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She swapped her signature orange curls for jet-black at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
After two years of turning heads with her iconic reddish-orange curls, Bronx rapper Ice Spice has decided it’s time for a bold switch-up. The 24-year-old rapper, known to bring Y2K vibes along with energetic hits, showed off a fresh new hair color while out in New York City.
Seen at the star-studded 2024 Victoria’s Secret runway show, Ice debuted sleek jet-black curls that instantly grabbed attention. With a roster full of iconic models and celebs, it was, in fact, Ice Spice’s hair transformation that had us talking.
While fall is seeing a major surge in blonde shades – chantilly, platinum, honey, and caramel blondes are everywhere – Ice Spice pulled the ultimate counter-move, embracing her darker side. She traded in her auburn curls for a rich, jet-black hue, maintaining the same short, bouncy, voluminous texture with which she blessed us all back in the heyday of “Munch.” It was a breath of fresh air among the seas of blondes, pulling double duty as a perfect seasonal refresh we had no idea we were starving for. Well, it goes without saying that Ice proved once again she’s not afraid to set trends and go against the grain.
Well, in reality, this jet-black look comes closer to Ice Spice’s roots than the usual vibrant colors. According to old high school photos she shared with MTV, Ice Spice-Iris Naija Gaston is, in fact, a natural brunette. Since stepping into the limelight, she’s played with various shades of copper and ginger, even sharing with British Vogue in 2023 that she has tried just about every possible hairstyle: curly wigs, straight wigs, long, short, braids, swoops-you name it, she’s done it. But nothing feels quite as authentic to her as her signature curly short ‘fro. In that way, it was a full-circle return to jet black – into her natural roots and yet still true to bold style.
Of course, Ice Spice didn’t just stop at the hair; her all-over look on the runway of Victoria’s Secret screamed effortless glamour with an edge. Keeping her glam on the softer side, Ice brought forth a nude eyeshadow paired with winged eyeliner, fluttery lashes, and a nude lip. She completed it with a sheer sequined slip dress, a fluffy pink coat, and Marc Jacobs Kiki boots. The final touch? A sequined bow clutch that added play to the whole ensemble in a glamorous way. Well, let’s just say this raven mane served as an ultimate contrast to her bright outfit and landed her on our list of best hair makeovers for fall.
Now let’s get into the hairstyle we tried on Ice Spice using our free hairstyle generator, which is an utterly new take, different from her signature curls. We went with a lived-in medium bob in deep, chestnut brown shade. We don’t recommend Ice Spice to trade her natural curls for a straight look, but it is a good proof she can full off longer styles in any hair texture. The deeper chestnut shade adds warmth and depth to her skin tone and makes for a subtle, yet sophisticated shift from her usual vibrant hair colors.
The soft wave of the bob nicely frames her face and brings out the eye. Playful and refined in equal measure, this style is the perfect fit for Ice’s aesthetic as she continues to dominate both music and fashion scenes. It’s one of those hairstyles that can go from running casual errands out the door to a red-carpet affair, still pulling off both its versatile and wow factors.
Ice Spice’s latest hair switch-up cements the fact that she’s the ultimate trendsetter in whatever style she assumes – from her ginger curls to deep brunette at its jet black core. If that inspires you to make a bold move, try out some new styles online – because, honestly, why not play around and have some fun with your hair this season? With Ice leading the charge, we’re officially ready to let loose our fall hair transformations.
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