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Rihanna's Hair Evolution - Every One Of Rihanna's Next Level Hair Styles

We bow down to hair chameleon queen Ri.

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ANGELA WEISS

If there's a hair style that Rihanna hasn't totally rocked then frankly, we are yet to witness it. Whether RiRi is working a super chic sleek black bob, waist length scarlet braids, or going full on Tina Turner on us with dark roots and blonde curls, there's no look that this hair chameleon can't pull off.

A soft boho fringe? Ri's done it. A jet black mullet? Worn it. Retro auburn bob complete with crown? Been there, done that. Frankly, there isn't a hairstyle Rihanna doesn't look completely amazing with. Which is why we've gathered every one of her epic hair transformations in one place so you can trawl her hair history (hairstory?) to your heart's content.

Did someone say 'new haircut inspo'?

Check out Rihanna's entire hair evolution and every one of her epic hair colours and hair styles right here.

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Rihanna With Pin-Straight Blonde Hair On A Date Night In 2024

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Stopping traffic quite literally on the streets of New York, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky stepped out for the ultimate movie date night in the city, for which she wore a fire-engine red lipstick and matching Commes des Garçons 'fit, while her hair was styled pin-straight showing off her vanilla blonde highlights.

Though it's not the first time the singer has been experimenting with her honey lengths, this new side parting is giving major Y2K nostalgia, not to mention the glittering sunnies that accompany it.

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Rihanna With A Double Plait Ponytail At The Superbowl 2023

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Rihanna treated fans to yet another epic hair transformation and a hint that she might be pregnant again) at her long-awaited Superbowl halftime show in Arizona. The Fenty Beauty founder opted for an XXL double plait ponytail style for the iconic event, pairing the updo with deep 'Rihanna' red lipstick to complement her monochrome scarlet outfit.

Ri's go-to make-up artist, Priscilla Ono, told Allure of the singer's Superbowl look, 'This is such an iconic moment, so we wanted the beauty look to be classic, iconic Rihanna. The inspiration really started from the stage design; it’s the biggest stage in the world, so we took our cue from that, followed by her styling. Styling, hair, skincare/makeup — we all are constantly to working together and with Rihanna to bring the vision to life.'

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Rihanna With 'Princess-Leia-meets-Hollywood-meets-Wakanda' Hair

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In a totally unsurprising turn of events Rihanna stole the show at this year's Golden Globes, turning up to the red carpet in a stunning black velvet Schiaparelli gown and dripping in diamonds. But, it was the new mum's hair that we couldn't stop staring at. According to the singer's longtime hairstylist Yusef Williams, Rihanna described her twisted updo for the awards as 'Princess-Leia-meets-Hollywood-meets-Wakanda'.

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Rihanna With Grungey Blonde Hair

Is it just us or has Rihanna not been blonde in about forever? The singer surprised fans with not only a new release of her old music (sorry, no new album yet) on vinyl as part of her RihIssue collection, but also with a grungey new blonde hair colour. The beauty an fashion entrepreneur switched things up again, working grown out roots with blonde lengths as part of her promo pics for the records.

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Rihanna With A Super Short Pixie Cut

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Rihanna With Side Parted, Long Black Hair

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Rihanna With Long Black Braids

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Rihanna With A Messy Beehive Bun

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Rihanna With Side Swept Sleek Waves

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Rihanna With Blunt Cut Mid Length Hair

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Rihanna With Slicked Back Long Hair

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Rihanna With A Slicked Back Top Knot

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Rihanna Working Extra Long Brushed Out Curls

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Rihanna With A High Ponytail

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Rihanna With Long Tousled Tresses

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Rihanna Working A Sleek Bob

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Rihanna Working Centre Parted And Wavy Hair

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Rihanna Goes Sleek And Chic At Cannes

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Rihanna Wearing A Faux Fringe And Top Knot At The Met Gala 2017

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Rihanna Dons A Beret And Side Ponytail At Dior

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George Driver was the former Senior Beauty Editor - Digital at ELLE UK.

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