the first week of the #ESSENCEChallenge launching we’ve seen Black men and women post some of the most stunning portraits of themselves.
They held nothing back, unleashing a flavor of Black girl and Black boy magic that Instagram was not ready for.
The challenge, which was started by beauty content creator Denisha Naturally Nish and artist Farrah Fawx in response to the Vogue covers challenge, quickly morphed into a way for Black people to express their love for the community and their affection for ESSENCE.
Not only are these photos the ultimate display of our range of beauty, including our different skin tones, hair types and more, they also give a small glimpse into our creativity.
Check out the gallery below for some of our favorite #ESSENCEChallenge beauty #ESSENCEChallenge: Tahirah #ESSENCEChallenge: Antwon #ESSENCEChallenge: Verinique #ESSENCEChallenge: Mara #ESSENCEChallenge: #ESSENCEChallenge: Amira #ESSENCEChallenge: Belle #ESSENCEChallenge: Amaria #ESSENCEChallenge: Teddy #ESSENCEChallenge: Jessica #ESSENCEChallenge: Miss Nigeria Funke #ESSENCEChallenge: Alicia #ESSENCEChallenge: Shalisa #ESSENCEChallenge: Stanaieon #ESSENCEChallenge: Olivia #ESSENCEChallenge: #ESSENCEChallenge: Dion #ESSENCEChallenge: Tina #ESSENCEChallenge: Rezzy #ESSENCEChallenge: Dahlia #ESSENCEChallenge: #ESSENCEChallenge: Alexis #ESSENCEChallenge: Kessy #ESSENCEChallenge: Destiny #ESSENCEChallenge: Rochelle #ESSENCEChallenge:The Hair #ESSENCEChallenge: Ty #ESSENCEChallenge: Tanya #ESSENCEChallenge: Bianca #ESSENCEChallenge: Ktura #ESSENCEChallenge: Johnny #ESSENCEChallenge: Gellisa #ESSENCEChallenge: Alyssa #ESSENCEChallenge: Georgian #ESSENCEChallenge: Wild #ESSENCEChallenge: Courtney #ESSENCEChallenge: Creolepatra #ESSENCEChallenge: Dominique #ESSENCEChallenge: Mercy #ESSENCEChallenge: Donna #ESSENCEChallenge: Coralie #ESSENCEChallenge: Megan #ESSENCEChallenge: SaBrea #ESSENCEChallenge: Kandice #ESSENCEChallenge: Hawa #ESSENCEChallenge: Antonio #ESSENCEChallenge: Forever #ESSENCEChallenge: Corinne #ESSENCEChallenge: Tamara #ESSENCEChallenge: Charence Beauty #EssenceChallenge beauty photos black beauty black hair