Love Island UK star Shakira Khan responds to brutal criticism over her Aftersun wig

Going on national TV isn't for the weak, as proven by the extreme amount of hate aimed at Love Island UK star Shakira Khan over a wig choice.

We thought the reality TV star looked cute on her Aftersun appearance, wearing the black bobbed wig, with flicky-out ends and two curled pieces for a fringe.

Many viewers, however, disagreed and shared their unhappiness on social media.

One didn't hold back, blasting on TikTok: "WOW! The stylist must really hate Shakira. Why? I can honestly say that is one of the worst wigs and applications I've ever seen," they fumed.

They continued: "It is so distracting. Shakira has really beautiful hair, why would you ever think this was a good look? I hope you've kept the receipt and return it to Poundshop in the morning."

Critics did not hold back with their thoughts about Shakira's look (ITV)

Another added: "Struggling to focus on love island after sun whilst she’s wearing that wig... who has laid thattttttt!"

"The wig tonight is a crime," said one critic, while another hit out: "It's awful I can't stop looking at it! Surely there's someone who can fit it properly??"

Shakira herself has now responded with a TikTok video, using the viral 'saxophones getting louder' sound, meaning something has gone wrong.

It features her filming herself in the car, flipping the wig around, and captioned it: "Saxophones getting louder when we try and install a wig in 30 mins trying to give Kylie but gave 60s halloween costume".

Fans rushed to the comment section of the video, which has been liked almost 12,000 times at the time of writing.

Some fans were nicer and praised her usual style (TikTok/@shakirakhann)

"Aww Shakira it was cute but you are naturally beautiful and have gorgeous hair you don’t need to do too much," reassured one commenter.

"Yeah girl this was a bad move, but glad you own it, " replied another.

As opposed to Kylie Jenner, one commenter said she looked more like another of the Kardashian clan.

"At least you can laugh about it , but it was giving aunty Kris," they quipped, along with a pic of Kris Jenner with a similar curled fringe.

"Yeah I’m glad that was a wig I worried what you done to your hair," added another.

At least one fan supported her, saying "It's OK, we saw the vision!" and someone else agreed "I liked the retro style," and said they got the Kylie vibe.

Shakira wrote under the post, "Who wants a story time?" so there may still be yet more to come.