Since her debut single Pon de Replay dropped back in 2005, Rihanna has served up SO many major beauty moments on and off the red carpet over the years. From sleek bobs to long loose waves and many a colour change in-between, the singer turned business entrepreneur has rocked more hair styles than she’s produced singles. It makes sense then, that she is marking her penchant for quick hair turnovers with the launch of a new haircare line: Fenty Hair, which goes live on 13th June.
In fact, the rate at which Rihanna has changed her looks in all the years we've known her is the very reason why she decided to launch a hair line to begin with. Announcing her new venture on Instagram, the singer said, 'You know how much switching my hair up matters to me. I’ve had almost every texture, color, length, from weaves to braids to natural- so I am launching a flexible line of products for not only every hair want, but every single product is designed to strengthen and repair all types of hair, which is what we truly need! It’s time to play and get stronger by the style.'
If you needed more evidence of Riri's playful yet carefully conscientious approach to hair, look to Fenty Hair's recent post on Instagram, in which the star and her longtime hairstylist Yusef track every single big hair moment to date.
Rewind to 2007 when Umbrella was released, and you’ll recall her infamous sleek lob with a deep side-part that inspired so many of us to brave the chop. Then there was the moment she dyed her hair red back in 2010 and proved this colour-way is ultra cool in all its nuances. Seriously, is there a hair look Rihanna hasn’t mastered?
Take a trip down memory lane as we've charted every hairstyle and colour Rihanna has pulled off over the last 19 years.
Browse Rihanna's Hair Evolution In Pictures - Grazia
1 of 17November 2005
Aged just 17, Rihanna sported a sleek straight style with a broken fringe at the KIIS-FM Jingle Ball in New York.
2 of 17December 2005
How can we forget Riri's Pon de Replay signature look with bouncy curls, low slung jeans and a gold crop top.
3 of 17December 2006
Winning the award for Female Artist at the Billboard Music Awards in 2006, Rihanna's bone-straight hair and power red lip made for a killer combo.
4 of 17February 2007
Everyone went crazy for Rihanna's jet-black pixie cut and side-sweeping fringe that featured in her award-winning Umbrella music video.
5 of 17January 2009
Moving over to the blonde side, Rihanna began experimenting with colour in 2009 - the shaved sides and beachy waves just add to the drama.
6 of 17November 2010
After a short stint of being blonde, Rihanna made headlines with her ruby red hair that like black, blonde and brunette - she pulls off incredibly well.
7 of 17February 2011
Dialling it down a little, this shoulder-grazing bob in deep red is so voluminous and chic.
8 of 17May 2014
Rihanna at the 2014 Met Gala made a convincing case for bejewelled hair clips woven into a tousled up do.
9 of 17February 2016
This blunt bob with a strong centre-part paired and choker combo is giving us serious 90s vibes.
10 of 17September 2017
Rihanna's textured waves and magenta lips look classy and chic at her launch of Fenty Back back in 2017.
11 of 17September 2018
Loose curls with lots of volume at the crown looks ultra glamorous on Riri.
12 of 17December 2019
Stealing the show at the Fashion Awards in 2019, Rihanna's braids, paired with a diamond choker and mint silk dress, are everything.
13 of 17February 2020
A sleek plait elevates this low pony tail.
14 of 17February 2021
There aren't many people who can rock a mullet so effortlessly, but Rihanna is one such person. So much so, it's a staple style in her repertoire and one she returns to every so often.
15 of 17March 2022
Name a chicer example of the half-up half-down style, we'll wait. This sleek, mid-length take on the look is polished and made ever more put together with a flicked out finish.
16 of 17March 2023
We challenge you to find a cooler top knot that this. High, double knotted and frilled at the edges, we love how Rihanna has elevated an off-duty hairstyle and made it red carpet-ready.
17 of 17June 2024
Marking the launch of her newest venture Fenty Hair, Rihanna took to the red carpet with her natural coils in place.
