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Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments

It was another weekend to remember at this years ESSENCE Festival in the heart of New Orleans. Here are the hottest celeb hair and makeup trends we spotted in the Big Easy.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Obsessed with Orange

LeToya Luckett arrived at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival in long, two-toned waved and a bold, matte orange lip.

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Sweeping Beauty

Niecy Nash signed copies of her new book, It’s Hard to Fight Naked, for fans at the Convention Center while flaunting a sexy red lip, mile-long lashes and a side-swept bang.

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Glowing and Gorgeous

Songstress Deborah Cox looked flawless in clean skin, contoured shadow and a creamy mauve lipstick at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival.

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Berry Crush

Erica Campbell of gospel duo Mary Mary upped the ante in a deep wine lipstick, blunt cut bangs and soft waves at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival.

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Touch of Glam

Brandy rocked a short and sassy wavy bob with a chic side part when she arrived at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival.  She topped off the look with bronze shadow and a high shine nude lip.

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Pink Perfection

Taraji P. Henson was all smiles in a sweet pink lip and side-swept bangs at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival.

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Neutral Territory

An au naturale makeup moment was the look of choice for Jordin Sparks who glowed at the 365 Black Awards during the ESSENCE Festival.

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Pretty in Pastels

Monifa was spotted backstage at the ESSENCE Festival wearing shimmering pink lipstick and a swipe of teal green eyeliner. Her blonde spiky haircut added a punch of pizazz. 

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Ageless Beauty

Nicole Murphy swiped on a cinnamon hued blush and a few coats of mascara when she attended the ESSENCE Festival.  Her short and chic wash-and-go look is perfect for the hot NOLA weather.

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Taking Sides

Kenya Moore attended the ESSENCE Festival in her signature long, soft curls which she swept over one shoulder for a simple yet stunning look.

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