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The Search Term ‘Coi Leray Braids’ Surged 214% On Pinterest, See Other Hairstyles From The Rapper That Are Trend Worthy!

See the BET Hip Hop Award nominee’s fab tresses!

Coi Leray has taken the music industry by storm since dropping her singles “G.A.N” and “Pac Girl” in 2018. Since then, the femcee has not only shaken up the music industry—and snagged herself a nomination as Best New Hip Hop Artist at this year's BET Hip Hip Awards—but she has also made her mark on the beauty world with her signature hairstyle: box braids.

A quick search of "Coi Leray Braids" on Google will reveal that the New Jersey rapper is a trendsetter. Remixing jumbo knotless box braids with curly ends, Coi has major influence over generation Z. Need receipts? According to Pinterest, over the summer "Coi Leray braids" saw a 214% increase in searches on the photo-sharing platform.

Since then, the 24-year-old has commissioned hairstylist Tiara’s Way to help switch up her signature look, leaving us equally impressed. As we gear up for the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, see some of Coi Leray's hairstyles that are bound to set the trend for what's hot in the new year. 

  1. Jumbo Bantu Knots

  2. Volumized High Ponytail

  3. Playful (And Extra Long) Ponytails

  4. Flirty Blonde Inches

  5. Trendsetting Bob

    Watch the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, October 5 at 9 PM ET/PT.

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