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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
01
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
02
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
Michael Rowe
03
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
04
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
05
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
06
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
07
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
08
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. 

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
Michael Rowe
09
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
Michael Rowe
10
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.

Celeb Beauty: ESSENCE Festival Hair and Makeup Moments
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