At just 12 years old, North West shocked the internet with her boldest makeover yet in a series of TikToks shared on the account she runs with her mom, Kim Kardashian. Filmed on a private jet with friends, North sported bright turquoise braids, icy blue contacts, faux face tattoos, flashy nails, and even blacked-out teeth. Her caption—“fake piercings and fake tatts 4 life”—made it clear it was all temporary and purely for fun.

The videos quickly went viral, with netizens particularly fixated on her teeth, asking, “What happened to her mouth?” and expressing concern about her edgy look at such a young age. While some criticized Kim’s parenting or questioned the influence of her famous father Kanye West, others defended the playful transformation as typical childhood experimentation, comparing it to wearing fake grills or kids’ tattoos.

In response to ongoing public scrutiny of her daughter’s style, Kim previously spoke about North’s creativity during interviews, calling her “really mature” and confident in her choices. Kim explained that while parenting a pre-teen in the global spotlight is challenging, she tries to allow self-expression within limits and encourages North to learn from her experiences.

Kim has also shared pride in North’s evolving fashion sense, even admitting that her daughter often introduces her to new brands and influences her own style. Despite not being old enough to attend major events like the Met Gala, North’s creativity, bold personality, and trendsetting looks continue to leave a strong presence both online and behind the scenes.