Best Hair and Makeup at Billboard Music Awards 2021: Photos

Alicia Keys's Braids and French Moon Manicure

It wasn't just Keys's french moon manicure we couldn't stop looking at; we also loved her braided hairstyle — which held more significance than you might originally think. Celebrity hairstylist Kendall Dorsey said, "In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Songs In A Minor, Alicia's Billboard look is a reinterpretation of the iconic album cover. We were inspired by the idea of a crown and elegance."

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Priyanka Chopra's Monochromatic Brown Makeup

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Chopra walked the red carpet looking classic as ever, with monochromatic mauve hues on her eyes, lips, and cheeks.

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Doja Cat's Graphic Eyeliner and Braids

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The inspiration behind Doja Cat's braided hairstyle, according to her stylist Jared Henderson was "Afrocentric Futurism, so I wanted to incorporate braided elements in our hairstyles while also pulling the hair out of her face so that the outfits really shined."

She finished the look with graphic eyeliner that floated above the crease with abstract pops of blue eyeshadow.

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Pink's Monochromatic Pink Makeup and Nails

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We know, we know: Pink (the artist) wearing head-to-toe pink (the color) — revolutionary. But considering she rarely steps out in the hue these days, the bright pop of fuchsia on her lips, cheeks, and nails was a nice chance of pace.

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Saweetie's Bubblegum Pink Nail Art

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The biggest star of Saweetie's look? Her three-inch nails, which screamed extravagance. Frosty like the "ice princess" herself, each finger was topped with a pink color and glimmering rhinestone.

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H.E.R.'s Red Lip and Slick Ponytail

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H.E.R. does not disappoint on the red carpet — ever. Exhibit A: this simple but powerful look, featuring a sleek pony and bright red lipstick.

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Gabrielle Union's Flipped-Up Ponytail

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Tell us we're not the only ones getting major Bring It On vibes from Union's flipped-up ponytail? Celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims curled the ends with the Ghd Curve 1" Classic Curl Iron ($199).

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Karol G's Electric Blue Hair Color

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Karol G was blinged out from her eyelids to her her fingertips — check out that bedazzled manicure — but we think her electric blue hair color stole the show.

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Kelsea Ballerini's Purple Eyeliner

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Ballerini kept her hair and makeup minimal, with the exception of one minor detail: her purple eyeliner. The artist added a punch of color to her upper and lower lash lines.

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