Rihanna Long Dark Brunette Elegant Waves


Added: 23 Feb 2007
Rihanna's elegant, soft, full, and wavy look is perfect for any formal occasion. One side of her hair has been swept back and tucked in behind her ears; this accentuates high cheekbone structures and will minimize width to suit rounder face shapes best. The hair behind one ear also opens up this look and draws attention to her gorgeous facial features. Her other side has been left to fall gracefully forward, which frames her cheekbone and neck area well. This is an excellent hairstyle for naturally wavy or curly hair textures that is not too thick, as thick hair will not hold the curls in for the whole day. If you do have thick hair, try curling your hair a bit tighter so that by the end of the night, you will still have waves for movement and body. Adding a shine product once you are done styling, will help you get the shine as Rihanna has in these photos.

When it comes to your makeup application, Rihanna often likes to add color to her lids to bring out her green eyes. You can add a color that will help bring out your eye color, paired with a wing liner which is a trend at the moment. Finish off with a nude or pastel lipstick color and you are ready to take on the world!


Visual Story

Rihanna Long Dark Brunette Elegant Waves- Visual Story


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

Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Long
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Dark Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

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

Age
21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average

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

Styling

Time
30+ minutes
Tip
Take large sections of your hair and wrap it around the large curling iron to achieve large waves.
Products
moisturizer, sculpture lotion, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, curling iron


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step 1

Apply a small amount of hair moisturizer to the palm of your hand and distribute it evenly through the mid-lengths and the ends. Moisturizer will help your hair to maintain good condition and protect your strands from heat as you style.


step 2

Apply sculpture lotion to the palm of the hand and then place it evenly throughout the hair. Sculpture lotion can be used as an alternative to mousse for messy hair, as a styling aid when blow-drying for volume, and for a stronger hold.


step 3

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your right eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even right part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 4

It is always a good idea to work in sections. This will help to make your hair styling quicker, easier to follow and more orderly. Comb your hair out and place your hair up into four equal sections, two in front and two in back, starting from ear to ear.


step 5

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


step 6

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 7

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 8

To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.


step 9

A large curling iron is used to create large soft curls and can be used to add body.


step 10

Starting from the back, take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your roots. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards. Continue this step until the entire back section of your hair is completed.


step 11

Take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your mid-lengths. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards.


step 12

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


step 13

Apply some hard wax to your fingertips and then rub it into your roots while lifting your strands for soft volume.


step 14

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 15

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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