Cardi B's Two-Toned Wig Proves Two Hair Colors Are Better Than One

a woman performing onstage wearing long, red hair and a brown sleeveless bodysuit — (Image credit: Getty Images)

I don't think any celebrity has a more impressive wig collection than Cardi B. Just over a month ago when she was on trial in Los Angeles, her lineup of hairstyles was (rightfully) all anyone seemed to be focused on, as she attended court wearing everything from blonde bombshell curls to a black pixie cut. Now she's experimenting even further, this time with a two-toned wig, because two hair colors are always better than one.

On Oct. 9, the Am I the Drama? rapper attended MISTR's National PrEP Day event in Hollywood, where she showed up wearing a long sleeve black maxi dress that was slightly see-through. Her pregnancy style is impressive in itself, but her glam also deserves some applause. Cardi B continued the dark vibes throughout the rest of her look, wearing black stiletto nails and smokey eye makeup, and to finish it all off, she wore a two-toned wig with black hair on the bottom and around the perimeter and a side part that was bleached platinum blonde. The look is the work of Cardi's longtime hairstylist, Tokyo Stylez.

a woman with blonde and black hair posing in front of a blue background — Cardi B attends MISTR's National PrEP Day event in Hollywood on Oct. 9.

This obviously isn't Cardi's first time getting creative with color. While promoting her album in recent months, she frequently switched between wearing colors like blonde, jet black, copper, and another two-toned hairstyle featuring honey blonde and brunette stripes.

Wigs are a fun way to experiment with new colors, hairstyles, and lengths, especially if you want to test out how they'll look on you without fully diving in and making a commitment. They're also a great way to protect your hair from manipulation and damage from heat and color. Read ahead to shop some wig essentials if you're considering wearing one this fall.

Singlepass Curl X 1.5” Ceramic Extra-Long Barrel Curling Iron

Style your hair by adding some bold curls with this easy-to-use, ceramic curling iron.

Olaplex

Volumizing Hair Heat Protective Weightless Blowout Mist

Even if you're applying heat to extensions, you still want to use a light heat protection product to ensure your extensions don't dry out.

Color Wow

Texas Hold 'em Big Hold Hairspray

Go all in with a holding hairspray to ensure your curls won't fall or drop throughout the day.

Rōz

Root Lift Volumizing Hair Styling Spray

For even bigger curls or waves, add some volumizing spray to your roots.

ion

Smoothing Ceramic Cushion Brush

Get rid of frizz and ensure your hair stays as smooth as possible with this simple wig brush.

Explore More

Danielle Jackson is the former senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.