From Jennifer Hudson's blunt bob to a green and chrome manicure on Cynthia Erivo, here are the best beauty looks from the two-night ceremony.
The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards, hosted by actor Deon Cole, was one of the Blackest red carpets this year. And tonight, the final installment of the two-part ceremony was held at Los Angeles's Pasadena Civic Auditorium near the historic Altadena, known for its Black community and legacy in the arts. A fitting location as the ceremonies celebrated just that: film, television, music and literature. Additionally, the aspirational beauty looks are worth highlighting, too.
On the first night, the unaired Image Awards Creative Honors invited Jennifer Hudson -- Outstanding Talk Series and Best Host winner -- arrived in a blunt cut bob and muted lip. Then, Six Triple Eight's Ebony Obsidian -- Best Supporting Actress and Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture winner -- showed up with her co-star Kerry Washington in bright tones: one in blue eyeshadow and the other in a red lip.
By night two, stars like Gabrielle Union in an old Hollywood bob and a locked updo on Chloe Bailey stole the show. Actor and activist Laverne Cox, for example, wore almost white brows with a pixie cut. Found's Shanola Hampton channeled Cindy Lou Who in a flower-growing updo. And Cynthia Erivo? The Wicked star flashed a green and chrome encircled manicure to end the night.
Below, take a look at the best beauty at the NAACP Awards.