Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 624 Kenya Beauty Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyongo is known for being one of the most beautiful women in the world. The actress who had a big break in the movie ’12 Years A Slave’ coined her beauty in the eyes of all beholders when she was recognized as the world’s most beautiful woman by People’s Magazine. More Articles You Would Love Ghanaian Actor Harold Amenyah Ridiculed By Ghanaian’s Who Claim His Wife ‘Is Not Pretty Enough’ VIDEO: “It Is Very Exhausting Being A Black Creator” Sudanese Influencer Nyahyul Duir Slams Instagram For Racism Lupita Covers People’s Magazine as the most beautiful Woman in 2014 According to theGuardian.com, the People magazine award has only been given to women of colour three times since it was launched in 1990: Halle Berry in 2003, Jennifer Lopez in 2011 and Beyoncé in 2012. Previous winners include Gwyneth Paltrow, Leonardo DiCaprio and Michelle Pfeiffer. Lupita was one of the first natural hair dark skinned beauties to be heavily embraced by the mainstream media as beautiful. Unfortunately, it took 2014 to show us how late and misinformed the mainstream was on beauty. From 2014 to 2017 Lupita also became the red carpet target of every paparazzi flaunting almost every big named brand. So without a shadow of a doubt, her hairstyles have played a major role in creating the magnificent admiration for the Kenyan beauty who was never once spotted in straight hair weaves. Today we look at some of Lupita’s most iconic hairdos that have helped her shaped how mainstream media views beauty today. SHORT HAIR Lupita Nyongo’s first look which launched her career in the movie ’12 Years A Slave’ was simply a groomed low-cut afro. Every once in awhile, she would be seen with a line in her hair as in the images below. Shorts Sides & High Top This was the first alternative look we began to see on Lupita, a slight change from the natural low cut. Braids Lupita is no stranger to braids. It has been a regular on and off executed by the actress. See the many times and styles she has worn the popular look. Box Braids Sometime in 2018 Lupita decided to venture off on her love for thick braids. Cornrows Hardly seen much with cornrows, but below are two moments the actress Lupita was captured on Corn Rows. Full Blown Afro The Afro is one of Lupita’s main iconic hairdos, and it fits her most beautiful. Decorated Afro Here are a few beautiful ways Lupita Tucked Her Afro into style as it grew more and more. Hair Tied Back How could we not include the various times Lupita had her hair tied back. European premiere of ‘Black Panther’ at the Eventim Apollo – ArrivalsFeaturing: Lupita Nyong’oWhere: London, United KingdomWhen: 08 Feb 2018 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You VIDEOS: Congolese Women & Children Celebrate As M23 Freedom Fighters Liberate Their Towns INTERVIEW: “From Escaping The Russia/Ukraine War To Modeling At Accra Fashion Week” Meet... AUDIO: Nana Tamakloe Advocates Against Second-Hand Clothing on Sputnik Radio #HOTSHOTS: New fG Editorial ‘LET IT FLOW’; A Captivating Celebration of Grace, Motion,... Dr. Dione Milan K. Washington Founder Of UDEFINEU Covers The 19th Edition Of... Face Of Accra Fashion Week 2025 Opens Applications For Its Nationwide Search Top 10 Strategies To Help You Create And Grow A Successful Fashion Line... Elikem’s Attempt To Take Credit For Inspiring Bondaana’s Mahama Inauguration Outfit Backfires; Ghanaians... Kimowa’s Dazzling Cowrie-Crowned Collection Steals the Show at Accra Fashion Week 2024! PICS: View Images Of Akufo Addo’s Statue Absolutely Desecrated