly matched her accessories! We are definitely a fan of the silver look this season as we all reemerge from our beauty hiatus. 

  4. Saweetie

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Saweetie proudly showed off her intricately designed coffin nails on the step-and-repeat. Enhancing the manicure with gold accents proved to be an excellent choice. Bravo to the Icy Grl's manicurist Temeka Jackson!

  5. Ashanti

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    With such a shimmery ensemble, we couldn't blame Ashanti for wanting to keep her nails simplistic. The singer's pretty and pink mani beautifully complimented her fringed look.

  6. Bri Steves

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    We want Bri Steves' cow-print manicure...today! Stepping outside of design norms, the singer moo-ved us with her bold set. 

  7. Flo Milli

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Amy Sussman/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

    Flo Milli dazzled us with her clear 3-inch nails. Filled with silver glitter, the square-shaped manicure definitely deserves to be on your list of styles to try. 

    Watch the BET Awards 2022 on June 26, at 8pm ET!

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