RIHANNA'S 39 BEST HAIRSTYLES AND HAIRCUTS TIMELINE
by TheHairStyler.comUpdated on May 06, 2024
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, and actress. She's a fashion icon, a diva on the red carpet and is known for her quirky style. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She is always introducing new hairstyle trends with bold and unique hairstyles, and she changes her hairdo's very often. Her individuality is what makes her a true style icon. View yourself with Rihanna hairstyles. We provide easy "How to style" tips as well as letting you know which hairstyles will match your face shape, hair texture and hair density.
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Rihanna is a living legend and this blonde hair is a color palette you are going to want to try at least once! This sleek look is stunning as it helps her bangs frame her forehead and cheekbone area perfectly. The side parting helps her bangs elongate her face shape...
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Firstly, we need to congratulate Rihanna on the announcement of her pregnancy. Her child is going to be one of the most stylish children in Hollywood and that is no surprise given how stunning Rihanna always looks. This is an easy-to-style, formal hairstyle that you are going to love! It...
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Rihanna Fun Fulani Braids (2020)
You are going to want to stand under an umbrella with this hairstyle that Rihanna is showing off! There is just so much going right with this hairstyle. Firstly, the braids are in perfect formation which means that you will not have to worry about flyaway hairs or having your...
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Oo na na what's her name... Rihanna is owning this big-haired look and we cannot get enough of it! This look might seem like a lot of work but truth of the matter is it only takes a few steps to get this desired hairstyle. You do not have to...
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Rihanna looks stunning here with the top section of her locks parted, pulled back and pinned to the head while the length is left out to fall to the back. The hair is swept back away from the face to create a sleek look and completes this formal look perfectly. This hairstyle is best suited for those with those with thick, straight hair and will suit all face shapes.
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Rihanna Casual Curly Updo (2017)
These thick black locks are pulled back loosely and tied at the crown to create this casual up-do best suited to complement a square or oval face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the tools and needs product for shine and hold.
Rihanna goes for a...
Rihanna goes for a...
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Gorgeous large curls are dressed all through the mid-lengths to ends of these tresses giving this style plenty of bounce and movement. This 'do is easy to re-create with the right tools and needs product to tame fly-away hair. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks will help prevent split ends and...
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These dark locks are pulled up, twisted and pinned to the crown to create a messy bun upstyle that is easy to re-create at home with the right tools. Heavy bangs are smoothed down to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all look magnificently.
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This glossy black mane is parted on the side and smoothed down to compliment the face while the lush length is pulled back and tied to the nape for a stunning look and feel. This gorgeous 'do is great for any occasion and needs product for shine and hold.
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Rihanna wore her long locks out for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Stunning waves were added to the mid-lengths to ends of her locks to give the over-all style plenty of movement and shape. The roots are teased at the crown making this a fab 'do to compliment a round face and perfect for any special occasion.
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The back and sides of this short casual hairstyle is tapered into the head blending into the to layers that are jagged cut to achieve an edgy look and feel. This hairstyle is easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks and needs product for hold and shine.
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Rihanna stepped out recently wearing a dramatic new short hairstyle that makes her look like a modern day Betty Boop... maybe she's not such a bad girl after all! This feminine pixie-style cut looks great with her gorgeous features, not to mention that the natural black hair color looks flawless...
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Rihanna is known for her bold hair colors, super-edgy clothes (or lack of) and equally eye-catching makeup to match. Here, we see a more relaxed Rihanna in refreshingly simple hair and makeup. Let's see how she made herself under for this effortlessly cool look.
The Hair: Sleek, glossy and...
The Hair: Sleek, glossy and...
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This long glamorous hairstyle is dressed in elegant waves through the sides and back adding plenty of shape and movement to this style best suited to balance out a long face. This formal hairdo is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and perfect for any special occasion.
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Rihanna shocked guests and onlookers at the 2012 Grammy Awards with her new golden locks left out to show off the waves from root to tip which gave the over-all style plenty of bounce and fullness. This casual hairstyle is layered all over to balance out the body making it great to frame a long face.
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This smooth and sexy hairdo is blow-waved adding a little movement to the ends for shape and style. The bangs are swept to the side to frame the top of the face and completes this fun and style brilliantly. Regular trims is needed to maintain this look.
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This bold and bright hairstyle is more suited for those brave and those wanting to the center of attention. Mini-french rolls are pinned to the sides of the head, leaving out the length to fall over the shoulders for a spectacular finish to a loud hairdo.
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Bold and bright is what this hairstyle stand out in any crowd. The layers cut all through the sides and back allow the waves added to the mid-lengths to bounce and sit perfectly to compliment any long face shape. This look is easy to achieve with a blow-wave and products for hold and shine.
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Big, bold and bright is the main idea for this red hot hairdo. Uniform layers cut all through the back and sides balances out the volume and body of this look which is best suited for those with thick locks. Adding in extensions will also help increase the fullness and shape of this look.
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Rihanna's bold red 'do is blow-dried smooth showing off the layers cut around the edges to allow a slight flick which softens the shoulder length hairstyle. This slick and smooth look is easy to achieve with the perfect blow-dry and right products and is great for any occasion.
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Body and bounce is the main aim for this red hot 'do. A combination of medium to long layers cut all through the back and sides balance out the width and volume of this style which is best suited for those with long or narrow face shapes. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron and will need regular trims to avoid split ends.
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When Rihanna hit the red carpet at the 2010 American Music Awards she showed off yet another hairstyle destined to become a must have.
No stranger to starting hairstyle trends (just check out our range of Rihanna hairstyles to see what we mean), this new curly look had everyone...
No stranger to starting hairstyle trends (just check out our range of Rihanna hairstyles to see what we mean), this new curly look had everyone...
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This red hot mane is rolled, teased and pinned to the head to create this full bodied upstyle which is perfect for any special occasion. The long bangs are left out to soften the front of the style and completes it beautifully.
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This bold 'do is perfect for those who like to be the center of attention. The sides are clipper cut short for a clean finish to the edges, while the top layers are jagged cut to fall over the sides and sweep over the face. The brilliant use of color adds spark to the over-all 'do and completes the look magnificently.
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Textured layers all over gives this hairstyle plenty of edge and is best suited for those looking for hairstyle that is NOT neat and straight. The top layers a jagged cut so the bangs sit unevenly with a little height and lift through the top while the sides are smooth down for contrast.
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Another head-turning hairstyle from Rihanna. This bold hairstyle is shaved underneath with only length left through the top. This hairstyle is strictly only for the brave.
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Rihanna turned heads once again with bold hairstyle. The sides and back were clipper cut short while the top was left longer for contrast and added the "wow" factor to her over all look.
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Rihanna once again stunned onlookers with a new hairstyle. Her trade mark short textured crop was worn up in waves through the top, and the sides were slicked-back showing once again the versatility of short hair. With the help of the right products, this style will hold well in any...
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This was another funky and fresh look for Rihanna at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Her top layers had light blonde and blue pieces added to create an all-over contrast. The funky colors in this look are fun, but they also add another styling element to this hairstyle. It's...
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Rihanna captivates us once again with another fresh and funky hairdo. This hairstyle has an edgy feel to it, which is great for younger people but older people are also rocking this style with ease! One side is cut short over her ear and blended up to razored layers through...
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Rihanna stuns onlookers no matter where she goes- and of course the BET Awards 2008 was no exception. She showed off her trade-mark short crop and turned heads with a hot new color. Her red-brown tone complemented her overall look and suited her complexion perfectly. This color will be easy...
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Rihanna made a special appearance at Macy's in Herald Square, NY to introduce her exclusive Totes umbrella line and show off her new hairstyle. This was a classic look for Rihanna, achieved by graduating out the back of her hair and blending it into the top and sides for a...
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Rihanna looked flawless at H&M's launch of the Fashion Against AIDS Collection. The back of her hair was effectively tapered to give more shape to her head, while the sides and top were razor-cut to create wispy ends that framed her face perfectly. You can see the subtle layers in...
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Rihanna Curly Concave Bob (2007)
Rihanna used her appearance at the 2007 BET awards to show off the different ways her very sexy concave bob can be styled. For this cute look, the top of her hair was left flatter, which is great for shortening the look of a longer face shape, and the hair...
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This sexy 'do was Rihanna's look for The 2007 MTV Movie Awards, and it was definitely a head turner. Rihanna is known for her bob looks and this is one that you are going to want to try at least once! Her hair was cut into a blunt bob that...
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Rihanna looked fantastic at Nickelodeon's Kid's Choice Awards with this very sexy concave bob cut, which featured very sharp pieces falling towards her front. The concave bob is making a huge comeback into fashion. It is not an easy style for you to maintain as you will need to be...
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Rihanna's elegant, soft, full, and wavy look is perfect for any formal occasion. One side of her hair has been swept back and tucked in behind her ears; this accentuates high cheekbone structures and will minimize width to suit rounder face shapes best. The hair behind one ear also opens...
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A soft and sexy upstyle was all Rihanna needed to make sure she got attention at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards. This style is going to take time to get the curls in the right place, but we promise, it is worth it! Rihanna's hair was styled to sit high...
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Rihanna looked gorgeous at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards with this look. Rihanna colored her trendy tresses a deep chocolate brown and full shaped layers were cut around her top, sides, and bangs to create this '50s inspired 'do. Her hair has been parted to the right side, which allows...
