Rihanna Short Black Hairstyle With Wispy Side Swept Bangs


Added: 10 Jan 2008
Rihanna looked flawless at H&M's launch of the Fashion Against AIDS Collection. The back of her hair was effectively tapered to give more shape to her head, while the sides and top were razor-cut to create wispy ends that framed her face perfectly. You can see the subtle layers in this style well, which gives this look volume and body even though this hairstyle is styled straight. This hairstyle is paired with layered bangs which fall over Rihanna's eyes. This is a great styling tool for you to use to help bring attention to your eyes, but it also will help to soften the edges of your face shape. Due to the bangs in this look, glasses will not suit this hairstyle. This hairdo looks great on those with medium to thick hair. This concave bob hairstyle will best suit those with a diamond, oval, and oblong face shape.

With your makeup application, you want to apply a soft eyeshadow application as your hair is going to fall over your eyes. Make sure you apply a smooth foundation with contouring and highlighting your facial features and finish off your makeup application with a nude or pastel lipstick color, and you are ready to show off your new bob hairstyle!

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

Hairstyle Type

Category
Alternative
Length
Short
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Black

Haircut Technique

Type
Razor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,diamond
Hair Density
Medium/Thick
Hair Texture
Medium/Coarse

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

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place.
Products
straightening, wax, smoothing shine, lacquer
Tools
finger dry, straightening iron


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step 1

Squeeze a small amount of straightening balm into your palms and then rub your hands together before smoothing the product evenly through damp hair.


step 2

Using your blow-dryer, dry your hair using your fingers, separating the hair and allowing it to dry at the roots first then the mid lengths and then the ends. Making sure the roots are dry first will ensure that your hairstyle does not fall flat.


step 3

When straightening your hair, first make sure that your hair is completely dry. Then, section your hair off starting from the back/nape using a comb. Straighten your hair starting from the roots and working your way down to the ends using your comb as your guide. Make sure not to leave the straightening iron in one spot for more than 3 seconds. For more information about straightening techniques click here.


step 4

Apply some wax to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look. Pinch clumps of hair in different directions for a messier result.


step 5

Apply wax to your fingertips and then grip the left section of your hair from the mid-lengths and drag it in a forward and down direction for a wispy and textured result.


step 6

Apply wax to your fingertips then drag through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the left as you go. Pinching the ends will create soft texture.


step 7

Apply wax to the palms of your hands, and then starting at the top-back area, drag your hands forward, flattening your hair down as you go. For a wetter look use more wax.


step 8

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 9

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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