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Beyoncé Rocks New Braided Hairdo

07/18/2012 at 03:15 PM ET

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Beyoncé is returning to her Destiny’s Child roots — and no, we’re not talking about those color-coordinated outfits she used to wear. She’s brought back her braids!

The superstar debuted her new extensions, wrapped up in a statement-making beehive bun, on Wednesday while in N.Y.C. with her daughter, Blue Ivy.

There were whispers that the singer was rocking long honey-hued braids at a party in the Meatpacking District earlier this week, but the new style didn’t make an official public appearance until now.

The hairdo is a major departure from the wavy, natural look she’s favored recently. It also seems as if she’s taken some inspiration from her sister Solange, who’s been sporting a similar look.

Apparently, Beyoncé’s adorable daughter is taking after her mom in the locks department: the little one already has quite a head of hair! Tell us: Do you like Beyoncé’s new hairdo? 

–Jennifer Cress

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maggie on

Seriously, does that really look like hair to anyone.??

Vicki on

U-G-L-Y!!!

Janie on

Hey – at least it is up and out of her face.

LoLo on

You poor jealous racist folks

Gloria on

That has got to be the UGLIEST hairstyle ever! Please go back to the crawing board and start over!

None of Your Busniess on

O M G that’s the worst hair style on Beyonce, what was she thinking LMAO

To Janie and Lo Lo, go get your heads examined ladies LoL

Nikki on

I’m sorry Kira, I don’t see a nap anywhere, can you please point it out to me?

That said, I don’t have a problem with the braids, but that updo is a bit much….

Janelle on

Wow, I absolutely never post comments but I am amazed at how racist people can be if you have nothing nice to say then you should say NOTHING! “Nappy Hair, Nappy Woman”??? Are you kidding me? Sad we still live in such an ignorant society. Now I will sit back and wait for the ignorant response!

Lisa B on

Baby is cutsie-wootsie!! Beyonce on the other hand, looks as if she is balancing a ball of yarn on her head. LOL

Watch out for kittens, B? ;)

April on

I love ethnic hairstyles such as these. She looks gorgeous. For those that hate, it’s shameful that you can’t embrace aspects of African/American American culture. Our hair, is a crown of glory.

Guest on

I think she looks cute and summery. Beyonce is so pretty.

Lotus on

I love the braided bun. I wish she’d gone with a more natural brown, but I love the style. I really wish she’d retire the long, blonde hair and go with something more natural looking to suit her pretty face.

Sarah on

She looks ridiculous. At least she already took the title of Most Beautiful Woman cause she’s never regaining that title again especially with this hair-do

artistkona on

I know social media must go on but, why does anyone have to care about what other people do with their bodies including their hair;get a life of your own people.

Steph on

She can’t rock something that looks ridiculous.

Anna on

Not a fan of her current hairstyle! I’ve seen her look 100 times better with other hairdos!

Melissa on

I don’t know if it’s the hair, the makeup, the outfit or what, but she just doesn’t look good here…..I think it’s the makeup. She’s a gorgeous woman, and I don’t think the hair would take away from that, this is just a bad pic of her.

Theresa Roselli on

Love it !! The baby is adorable!! ~

anna on

And the baby is in it’s usually awkward position. Can it even breath? Is it alive? Has anybody ever seen this kid move? Beyonce stop seeking for notice!

Jilllouise on

I’m sure she did it because it is easier with the baby, but come on…..do you really think this is a good look? MAYBE if it were darker.

MELISSA on

LOVE THE BRAIDS BUT THEY R TOO LONG.

T in Texas on

looks like a lot of plastic sitting on top of her head to me . And look at the hold she has on her baby . . .

chamorrita on

Ladies —

Everyone needs to CHILL OUT with their silly and petty comment, my GOD it’s only hair. WHO cares what BE does with her hair, we have ALL been there, done that. That’s the beauty of it, women have the option and luxury of wearing their hair in various styles and textures.

Braids are flexible and they allow women of EVERY COLOR to wear them anyway they want. So ENOUGH with the petty comments, Beyonce is free to wear her hair anyway she chooses and its NOT the end of the world. Jesus…..chill out.

Ruby on

Is she supposed to be Methusala or someone from a Greek Tragedy-her hair certaintly looks it?

T in Texas on

I don’t get it where are the racist comments ? I didn’t see any . . .

Jon on

It’s ok, I like it!

ivy on

I don’t think anyone could rock this hairstyle…not even B.
It looks like she plopped a bun on the top of her head…it can’t possibly be real. As for little Blue Ivy…if you are a celeb and plan to bring your child out in public, just do it without all the posturing to keep the child’s face hidden. The more the child is hidden, the more the papparazzi will be dogging after for a picture. If a picture is easy to get, the paps won’t be clamoring because the picture won’t be worth as much. Take a lesson from the Jolie-Pitts, the Afflecks, the Beckhams and lots of others. Let the child get used to the cameras and then he/she will be less likely to be frightened or overwhelmed.

carmen on

Amazing,how a bunch of rascist cowards can sit behind a computer and think they can say anything.. Hummm, anyway B, laugh that hair style all the way to the BANK>> because they can’t.. I

dee on

She is a beautiful woman but I don’t care for the braids. She looks different in this picture. Maybe because she doesn’t look like she’s wearing eye make up. She’s still very pretty.

gigi on

That just looks heavy and really uncomfortable. Not a fan.

soulsecrecies on

@ T in Texas-
Don’t be so naive. Normally, when someone refers to another individual as “nappy”, the intent is to offend, specifically an individual of color. It was very much racist & completely unnacceptable.

carmen on

AMAZING…. how a racist people sit behind their computer and talk about another culture’s hair style. you got to be kidding me… I wish , I wish, but anyway, “B” laugh that beautiful African hair style all the way to the “BANK”, and let the haters, dodge their bill collectors. Pigs….

Alisha on

Wow. Really, people? Hating on the woman’s hair because it’s in braids? Or in an updo in braids? Seriously, I fail to see how it warrants the truly vitriolic commentary.

anri on

you kidding me? it looked like woven basket hat

Alisha on

Janelle, I 100% agree with you. I’m failing to understand the straight up vitriolic commentary because Beyonce has some braids in. Or that they’re in an updo. So she’s not rocking the swishy, shiny wig for once. Why not give props for that? Ugh. The ways that ignorant people show their true selves.

asia on

it looks pretty what’s wrong with you people you’ve never seen someone with braids before god lee

anri on

if it is designed different way, i would love it. but it bothered me because at first i thought it was woven basket hat.

Demmi on

Love it all e way..plus a change is actually good!
Go Beyonce..

Lacey on

I have Senegalese twists (braids) that look similar and I love wearing them in a high bun! Of course, mine are dark brown and not quite as full, but its so much cooler and convenient in the summer. And I, personally, think they look awesome. I’m biased, of course =)

GuesT on

To lolo the cuckoo. Just because people don’t like it this makes them racist. You are just an ignorant fool.

mrst on

Love the look, Bey! Blue is gorgeous. There’s a betteer pic up at eonline.com. God bless the Carters!

GuesT on

To April. It’s not YOUR HAIR!!!!!! a

Nancy on

I love her but if she had a unibrow she could be Frida Kahlo’s twin.

J.NY on

By all standards Beyonce looks fantastic, she can wear a potato sack and have mud on her face and still rock the look.
I am happy to see Baby Blue Ivy awww!, so cute and so sweet like a doll.

Sherbydesign on

Beyonce’ is a beautiful woman no matter what type of hairstyle she has, if she loves it than so be it, it would not be my style. I just wish I had some of her hair. Blue Ivy is so precious! God Bless you and your family……

None of Your Busniess on

In one word to describe Beyonce’s hair style

B A D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Worst choice ever!

Ventura on

Bunch of Jealous people blogging venom in here, truth is Beyonce is a global entertainer who has managed to remain on the top after years of hard work. She has a great life because she has worked for it. As far as her hairstyle goes, she likes to wear her hair differently. I’d say she always looks very pretty, sexy and glam. BTW her baby is adorable.

Seattlelite on

I can’t get over how cuddly and cute is her baby, so tender. It’s good to be Beyonce.

tinytexan on

“The hairdo is a major departure from the wavy, natural look she’s favored recently.” Since when is a WEAVE “natural?” Beyonce’ hasn’t been natural since she was a kid.

jackie2830 on

I seriously hope Beyonce isn’t going through post partum…….she looks like she’s given up on her appearance…..highly unlike her.

mybuddyluv on

Too funny…the number of Blog Thugs on the internet is hilarious to me. I bet you big dummy’s wouldn’t dare say half of the things that spew out of your sewer hole/or type for that matter to anyone’s face. It’s a guaranteed 100% grade A a** whoopin…that I’m sure you won’t win.

Bey is beautiful…inside and out. Hair doesn’t make the woman…You go girl!

andrea on

i have never seen her look bad, until today…
shave please

Marie Mullin on

Its different than she usually wears, I love it, why is she hiding the face of baby.

peaches on

because it’s braids..it is automatically bad for some idiots on here, but wearing the fake weave that gives u dry, and hot scalp is good, as long as we r upholding ur image of lovely..well news flash u can’t fool the people all the time..u go Bey, ur hair looks lovely

Chai on

The hair is fine but why is she holding the babies head down? That’s weird to me. She is acting really Michael JAckson like with her baby.

Daisy. on

Gotto love Beyonce and Baby Blue Ivy. Hairstyle doesn’t matter, what matters is who wears it. And this famous momma changes it constantly to have fun :D

Johnny on

I like her romper and the hoop earrings.

Betty on

She is beautiful, love seeing her and her baby girl.

Azul on

It is not if I embrace or not aspects of African/American American culture. She looks horrible:UUGGGLYY.

Beth on

This is ridiculous but Lady Gaga is unique! Some of you need to get over yourselves!

She’s doing what SHE wants….PERIOD…and we all should!

Susan on

Beyonce is SOOOO gorgeous, but that style is not flattering to her.

Shayna on

I don’t care for that look.

Linda G. on

I love Beyonce and she usually looks great in any hair style. This one is a little different, though–love the braided thingies near her scalp, but the yarn ball topper doesn’t do her justice.

liz on

If it was real, I’d say ‘good for her.’ Otherwise, it’s completely ridiculous and a bit too ‘Shaniqua.’ But it’s Beyonce … she always looks great, like the beautiful Houston native that she is.

fatu sankoh on

i love bey and her beautiful daugther blue ivy c i love the hair doo god bless them long live queen bey king jay and blue ivy c

Leann on

Not Fair! This woman is just stunning in anything. She could wear a bunch of twigs on her head and still look beautiful.

blake ciara on

Beyonce holds her baby like that because she is hiding the wig on the baby. I can’t believe people are so gullible.

Amy on

That is so not her hair. I am not a stylist but I thinkt if it was and you unbraided it, it would be down to the floor. And what is with the Bun, Kim K has been wearing one since dating that tool Kanye

Sunny on

Why so much hate for her hair? She’s keeping it real with some easy summer braids.

jenny on

I honestly don’t get how the media has declared the woman a godess. don’t get me wrong…she’s extremely talented and also attractive…but for some reason, people magazine seems to think she is the best thing ever…. i think there are far more talented, stylish, pretty women. i don’t think this hairstyle is anything to talk about. it’s not bad…but definitely not great. again..i want to stress, i’m not trying to insult or knock her..but i just don’t get all the fuss about her.

Sloan on

I like it!

April on

@GuesT

Weaves and natural hair braiding are some expects of culture.

It doesn’t matter if it’s her natural hair or not, and why should it?

What dislike and spit vitriol comments on things, why not try to understand? Her hairstyle isn’t hurting anyone.

I’m very saddened by all these comments. As an African American woman about to enter corporate american, I am afraid that I won’t be accepted unless my hair is always straight and always conforming to European American standards of beauty.

EJWilliamsJr on

Tacky, Tacky, Tacky………!

Tammy on

Ummmmm, ew!

Suzi on

No offense but that looks like a big ball of yarn sitting on her head. She’s so pretty but this is not a good look.

LAURA on

So that’s where my pile of meatloaf mix went!

blake ciara on

The problem is that Beyonce,Oprah, and others go to the extreme to pretend that all of those weaves and lace front wigs are their natural hair, which as anyone with half a brain would know is ridiculous. I love the exotic natural hair and wish it were worn more. Beyonce’s hatural hair is like her husbands. I have seen pictures. This is why she is going to great lengths to put that wig on the baby. This continues the big cover up lie and makes it more believable that she has this “great” hair. This is sad.

kew on

Look, Beyonce has a basket on her head!

Just Me on

Tomorrow we’ll see her photographed wearing a neck brace after sporting this creation…

Mrs Mac on

How will she sleep unless the top comes off like a muffin ….I got to say Beyonce always look her best but this ….YUK!!!

Meee on

Uglier than her sister’s!

Julie on

It looks ridiculous. Its like the emperor’s new clothes.

courtney on

i am a black woman, and have rocked long braids, actually I just took them out a week ago. I love long braids, but that bun is toooooooo much! It is not a good look.

And to the ppl who keep calling the race card, nothing I read was race specific. Just cause you LOVE Beyonce does not mean she walks on water. That hair is crazy! I understand she is a celebrity so she can do “cra’”, but put that same hairstyle on some girl at work, on the subway, in your college classes, or better yet, a female you are interviewing. It is toooo big, and yall know it! its nothing about race, it is what it is, and this is too much! (which is saying something cuz i love braids that go to the small of my back!)

d on

Not sure what she was thinking. It is not at all flattering. I wish she would show us what we all really want to see: THAT BABY. She looks adorable from the back side. Now show us the front.

GAS on

YUCK!!!

stella on

Why would someone comment on how Beyonce’s baby looks? How can anyone say that she’s cute, when you can’t and never have seen her baby’s face! Just the back of a head of fuzzy hair makes a baby cute? Is this her face?

NAME on

Hate the hair style, but on Beyonce it looks alright. I feel like whatever she wears or does just ends up looking great.

Down to naming her kid Blue. I mean come on, thats a horrible name, but its Beyonce’s kid so it works.

NickyAngel on

The braids is not a good look on B

annie on

I love the look. Get is girl with your bold, beautiful, African self. F these white haters.

PeArL on

‘B’ stands for beauty and that is exactly what Beautiful Beyonce is.To April,I take my hat off to you for the lovely comment.Indeed, our hair, is a crown of glory……Twoooops to you ‘B’.

PeArL on

‘B’ stands for BEAUTY and that is exactly what ‘Beautiful Beyonce’ is…To April,I take my hat off to you for the lovely comment.Indeed, Our hair, is a crown of glory….Twoops to you ‘B’.

Anna on

This has got to be the ugliest picture of Beyonce I have ever seen. Not the least bit pretty whatsoever.

invasionforce on

American Idol should hire a strong, black woman like Beyonce to be a judge.

Kingsley Egbuta on

Yea! all of you are good looking babes, your hair do I appreciate.
Keep it on.

Kingsley

JMHO on

I am amazed that because I am a white woman that I cannot have an opinion about not liking her hairstyle without being bashed as a racist. Wouldn’t that be reverse racism on the part of blacks who don’t like my comment? The article asked what we think of it and I personally don’t like it. That being said, those who are making racist comments need to show some shame about their conduct. There is nothing wrong with saying you don’t like something but you don’t have the right to put down another culture because you dislike something as simple as a hairstyle.

Sela on

Anything to keep the media attention going.

swack on

I love braids, but I don’t think this style is flattering to Beyonce.

Tamia on

People can wear their hair the way want to. Her hair is okay. If she likes it, I like it.

Bonnie on

NO!!!!!

black on

She is not WHITE n yes black people braid their hair n i thnk she looks beautiful

Guest on

A curtain and a bowl of magnets on her head, she looks ridiculous if it wasn’t for stylist this is how she would look everyday…

Lisa B on

I don’t necessarily see racism on here. Just a bunch of people who don’t particularly think this is a good look. Racism and simply not liking a braided bun are two different things.
I think Beyonce in general is very pretty and I’ve see pics where she lookd fabulous with updos or downdos. But in my opinion, the ball of braids is just too much. I’d be worried about trying to maintain all of that weight on top of my head.

That being said, still a cute little baby! Congrats, Beyonce. :)

BAB on

Looks like she is forcing that baby’s head down.

KATHY on

AMEN Janelle!!

Barbara on

No. I don’t think this hairdo is becoming to Mrs.
Carter. She looks best in her old hair styles. NO BRAIDS. Get rid of this hairdo QUICK!

miatta gbondo on

did anyone ever think maybe the hair was not good for the baby skin…it might be all over the place the chemicals the hair sprays the mouse the gel ect…. so maybe be braided takes away the time of washing blow drying etc…I say keep up the good and you dont have to worry about it in the heat water and sun and she is spending more time to her family instead of siting in a make up chair….and for those that forgot she is african american and so is her husband and family…. its not her fault covergirl hair dyes look good on her even though its braided up look at the roots of the hair is black……Yes i wrote in lower case letters but who cares

RACHEL on

FIRST OF ALL HER HAIR IS CUTE FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT KNO ABOUT OUR CULTURE U WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND. LET HER BE ATLEAST SHE DIDNT CUT ALL HER OFF AND WENT BALD GO BEYONCE DO U

C.C on

People are not used to seeing Beyonce with this type of hairstyle. They’re used to the long, wavy, mane she usually sports, so of course people are going to comment on it. This doesn’t look like she was going for glamour, it looks more for comfort because if Beyonce wanted to, she could have easily rocked these braids as well.

I wore braids for years and absolutely loved them. They were extremely low maintenance, very versatile and can last for months. I could also experiment with various hair colors without chemically damaging my natural hair.

When cultures do not understand one another you can expect all types of comments both good and bad. It’s life.

With that being said, I absolutely love her braids – not that she’s old or anything, but I think they make her look younger.

CeiCei on

I think Beyonce’s braid looks awesome on her and she wears them well and ALL of you know it. In fact,Beyonce’s braids are Not out of the ordinary from what other Afro American women are wearing and I don’t remember reading any negative comments about them!! Get a grip ladies and pull in your “claws”. Give credit where credit is DUE,and compliment OTHERS as you would have them do “YOU”. We should be seeking for opportunities to lift each other UP, instead, we not tare each other DOWN…..sad… So Give Beyonce her props ladies.She has worked hard to get where she is and deserves it. Be blessed…..

Tyrone Muhdiks on

That looks more like what my dog does in the yard every morning than “hair”, but remember these sub-humans do not have hair and are desperately trying to emulate human attributes as they known they are an inferior sub-species.

Sheri on

I do believe that the ethnic style is not for everyone, yet my girl Beyonce can really rock it.
She is so beautiful anything would look good on her. She should explore some other styles with braid as well. Save the straight for the midnight date. Smile for a while!

Ginger Garrett on

yes, i love the hair do i think it looks good.

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