The Afropunk Fest features music, art, and sociocultural politics, but one of the best parts was that the ladies brought THE best in hair and beauty! It would be a shame to not showcase the incredible looks that were spotted at Afropunk Fest in New York this year. Get ready to be inspired!
1. Glowing Skin and a Dark Lip
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A seriously cool look to combat the Brooklyn heat.
2. Lush Hair and Violet Lips
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The oversized hoops, the statement choker, and the violet lipstick is perfection!
3. Bantu Knots
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This beauty only needs minimal makeup to glow.
4. Lavender Braids and Specs
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This beaming beauty rocked the prettiest pastel braids with a red and blue ensemble.
5. Curls Galore
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Tribal face paint was huge and this stunner framed her face with tons of springy curls. Gorgeous!
6. Bangs and a Bandana
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Here's another beauty with minimal makeup and large hoops. The bandana adds a pop of color to her braid.
7. Blunt Cut
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The blunt cut, the mani, the ring-love it all!
8. Pastel Waves
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A red lip, cat eye liner, and cascading pastel waves is just incredible.
9. Waves
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I know we can't see all of the makeup, but this mega babe's hair is amazing!
10. Turban and Face Paint
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Tribal face paint makes another appearance! This beauty wears a turban and a hammered choker to complete the look.
11. Bright Blue Braids
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Blue liner, braids, and a septum ring. Enough said.
12. Grey Hair and Purple Makeup
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I'm loving the gray hair trend and paired with braids and a pretty wash of purple-she's killing it!
13. Bold Blue
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Loving the bright blue lips and chic updo.
14. Fuschia Lips
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This beauty has flawless skin so all she needed was a swipe of lipstick to complete her look.
15. Dreadlocks
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She highlighted her natural beauty with tribal face paint and dreadlocks.
I loved the range of looks at Afropunk this year. I can't wait see what next year brings!