Solange is a lot of things: daughter, mother, wife, singer, artist, actress, director. But on that list should be one more title: beauty icon. And with her 32nd birthday upon us, we figured it was time to celebrate the fact that, without Solange, we'd lose our will to try some of the most boundary-breaking looks... and we have photographic proof.
Whether she's making a statement with a new hair colour or avant-garde eyeshadow, the star is hitting the top of our lists for one reason: She has a look that's as unpredictable as it is inspiring. More adventurous than most, it's not easy to nail down just one trend Solange prefers, so we rounded up a few — including her newly bleached-blonde hair and notable soft spot for graphic liner.
Ahead, every beauty trend Solange has mastered.
Bold Lipstick
You'll rarely catch Solange with a flashy highlighter or chiseled contour. Instead, she lets her lipstick make the statement — and in true Solange fashion, she often goes for shades few others are brave enough to rock, like this orchid hue.
If it's not a purple, it's most likely a shade of pink — but only the brightest will do.
Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images.
Graphic Liner
By the looks of it, sometimes Solange barely wears any makeup at all: Her brows are naturally feathered, and her skin glows like a Glossier ad. But give her a vibrant liquid liner and she'll get to work, specifically with one upside-down trend we love.
Black liner? That's old news for her. Chances are Solange is going for a teal, orange, or red underneath her lashes.
Photo: Scott Barbour/Getty Images.
Natural Volume
Nine times out of 10, you'll find Solange embracing her natural curls. Whether they're bouncy and coiled, or brushed-out and next-level, it's one look you shouldn't sleep on.
A queen for naturalistas, indeed.
Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.
Smoky Eyes
Not many people can rock such a heavy black liner, but Solange can — and does. This mod look emphasises her deep-set eyes and bold lip...
...while this glossier finish takes the look from a red carpet to an underground concert in the depths of Brooklyn where you'll likely need a secret password to get in.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images.
Platinum Hair
Although the blonde is a new transition for Solange, it's one she's owning already.
Braids, buns, Afros: No matter the style, Solange makes it hers.
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