‘Pretty Just Like Her Momma’: Malaysia Pargo And Her Mini Me Braid Up Their Hair, Fans Love Their New Tresses

Malaysia Pargo traded in her luscious long black locks for a neat and protective braided hairstyle. The “Basketball Wives” reality star underwent her major hair transformation with her daughter, Jayla. The mother-daughter duo revealed their new box braids on social media, and fans loved them for their matching hairdos.

The California native took a selfie with her pride and joy. Pargo opened her mouth and posed for their shot while her daughter leaned into the camera and gracefully smiled for the photo. The family appeared to be sitting in their home and seemingly were spending some much-needed quality time together. Pargo captioned her photo by writing, “My little bestie!!! πŸ‘Έ” to give viewers a glimpse at their close relationship.

Malaysia Pargo spending time with her daughter, Jayla @malaysiainthecity/Instagram

Pargo rocked straight black braided locks while her daughter spiced up her appearance by mixing purple hair into her long box braided tresses. Social media users loved their tight knit dynamic and began swooning over their hairstyles.

“Those braids look great on you guys!!,” one user gushed.

A second fan commented, “Love the braids.”

“You and your daughter’s hair looks amazing.😍😍 Twins for sure❀️,” wrote a third fan.

A fourth commented, “Pretty just like her momma 😍😍😍🧑.”

“Her hair is 😍😍,” said a fifth.

A sixth fan said, “So cute, love the braids ❀️.”

Malaysia Pargo’s three children celebrating Christmas @malasyiainthecity/Instagram

Pargo has a total of three children with her ex-husband, former NBA player Jannero Pargo. The pair divorced in 2014, and Malaysia Pargo was reportedly awarded $15,380 a month for child support. The 39-year-old model appears to be living her best life since her high-profile divorce case.

Malaysia Pargo standing in her kitchen @malaysiainthecity/Instagram

She recently moved her and her children from Los Angeles, California, to Atlanta, Georgia. Pargo revealed her Southern abode was the first home that she purchased on her own. She documented her big move on Instagram and told fans, “I have to reflect on a major milestone accomplished. Purchasing my first home on my own. There’s nothing I would not do to put a smile on my children’s face.” Pargo continues to work bicoastal and visits California often to film “Basketball Wives.”

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