"She's not a natural ginger?": Ice Spice high school picture goes viral, sparks natural hair speculation

Ice Spice has left fans stunned after a yearbook photo of hers went viral online. The old picture of the Munch (Feelin’ U) singer that went viral had her sporting straight black hair. Netizens who saw the picture were shocked to find that she wasn't naturally ginger-haired.

On February 8, 2023, a photo of the singer that seems to have been taken from a high school yearbook went viral online. The singer, whose real name is Isis Gaston, sported straight black hair and a huge smile. Her government name was listed under the photo as well.

Netizens were taken aback since Ice Spice admitted in the past that she has not gotten any physical changes, including surgeries done since she became a singer. She said in an interview:

She also explained that she used to initially wear wigs until she decided to embrace her natural hair. The singer was referring to her signature short ginger look. Ice Spice said:

Netizens react to viral Ice Spice picture

Internet users were stunned by the image, which went viral. Many did not seem to remember the singer claiming that her red hair was natural. They compared her to other celebrities, including Lauren London. A few reactions read:

It is possible that the singer must have had her hair colored and straightened in high school and decided to show off her naturally permed red hair once becoming a celebrity. In an earlier interview, she had revealed that her father helped her embrace her curly orange hair. She said:

Everything to know about Ice Spice

The 23-year-old garnered massive traction in March 2021 after participating in the Buss It challenge on TikTok. The Bronx, New York native garnered popularity after releasing her first sone Name of Love on Sound Cloud. Her 2022 release Munch (Feelin’ U) launched her to fame. The song was quick to rise on Billboard’s Hot R&B/ Hip Hop Songs.

Despite being an established rapper, she surprisingly had Catholic roots. She has revealed in the past that she did not go to church often but would still “strictly pray every day.”

The rapper attended Sacred Heart High School and Cromwell High School. She also graduated from The State College of New York, where she attained a communications degree.

Ice Spice is also of Nigerian and Dominican descent. She is the oldest among five siblings.

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