I don’t want to alarm you or send you into a time spiral or anything, but 2016 was indeed almost seven full years ago. A lot has happened since then – it’s been a period of block brows, the resurgence of chokers and, of course, Snapchat filters – but the good thing is that a lot has managed to stay the same. The Kardashian family’s cultural influence and overall ubiquity has been one fairly consistent thread over the years, and even some of their most memorable beauty outfits have re-emerged. The latest example? Kim Kardashian’s pink hair that looks like it was borrowed entirely from sister Kylie Jenner’s Tumblr circa mid-2010.
Longtime followers of the family will surely remember Jenner’s now legendary “King Kylie” era, which was largely marked by an endless series of colorful wigs – the most notable of which is pink. On April 29, her sister debuted her Instagram with freshly dyed cotton candy-colored hair highlighted by deep roots and what appears to be a brief, choppy pixie cut with uneven ends. Kardashian’s look is undeniably edgy and a marked departure from her usual long, raven hairstyles and updos, but it’s the moment of the reveal that really worries fans.
Eagle-eyed civilians spotted Kardashian boarding her private jet a few days ago wearing a baseball cap covering what certainly looked like freshly bleached hair with gloomy roots. Then, on April 27, she showed up at the Homeboy Industries Gala in Los Angeles in a recent platinum blonde look with the same deeper highlights on her body parts and hairline. Opting for a bleached look is nothing recent for Kardashian, and revealing it just weeks before the 2024 Met Gala is an intriguing choice. Considering how meticulously Kardashian plans her appearance for her annual fundraiser, it’s secure to say this change wasn’t a coincidence.
Really, the biggest mystery is where exactly the pink hair goes. Is that a wig? Did she decide to get a real hairstyle? Is this a preview of the Met Gala look? Was the photo taken before or after she attended the Homeboy Industries event?
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