Solange Delivers Endless Beauty Inspo—7 Iconic Looks That Live Rent-Free in My Mind

Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest and saved post ofter post of Solange Knowles’ incredible beauty looks? If you answered yes, then rest in the knowledge that Who What Wear’s beauty team are equally as obsessed with the “Binz” and “Don’t Touch My Hair” singer’s iconic ‘minimalist boho’ beauty looks. Keep scrolling for our deep dive into seven of her most memorable beauty moments from red carpet appearances to effortless selfies that have earned thousands of likes on Instagram. Whether you’ve just discovered the talented artist via her viral music videos or through looking up celebrity-approved protective styles, you’ve landed in the right place.

Below are seven makeup and hair looks we’re itching to recreate and the must-have products in the lineup to help us bring them to life from best-selling beauty brands.

Sun-Kissed Complexion with Extra Small Knotless Braids

Time and Place: The Watermill Gala in Watermill, New York July 2024

Knowles made an appearance at last year’s Watermill Gala with a sun-kissed, dewy complexion that perfectly complemented the charcoal grey sculptural, minimalist set from The Row’s resort 2025 collection. She also wore her jet black, extra small knotless braids in a center part tucked just behind the ear to show off an eye-catching pair of chrome Jil Sander earrings. To achieve a similar look, start with a dewy, sun-kissed makeup base by using gold-flecked blush with a bronzing cream.

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Blown-Out Textured Tendrils and ‘No Makeup’ Makeup

Time and Place: Photoshoot with makeup artist Cherish Brooke Hill and hairstylist Kim Kimble

Knowles shared these shots of herself with long, blown-out tresses that showed off her stunning hair texture and a ‘no makeup’ makeup for a photoshoot. The hair look by celebrity hairstylist and natural hair educator Kim Kimble, proves center parts will never be out of style while Knowles’ barely-there natural makeup look is everything we could want and more. If you have similarly textured hair, get the look by blowing out your tresses with a hair dryer brush (don’t forget your heat protectant!)

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Electric Green Eyeshadow with Straight Strands

Time and Place: Unknown

Here the singer is pictured sporting a colorful eye look that’s as bold as the music of the woman wearing it. In these selfies, she pairs electric green eyeshadow on her lids and brown, ultra-glossy lips defined by liner in a deep brown shade. This is one of the few times on her Instagram page we see Knowles with sleek, straight hair, as she regularly wears her strands in protective styles.

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’70s Inspired Blow Out and Chrome Eyes

Time and Place: Unknown

Whether she’s gracing us with her presence at a star-studded red carpet event or on stage, Knowles knows how to deliver throwback beauty looks in fun and modern ways. She posted these pics of a voluminous natural style reminiscent of those worn by ’70s songstress Donna Summer and shimmering chrome eye makeup perfect for glam nights out.

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Long, Wavy Tresses and Flushed Cheeks

Time and Place: The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp—Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

When Knowles attended the 2019 Met Gala wearing a custom designed Ferragamo python print bodysuit and long, tousled strands, our hearts skipped a beat. Not only was the look an ultra-glam take on boho beauty, but thanks to the peachy, flushed cheeks, also took over our summer and spring makeup Pinterest boards. Knowles was glowing from inside out, and we won’t stop until we can recreate it.

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Vinyl Eyeshadow with Waist-Length Box Braids

Time and Place: Unknown

While pictured lounging poolside in a black bikini, Solange wore waist-length box braids with loose curls at the ends (A.K.A. the perfect summer friendly protective hair style) and silver eye makeup with a futuristic vinyl finish. She topped off the look with glossy, pink lips that played up their natural flush to perfection.

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Juicy Passion Twists with a Full-Body Glow

Time and Place: Unknown

Looking for a protective style to wear on your next tropical vacation? We’re taking notes from Knowles and wearing thick and juicy passion twists when we hit the beach in two ways: pulled up into a high volume ponytail and long and loose down our backs. We’re also loving how even-toned and glowy her body looks!

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