Rihanna Short Black Ash Hairstyle With Blue And Blonde Highlights


Added: 11 Sep 2008
This was another funky and fresh look for Rihanna at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Her top layers had light blonde and blue pieces added to create an all-over contrast. The funky colors in this look are fun, but they also add another styling element to this hairstyle. It's definitely not for the faint-hearted, so if you're brave, go for it! Her hair has been curled and then placed into an updo, which adds height and body to this look. Due to the updo, thin to medium hair density will suit this look. If your hair is too thick, the updo will not hold, and you will have pieces falling out. Remember, when styling this hairstyle, you want to do it on hair that was washed a day or two before. This will help keep the look in place throughout your event. This hairstyle is best suited for those with a triangle, round, heart, or oval face shape.

When it comes to your makeup application, you want to keep it simple yet elegant. A colored wing liner paired with false lashes will work well. Finish off with a nude, pastel or light pink lipstick to contrast the blue in your hair, and you are ready to show off your funky new hairstyle!

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Alternative
Length
Short
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Black Ash with Blue Highlights

Haircut Technique

Type
Clipper Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Medium/Coarse

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height
Short
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
20 minutes
Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish.
Products
moulding cream, lacquer


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step 1

Using a small amount of moulding cream, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward motion. For added texture, pinch the ends as you go sparingly.


step 2

Apply moulding cream to your palms and then roughly rub the moulding cream into back of your style. For a messier finish use circular hand movements.


step 3

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.


step 4

Apply some moulding cream to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for added body. Be sure not to use too much moulding cream at the roots as this can result in a glugy and thick uncomfortable feel.


step 5

Apply moulding cream to your fingertips and then pinch small clumps of hair in an up and forward motion. Pinch the clumps in different directions for a messier look.


step 6

Apply moulding cream to your fingertips, then grab a small section of hair and rub the moulding cream into the roots before twisting and pulling your hair upwards. For messier spikes, use a generous amount of moulding cream while twisting your hair in different directions.


step 7

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.




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