How Has Rihanna's Hair Evolved?

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Rihanna's hair can go from cherry-red bobs to jet-black pixie cuts instantly.



Rihanna has given us music, style, and a keen sense of beauty throughout the past 16 years. Rihanna's Bad Gal magic makes it easy to forget some of her most famous hairstyles.



From bobs and ponytails to pixie cuts and the vivid red Loud phase, Rihanna's hair journey has been exciting. Let's look at her great hair while watching her innovative maternity fashion.





2006


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On June 3, 2006, in Culver City, California, singer Rihanna made her way to Sony Pictures Studio for the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.



Following the success of "SOS," Rihanna made her music industry debut, sporting lovely brunette hair with waves.


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Later in the year, Rihanna switched textures, opting for a sleek, straight cut that emphasized her inches.



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2007


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On June 8, 2007, Rihanna posed while getting the "Celebrity Legs of a Goddess" award from Venus Breeze at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. 



The "Shut Up and Drive" singer made a bold choice with her pink highlights, jet-black color, and blunt, asymmetrical bangs.


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On May 9, 2007, Rihanna appeared at MTV Studios in New York City. 



Rihanna made her first public appearance in 2007 with a pixie cut, one of her most recognizable looks. She had this particular hairstyle throughout the Good Girl Gone Bad phase.



For thin or fine hair, this look can be made possible by using frontals and bob wigs. 


2008


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On February 10, 2008, Rihanna smiled for the camera at the 50th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center, LA.


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When Rihanna won her first Grammy for "Umbrella" at the 2008 Grammy Awards, she gave her pixie cut a curlier look.



2009


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On November 22, 2009, in Los Angeles, Rihanna made her way to the 2009 American Music Awards.



Hello, in the era of "Rated R," Rihanna made a significant hair color makeover, keeping her sweeping bangs but giving them an undercut and blonde coloring.


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Rihanna's punk phase began around the year 2000. The "Rude Boy" singer went to the UK sporting a mohawk. Premiere of Inglourious Basterds.



2010


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On November 7, 2010, in Madrid, Rihanna attended the MTV Europe Music Awards.


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I'm still here in my head. The hair color of Rihanna's Loud period was bright red. Rihanna experimented with various hairstyles for her new cherry red locks, from wavy updos to shoulder-length options.



2011


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Rihanna's red hair continues, sporting a shoulder-length, straight haircut.


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Rihanna went to the Costume Institute Gala on May 2, 2011, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.



This braid, inspired by Katniss Everdeen, shows that Rihanna can't be beaten with either long or short hair.



2012


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On February 12, 2012, in Los Angeles, Rihanna made her way to the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. 



A rebranding was necessary once Talk That Talk was released. After going blonde, Rihanna adopted a gorgeous wavy look with fringed bangs.


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On September 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Rihanna made her way to the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. Jeff Kravitz



As "Diamonds" swept the world, Rihanna returned to her pixie-cut roots. She ended the year with "Unapologetic."



2013


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Her blonde hair was too alluring for her to ignore. She was in charge of making the reality show Styled to Rock, and she chose to wear her hair in this stylish medium-length cut.



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On February 10, 2013, in Los Angeles, Rihanna made her way to the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. 



For the 2013 Grammys, Rihanna opted for a creamy brunette with highlights in the shape of peanut butter cups.



2014


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On January 25, 2014, Rihanna made her way to the Roc Nation pre-Grammy luncheon at MAC Viva Glam in Los Angeles.



Rihanna's preferred hairstyle in 2014 was long, wavy black hair, which was more subdued than some of her more dramatic looks from the late 2000s.



2015


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On February 8, 2015, in Los Angeles, Paul McCartney, Rihanna, and Kanye West appeared on stage during the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. 



For her "FourFiveSeconds" performance at the Grammys 2015 with Kanye West and Paul McCartney, Rihanna kept her look straight and understated.



2016


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On February 12, 2016, Rihanna went to New York Fashion Week to see the Fenty x Puma by Rihanna show. With an even more jet-black haircut, Rihanna is back to her 2007 self.



On August 28, 2016, Rihanna performed live on stage at Madison Square Garden, New York City, for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The stage called for a high ponytail, which was ideal.



2017


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Rihanna went to the 69th Annual Parsons Benefit on May 22, 2017, in New York City. For Rihanna, this curly bob in the wet style was a chic look.


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The Costume Institute Gala was held at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017.



Who could ever forget Rihanna's spectacular Met Gala outfit from 2017? She only needed a top bun and some bangs to complete her eye-catching appearance.


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2018


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On September 14, 2018, in Brooklyn, Rihanna attended a Fenty Beauty by Rihanna event.



Rihanna celebrated the first anniversary of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, by wearing her hair in a simple black wavy style. She chose length over drama.



2019


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On December 2, 2019, Rihanna attended the Fashion Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall. These zigzag braids were a lovely change from Rihanna's usual straight or curly hairdo.



2020


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On February 7, 2020, in New York City, Rihanna, and Linda Fargo celebrated the launch of Fenty at Bergdorf Goodman. The founder of Fenty wore this sleek black haircut to the opening of the Bergdorf Goodman store. It reminded us of her performance at the 2015 Grammys.



2021


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Savage x Fenty Show Vol. The premiere is attended by Rihanna. On September 22, 2021, 3 will be shown at The Glasshouse in New York City, thanks to Amazon Prime Video. 



Bangs, welcome back! Rihanna attended the Savage x Fenty Show Vol. with this outfit that was right out of 2007. 



2022


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On March 12, 2022, Rihanna celebrated the opening of Ulta Beauty in Los Angeles. This high ponytail reminds us of the year 2016!



Final Words


Rihanna is known for frequently changing her hairstyles and experimenting with different looks. Her short pixie cut, long blonde hair, and colorful dreadlocks are some of the most famous hairstyles she has had. She has also worn her hair in various styles, such as curly, straight, and braided. Overall, Rihanna's versatility and willingness to try new things have made her a trendsetter in fashion and beauty. 



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