Skip Nav
Love It. Save Your Favorites Now.
9 Black-Girl Beauty Looks From the NAACP Image Awards That Have Us in Awe

NAACP Image Awards 2018 Red Carpet Beauty

9 Black-Girl Beauty Looks From the NAACP Image Awards That Have Us in Awe

NAACP Image Awards 2018 Red Carpet Beauty
Image Source: Getty

Award season always promises an unimpeded look at our favourite stars, and last night's NAACP Image Awards didn't disappoint. A host of glamorous women of colour from the world of TV and film graced the red carpet in their finery to celebrate their achievements and accept awards. To say the beauty looks were out of this world would be an understatement. Read on for nine moments of red carpet glamour that'll keep you going until the next glitzy award show.

Related:
Natural Hair Moments 2018 Red Carpet
See All the Gorgeous Natural Hair Moments From Award Season's Red Carpets

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross
Image Source: Getty / Matt Winkelmeyer

Tracee finished her slicked-back ponytail with a waist-length, fishtail braid.

1 / 9

Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley
Image Source: Getty / Earl Gibson III

The Handmaid's Tale actress looked like she'd walked straight out of the '20s by pairing burgundy lipstick with finger-waved hair.

2 / 9

Issa Rae

Issa Rae
Image Source: Getty / Earl Gibson III

Issa paired her subtle pink gloss with a daring, green, winged liner.

3 / 9

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington
Image Source: Getty / Michael Tran

By keeping her look soft and neutral, Kerry made sure her blown-out ponytail got all the attention.

4 / 9

Halle Berry

Halle Berry
Image Source: Getty / Michael Tran

Halle gave us a peek at her shimmery eye shadow through sultry, layered bangs.

5 / 9

Yvonne Orji

Yvonne Orji
Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

The Insecure actress's blunt bob paired beautifully with her subtle makeup.

6 / 9

Andra Day

Andra Day
Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

The singer's hair was a stunning cross between a hair wrap and classic pin curls with the addition of jeweled hair clips for an extra dose of glam.

7 / 9

Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira
Image Source: Getty / Alberto E. Rodriguez

Danai's award show look was all about rosy blush tones and a subtle glow.

8 / 9

Amara La Negra

Amara La Negra
Image Source: Getty / Jesse Grant

Amara wore her beautiful Afro out for the night.

9 / 9
I Achieved Cherry Red Hair With This £12 Box Dye
editor experiments
I Achieved Cherry Red Hair With This £12 Box Dye
by Lauren Gordon 13/3
Do Beauty Products Expire? We Ask An Expert
Skin Care
Do Beauty Products Go Bad? We Asked an Expert
by Lauren Ezekiel 27/2
Does Your Face Shape Suit A Side Parting? We Ask The Experts
British Celebrities
Side Partings Are Everywhere But Will It Suit Your Face Shape?
by Lauren Ezekiel 26/2
How To Achieve "Saltburn" Star Alison Oliver's Wet Look Bob
Haircuts
We Can't Stop Thinking About Alison Oliver's Wet Look Bob - Here's How It's Done
by Lauren Gordon 23/2
Experts Say Quiet Luxury Skin is the Next Major Face Trend
British Celebrities
Experts Say Quiet Luxury Skin Is the Next Major Face Trend
by Lauren Ezekiel 20/2
This Facial Will Give You "Barbie" Skin
Celebrity Beauty
The "Barbie" Facial Will Give You Skin Like a Mattel Doll
by Ariel Baker 10/2

Now You Know

Which Love Island Couples Are Still Together?

Entertainment

The "Love Island" Couples Still Together Prove Reality TV Can Work as Cupid

by Joely Chilcott 15/1

Entertainment

The Latest "Priscilla" Trailer Highlights the Ups and Downs of Her Relationship With Elvis

by Eden Arielle Gordon 04/10/23

Entertainment

Why Are So Many of Us Personally Invested in Celebrity Breakups?

by Ali Faccenda 03/10/23

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus Responds to Video of Adele Praising "Used to Be Young" at Las Vegas Show

by Eden Arielle Gordon 30/8/23

Latest Beauty
We're Hiring! Write For Us Advertise With Us Accessibility Contact Archives
Power Your Happy
Terms Privacy Policy
©2024 Vox Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.