Art Of Hair In Hip Hop: Lil Kim x Missy Elliott

Without a doubt Lil Kim and Missy Elliott, have had such a huge impact on the music industry and the fashion industry as a whole. They have pushed the boundaries of both fields, time after time and have laid down a solid foundation for the next generation to come through and do the same.
K.I.M
Ever since Lil’ Kim stepped on the scene, she has been unapologetic and fearless with her style and had some of the most iconic looks, that we have seen current artists emulating. From flamboyant outfits to her colourful wigs, she was never scared to step all the way outside the box that many artists are put in. She expressed so much luxury through her style and her hairstyles always went hand in hand with her clothing or the vision of her artistry.

“Colored hair and designer brands were really a part of Kim’s DNA, so this was a natural progression of combining those two elements. It was the manifestation of our work together from a place of authenticity and intuition.”- Misa Hylton
Here are some example of  those who have followed her footsteps or used her as a source of inspiration.
M.I.S.S.Y
When Missy Elliott stepped on the music scene, she reintroduced Afrofuturism with her groundbreaking visuals and her creative sound, that always saw her stepping outside her comfort zone to deliver some impactful music. With each era she was able to push music forward and delivered looks that tied in with each album, her most iconic look has got to be the finger waves. 
Elliott`s "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" saw her reintroducing the hairstyle back into mainstream consciousness. And while she didn`t create the look, she is the first person that comes to mind when the hairstyle is mentioned.

Currently Missy can been seen in some of the most artistic hairstyles, which include some creative braid designs, that her talented hairdresser Kellon Deryck put together. For example the artwork for her EP Iconology, sees her in a purple setting with her hair braided out to spell out her name. 
In her "Throw It Back"video, she delivered yet another instantly-iconic scene that sees her with super-sized braids that are being used for Double Dutch jump rope by her dancers.
And in the video "DripDemeanor", she offers a range of different looks from royal blue hair and lime green hair which glows in the dark. And had braided hair sculptures, chocolate-covered strawberries and had apartment building actually on her head, that is wrapped around with braids.
 Hip hop duo City Girls are seen on the cover of the Billboard, rocking out an Kellon Deryck creation. Which is really dope as his work with Missy has allowed him to flex his skills and creativity even further. 

So highlighting Lil Kim and Missy Elliott is very important to me, as these two individuals have elevated not only music but showcased the evolution of fashion and hairstyles in the hip-hop community. So we should never stop celebrating, acknowledge those who paved way for the rest to follow through. Cause nothing comes out of thin air, it takes a bold and strong individual to step all the way out there and be the necessary change, needed for things to move forward.

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