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Home • Celebrity

8 of Rihanna’s Most Game Changing Hairstyles

Happy birthday, Rihanna! We salute the hair chameleon and celebrate her most game changing ‘do’s on her special day.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Mrs. Regal

Last year at the Costume Institute Benefit Gala, Rihanna hit the carpet in a dramatic golden headpiece.

8 of Rihanna’s Most Game Changing Hairstyles
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Bantu Beauty

Rihanna attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2014 with stylish bantu knots.

8 of Rihanna’s Most Game Changing Hairstyles
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Up and About

A chic updo is always a win for the Costume Institute Gala. In 2014, Rih Rih wore a lose, piecey style that she complimented with a small sparkled accessory.

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Doobie Style

Who could forget when Rih Rih hit the 2013 American music awards in a doobie wrap? And, for added measure she secured the look with bobby pins. Perfection!

8 of Rihanna’s Most Game Changing Hairstyles
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Shaved Queen

In 2012, the singer looked incredibly beautiful with the left side of her head shaved. So cute, so chic.

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Long Hair Fun

Rihanna caught lots of eyes when she launched her for River Island collection in London with ombre curls shaved on one side. This look is still one of our favorites.

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Short and Sweet

Rihanna’s blue and white short cut made a splash at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Blue and white on dark hair isn’t your typical combo, but Rihanna made it look effortlessly cool.

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Braids and Braids

Before fishtail braids hit the scene, Rihanna wore a long braid to the Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in 2011. The red braid wrapped around her head setting a new standard of glam.

8 of Rihanna’s Most Game Changing Hairstyles
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