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Hairstyle File: Rihanna, Best Tressed

Rihanna. By now, her name is synonymous with a few things: Umbrellas. Rude Boys. Sharp-shouldered silhouettes. And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, hair. The Bajan beauty famously chopped her long locks into a boyish crop for the release of her 2007 album, "Good Girl Gone Bad" -- and almost overnight, she went from dance hall-ish, two-hit wonder to international pop phenomenon! We know that hair can't make you a star, but we also know this: every time RiRi rocks her short hair in a new style, whether it's highlights or curls, everyone from A-listers to your BFF tries to copy it. Go head with your fierce hair, RiRi! Here, we take a look back at the Grammy-winning artist's hottest mane moments.
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Rihanna. By now, her name is synonymous with a few things: Umbrellas. Rude Boys. Sharp-shouldered silhouettes. And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, hair. The Bajan beauty famously chopped her long locks into a boyish crop for the release of her 2007 album, “Good Girl Gone Bad” — and almost overnight, she went from dance hall-ish, two-hit wonder to international pop phenomenon! We know that hair can’t make you a star, but we also know this: every time RiRi rocks her short hair in a new style, whether it’s highlights or curls, everyone from A-listers to your BFF tries to copy it. Go head with your fierce hair, RiRi! Here, we take a look back at the Grammy-winning artist’s hottest mane moments. Related stories:
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