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You have to go big for the first appearance, and Henson’s glam squad sure did deliver.

Fun fact: it was actually 45 inches long.

Paired with apower red lipstickand bronze nails, Henson sure knows that this is how you start a party.

Taraji P. Henson on the red carpet at the 2022 BET Awards.

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According to Wallace, the extensions come courtesy ofHair So Fab.

“She wanted to feel sexy, so I created a sleek, side swept low ponytail.”

He brushed Henson’s hair into “the smoothest pony of life,” usingTangle Teezers The Ultimate Styler.

Taraji P. Henson in an all gold dress with gold eye gems at the 2022 BET Awards.

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It perfectly showed off her eye gems, which were placed on the lid and below the lash line.

“I was inspired by Egyptian Queens Cleopatra and Nefertiti,” Wallace says.

A vintage Versace look on Naomi Campbell inspired Wallace to create this super sleek hair.

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards

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To switch Henson’s looks quickly without hurting her hair, Wallace usedKISS All Mighty Bond Remover.

He then appliedRed by Kiss Tinted Lace Wig Powderto the inside of the wig around the part.

As we mentioned before, two slits in Henson’s gown exposed her hip tattoos.

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards.

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He began by working a dime-sized amount ofCarols Daughter Goddess Strength Leave In Creamthrough the hair before flat ironing.

The style was kept sleek using Red by KISS Edge Fixer Hair Wax Stick.

Wallace then slicked Henson’s baby hair in place usingCarols Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother.

Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage during the 2022 BET Awards.

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She wore it while handing out her TPH products during a bit in between performances.

To bring out the curls and control flyaways, he usedWash Day Hair Gel Foam Styler in Aloe.

The hair paired perfectly with her extra-long nails, which were truly a feat of quick change magic.

Taraji P. Henson on stage at the 2022 BET Awards.

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