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The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere 

By Siraad Dirshe · Updated October 24, 2020

The wait is finally almost over! The release of the much anticipated Black Panther is just weeks away, and if Monday night’s red carpet premiere in Los Angeles is any indication of what to expect, then it’s safe to say we are waiting with bated breath. 

Angela Basset, Issa Rae, Lupita Nyong’o and Yara Shahidi graced the red carpet looking like black excellence personified. From perfectly stretched afros to gravity-defying hairstyles, these ladies totally brought the heat to the carpet, giving us major inspo for our own premiere looks. Keep scrolling to see a round-up of our favorite beauty looks from the evening! 

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Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett is a Black Panther Beauty
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Issa Rae
Issa Rae is a Black Panther Beauty
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is a Black Panther Beauty
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira is a Black Panther Beauty !
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi is a Black Panther Beauty
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Meagan Good
Meagan Good is a Black Panther Beauty !
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae is a Black Panther Beauty !
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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Chloe X Halle
Chloe X Halle are Black Panther Beauties!
The Very Black Beauty and Hair Moments From The 'Black Panther' Premiere
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