5 beauty looks we loved from the SAMAs

Grace Mantjiu takes you through the hair and make-up from your favourite celebs at the 2017 South African Music Awards, held recently.

1. When your beauty formula looks this good, why switch things up? Mirror Pearl Thusi and keep it minimal with nude lips and a top knot.

Diamonds. Pearls & Moonstones… @elegance_jewellers ? ? @nthatomashishi using @_blackpearlhair ?

A post shared by Pearl Thusi (@pearlthusi) on May 28, 2017 at 1:04am PDT

2. A Nubian princess indeed, Nomzamo Mbatha nailed it by going for a classic look with a dark, intense red lip.

South African Music Awards. Red Carpet. A Nubian Princess. ?? #SAMA23

A post shared by Nomzamo Mbatha ?? (@nomzamo_m) on May 28, 2017 at 1:14am PDT

3. Red lips were trending at the event. Queen B paired hers with long, curly hair swept to the side, giving her a perfect 10 out of 10!

A doll. A mannequin. #Host #redcarpet ❤???

A post shared by Bonang Matheba (@bonang_m) on May 27, 2017 at 8:23am PDT

See also: Fashion highs and lows at the 2017 SAMAs

4. Dewy skin and pastel pink lips – a killer combination for a simple, yet elegant look. Nomalanga’s make-up looked flawless and beautiful.

Last night was magical! South Africa, we have finally been formally introduced. To my trustee designer, Sli, from @goodfriday80 , you are amazing! I absolutely cannot wait to create more and more with you! You made me look like The Flame! To my good friend and make-up artist @diva_cadach, you are talented! Look at your face! ! To my mommy: Yes, the dress was THAT short, LOL! It’s about to be a hella good time! ‘Tis the season! Smiles shot by : @everydaypeoplestories #NomalangaTheFlame #BlackGirlMagic #Melanin #AfroGirl #AfroHair #Melanin #RedCarpet #SAMA23

A post shared by Nomalanga The Flame Shozi (@realnomalanga) on May 28, 2017 at 4:10am PDT

5. Hands up for Nomuzi on her look – the best of the night! Her hair trend-ticked all the right boxes – sculpted cheeks, a graphic liner, perfect eyebrows and red lips!

Looking good, feeling good ?? #SAMA23 ?: @agrippa_mmola_photography

A post shared by Moozlie (@moozlie) on May 27, 2017 at 11:48am PDT