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BrandEssence Magazine
ProjectBest in black beauty awards
Close-up beauty portrait of a Black woman with short finger wave hair, glossy red and black ombré lips, and a silver earring.

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 beauty portraitblack womanbeauty portraitombre lipsglossy red lipsred lipsfinger wavesshort finger wave hairsilver hoop earringcrystal earring

Description

Photographed by Brendan Wixted with fashion styling by Dione Davis and hair styling by Jawara, this beauty portrait was created for Essence Magazine's Best in Black Beauty Awards. The close-up composition highlights radiant skin, sculpted eyebrows, and high-shine ombré lips lined in black with a vibrant red center. The subject features short vintage-style finger waves and wears a textured silver hoop earring with crystal embellishments against a clean white background.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Glossy, Polished

Techniques

Beauty Light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Jet Black (60%)
Cherry (30%)

Background

White Seamless, Residential Building

Context

Editorial