Black Twitter Schools Marie Claire on Cornrows

Marie Claire got a lesson in hair today via #blacktwitter. Earlier this afternoon, the fashion magazine tweeted a photo of Kendall Jenner sporting a few cornrows on the side of her head. Suggested Reading Kamala Harris Claps Back at Nicki Minaj, and the Barbz Respond Brandy Speaks Out After Ray J Goes Off on These…

Marie Claire got a lesson in hair today via #blacktwitter. Earlier this afternoon, the fashion magazine tweeted a photo of Kendall Jenner sporting a few cornrows on the side of her head.

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You’d think the person behind Marie Claire’s Twitter account had never seen cornrows until the young member of the Kardashian clan sported them. Or maybe, they’re actually of the ilk who think Bo Derek invented the hairstyle?

In true comedy fashion, #BlackTwitter read the magazine its version of the riot act:

In response to the black-hair lesson, Marie Claire quickly apologized:

Once again, #blacktwitter to the rescue!

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