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Janelle Monáe’s BET Awards hairstyle had a detail you may have missed upon first glance. The singer graced the award show red carpet wearing (like many celebrities that night) the chrome manicure trend, but her bun hairstyle, which had a wrapped extension weaved throughout, was the cherry on top of their look.
The masterpiece was done by Monáe’s long-standing hairstylist, Nikki Nelms. The honey-blond hair styled on top of their head resembled the popular beehive hairstyle from the 1960s. Nelms created a zig-zag pattern with what looks like a faux loc throughout the bun, and the extension went all the way down to Monáe’s nape, creating the illusion of a rat-tail hairstyle.
As evidenced by their hair at the 2019 Met Gala and the Grammys, Monáe has never been one to shy away from a show-stopping hair moment – but she continues to raise the bar with each red carpet appearance. Monáe remains a premier source of inspiration for avant-garde hair looks – take a peek at their 2022 BET Awards look from all angles.
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