Pop icon Rihanna is celebrated for her bold and unconventional style, always standing out as a true diva on the red carpet. Her fearless approach to fashion, especially her daring and innovative hairstyles, has earned global acclaim, often referred to as the signature ‘Rihanna style.’ We can’t get enough of how playful and experimental she is with her look—hair being her ultimate accessory, she truly embraces it with confidence and flair! Scroll down to explore some of Rihanna’s most iconic hairstyles that showcase her creativity and trendsetting spirit.
1. Textured Wavy Bob
This textured bob, featuring curly ends and wispy bangs, exudes a cool, laid-back vibe while effortlessly drawing attention to the jawline and neck. The soft, wispy bangs frame the face beautifully, while the curly ends add movement and dimension, creating a perfectly balanced and stylish look.
2. Fulani Braids
Braids are an excellent way to add a touch of fun and edginess to your style. Fulani braids, with their intricate crisscross patterns and sectioned designs, are nothing short of stunning. This bold and artistic look effortlessly combines cultural richness with modern flair, making it a standout choice for any occasion.
3. Sleek Side Swept
The sleekness of this hairstyle exudes a unique sense of edginess. With its glossy finish and tightly pulled-back design, the thin ponytail offers a flawless, smooth finesse that screams sophistication and modern elegance.
4. Top Big Bun
The top big bun is tied up neatly and offers a powerful and glamorous style. The big bun has a classy and elite appeal.
5. Long Bangs Bun
The bun features long bangs which offer a very quirky and stylish feel. The hairdo looks wild and formal at the same time.
6. Frizzy Curls
The curls are frizzy and have a very wet feel to it. The top is smooth with curls emerging at the lower part of the hairdo. The style is edgy and chic.
7. Messy Updo
The messy updo blends with her style so well. The style can be called Rihanna personified with the messy edginess it offers. Not everyone would be able to wear this hairdo.
8. Messy Ponytail
The messy ponytail is a blend of opposites. It looks tidy at the top with ruffled curls embodying the ponytail.
9. Black Messy Updo
The hairdo is secured by a headband which binds it at the crown. The style is essentially pretty and perky.
10. Knotty Knots
The multiple small knots resemble an alien’s head! The style is definitely unique and perky.
Richelle, a blogger, shares her first experience with Bantu knots. She claims to be a Rihanna fan and decided to try this hairstyle that was donned by this superstar trendsetter. She added, “It involves coiling or wrapping your hair into little knots all over your head and has become a trend in the beauty world since superstar and trendsetter Rihanna was spotted rocking them a couple times (i).”
11. Long Bed Curls
The bed curls offer a very sexy and attractive ‘do’. The style enhances her personality beautifully.
12. Big Curly Bun
The hairdo consists of curly hair gathered into a big bun. The bun is pretty and stylish and resonates with elegance.
13. Beachy Black Waves
The beachy long waves are simply enchanting. The long waves make her personality simply enthralling. She looks strikingly beautiful with coiffure.
14. Headband Hairdo
The hairdo resembles a big plain black headband which is secured by medium length hair pins. The pins give an exciting detail to this hairdo.
15. The Mohawk Tail
The Mohawk and the spikes mix is just an up to the minute update of the Mohawk hairdo. The hairdo features the thick layered tail which gives a different touch to the hairdo.
16. Tangy Curly
The tangy curls do resemble the noodle. The style is peculiar with textured curls extending beyond the forehead. They contour the eyes like edgy frills.
17. Side Swept Burgundy Waves
The waves are oddly curled and side swept with an edgy side part. The blackish brown hairdo represents a style with all the beauty in peculiarity.
18. Side Shaved
Have you ever thought of trying out Rihanna shaved hairstyles? This hairdo consists of one side shaved with all the edgy essence. The hairdo is perky and stylish.
19. Ombre Hairdo
The wavy ombre hair is stylish and smart. The hairdo is elegance personified with the strong ombre wavy hair and orange lips.
20. Side Shaved Medium
The side shave is this time coupled with shoulder length thick curls. The hairdo is fine and perky.
21. Head Gear
This hairdo is enhanced by the headgear she wears. The hairdo consists of edgy side curls which are further complemented by the head gear.
22. Textured Aura
The hairdo with one side shave offers another variation to her peculiar styles. The wavy bang styled in the front is heavily textured and pretty. The hairdo sits pretty with vintage curls.
23. Sleek Side Shaved
Another version of the side shaved the sleek hairdo which gives a very smooth effect.
24. Edgy Vintage
The vintage curls worn by her display the chic class and stylish aura she possesses. The look is definitely refined and gorgeous and is one red carpet hairstyle that you can bookmark for the future! However, you may also look for more red carpet hairstyles to ace that jaw-dropping look for your next outing with your friends and families. So, all set to have all eyes on you with some vintage curls on your side?
25. The Wavy Black Bob
The wavy bob is neatly set. The style is done with a back comb which is extremely trendy and crisp.
26. Pixie
The pixie features trimmed cuts which blends with her feminine appeal. The style is simple yet very perky.
Trivia
Back in the early 2000s, the singer’s go-to haircut was the pixie cut. Soon after releasing her first successful single, Pon de Replay, in 2006, she began donning the look in 2008 and 2009.
27. Side Shaved Waves
The style offers is yet another variation of her side shaved style. The hairdo features a bald section while the rest of the hair is styled with beachy waves. The beachy waves are styled in an edgy back combed style.
28. Tucked In Bun
The bun is styled the French wavy and is tucked in with pins. A different French bun, can definitely e called the Rihanna style.
29. Long Bald
The bald section and the uneven hair on both sides are pretty and chic. The hairdo is classy and stylish.
30. Side Shaved Bob
The side shaved hairdo is styled with a wavy textured bob. The sides have definitely symbolizes Rihanna in many ways.
31. Edgy Bang & Side Shaved
The edgy bang and the side shaved side is pretty synchronised. The style offers a very rock star appeal.
32. Wavy Flare Side Shave
The side shaved is features with a gently wavy side which offers a mix of the tamed and the insane.
Trivia
Rihanna sported this hairstyle during the shooting of her music video for “Diamonds” (her new single) in Los Angeles.
33. Fringed Blonde Bob
Here’s a stunning bob haircut for black women! The fringed blonde bob is extremely smart and pretty complete with the Rihanna factor. However, options galore when it comes to bob haircuts for black women that you should definitely check out if you are looking for something chic and timeless, just like Rihanna!
34. Voluminous Blonde Curls
The voluminous blonde curl offers a fiery elegance. The hairdo is simply amazing.
35. Shaded Ombre Bob
This shaded hairdo appears to be pretty tamed and gives a completely punk look which Rihanna enhances with her attitude.
36. The Red Horny Curls
The hairdo gives a very ‘horny’ look. The curled horns are and the red hue mix to give the edgy Rihanna appeal.
37. Red Bob
Want to try out Rihanna red hairstyles? Then red bob is the perfect one to start with. The red bob has the full hair essence to it. The style can be worn for a formal affair if you can wear the red tinge. The hair is super wavy and pretty.
38. Red Braided Curls
The red braided curls are extremely stylish and offer a glamorous diva appeal.
39. Red Fish Tail
The fish tail braid is pretty and chic. The style is extremely edgy and you can try wearing it if you have long tresses.
40. The Red Simple Braid
Here comes one of the most common Rihanna long hairstyles to check out. The simple braid is attractive and elegant. The French braid is done with a French side braid further merged with the long side braid.
41. Red Edgy Bouffant
The edgy bouffant is terrific and stylish. The hairdo features the very edgy bouffant which gives a very refined style.
42. The High Rouge French Bun
The French bun offers a very sleek and pretty style. The hairdo is extremely elegant and consists of a free bang at the front.
43. The Rouge Ponytail
The hairdo is marked by wavy blow dried hair and a thick red ponytail. The thick bangs at the front blend in with the big ponytail.
44. Messy Rouge Blunt Bob
The messy blunt bob in red exudes a very cheerful and carefree vibe.
45. Sleek Blunt Bob
The blunt bob is a very fine and sleeker version of the earlier style. The hairdo is orderly and neat.
46. Red Afro Mane
The red afro mane is huge and big. The style probably imbibes the wild tone and reflects it with a casual tone.
47. Maroon Curly Bob
The bob is edgy and pretty, the maroon curls look embracing and joyful.
48. Messy thick Rouge Bangs
The messy rouge bangs are having a neat and wild tinge to it. The thick side swept bangs give a peculiar uniqueness to the hairdo.
49. Ombre Black Bob
This Rihanna hair style imbibes the side shaved spirit and the thick bangs which drape over the eyes oozing out elegance and punk at the same time.
50. Fork Banged
The bangs resemble a fork! The bangs in the straight mode contour the forehead.
