According to available information, Kim Kardashian did not publicly assign a specific, unique name to the Fulani braids she wore when she appeared on the MTV Movie & TV Awards red carpet.
The discussion and headlines around her hairstyle naming stemmed from a different, prior incident involving a different braid style.
Clarifying Hairstyle Naming Incidents
It is important to differentiate between the two instances of Kim Kardashian's hair choices and related naming controversies mentioned in public discourse:
- Fulani Braids at MTV Movie & TV Awards: When Kim Kardashian West stepped onto the MTV Movie & TV Awards red carpet, she was wearing Fulani braids. The focus of the ensuing discussion was primarily on her choice to wear this particular style, but there is no indication that she gave these specific braids a distinct name.
- "Bo Derek Braids" (Cornrows): Months before her appearance in Fulani braids, Kardashian faced significant public criticism. This backlash occurred after she styled her then-blonde hair in cornrows and controversially referred to them as "Bo Derek braids." This naming prompted widespread debate concerning cultural appropriation and the historical significance of cornrows.
Therefore, while Kim Kardashian has named hairstyles in the past, the specific naming incident, "Bo Derek braids," was applied to cornrows and not to the Fulani braids she wore later.
