Solange Provides Infinite Beauty Inspiration—7 Iconic Looks That Stay in My Thoughts

      Have you ever browsed Pinterest and saved countless posts featuring Solange Knowles' stunning beauty looks? If so, you're not alone—Who What Wear's beauty team shares the same admiration for the "Binz" and "Don't Touch My Hair" artist's iconic 'minimalist boho' beauty aesthetics. Read on for a detailed exploration of seven of her most unforgettable beauty moments, ranging from red carpet events to casual selfies that have garnered thousands of likes on Instagram. Whether you stumbled upon this talented artist through her viral music videos or while searching for celebrity-endorsed protective styles, you've come to the right spot. Below, we've compiled seven makeup and hair looks we’re eager to recreate, along with essential products from top beauty brands to help us achieve them.

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

      Last year at the Watermill Gala, Knowles showcased a sun-kissed, dewy complexion that beautifully matched the charcoal grey sculptural, minimalist ensemble from The Row’s resort 2025 collection. She styled her jet black, extra small knotless braids in a center part, tucked behind her ear to highlight a striking pair of chrome Jil Sander earrings. To emulate this look, begin with a dewy, sun-kissed makeup base using gold-flecked blush along with bronzing cream.

      **Get The Look:**

      - **Chanel Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream**

      This lightweight cream-gel bronzer provides a soft velvet-matte finish with soft-focus powders and light-reflecting pigments. Apply where the sun naturally hits the face with your brush of choice or gently pat it into the skin using your fingers.

      - **Merit Brow 1990 Ultra Fine Eyebrow Gel Pencil**

      For the arched, refined brows Knowles is known for, choose an ultra-fine brow gel and pencil pair. The Merit's Brow 1990 offers an easy-to-handle, microfine gel pencil for filling and defining brows with a natural appearance, free from harsh lines.

      - **Aunt Jackie's Ready, Set, Hold! Braid Setting Foam**

      For polished protective styles, this extra firm hold foam is essential. With a lightweight formula rich in biotin and honey, it combats frizz and dullness for continuous shine. Apply a few pumps to your braids to eliminate frizz before wrapping with a silk scarf.

      **Blown-Out Textured Tendrils and 'No Makeup' Makeup**

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

      In a series of photos, Knowles showcases long, blown-out hair that highlights her gorgeous hair texture, paired with a 'no makeup' makeup look for a photoshoot. Styled by celebrity hairstylist and natural hair educator Kim Kimble, her center-parted hairstyle demonstrates the timeless appeal of this style, while her barely-there makeup delivers the perfect minimalist vibe. For similar textured hair, blow out your strands using a hair dryer brush (don't forget your heat protectant!).

      **Get The Look:**

      - **GHD Duet Blowdry 2-in-1 Hair Dryer Brush**

      This multipurpose hair dryer brush can achieve Knowles' blown-out look on tight curls. Our editors with curly hair highly recommend this tool for its elliptical-shaped barrel, which adds volume and body near the roots.

      - **Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray**

      To maintain healthy-looking hair, investing in a heat protection spray is crucial. Oribe's versatile spray repairs, nourishes, and protects all hair types from heat damage, ensuring a soft, frizz-free finish.

      Whenever Knowles sports a flawless 'no makeup' makeup look, you can bet we're capturing screenshots to recreate it later with our go-to easy-to-use, minimalist products. For a similar effect, try Refy's Lip Blush to enhance your natural lip tone while adding a gentle hint of color.

      **Electric Green Eyeshadow with Straight Strands**

      **Time and Place: Unknown**

      In this image, the singer showcases a vibrant and daring eye look that mirrors her bold music style. Here, she combines electric green eyeshadow on her lids with glossy brown lips outlined in deep brown liner. This is one of the rare instances on her Instagram where Knowles sports sleek, straight hair, as she often opts for protective styles.

      **Get The Look:**

      - **Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Iced Coffee**

      For a sheer cocoa brown lip shade that resembles the effortless lip look Knowles displays in these images, consider the Summer Fridays' Lip Butter Balm in Iced Coffee. Not only is it a perfect color match, but its hydrating formula includes shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and vegan waxes for soothing moisture.

      - **Nyx Cosmetics Jumbo Eye Pencil in Matcha**

      To achieve an attention-grabbing, effortless eye makeup