THE TERM Kanekalon has been circulating throughout TikTok as of June 2023.
Users of the app have been wondering what the term means and why it’s trending.
What is Kanekalon?
Kanekalon is high-quality synthetic hair mainly used in protective hairstyles.
Kanekalon is made up of modacrylic fiber and was introduced by the Japanese brand, Kaneka, in 1949.
In 1957, Kaneka perfected and introduced Kanekalon fiber into their products.
What makes Kanekalon stand out is its human hair-like texture and the fact that it is lightweight.
Additionally, Kanekalon is easy to detangle making braiding and loc hairstyles easy to execute.
Kanekalon is also considered the highest quality of synthetic hair allowing users to style their hair with heat products such as curling irons and blow dryers.
Why is Kanekalon trending?
Kanekalon has been popularly familiarized throughout the Black and Latinx community, however, due to a viral TikTok song, the term has reached a wider audience.
The hip-hop duo, Flyana Boss’s song You Wish has gone viral on TikTok due to its catchy lyrics.
The lyrics read: “I’m made of sugar, spice, Kanekalon, and cinnamon.”
This particular lyric had users questioning what Kanekalon actually is and others have just used the sound in their videos.
Nonetheless, their song has gone viral due to their execution in promoting their single.
The pair have been seen singing their song running through grocery stores, McDonald’s, and even Disney World.
Users across the app have not only praised the duo for their catchy lyrics but the pair have inspired TikTokers to make their own running videos using the song.
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Who Are Flyana Boss?
Flyana Boss is a group made of two best friends named Bobbi Lanea and Folayan Kunerede.
Bobbi is from Detroit, Michigan, whereas Folayan is from Dallas, Texas.
The pair met in music school and were acquaintances at first but when the music got in the middle of the two, they became fast friends.
In an interview with Hot New Hip Hop, Bobbi chimed into how close the two are.
She said: “I’ve always admired Folayan’s music and her vibe. Ever since we first met, I thought, ‘Whoa, this girl’s amazing!’
“She was always ahead of her time to me. I always used to do music alone. I used to write, produce, and record all by myself because I felt very nervous about being creative around other people. Folayan alleviated all of that because she believed in me, and she always encouraged me.”
Bobbi went on to express the pair’s chemistry.
“We’re like two chemicals in the periodic table that combust in a good way and belong together.
“We’re making music together all the time. It’s our lifeline. Flyana Boss is our whole life,” Bobbi concluded.
Their hit single was released on June 16, 2023, but the pair have over a dozen singles including their songs Trashboi and Really Really.