The Best "Black Panther" Premiere Beauty Looks
At the highly anticipated Black Panther premiere in L.A., our favorite stars came to slay. The red carpet was filled with #BlackGirlMagic, as celebs rocked curls, crowns, and braids. Of course, we had an eye out for star Lupita Nyong'o, who pulled out all the stops in a regal updo accessorized with a dainty gold headband and a glow that was nothing short of celestial. Celebs like Yara Shahidi and Issa Rae also debuted beauty looks we can't wait to copy immediately.
From there, it got even better, as the cast traveled around the world to celebrate the magic of the film. On every red carpet, they continued to bring us endless beauty inspiration, delivering one powerful look after another. From Lupita's stellar highlight to Janelle Monáe's winged liner, click through to see all the hair and makeup that lit up every single Black Panther premiere.
Getty Images1/14Click through to see the best Black Panther beauty looks of the night.
Getty Images2/14Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita left us speechless with her red carpet look. Her Lancôme look was created by makeup artist Nick Barose, using Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Liquid Foundation in 550, Lancôme Sourcils Brow Gel in Clear, and Lancôme Nutrix Royal Body on her arms and shoulders to give her even more glow. We can't forget to mention her amazing hair, styled by Vernon François, which featured a sculptural updo and dainty gold headband.
Getty Images3/14Janelle Monáe
Janelle's complexion looked flawless as always, and she added plenty of color with golden lids, tomato lips, and blue underliner. She topped off her face-framing pixie cut with a regal hat reminiscent of a crown.
Getty Images4/14Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin (aka Diane "Dolly" Johnson on Black-Ish) served major face, and her subtle blue and gold eye shadow complemented her dress perfectly.
Getty Images5/14Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi looked absolutely amazing with her voluminous halo of curls. She stuck to her signature winged liner and brushed-out brows, switching it up with a hint of blue underliner.
Getty Images6/14Storm Reid
Actress Storm Reid — who you'll soon see as Meg Murry in the highly anticipated A Wrinkle in Time — paired her braided do with pale pink lips and subtle lavender shadow on her lids.
Getty Images7/14Chloe and Halle Bailey
Musical songstress sister duo (and now Grown-ish stars) Chloe and Halle have mastered styling their locs in the most intricate and captivating styles. With matching dark cherry matte lips and subtle cat eyes, the sisters debuted two takes on their red carpet vibe.
Getty Images8/14Nabiyah Be
Nabiyah, who plays Tilda Johnson in Black Panther, rocked bouncy curls on the carpet. Her hair was styled with Redken Frizz Dismiss FBF30 Instant Deflate and misted with Redken Shine Flash 02. Her look was finished with bright red lips and golden eye shadow.
Getty Images9/14Issa Rae
Issa ditched traditional smoky eyes for a bright cranberry-red wash of eye shadow on her lids, paired with shimmery copper lips. Subtle brows, an amped-up glow, and accessorized updo completed the look.
10/14Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita continued pulling out all the stops at the London premiere of Black Panther, debuting a futuristic metallic look we couldn't get enough of. With her natural hair pulled back into a high pony tail gilded with silver wires (by hair stylist Vernon François) and metallic midnight lids (courtesy of Nick Barose), she gave us the ultimate celestial beauty inspiration.
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Lupita looked effortlessly regal during her appearance at NYFW's Black Panther Welcome to Wakanda event. Mirroring the futuristic looks of the models, Nick Barose created a dewy complexion and bold orangey-red lip for the star. As for her hair, it sat on top of her head like an actual crown of braids to make her look more regal than ever.
Jim Spellman12/14Danai Gurira
At a New York Black Panther screening, which took place at the Museum of Modern Art, Danai’s makeup, perfected by artist Kim Bower, featured a bright blue smoky eye and strong red lip. Her signature patterned buzzcut, styled by Vernon Scott and Jennie Roberts was every bit as stunning as her gleaming highlight. We first saw her debut this look about a week ago, and still can't get enough.
Roy Rochlin13/14Lupita Nyong'o
At the same New York screening, Vernon François transformed Lupita's hair yet again with fro knots. As usual, she paired them with an ethereal glow.Nick Barose gave her makeup in solely neutral tones, letting her short ‘do shine through.
