Rihanna's New Haircut

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On November 23, 2009, Rihanna surprised everyone when she promoted her new CD "Rated R" at Best Buy in New York. She wore her hair in a highly artistic hairstyle. Not only was it drastically different in color, but the hairstyle was as well.

The darker hair color has been clipper-cut high around her ears and close to the head at the back. The top has been dyed a golden strawberry blonde and left to grow out, forming a large round ridge at the front that covers one side. The crown ends in a unique ponytail.

If this eccentric hairstyle appeals to you, I'm sure you would be able to handle it, as long as you continue to get the haircut every six weeks. This is one style that won't look too good while growing out, so think twice before diving into this trend.

Rihanna with her hair clipped around the ears — Photo by PR Photos

Tip: When you're waiting for your hair to grow out, try using a curling iron to tame the new baby growths. Initially, apply styling gel and curl some sections toward your face; the gel will also help smooth your hair back behind your ears. The key to happy hair growth is patience and making the most of your growth.

Since Rihanna's hair color has been handled by professionals, I wouldn't advise trying this yourself. If you're willing to go for monthly touch-ups and have an artistic personality that dreams in technicolor, why not try it out?

Rihanna's makeup includes heavy eye makeup over a soft foundation. Her eyebrows are filled in with warm light eyeshadow blended on her eyes, heavy eyeliner, lashes, and mascara. A light iridescent silver-blue shade is applied on the lower section of her eyes, along with blush and bronze, and a neutral lip gloss. Her earrings are shaped like snowflakes with diamonds.

See also: More Rihanna Hairstyles