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Look of the Day: Nicki Minaj's China Bob

If you ask us, last night's MTV Movie Awards was pretty much par for the course -- except for one shocking exception: Nicki Minaj's restrained, sophisticated, jet-black China bob! We were thrilled that the coiffure chameleon chucked her collection of over-the-top, Technicolor-dyed wigs in favor this simple, yet deeply chic style -- it showcased her gorgeous face instead of overshadowing it (we love her wild styles, but natural beauty is no match for a Bride of Frankenstein wig).To get the look, ask your stylist for a sharply shaped, jaw-grazing flapper bob (print out this pic of Minaj or reference flapper Louise Brooks), or invest in a fierce wig yourself! A bob isn't a bob without the super-glossy shine, so spritz on Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Spray ($23, zappos.com) for a sweet-smelling sheen.
Look of the Day: Nicki Minaj's China Bob
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
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If you ask us, last night’s MTV Movie Awards was pretty much par for the course — except for one shocking exception: Nicki Minaj’s restrained, sophisticated, jet-black China bob! We were thrilled that the coiffure chameleon chucked her collection of over-the-top, Technicolor-dyed wigs in favor this simple, yet deeply chic style — it showcased her gorgeous face instead of overshadowing it (we love her wild styles, but natural beauty is no match for a Bride of Frankenstein wig).

To get the look, ask your stylist for a sharply shaped, jaw-grazing flapper bob (print out this pic of Minaj or reference flapper Louise Brooks), or invest in a fierce wig yourself! A bob isn’t a bob without the super-glossy shine, so spritz on Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Spray ($23, zappos.com) for a sweet-smelling sheen.