Celebrating Black History Month With Black Beauty Through the Years

As Yahoo Beauty begins to celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to take the time to honor some of the most iconic black women and highlight their signature beauty looks. From Josephine Baker’s slicked-down finger waves to Lupita Nyong’o‘s smooth skin, here are 15 images that capture the beauty of these black women through the years.

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