The internet is responding to Usher’s hairstyle again
A few weeks ago, Usher turned heads with a new hairstyle, and he’s doing it all over again with yet another fresh ‘do.
While he wore a permed pompadour swoop for a costume party at the top of the year, he's now rocking patterned cornrows. In a video posted to his Instagram story, the singer was patting his head to alleviate itching.
“This is what you got to do,” he explained.
When folks spotted the clip, they hopped on Twitter to share their thoughts about his latest look. Many laughed at the entertainer’s attempt to soothe an itchy scalp and said they could related.
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— DEON COLE (@deoncole) January 16, 2019
The fact that Usher was patting his braids 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 aaaahhhhhh
— Ke Wade (@_cKew_) January 17, 2019
Usher is learning the struggle of having braids 😂😂😂
— 0livia 🔮💜 (@_Mzliviebreezy) January 16, 2019
Even the fellas gotta pat it from time to time😂😂😂#usher #natural #naturalhair #blackhair #braids #cornrows #blacktwitter #comedy #blackwomen #blackmen #blackish pic.twitter.com/t64idey9Qy
— She Ready Radio (@SheReadyRadio) January 18, 2019
A few said they were fans of the braids and his other ‘dos.
Love the fact that Usher embracing his natural hair
— L e x (@mahoganylexus) January 11, 2019
Usher is really out trying all hair styles
— $hay Boogie😎 (@HeartBreakSeun) January 16, 2019
His hair is gorgeous in each picture.
— usher mega fan (@UsherPassion) January 18, 2019
He looks cute with them on. I mean, i.dont like braids on men but it strangely looks good on him lool
— Emdiane87 (@Emdiane871) January 12, 2019
On the other hand, some weren’t too fond of the look, commenting that the hair changes may indicate the artist is going through a mid-life crisis. Usher turned 40 in October.
Usher is going through a mid-life crisis. This is so sad 😩
— Lesego (@LesegoPase) January 17, 2019
Usher must be going thru a mid-life crisis with all these hairstyles he got going on
— Gloria Quintana (@GlorryyQ) January 17, 2019
Is Usher going through a mid life crisis? He’s never had braids before.
— Gabrielle (@GabrielleNutter) January 17, 2019
And a couple didn’t understand all the hoopla surrounding his hair.
I don’t understand the outrage over Usher’s hair. He is the only entertainer I’ve seen that’s attacked for getting parts in his cut, wearing braids, or a pompadour. Snoop Dogg has worn braids or a press for decades but y’all never misgender or point homophobia in his direction. pic.twitter.com/PYsLQSyKPm
— Team LAbron (@louboutindom) January 17, 2019
I don’t get the hate Usher is getting right now because of wearing braids
— Denise (@aztecsdenise) January 17, 2019
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
