Who'd have thought that Kendall Jenner's new hair would be such a hot talking point? Because, let's be honest, it's just hair. But it seems to have really landed her in hot water over the years.
Kendall is no stranger to controversy. The supermodel and reality-star has frequently hit the headlines for the wrong reasons and, on many occasions, for the same reason - cultural appropriation.
And it looks like the star continues reveling in causing a stir. From cornrows to afros, it seems like there's no 'do that she sees as off-limits.
But her latest look might be her most controversial yet. Yep, the famous brunette has hit the bleach - and fans aren't sure what to make of her latest look. Some have compared her a famous sister - and Jenner isn't best pleased.
Kendall Jenner has one of the most recognizable faces in the modeling industry.
The supermodel has crafted quite an impressive modeling resume - it feels as though there isn't a major cover that she hasn't featured on or a high fashion show that she hasn't walked in.But she's also part of one of the most famous families in the world.
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You know who we're talking about... the Kardashians. Kendall has had an early introduction to fame and fortune, featuring on their reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, since she was barely even a teen.But, now, the star mainly focuses on her booming modeling ventures.
From Vogue's September issue to high fashion runways, there isn't much that she hasn't done.But the star has managed to whip up quite a lot of controversy over the years.
Considering she stays relatively low-key when it comes to Keeping Up With The Kardashians, it looks like her lucrative modeling adventures have been far from plane sailing.For example, does anyone remember that Pepsi commerical?
In 2017, the world watched, appalled, as Kendall Jenner brought a social justice protest to an end with one simple act - handing the police officer a can of Pepsi. As problematic goes, this was definitely up there.The ill-judged ad faced worldwide criticism, and rightly so.
The controversial commercial, which was promptly pulled following the backlash, insinuated that all the problems could be brought to a harmonious end with a can of the sugary soda - or, at least, that's the logic that we were presented with. But in a world wherein these are real issues affecting real people, the ad just appeared to distastefully trivialize the demonstrations fighting for good causes such as Black Lives Matter.Of course, many viewers didn't take kindly to the commercial.
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The internet was in uproar after viewing the commercial, with many people shocked at the mere suggestion that we can put our differences aside over a can of Pepsi.And, for her participation, Jenner paid the price.
But, sadly, this wasn't her only brush with controversy.
The supermodel has hit the headlines multiple times because of her hair. Now, you may be thinking "hair is just hair, how can it possibly be problematic?" Well, it can be when you consider cultural appropriation - aka the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, which can often spark controversy when a socially "dominant" culture takes from a "disadvantaged" minority culture.In 2016, the twenty-three-year-old found herself at the center of a cultural appropriation scandal.
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She came under fire for being styled in dreadlocks at a Marc Jacobs runway show. The questionable show saw a whole host of mostly white models, including bestie, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and, of course, Kendall Jenner herself, donning pastel-colored, wool dreadlocks.People accused the show of cultural appropriation for not crediting African American culture for inspiring the look.
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People took to Twitter to slam both the designer and the models for the distasteful appropriation of black culture. The designer did apologize but justified his poorly-judged choice by saying that the look was inspired by Harajuku girls, rave culture, and London style in the 1980s. Though many people don't buy it.Once again, the star's hair landed her in trouble in October last year.
You'd have thought that she'd inspect these modeling jobs a little more before agreeing because, once again, a modeling-themed hair choice landed the star at the center of controversy last year. People were quick to point out that the star was donning an African-American style afro on a Vogue shoot.The internet was divided on who was to blame.
Kendall Jenner’s latest controversy 😬 I swear babygirl enjoys pissing black peoples off. I can’t even wait for h… https://t.co/1vYMX9gSIa— Ibrahim Banks 🤴🏽🥂 (@Ibrahim Banks 🤴🏽🥂)1540381590.0
And it seems like, once again, the star has been slammed for the exact same reason.
Earlier this week, the supermodel shared a video to her Instagram story to give her followers a glimpse into her jealousy-inducing vacation with Hailey Baldwin and Justine Skye in Jamaica. But it seems like all people could notice was that the star had her hair styled in cornrows, a hairstyle popularized by black people, who are often discriminated against because of their hair.It's a hairstyle that her famous sisters have frequently sported.
...and have also been slammed for. For example, Khloe Kardashian drew in criticism for frequently opting to don the hairstyle, despite the backlash.And with Kendall being the next to sport the hairstyle, she's also been accused of cultural appropriation.
His face is all of us when we saw Kendall Jenner’s hair... https://t.co/v90hQXRiKL— Mira (@Mira)1566740043.0
She clearly hasn't learned her lesson.
i hope her hair fucking falls out. https://t.co/2SJbZvhwgK— tina :) (@tina :))1566793934.0
Many Twitter users have been dragging the star.
saw kendall jenner wearing cornrows and I'm DISGUSTED. that shit is nasty omg— dais (@dais)1566626441.0
But others didn't see the problem.
@bucciaratiwhore Why should you care? Would you say the same thing about a black person straghtening their hair and having bangs?— Tyler Ellis (@Tyler Ellis)1567056334.0
Either way, the model has certainly caused a stir.
Kendall is no stranger to a hair experiment.
But there does tend to be one thing that stays the same. The supermodel is a brunette, through and through.Her sisters, on the other hand...
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Pretty much every other member of the family has tested out the look to see if blondes do have more fun - including Kylie's platinum wig at the Met Gala in 2017.And who could forget this?
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When Kim K hit the bleach in 2017, nobody could believe it. But maintaining an icy hue as a brunette is no mean feat, and Kim soon returned to her classic dark locks.Khloe, on the other hand...
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Unlike her sisters, Khloe has always favored a lighter brunette look - but in recent years, she's been living almost exclusively on the light side.And now Kendall has joined the party.
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She debuted her brand new look at the Burberry's show at the Troubador White City Theatre on Monday afternoon. Jenner walked alongside other supermodels, including Gigi Hadid and Irina Shayk.And it's clear that she's committed.
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As she then appeared at the LOVE & YouTube London Fashion Week party rocking the same honey blonde hue and looking super-cute.It's not the first time that fans have seen a blonde Kendall.
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In 2016, she walked the Balmain show with a head of icy tresses - but it was revealed to be a wig.But, this time, she means business.
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She later posted a candid shot hanging out in her hotel room with friend, Taco Bennet - and her blonde look is still very much in place.Here's the look in action.
Fans are going wild for her transformation. "Blonde Kendall Jenner is too powerful," wrote one Twitter user."Okay but Kendall Jenner with blonde hair is everything," wrote another.
Hey, we have to say, we're happy that she's gone for a less problematic approach to her hair makeover this time.Reactions to Kendall's new 'do have been mostly positive.
But some have pointed out that now she most closely resembles her only other blonde sister, Khloe.And it seems Khloe agrees.
She’s so perfect either way!!!!!! I mean now she looks exactly like me #TwistedSisters https://t.co/M99pVe2FOt— Khloé (@Khloé)1568686029.0
Although some had some pretty savage responses.
It's true, Khloe has been looking a little bit ... different in recent years - but it seems she's moving further away from what her mama gave her.And even Kendall got in on the action.
you wish bitch https://t.co/FQW8OOQ7Zd— Kendall (@Kendall)1568729109.0