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Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair

The ladies of Caribana were all about serving up serious beauty with body at this year’s festival.
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

For anyone jumping in a Caribbean festival, there are a few things that are of utter importance: your costume, your energy, and your beat. But even if you’re simply celebrating from the sidelines, you show up serving a look of bawdy and beauty.

This year’s festivities were marked with a welcome abundance of bright colors on eyes, lips and hair, and face jewels that mimicked the jewels on the elaborate costumes worn. Sky-high lashes were a must for those who donned masks that covered up everything but their eyes, and creative color combos suitable for such a celebration were at the forefront.

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Even over-the-top sunglasses were part of some beauty looks as festival goers attempted to shield their lids from the strong Toronto sun. And of course, these ladies know how to secure a beat, with looks not budging through the long hours, heat, or even sweat.

The dynamism on display is nothing short of what we expect from the 52-year-old festival and the creative and energetic people who attend each year.

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A Festival Goer Wears An All Red Costume With Red Lips
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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An Attendee Was All Smiles In Her Unique Shades
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman Wears Festival Trendy Face Gems
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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It Was All About Big Curls For Some Of Caribana’s Ladies
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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Pink Hair And Curls Worked For These Attendees
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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It Was All About Blue Sky-High Lashes For This Festival Goer
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Young Lady Gets Her Face Painted For Caribana
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman With Blue Jumbo Braids At Caribana
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It’s All Love With Big Curls, Colorful Shadow, And Bright Nails
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman With Purple Lips and Face Jewels At Grand Parade
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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Red Hair Accented This Bejeweled Costume at Caribana
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman Pairs Red Lips With Multi-colored Feathers
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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This Caribana Festival Goer Put Glitter Everywhere
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Young Lady Wears Fingerwaves With A Gold Embellishment
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Festival Goer Dons Lashes That Reach For The Sun At Caribana
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman In Face Gems And Braids Gives A Smize At Caribana
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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Face Masks Were Accented With Dramatic Eyelashes
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman Peers Through Colorful Feathers With Colorful Eye Makeup
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Caribana Festival Attendee Wears Blue Lipstick And Green Hair
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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A Woman Wears Face Gems And An Elaborate Mask
Caribana 2019 Was A Spectacular Of Black Beauty And Hair
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