Kim Kardashian accused of 'cultural appropriation' by furious fans after showing off her 'Bo Derek' braids (Details, pics)

Kim Kardashian has faced furious backlash from fans, after showing off her new braided hairstyle on social media. The 37-year-old took to Snapchat on Sunday to unveil her silver corn rows, which she called her 'Bo Derek braids' - in reference to the actress' appearance in 1979 film, 10.However, the comment was immediately blasted by her followers, who branded her 'disrespectful' and accused of her cultural appropriation.

The TV star was immediately slammed by her followers after revealing in the selfie video she was 'really into' her new look, inspired by the famous American actress. One fan responded by writing: 'I’m still a bit peeved on how @KimKardashian had the audacity to call these braids “Bo Derrick” braids' (sic)While another added: 'Kim Kardashian on snap talking about some Bo Derek braids. Kim they are called CORN ROWS.

'Further fans were more critical, writing: 'Kim K got braids like these. And gave credit to Bo Derek for the style. Am i wrong for being bothered. Because I’m super bothered. That’s who tf you give credit for for that style !? Seriously

.'And: 'You should be ashamed of yourself for calling your Fulani braids, boderick braids....you are truly a culture vulture.' Another added: 'Kim kardashian should have learned by now how to properly deal with black culture and considering she has three black kids this behavior is disturbing.

'While a further fan blasted: 'First of all, f*** you @KimKardashian for wearing cornrows and calling them "Boderrick braids". second of call f*** you again for crediting the creation of "Broderick braids" to a white woman who was culturally appropriating cornrows to begin with'

However a selection of fans saw the more humorous side and joked of her comments with a variety of memes. One wrote: 'Kim Kardashian really said “Bo Derek braids” knowing damn well what she was doing.

'While another added: 'Kim called corn rows “bo Derek braids”. This is why people don’t like her lmao.'

Yet, a number of other followers rushed to defend her, and claimed fans were making a big deal out of a playful post.