5 Best Beauty Moments from the 2018 BET Awards

27 June 2018 - 07:00
By Nokubonga Thusi

These celebs' not only gave us #BlackGirlMagic, but showcased some of our favourite hair and makeup trends too.

This year’s BET Awards was a celebration of every thing “Wakanda” and these beauty looks not only gave us “black girl magic” but showcased some of our favourite trends.

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monáe’s Sunset Eyes

The PYNK singer's eye makeup was like a ray of sunshine with burnt orange shadow washed across the lids, accented with pops of yellow in the inner corner of the eyes. A bold, cherry red lip completed the look.

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Serayah McNeill’s Tonal Makeup

Empire star Serayah McNeill opted for a classic, bronzed-up tonal makeup look with a mix of matte and shimmery copper shadows on the lids and a glossy, contoured lip. Swapping her normal brunette curls for a choppy blond wig added the finishing touch to this golden look.

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Storm Reid’s Knotted Knockout

TheWrinkle in Time nailed the event's 'Blackanda' theme with her Bantu knots embellished with gold hair rings and wavy, laid edges. She kept her makeup fresh and ethereal for a super cool, yet age appropriate beauty look. 

Erica Ash’s Royal Treatment

Erica Ash looked like Wakandan royalty with  elegantly subtle makeup and a half cornrows/half braids hairstyle embellished with wooden beads and gold rings.

Nandi Madiba’s Natural Glow

Nandi Madiba chose to let her natural beauty shine with golden, glowing skin and warm, earthy tones on her eyes and lips.Nandi did not follow any specific beauty trends and chose to let her natural facial attributes shine through with warm, earthy tones on the eyes and lips all against golden, glowing skin.