12 Beauty Looks From The 2023 NAACP Image Awards That Brought The Heat

The 2023 NAACP Image Awards honored people of color’s achievements in film, television, music, and literature — and the red carpet brought some of the most glamorous hairstyles and makeup moments to date.

Angela Bassett’s Glossy Waves

Angela Bassett — aka *forever* our Wakandan queen — did the thing with ultra-long, glossy waves and some blunt bangs. Celebrity hairstylist Randy Stodhill relied on the Olivia Garden SuperHP Hair Dryer for the sleek look.

Gabrielle Union’s Sleek Lob

Union stunned with a classic glam moment and her hair chopped into a sleek, high-gloss lob.

Blac Chyna’s Pixie & Baby Bangs

Looking as glowing as ever, Blac Chyna’s pixie haircut (with some on-trend baby bangs) may just be her best look yet.

Zendaya’s Voluminous Power Bob

There isn’t a single red carpet that Zendaya doesn’t slay — and this power bob serve was no different. Her hairstylist Tai Simon used Tangle Teezer’s The Ultimate Styler, while makeup artist Raoúl Alejandre used all Lancôme everything

Yara Shahidi’s Berry Pout

Keeping her glam minimal and glowing, Shahidi’s berry-stained pout was a serious show-stopper.

Viola Davis’ Carefree Curls

With lavender eyes to match her powerful purple dress, Davis opted for carefree, glossed coils.

Janelle Monae’s Sultry Swoop

Monae’s side part looked structured and sultry with an eye-skimming swoop (which paired beautifully with her red-orange pout).

Quinta Brunson’s Baby Blue Eyelids

Tapping a bit of those ’60s vibes, Brunson looked like a dream with a wash of baby blue eyeshadow all over the lids. What’s more? Her hair moment is thanks to Alexander Armand (and Dove’s new Crown Collection).

Marsai Martin’s Dreamy Eyelashes

Truly flawless head to toe, Martin’s makeup artist Joanna Simkin paired a glam contoured lip (à la Chanel’s Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Liquid Lip Colour in Timeless Beige) with some fluttering eyelashes.

Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Slicked-Back Hair

Ralph left all eyes on her radiant skin (and museum-worthy gown) with her hair slicked-back.

Serena Williams’ Mermaid Tresses

Mermaidcore is having its moment in fashion, beauty, and beyond — and Williams’ voluminous curls give serious siren energy. The tea? Hair guru Alexander Armand tapped Maui Moisture’s decadent formulas.

Elarica Johnson’s Emerald Eyes

When it comes to all things beauty, fashion, and even nails — green is *in,* and Johnson’s monochromatic look is the latest example.