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Watch These YouTube Tutorials To Get Braids Like Rihanna

Check out the protective style everyone's rocking this spring.
Watch These YouTube Tutorials To Get Braids Like Rihanna
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 23, 2020
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When Rihanna cut her hair into her infamous Good Girl Gone Bad tapered cut, we wanted the same crop. In 2016, she appeared on the set of Ocean’s 8 rocking chunky faux locs. We decided on the same style. It’s no secret that the entertainer influences hair trends and if our forecast is correct, expect a shower of jumbo-sized box braids this spring.

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Over the weekend, RiRi debuted the waist length look at the Buju Banton concert which means we’ll be seeing these long braids everywhere soon. To get a head start on the trend, check out this Rihanna inspired box braid tutorial. Then, scroll down to copy more of her braided looks.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZZAvQ5GhV8

Try Rihana’s Knotless Box Braid Style

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Try Rihanna’s Faux Loc Style

Try Rihanna’s Bantu Knot Style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmA28ATaqrc
TOPICS:  Braids Hairstyles protective styling Rihanna