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The story behind Lupita Nyong'o's viral bald henna design

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o.

Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the story behind her viral bald henna look in an Instagram post that left many of her fans awestruck.

She recounted meeting @hennabysabeen at a wedding in Pakistan, where the artist had impressed her with her "intricate and beautiful" henna designs. Lupita was "astounded" by Sabeen's work, and promised herself that she would work with her one day.

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