Jhene Aiko has been rocking some faux locs, and I honestly do not have an opinion either way on this one, so I am going to let you guys decide right off the bat. Comment below and let us know if you are feeling Jhene Aiko’s faux locs. The thing about this style – which is different to about any other faux locs post we might put out there – is the idea that faux locs would not be the first choice for some of us for her.
The cool thing is, it isn’t our choice like with everything, but it’s still cool to see the opinions. Her hairstyle has brought up ideas of cultural appropriation because again, faux locs are seen as a traditionally ‘black style’, and she isn’t black. Is it that serious? Of course not; some people have gone as far as saying that she should stop trying to be black, but then others have said her dad is black, so why not? Again, not that serious.
I think if I had any general thought on her, it would not be about hair, it would just be the level of exposure she has been afforded because of the way she looks in comparison to many of the black women on the R&B scene.
For example, she was on the Ellen show singing her very popular song that Ellen says she loves very much. But if it were Keyshia Cole, would she have been on the show so quickly making her debut? But that’s another blog!
In other news, she has been boo’ed up lately with Dot Tha Genius, with speculations of it getting pretty official. He looks so much older than her, but they both talk about each other quite often through social media. Again, that’s another blog.
So lets hear it, comment and let us know if you love the locs or hate them?
What’s with the picture. Her face and arms two different tones
She needs to hit up a MAC counter for a colour matched foundation ☺️☺️☺️
Lmfao. I had to look at the pic again.
So?
It looks like she just put a filter on the picture on her face
bleach
Nope she to famous for them to play he like that
Yes
They would fit her better if they were done correctly.
I personally like them .
Didnt even recognize her!
No. They’re not done right. If she goes to someone who can make them look more natural then yes
Cute! I want some of these so bad! I believe she’s rocking them with a pretty face like hers she can pull it off
I’ve seen better faux locs. I guess if she got them re done by someone it would look better.
50/50
Love it<3
Terrible
Nope!
She looks like a ghost…ijs
Wrong size and color!
She lookz to dry n grey in da face I lv her music bt da hair its a no no for me mani
I’m not totally against them, but no. Not this particular set
Is that yarn wrapped around plats? I really don’t know, so I’m asking.
honestly? its a No no…
They look sloppy at the root.
I love it she looks gorgeous!!
they don’t look cute on her. maybe its the way she has them styled.
It looks cute on her
They look better than Ciaras.
Booo
They are cute on her. I like it. Unique.
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Ummmm no
No makes her face look harsh and she’s actually a cute young lady.
Ugly
Nope love her but not these
Yes they are very cute
Makes her face look a little stronger than usual.
Trendy
I like faux locs just not crazy about these
I love them!!! Gorgeous!!!
They’re cute. I like them. Let people live and do whatever makes them happy.
Beautiful lady but fake locs #TheWorst. .lls
The ugliest ever
Cute
Can’t get passed the massive difference in colour between her arms and her neck and face!
Beautiful,stunning,gorgeous,rock it gurl.
uhhhh…. nope
Not really…
Ive seen faux, but I don’t like hers
I want these locs!
I like her hair… I am wondering if her complexion is like that because she’s Asian and Black ? I dont mean to sound rude if I do.
Fail
Its cute on her.
Pretty mix
This pictures is all types of no.
Oooh yes
Ummm no
Oh my
Nope what she’s tryna prove she a cute girl but Noon.
No not feeling them at all
They look beautiful to me. <3
I like it but think it would have looked better if she used a more natural hair color. Blonde is over-rated.
Nah
No and why is her face lighter than her body
She favour duppy! Not feeling any of it!, It’s a
Nah!
If they where darker then that would be cool.
Beautiful..Locs in all!!
Idc what nobody say to me I love whatever hair style she got she can rock anything luv u Efuru #1fan #obsessed #teamjhene
No….
I’m not feeling it. … I’m not feeling it….. I’m not feeling it…. But its none of my business
Whoever did hers made her & them look ass mess..
Wth… Baby stick w the original… That’s not u at All
No not feeling it
Lol
Hot mess
Uhm..whoever she is the color isn’t rite for her…
Yes rock em
I like them it’s different
Noooooo…
Lol whoever she is??? The person abt to take rihanna place and quite frankly,beyonces too(my opinion)
Naw
No!!
Hell no
Not a good look..
Not @ all. . Some black individuals with a splash of any color would have been adorable
1. The lighting of picture is what is making her look like that, I know y’all heard of filters right?
2. She is mixed, her father is black, but why should it really matter what her race is? it’s hair, I thought it was different and gives her an edge to her usual soft look, nothing wrong with playing with around with our looks as women…
O.o
Its also the wrong color.
That’s not cool
N-O
its ok maybe she should twist her own hair
She is partially Black and so is her daughter. .. Either way, she looks nice n it fits her..
Not a good look
love her music, hate this hairstyle
No no no. Love her but this is not the style for her.
She’s just having fun with different looks without really dying or locking up her hair…but she’s way prettier natural
No I don’t like for me.
Sorry, no.
She’s pretty but nah
cuuuuute *-* non traditional.
They’re a little too big at the roots for me
It’s cute on her… I don’t know who else that can pull this off
I like that they aren’t done right… It gives are a more open minded look… They need to back up with the lighting in her face though geez
I don’t like these. I mean these specific ones. They look odd
Nope. It’s fugly on her kind.
What exactly is her kind? Mixed women? Light skinned women? Petite women? Singers? You sound ugly.
You sound really ignorant saying that. Most of the black people here in America is mixed anyway. it doesn’t matter what she looks like, she doesn’t need brown skin to wear faux locks.
It’s a no
I’m sorry, but the whole tone of this post is disdainful. Emily, I don’t know what issue you personally have with Jhene, but it’s obvious. She’s not black, when half of her chromosome comes from a black man? So, what she should only claim her Asian ancestry? Or only claim to be of mixed heritage, never taking inspiration from either of her parents? And your summation that she’s been given the opportunities she has because of her looks is ridiculous. As a Jhene Aiko fan, I can tell you she’s been trying to break into the industry for over 10 years. Literally more than a decade. But because she has a popular single out now, it must have been instant success, right? Please take every single seat you can.
Stunninnnng
Look like giant worms…i personally dont like that hair do for her, shes to pretty for that
I think her locs are cool. She doesn’t have to have brown skin to wear them, she is fine the way she is.
Jhene is Japanese and Black
if it was done in another color and neater . She can definitely pull them off.