Fake Locks

A woman is criticized for flaunting a wig as a sign of vanity, the emoji shows she's faking it to look better than she feels

In a traditional community, a young woman wears a hairpiece to meet beauty standards, the emoji hints at the tension between authenticity and expectation

A celebrity is tagged in a post with the fake locks emoji, fans use it to question if her style choices are just for show or a real part of who she is

At work, a colleague gets promoted, and a coworker sends the emoji to suggest she only got the job by using looks or outside help

A man gifts his wife a fancy wig for her birthday, the emoji is used by friends to joke that he wants her to wear it for his benefit alone