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Proof That Rihanna Has Slayed in Any and Every Hair Color

If the last 10 years have taught us anything, it's that Rihanna does not disappoint in the beauty department. Never afraid to push the envelope, this Bajan baddie's hair and makeup choices are proof that marching to the beat of your own drum is always best. If you're still obsessing over her aquamarine Crop Over locks, take a look back at all of the other times she turned heads in bold hair color. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Rihanna is a fixture at Crop Over Festival, but this year, she really turned it out in an aqua blue wig. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

RihRih’s wig game is unmatched, especially when she’s back home celebrating Crop Over. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In March 2017, she broke all the rules for Paper Magazine and channeled her rebelious side in a plethora of shades. First, she left us green with envy. 

Proof That Rihanna Has Slayed in Any and Every Hair Color
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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

And then she took her mane to new heights in a high lavender ponytail. 

Proof That Rihanna Has Slayed in Any and Every Hair Color
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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

The singer also sported a low orange ponytail for the Paper shoot, which matched perfectly with a backwards baseball cap. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2015, the camera captured a perfect view of her denim blue tresses. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Back in 2013, she made everyone do a double take when she rocked this greyish-green hybrid shade on her curls. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2014, the award-winning singer doused her long ponytail in the most beautiful shade of grey. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2014, she sat courtside in this bubblegum pink hair and made us all want to wig out. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

For the 2010 American Music Awards, she pumped up the volume in these red hot tendrils. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

And because she’s the queen of versatility, RihRih also slayed in pin straight, firetruck red tresses.

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2011, she embodied sophistication in this red hot updo. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Rihanna’s red hot bob popped against her white suit at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Who could forget when she transformed into a real life mermaid in these wavy red locks?

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Of course, her red hot hair became a fixture on her “LOUD” tour. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

Pin-up hair goals achieved! 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

We didn’t know anyone could pull off burnt orange hair until this very moment. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2013, she launched her River Island clothing line in chestnut waves. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

In 2012, the Bajan baddie hit several red carpets in beautiful blonde hair. 

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Rihanna’s Rainbow Hair Moments

At the 2012 Grammy Awards, she channeled her inner vixen in these tousled tresses. 

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