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Ask the Experts: One Cut, Ten Ways

Go from day to evening with this versatile, short and sharp cut!
One Cut, Ten Ways
Nicole Ari Parker Short
By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
Last year, Rihanna started a major trend with her long-on-top, short-on-the-sides ‘do (some call it the “Rooster!), and it’s showing no signs of abating. In fact, judging from the hotness of stars like Selita Ebanks and Nicole Ari Parker, the look is hotter than ever!

Sure, it’s sexy, chic, and a tad bit androgynous — but the best part is that the style is super-versatile.  Even though the dimensions of the cut are specific, there are a zillion different ways to wear it, from curls to spikes to flapper waves .

Here, we asked the genius behind Rihanna’s trendsetting style, celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen, to give us tips on ten different ways to rock this sexy ‘do. Time to start experimenting!