Kash Doll Claps Back At Critics Over Style Switch-up

When Kash Doll drops a selfie, she doesn’t have to say a word. Sis’ face card alone is enough to silence a thousand hot takes.

After weeks of unasked-for reactions about her style choices, the Detroit rapper’s latest IG post claps back in a way that only a boss like Kash can. Her solo snap is a reminder that she will always be that girl – whether rocking dramatic glam or glowing in a softer, natural vibe.

“Hey y’all, I have weave and make up,” Kash Doll wrote on Instagram. “Ya’ll cool?”

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The picture, effortlessly fresh-faced and unapologetic, arrives after ongoing commentary about how she’s been styling her hair and makeup since going public with her NFL boo, Za’Darius Smith. The two have been spotted everywhere lately—holding hands at red carpets, boo’d up at industry events, and flooding timelines with undeniable chemistry and love. But with that spotlight came unwanted shade.

When Kash started showing up with less dramatic hair, more neutral tones, and what some called a “toned down” look, the commentary came quick. Kash Doll shared on The Shade Room’s podcast that her boyfriend didn’t prefer makeup or fake hair.

“My man does not want me to wear no makeup,” she said during The Shade Room interview.

From there, the opinions spiraled. From think pieces and social media debates, to unsolicited takes and comments on Kash’s pics, everyone had something to say about her beauty choices.

Good thing, this article is not one of those opinion pieces.

Ya’ll Alright? Because Kash Doll Is

This article is a recognition of Kash Doll’s beauty – and clapback – in the best way possible.

Kash didn’t ask for the internet’s input on her contour. She didn’t invite critiques of her relationship. What she did do was post pictures of her and her boo living their best lives. And the energy speaks for itself.

When it comes to crafting personal aesthetics, Black women evolve. We are the queens of the style switch-up.

Anyone who’s had a work colleague look at you differently after you went from a pressed bob one day to microbraids the next, knows this well.

Our beauty routines are synonymous with our vibes. All of it can grow and shift, and we remain true to ourselves. The idea that a woman switching up her aesthetic automatically means she’s being controlled is lazy, tired, and frankly, not giving what it thinks it is. (And I’m also not sure why it’s a bad thing to dress in a way that’s attractive to your man from time to time, but that is another conversation.)

Sometimes we wear a 30 inch buss down. Other times we go bare-faced with our edges brushed to perfection.

If anything, this new chapter proves Kash is more herself than ever. It’s not about choosing glam or natural. It’s about being who you are. Period.

Kash Doll’s Selfie Clapback Hits Harder Than Any Think Piece Could  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com