The new Face of Pink 2019

The three winners of the Luster Products Face of Pink 2019 were treated to a photo shoot, using products from the Pink Shea Butter & Coconut Oil range and the Pink Naturals range

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Grand Prize Winner – Pamela Oputa

NAME: Pamela Oputa (@pamelachioma_) Grand prize winner Pamela is a 25-year-old physician associate student with a passion for science and medicine and hopes to one day become a pioneer in improving Nigeria’s health system.

GET THE LOOK After cleansing and conditioning with Sulphate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo and Moisturizing Soothing Conditioner, Pamela’s hair was hydrated with the Moisturizing Hair Milk and then comb-twisted using Curl-Poppin’ Defining Gel. Once hair was dry it was lightly misted with Pink Naturals True Shine Hair Mist for added sheen.

FAVOURITE PRODUCT Pink Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Moisturizing Hair Milk

Runner up – Carmen Gowie

NAME: Carmen Gowie (@carmengocreative) Carmen, a 32-year-old digital creative and mother of three, not only encourages her children to dream big but to give back by building her forprofit brand AfroEduFashion. Using her love for design print and African textiles, she hopes to aid and support the people in West Africa into education and skill development.

GET THE LOOK Hair was cleansed and conditioned with the Sulphate-Free Shampoo and Moisturizing Soothing Conditioner. Moisturizing Hair Milk and Super Moisturising Curl Definer was worked through Pamela’s damp hair and braided into single plaits. Once hair was dry, Pink Natural’s Growth Oil was applied to the scalp and Pamela’s braids were misted with Pink Naturals True Shine Mist before taking down the braids to achieve a wavy braid out.

FAVOURITE PRODUCT Luster’s Pink Naturals Oil Blends Trueshine Oil Mist

Runner up – Tanya Murray

NAME: Tanya Murray (@ionie_vinellie) Tanya, a 30-year-old health professional is no stranger to the Pink brand. ‘I literally grew up with these products,’ says Tanya. After embarking on her natural hair journey and discovering the beauty of her natural curls, Pamela encourages young women to love their hair with the notion of: ‘Why blend in, when you can stand out!’

GET THE LOOK After using the Co-wash Cleansing Conditioner to cleanse Tanya’s locks, Leave In Treatment and Curl- Poppin’ Gel was worked through her damp hair to define and bring out her natural curl pattern.

FAVOURITE PRODUCT Luster’s Pink Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Co Wash Cleansing Conditioner

Luster Products is a 63-year-old black owned and operated family business. With the search for 2020’s New Face of Pink winners underway, it couldn’t be simpler to enter. For your chance to win a grand prize of £1,000, a makeover feature in Black Beauty & Hair magazine and a hamper of Shea Butter & Coconut Oil products, all you need to do is take a selfie and upload your entry at lustersnewfaceofpinkintl.com and who knows, it could be you?

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY @FEMELLESTUDIOS. HAIR BY @5IVETHESTYLIST AND @GEMMA_MOODIE. MAKE-UP BY @JBTHEMUA. ARTISTIC DIRECTION AND STYLING BY PATRICIA HOPE AND NICOLA ANDERSON. PRODUCTS BY LUSTER’S: @LUSTERSINTERNATIONAL | @LUSTERSPINK