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BrandEssence Magazine
ProjectBest in black beauty awards
High-angle portrait of a Black woman with sculptural angular hair and glossy dark lips against an off-white background.

Essence Magazine Best in black beauty awards 2026

Associated creatives

Brendan Wixted
Brendan WixtedPhotographer
Dione Davis
Dione DavisFashion Editor/Stylist
Jawara
JawaraHair Stylist
Dawn Sterling
Dawn SterlingManicurist

Tags

black woman looking upblack womanwoman looking upsculptural afro hairsculptural hairglossy dark lipsdark lipstickblack garmentblack coat

Description

A high-angle editorial beauty portrait created for Essence Magazine's Best in Black Beauty Awards, photographed by Brendan Wixted with fashion styling by Dione Davis. The image showcases a Black female model looking upward toward the camera, styled with dramatic, geometric sculptural afro hair by hair stylist Jawara. She wears a voluminous jet black garment that blends into a deep silhouette against a clean, off-white seamless studio backdrop. Makeup highlights include reflective, glossy dark metallic lips with purple undertones and defined facial contours under even, soft studio lighting.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Minimalist, Graphic

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Jet Black (80%)

Background

White Seamless, House

Context

Editorial