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Home • Emmys

9 #BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys

It's been almost one week since the annual Primetime Emmy Awards, but we still can't get over all of the #blackgirlmagic moments. From Taraji P. Henson's hairstyle change to Angela Bassett's bright yellow frock and Niecy Nash's curve-hugging gown, we could barely keep up with all of the night's biggest fashion and beauty snapshots. As it turns out, the after-party scene was also a treasure trove of hair and makeup looks that left us mesmorized. If you're still playing catch up on TV's biggest night, check out these brown beauties below. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Issa Rae

Issa Rae, star of the upcoming show Insecure, attended HBO’s official 2016 Emmy after party. Issa has been killing the short hair game for a long time and we look forward to seeing her create more magical mane moments in the future. 

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Meagan Holder

The actress, who will appear in the new series Pitch, attended the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Emmy Awards after party. She absolutely slayed this smoldery cat eye! 

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Rutina Wesley

The Queen Sugar star also hit the Emmys after party circuit looking like a million bucks. Her vampy, merlot lipstick is definitely on trend for fall. 

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Jazmyn Simon

The Ballers actress attended HBO’s official 2016 Emmy after party and stole our attention with her dark eye shadow and lipstick. The drop earrings are the perfect finishing touch!  

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Idara Victor

The stage and television actress rocked a cute up-do (megawatt smile!) for the Emmys after-party scene.

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Alicia Quarles

Alicia Quarles also attended the Primetime Emmy Awards and after-party scene with a soft and beautiful makeup look. Her highlighted tresses are also #hairgoals. 

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Adina Porter

The True Blood and The Newsroom actress stood out in all green everything at the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Emmy Awards after party.

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Gabrielle Dennis

The Rosewood actress flaunted a full and thick ponytail at the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Emmy Awards after party. And this pose is everything–go girl! 

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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Keesha Sharp

The Lethal Weapon actress slayed her hair and makeup look at the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and Twentieth Century Fox Television’s Emmy Awards after party.

#BlackGirlMagic Beauty Moments You Probably Missed At The Emmys
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