Did Cardi B Just Bring Back Chunky Highlights?
Move over balayage, Cardi B said “stripe me up, baby” and we’re living for it. Her latest hair moment is giving straight-up Myspace flashbacks—you know, when highlights were so chunky they could double as zebra print? Think Kelly Clarkson 2002 meets scene kids layering rainbow streaks over black hair while updating their Top 8.
Cardi’s Hair Matchy-Matchy With Her Album
The rapper is weeks away from dropping her much-hyped second album Am I the Drama? on September 19. And because Cardi never misses a chance to be extra, she pulled up with a vinyl edition so bright yellow it matches her hair. Imagine crayon yellow. Daffodil yellow. Lemon-yellow-so-vivid-you-can-see-it-from-space.
She styled it in a messy bun with a swoopy bang covering one eye like she’s auditioning for an emo band—but make it Cardi glam. The black tips at the ends scream “don’t forget, I still bite.”
Yellow: Cardi’s Signature Shade?
Let’s not forget: back in 2018 on her debut album cover Invasion of Privacy, Cardi wore that unforgettable canary yellow wig with a black-and-white checkered suit. History is repeating itself, and sis knows yellow + black is her villain origin story combo. This time she paired the look with a solid black manicure and a sleek top, serving bumblebee chic but make it fashion.
What’s Next From Cardi?
With only a few days before the album drops, we just know Cardi’s closet (and wig wall) has more surprises lined up. If chunky highlights are back, does this mean side bangs and studded belts are next? Somebody check Hot Topic.
