ICYMI: 12 Celebrity Moments This Week – Essence

Between thirtieth Anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival and the BET Awards, celebrity beauty moments rose to the highest. Nails were shockingly front row all week; showing off dramatic, embellished, and further-long acrylics. Hair and makeup took a backseat, spurning trends just like the braid and no-makeup makeup look in favor of a more individual approach to beauty.

At the highest of our channel, Marc Jacobs Admits to Nail Culture within the black community. “Thank you Flo-Jo, Lil Kim, Missy, Sha’ Carri and all the beautiful, creative black women who paved the way,” he said. Speaking of trendsetters, Cardi B showed off her long, pink acrylic front row on the FW24 show. SZA posed in a metallic, navy ensemble adorned with insects like dragonflies and ladybugs. Meanwhile, queen of the press releases Nicki Minaj wore a shiny stiletto during her performance at Gag City in Ireland.

Kelela woke up her algorithm with a wet blonde bob and stylish bangs, while FKA Twigs shaved half of her head and braided the back. Known for her experimental moments, Twigs’ makeup artist Tilda painted the singer’s face with a “dark purple lake with crimson wrinkles.” Equally dramatic, Doja Cat donned a full-haired hat, paired with double winged eyeliner and a matte base. To tie the week, Rihanna licked her latest Glossbomb Sticks from her lips, framing her chin with the gaze of her bare nails.

Below you will find 12 unforgettable beauty moments from this week.