10 Influential Women of Color Who Helped Shape Beauty Trends

From the hair on our heads to the polish on our toes, these 10 dynamic women were instrumental in defining how we approach beauty.

Quannah Rose


Native American and Indigenous women are not at the forefront of conversations surrounding beauty nearly enough. Model and activist Quannah Rose of Han Gwich’in (from Alaska and Canada) and Oglala Lakota (from South Dakota) heritage is thankfully changing this. Her eye-catching face tattoos, known as Yidįįłtoo, can’t be missed; especially when she attends trendsetting events like the annual Met Gala.

Who are your biggest women of color beauty influencers of all time? Tell us about them in the comments.

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