Beauty Looks To Recreate For Lagos Fashion Week

Without a doubt, there’s a certain excitement in the air as fashion lovers prepare for Lagos Fashion Week!

Designers are getting ready to bring their latest collections to the runway, attendees are putting together outfits for memorable street-style moments, and fashion enthusiasts watching virtually are gearing up to share their favourite looks and runway highlights. But beyond the clothes, there’s another side of fashion week worth looking forward to: beauty.

Lagos Fashion Week is the perfect excuse to have a little fun with your hair and makeup. Remember that bright under-eye look on Olandria Carthen or the shimmery eyeshadow Tems wore that caught your attention? This is your cue to give them a try.

Think Afrocentric hairstyles, edgy updos, intricate braids and makeup looks that deserve a moment of their own. You don’t have to be walking the runway to serve a look that turns heads. Of course, a little preparation goes a long way. Once you’ve sorted out your Lagos Fashion Week tickets, schedule and outfits for each day, it’s worth giving your beauty plans the same attention.

Whether you’re booking a makeup artist or creating your look yourself, having a clear idea of what you want will help bring everything together. And if you’re trying something new, a practice run is always a good idea.

So if you need some inspiration for your moodboard, here are some beauty looks to recreate for the stylish week ahead:

Afrocentric hairstyles that are anything but basic

Embrace afrocentric looks at Lagos Fashion Week with sculptural hairstyles like an exaggerated braided bun or classic suku with plenty of personality. They’re bold, expressive and perfect for editorial viral moments.

Statement eyeshadow looks with colours and shimmer

Think vibrant hues and metallic finishes with trends like inner-eye shimmer, and graphic waterlines with pigments that catch the light. These eyeshadow looks will bring an artistic touch to your makeup effortlessly.

The bright under eye and Barbie blush combo

You’ve seen it on Olandria Carthen and Cloe Bailey, but it’s time for Lagos to see it on you. A bright under-eye paired with a generous wash of pink blush creates an IT Girl look with plenty of colour.

Clean beauty with soft nude tones and sleek hairstyles

If you love soft nude eyeshadow and lipstick shades, natural-looking skin with a bronzy finish, and understated glam, it’s time to lean into the aesthetic. Pair your beauty look with a sleek ponytail or a bone-straight hairstyle for a polished finish that lets every detail shine.

Body glitter for an effortless glow

Add a little sparkle to your Lagos Fashion Week look with body glitter that catches the light with every movement. Whether applied to the shoulders, collarbones or décolletage, it brings a playful, high-glam finish to your beauty moment.