Rihanna Short Black Full-Bodied Hairstyle


Added: 10 Feb 2008
Rihanna made a special appearance at Macy's in Herald Square, NY to introduce her exclusive Totes umbrella line and show off her new hairstyle. This was a classic look for Rihanna, achieved by graduating out the back of her hair and blending it into the top and sides for a full-bodied finish. The blended layers in this look add volume and movement. They also help her hair to fall at a gentle angle around her eye area. Her sexy side-swept bangs modernized this look and showed how versatile this dazzling hairdo can be as you can style the bangs forward, to the side, or blend your bangs to create a curtain bang effect. This full-body bob is ideal for those with a square, oblong, or oval face shape. Most hair density will suit this look, but straight or wavy hair textures will be easier to style with this look. Do not forget to apply straightening balm to your hair so that the heat of the iron does not burn your hair when you are straightening it.

When it comes to your makeup application, remember that the bangs in this look are going to cause your eyes to be the focal point of your makeup. Choose eyeshadow colors that are going to compliment your eye color and a lipstick color that matches. You are going to love this new hairstyle!

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

Hairstyle Type

Category
Casual
Length
Short
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Black

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

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

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
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
Use your smoothing shine to add a small amount of gloss and to reduce fly-aways.
Products
straightening, gel, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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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

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 3

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the nape/back. Tilting your head forward, place the brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds before continuing to the ends.


step 4

Using your brush, blow-dry in small sections starting from the sides. Tilting your head forward, place the brush an inch below the roots to hold them taut and aim the dryer above the brush for a few seconds before continuing to the ends. Repeat this step on a new section directly above the dry one.


step 5

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


step 6

When blow-drying your bangs to the side, section your hair up and clip your hair back to leave only your bangs out. Remember to make sure that your bangs are damp to make blow-drying more effective. Next, take your brush and place it underneath the hair and then blow-dry starting from the roots, adding tension to the hair as you go. Slowly pull your section down to the ends and continue until dry.


step 7

Apply some some gel to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look.


step 8

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 9

Using a small amount of wax, work it through the mid-lengths and ends in a downward, pinching motion. For added texture, apply more pinching and more wax.


step 10

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 11

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


step 12

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 13

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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