‘Let Me Do Them Edges’: Jennifer Williams’ Beauty Post Derails After Fans Have Mixed Reactions About Her Hair

Jennifer Williams can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to her hair. On Sunday, May 3, Williams posted a photo on Instagram that showed her beaming with joy. In her caption the reality star of “Basketball Wives” was sharing her weekend festivities, but people didn’t appear to care as fans claimed her hair was the ultimate distraction.

The 45-year-old Williams wore a black shirt and a pink puff-sleeve jacket while her wavy, black hair was swooped into a side ponytail. Following the state’s social distancing guidelines, she spoke virtually at the Essence of Boss Conference about fashion, style, and how to manifest goals during your shelter-in-place life.

Jennifer Williams. @jenniferwilliams/Instagram

Over 11,000 fans reacted to the photograph, but not all of her comments were positive. A few of Williams’ followers hinted that her locks were not laid or slayed.

“Let me do them edges.”

“Girl this hair😩.”

“You and these edges😩.”

But some fans loved her wavy ponytail extensions.

“Hey Jen !!! You’re so pretty 😍💕💕 @jenniferwilliams.”

“Awww our hair is the same right now! Lol ♥️.”

“Extremely gorgeous🔥🔥💕.”

“Jennifer you got it going on; keep it up.💯💯💯💯💯.”

Jennifer Williams wearing a Gucci hat over her short locks. (Photo): @jenniferwilliams/Instagram

Williams doesn’t switch up her tresses often, but when she does it causes quite the response from fans. Three weeks ago, she posted an old video on Instagram that showed her driving around in her Range Rover while listening to music and rocking a short black bob. Her drastic hair transformation took fans by surprise, since she is known for her long, straight black hair.

Williams looks as if she is in good spirits despite losing her Range Rover. The former real estate agent claimed her luxury vehicle was stolen on April 24 by a man named Aaron Nichols. Williams, the ex-wife of former NBA player Eric Williams, said that Nichols conned many women and men out of vehicles in addition to large amounts of money. She revealed in her comments that she has not yet found her car.

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