Janelle Monae‘s beauty identity has transformed so quickly right before our eyes, and it’s a beautiful sight to see. We’re seeing her bare it all (literally), and this new era of life she’s experiencing is exceptionally infectious. What’s also catching our attention is her choice of hairstyles. She has traded in her vintage tresses for a BDSM-inspired/Grace Jones moment — and it’s a serve.
Appearing as the cover star for the June 2023 issues of Rolling Stone magazine, Monae took us all by surprise with her “chain gang” locks. The headpiece was created by the buzzy brand THE BLONDS – where human hair was replaced by golden, ropey strands finished with flattering micro-bangs.
The star’s go-to hairstylist Nikki Nelms was the mastermind behind the moment and one of the key people involved in the evolution of who we know as Janelle Monae. There are many chef’s kisses due to the campiness and avant-garde display these jeweled twists give.
The comment section on Nelms’ IG feels the same way we do and if you see any of this, Nikki, we want more.
Take a closer look ahead.
Black, feminist and pansexual icon, Janelle Monáe, interviews with Rolling Stone, discussing their new relationship with pleasure, ahead of their new album.
“I’m much happier when my titties are out and I can run around free,” said Janelle when discussing their pronouns, she/her, they/them, and “free-ass motherfucker.” Monáe’s upcoming album The Age of Pleasure is clearly marking a new era for them. However, that’s not to say the artist hasn’t been sex positive or an agent of feminism before. If you’ve heard any of their music from “Pynk” to “Lipstick Lover,” or even witnessed them flash a crowd at an LA-party, they’ve been about this. All that’s changed, is their approach.
“I think being an artist gets lonely,” Monáe told the interviewer. “Most people don’t understand what’s going on in my brain. Community has been so helpful to me; it’s beautiful that I have a title called The Age of Pleasure because it actually re-centers me. It’s not about an album anymore. I’ve changed my whole fucking lifestyle.”
Instead of creating futures that highlight current struggles and empower listeners, Monáe is using this album to not only remind themselves, but others that life can be sweeter. “This album is not about a fight,” she said. “It’s about living in an oasis created by us for us. Even with everything going on in the world, this is our moment to breathe together, unapologetically taking this beat to enjoy — to hurry up and live.”
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