25 reasons why Solange Knowles is our hair & makeup icon

She's no longer known as Beyonce's little sister - Solange Knowles has stepped into her own limelight. From being considered a fashion icon, to scoring a no.1 album with A Seat At The Table, we just can't get enough of Solange.
Solange is a risk taker when it comes to her style, and her beauty looks are no different. Take a look at her ever-changing hair and makeup over the last few years...
Getty ImagesWe love how Solange's middle-parting up-do was kept simple and sleek while she matched a smoky purple eye to her show-stopper of a dress at the Met gala Ball in 2015.
Rex FeaturesSolange loves an afro and this one was major.
Getty ImagesShe rocked a bright purple eyeshadow attending the SS17 Creatures of Comfort show at New York Fashion Week. Solange proves that your makeup doesn't have to match your outfit.
Getty ImagesYou can never go wrong with a classic red lip and liner. Take notes from Solange at the Oscars in 2015.
Getty ImagesThis stripped back, brushed out, barely done look is beautiful. Sometimes less is more.
Getty ImagesSolange added more of a curl to her afro at the 2013 Grammy awards. We adore her nude lip too.
Getty ImagesThis smaller, natural afro gives her look a 70s feel with it's bold red lip. Love.
Getty ImagesSolange's tamed fro looks amazing with a bold lip.
Getty ImagesThis chic makeup and hair combo is simply stunning. Go big with lashes to dramatise the look.
Getty ImagesWant to liven up your look? Add a pop of colour in the inner corner of your eyes like Solange did at the H&M flagship store launch in Sydney last year.
Getty ImagesThe brighter the lipstick, the better. This round, fringe afro is so retro.
Getty ImagesKeep the attention on one focus point. Solange kept it cool and opted for a pop of red under the eye.
Getty ImagesThis circular afro looks uber-cool with little makeup.
Getty ImagesThis retro purple lip is gorgeously eye-catching. Not stepping completely away from her signature fro, Solange's curly hair is so on trend.
Getty ImagesThese chunky twisted braids look awesome on Solange - if only we could all pull off this look!
Getty ImagesThis curly hairstyle looks great with a side parting.
Getty ImagesSolange is often seen sporting a red lip at events, and why not? It compliments her skin tone gorgeously.
Getty ImagesA young Solange pulls off waist-length braids like no one else. Very cool.
Getty ImagesHer cropped hair and fresh makeup looked effortless at the 2014 Met Gala Ball.
Getty ImagesSolange threw it back to the 90s with her hair accessories at this years CFDA awards... and we will be copying.
Getty ImagesSolange kept it sweet with her relaxed hair in a side parting and barely-done makeup to match.
Getty ImagesThis doll-like look is cute with her spiral curls.
Getty ImagesFancy a bold lip but don't want red? Try out an orange shade instead.
Getty ImagesWe can't tell if Solange is even wearing makeup here. She looks stunning.
Getty ImagesSolange's braids and red lip are a winning combination.