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Home • Billboard Music Awards

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards

From soft, tousled strands, to high buns and everything in between, we bring you the best hairstyles from the 2016 Billboard Awards.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Keke Palmer

Keke’s high top knot, piece-y bangs (and killer smile) was everything!

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
David Becker
02
Zendaya

Hair chameleon, Zendaya opted for long sleek strands. The middle part helps frame her gorgeous face.

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
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03
Rihanna

Bangs and bobs was the theme of Rihanna’s look of the evening. Is there anything she can do wrong?

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
John Shearer
04
Kelly Rowland

Kelly’s pulled back messy ‘do stole the awards show.

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Jeffrey Mayer
05
Ciara

Without question Ciara is the ultimate cool girl. We loved her looped bun and face-framing blonde tendrils.  

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Jeffrey Mayer
06
Serayah McNeill

Long, beachy ombre curls are great for any time of the year, especially when killing a red carpet is mandatory.

6 Top Hairstyles From The 2016 Billboard Music Awards
Mindy Small