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Home · Tony Awards

The Best Black Hair and Beauty Moments From the 2016 Tony Awards

The 70th Annual Tony Awards was a star-studded event with some of our favorite Black stars in attendance from Broadway darlings, Uzo Aduba and Lupita Nyong'O to Danai Gurira and Cynthia Erivo. It was a stellar night for Black women and these leading ladies came prepared to steal the red carpet (and the stage) to accept their awards. Here are our favorite beauty and hair looks from the 70th Annual Tony Awards.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Leona Lewis

Singer Leona Lewis married classic beauty with edgy chic by coupling matte red lips with sleek, blonde center parted hair. 

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Zainab Jah

Actress Zainab Jah accents her halo of curls with a sleek metallic headband, creating an easy (and elegant) summer updo.

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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls’ sleek side-swept ponytail and heavily shadowed plum lids are worthy of an award of their own!
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Lupita Nyong’O

Oh, Luptia— you really can do no wrong! The gorgeous actress gave us beauty inspo once again pairing glossy pink lips with smoked out blue lids.

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Nicolette Robinson

It’s safe to say that Nicolette Robinson is officially our beauty and hair crush. This pink lip and  waist-grazing braids combo is everything!

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Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira proves that purple lipstick and simple hair accessories are all you need to be red carpet fabulous!

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Adrienne Warren

Adrienne Warren gave roaring 20s glamour a modern twist with sleek billowing waves and a satin plum lip.

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Nikki M. James

Dewy skin, sleek strands and lengthy lashes set the standard for red carpet chic.

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Uzo Aduba

Broadway favorite, Uzo Aduba showed up on the red carpet rocking a fierce asymmetrical bob, flushed cheeks and a natural smoky eye. To complete the look, she opted for a frosted nude obre lip. 

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Saycon Sengbloh

Saycon Sengbloh stunned in jewel-tone shadows, apricot lips long flowing curls.

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Jourdan Dunn

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn got matchy-matchy with her beauty look, dusting her lids with a blush pink shadow to match her Zac Posen gown.

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Cynthia Erivo

Actress Cynthia Erivo sported her signature platinum hair with a dark smoky eyes and peachy-pink lips.

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Danielle Brooks
The Color Purple star was a dream with berry stained lips, bright pearly whites and rosy cheeks.
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Liya Kebede

Honestly, who needs makeup when you’ve got skin like supermodel Liya Kebede? A simple swipe of a berry lip stain is the perfect touch!

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Pascale Armand
Beauty rule of thumb: When your dress is loud, your makeup can be soft. This apricot hue is going to cause a double-take or two. Take a cue from Pascale Armand and try soft makeup when your wardrobe is on the vibrant side.
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Sophie Okonedu
Gorgeous natural hair and cheek bones for days. Obviously, Sophie Okonedu is the real beauty MVP!
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