15 Best Afropunk Makeup and Hair Looks from the NY Festival

15 Best Afropunk Makeup and Hair Looks from the NY Festival
By Lisa • Aug 28, 2015 MD

The Afropunk Fest features music, art, and sociocultural politics, but one of the best parts was that the attendees brought the best in afropunk hair and beauty! The festival is known for showcasing incredible styles, including:

  • Bold, tribal-inspired face paint
  • Colorful braids and natural curls
  • Statement-making accessories

It would be a shame to not highlight the incredible afropunk makeup and afro punk hair looks spotted at the festival in New York. Get ready to be inspired by these top styles!

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6. Bangs and a Bandana

Bangs and a Bandana Source: The Afropunk Festival Brought Out
Here's another beauty with minimal makeup and large hoops. The bandana adds a pop of color to her braid.

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10. Turban and Face Paint

Turban and Face Paint Source: The Afropunk Festival Brought Out
Tribal face paint makes another appearance! This beauty wears a turban and a hammered choker to complete the look.

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12. Grey Hair and Purple Makeup

Grey Hair and Purple Makeup Source: The Afropunk Festival Brought Out
I'm loving the gray hair trend and paired with braids and a pretty wash of purple-she's killing it! The color play is just as striking as the pastel braids.

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15. Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks Source: The Afropunk Festival Brought Out
She highlighted her natural beauty with tribal face paint and dreadlocks.

To sum up the vibrant styles, here is a quick overview of the top trends seen at the festival:

| Trend | Focus Area | Vibe | |---|---|---| | Tribal Face Paint | Makeup | Bold & Expressive | | Pastel Braids | Hair | Fun & Playful | | Dark Lips | Makeup | Edgy & Cool |

I loved the range of looks at Afropunk this year. I can't wait to see what next year brings!

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  • Christina

    2015-08-28T19:42:38.275Z

    Beautiful!
  • Joowly

    2015-08-28T19:30:57.151Z

    These are beautiful...more posts like this one.
  • Elanra

    2015-08-28T23:30:36.448Z

    Gorgeous ladies
  • Kimberly

    2015-08-30T21:23:57.132Z

    Pretty good
  • E

    2015-08-28T21:03:01.248Z

    It always amazes me how versatile our hair is. Gorgeous
  • Charlene

    2015-08-29T11:34:52.625Z

    Beautiful 😍 😘
  • Stace

    2015-08-30T15:56:48.661Z

    Loving this!
  • Wendy

    2015-08-28T18:40:21.715Z

    Funky pretty look it's cute! :-)
  • Itohowo

    2015-08-29T01:07:36.139Z

    Gorgeous!!!
  • Kiana

    2015-08-29T03:52:16.987Z

    So beautiful!
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