
Beauty is an art form. So why is it that certain individuals, ahem Twitter trolls, feel the need to mock celebrities who buck the classic red lips and pin curls trend on the red carpet in favor of something a little more daring? Why can't we just appreciate these subversive hair and makeup statements for being epic and call it a day? Alas, that's not the world we live in sometimes, so here are a couple of instances where stars were just too fierce for the basics.
1. Zendaya
Queen of hair statements Zendaya donned a fresh AF mullet at the 2016 Grammys and the Twitterverse did not stay mum on the matter.
"Some would say the mullet didn't work out," she said in a chat with ELLE.com. "But to me, they were talking about it, so I'd say it worked out. I think we can't allow ourselves to get caught up in other people's opinions of ourselves because then we're never going to progress, we're never going to go forward. So we've got to be real. We've got to do what we want to do even if people don't like it."
Amen, sista!
2. Lady Gaga
As part of her tribute to late legend David Bowie at the Grammys, Gaga sported bright orange hair and a royal blue suit. Instead of focusing on her commitment to the look, Twitter couldn't help but liken her to Ms. Frizzle and Harpic Toilet bleach. Smdh. Can't a girl channel her inner Ziggy Stardust in peace?
3. Katy Perry
For the 2016 Met Gala, Perry bleached her dark brows and the internet was mystified. There were Katy's-brows-were-no-shows jokes aplenty. What many had yet to realize is that the canceling out your arches = next-level makeup. For further proof, click here.
4. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Man, if any woman could pull off a pale lilac lip, it's Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Still, when the actress hit the 2016 Cannes Film Festival donning the unique shade, she literally got lipstick-shamed on Twitter. "Did Aishwarya kiss a Smurf?" tweeted one user. Uh, last time we checked Smurfs are blue...But more importantly, this was 100% badass on her part.
5. Lupita Nyong'o
When Lupita hit the red carpet at this year's Met Gala with a beautiful towering 'do, people were throwing out Dr. Seuss' "Whoville" references left and right. Sigh. In reality, Nyong'o was paying homage to her African heritage, citing Nina Simone and "sculptural hairdos from around the continent" as her inspiration.
6. Solange
For reason we cannot even begin to comprehend, Solange was hair shamed on her wedding day because Facebook users were taking issue with her flower-adorned afro. 1) She's the bride and she will do what she damn well pleases and 2) Her natural hair is GORGEOUS. End of story.
Lauren is the former beauty editor at Marie Claire. She love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. She firmly believes that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.
-
Princess Lilibet Turns Two Today, Will Celebrate With a “Celeb-Packed” Party and Hopefully a Video Call from King Charles
For her first birthday last year, the Sussex family were in the U.K. for the Platinum Jubilee.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
Jordan’s Queen Rania Makes Sure to Ask the Prince and Princess of Wales About Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis
It was the royal wedding of the year!
By Rachel Burchfield
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Stand to Make a Ton More Money in the Near Future
‘Spare’ could come to the big screen, and Meghan could net a huge amount of money per Instagram post.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
The 20 Best Hair Masks for Damaged Hair, According to Experts and Editors
Healthy strands, here we come!
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts
Keep it fresh, my friends.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The 11 Best Magnetic Lashes of 2023
Go ahead and kiss your messy lash glue goodbye.
By Hana Hong
-
The 30 Best Hair Growth Shampoos of 2023, According to Experts
Rapunzel hair, coming right up.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The 23 Best Beauty Advent Calendars of 2023
The gift that keeps on giving—literally.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
The 18 Best Natural Hair Products in 2023
Remember: Your curls are your crown.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
-
The 9 Best Hot Rollers for the Curls of Your Dreams
This is how we roll.
By Samantha Holender
-
The 12 Best Cream Eyeshadows, According to Makeup Artists
The best part? They’re so easy to apply.
By Samantha Holender