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BET Awards 2021: Extra Long Hairstyles To Inspire Your Next Salon Appointment

We’re only highlighting hair that exceeds 24 inches!

So far, we’ve recapped some of our favorite natural hair moments at the BET Awards, along with a list of the best colorful hairdos at the star-studded event. Now, we’re taking your beauty mood board to new lengths with our recap of the longest hairstyles seen on the red carpet. Cheers to creativity—and extra-long tresses! 

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  1. 2011: Eve

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris / Getty)

    Jason LaVeris / Getty

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris / Getty)

    Eve caught our attention at the 2011 BET Awards with her studded-leather look that clung to her curves. The fashion-forward rapper managed to maintain our gaze with her blonde hip-length braid with a seriously volumized side-swept bang. 

  2. 2017: Ryan Destiny

    (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images)

    Maury Phillips/Getty Images

    (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images)

    Ryan Destiny knew exactly how to turn a pair of white jeans into the backdrop of an innovative red carpet moment. The actress expertly amplified the simple streetwear staple with a haute leather dress that served as a strapless top. 

    To complete the look, the star opted for stylish silver pumps, retro round sunglasses, and sleek, waist-length tresses that flowed down her back.

  3. 2017: Eva Marcille

     (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

    Eva Marcille showcased her love for boho-inspired fashion at the 2017 BET Awards. Besides her off-the-shoulder, floor-length embroidered dress that embodied the trend, the stylish reality star's extra-long box braids gave us all the vibes. 

  4. 2018: Bri Steves

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

    Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BET)

    Rapper Bri Steves exuded swag at the 2018 BET Awards. Dressed in a plaid crop top with bright orange sweatpants, the Philly native left us obsessed with her hip-length locs that she playfully pinned to the crown of her head. Yes, Queen! 

  5. 2019: Saweetie

    (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

    Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

    (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

    We couldn't talk about eye-catching long hair without mention Saweetie's sky-high ponytail that was longer than her Barbie-inspired mini dress. And peep the rapper's perfectly laid edges. Such an iconic beauty moment! 

    Watch the 2021 BET Awards on June 27 at 8/9C p.m.

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