Mane Moments: Most Iconic Lil’ Kim Hairstyles of All Time
Lil' Kim we have a Crush on You!
Brooklyn rapper Kimberley Denise Jones, AKA Lil’ Kim is well known for her unapologetic style. From her ’90s The Notorious K.I.M era to present day, Lil’ Kim has proved that she could and would break the rules at every turn.
From flamboyant outfits and wigs of all colours and lengths, we have pulled together a few of Lil’ Kim’s most memorable styles in her mane moments below.
1999: Pink Highlights
This electric pink and blonde colour duo is equal parts fun and experimental, and the chunky highlights make it the perfect ’90s look.
2000: Versace Blonde
Did you expect Lil’ Kim to turn up to a Versace show looking anything less than fabulous? No us neither.
Channelling her very own take on Donatella Versace’s iconic blonde hair, Lil’ Kim added the iconic Medusa head print down her hair and cropped bangs.
2004: Retro Rolled Bangs
Lil’ Kim went for a retro look in 2004 with this rolled bangs updo. Switching her blonde hue to a dark brown shade, Lil’ Kim looked every inch the pinup star.
Editor’s tip: Keep your style in place with a firm hold hairspray. We love the ultra-fine, fast drying formula of the VO5 Invisible Ultimate Hold Hairspray for not only holding our style but with its 24-hour humidity protection it’s perfecr for preventing frizz too!
2005: Blonde Sunkissed Highlights
By adding multi-toned highlights to her brown hair, Lil’ Kim not only gives her strands a more sunkissed finish, but she also adds dimension by mixing high and lowlights together.
2009: Raven Curls
It was back to dark hair for Lil’ Kim in 2009 as she attended the MTV EMA’s. To show off her new dark brown hair, she went for tight curls and styled her long hair over one shoulder.
2014: Straight & Sleek
The Magic Stick singer went for a stylish blow out style in 2014 and to be honest, we think it might be her most demure style to date.
We love how her dark brown hair looks a midnight blue shade when it catches the light, helping to stop her colour looking too flat.
2015: Fairytale Braid
From rap queen to Disney Princess, you never know what to expect with Lil’ Kim. To complete her fairy tale outfit, she added a messy side fishtail braid which fell down to her waist.
Editor’s tip: Want to know the secret to a textured braid? Spritz your hair with a sea salt spray like the TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray before braiding to help give your hair a tousled texture and added grip.
2017: Golden Blonde Waves
It was all glitz and glamour for Lil’ Kim at Rihanna’s Charity Diamond Ball. Adding to her sparkly outfit, she went for a finger waves style on her long golden blonde hair which she styled in a side parting.
2017: Platinum Blonde
Lil’ Kim is giving us serious Kim K vibes with this long platinum blonde style. We love how she kept her roots a brown shade for a more moody finish that’s more grunge girl than Barbie girl.
Editor’s tip: Thinking of colouring your hair a platinum blonde hue? Remember to switch your wash and care system to one formulated especially with coloured tresses in mind.
We recommend the TRESemmé Violet Blonde Shine Shampoo and Conditioner as its enriched with pearl extract and violet toning pigment which helps to neutralise brassy yellow tones; revitalising colour and shine, while giving intense nourishment.
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