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Rihanna's Complete Hair Transformation

She's been killing it everyday since 2005.

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We look to Rihanna for inspiration in all aspects of our lives, but especially when it comes to makeup and hair. The superstar and Fenty-founder has been a staple on our hairstyle mood board for years. Angled bobs, dyed faux hawks, long voluminous curls —Rihanna has killed every single hair trend. She can do no wrong.

Need proof? Take a stroll down memory lane and check out all of Rihanna's best hair looks since 2005.

1

2005

rihanna at teen people listening lounge
Brad Barket

The likely origin of our collective side bangs obsession. Rihanna wears them long with light brown highlights.

2

2005

rihanna tempo channel barbados launch event
Evan Agostini

Here, Rihanna wears tight curls with caramel highlights that cascade down past her shoulders.

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3

2006

rihanna arriving at mtv canada   june 19, 2006
George Pimentel

Rihanna proves she can wear any hairstyle, even long bangs.

4

2006

rihanna at 2006 billboard music awards   backstage and audience
KMazur

Pin-straight and sleek, Rihanna wears her jet black hair ultra-long.

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5

2006

rihanna 2006 mtv movie awards   arrivals
Jeffrey Mayer

Rihanna sweeps her wavy bangs off to the side and keeps her hair long and voluminous.

6

2006

rihanna 2006 mtv video music awards   arrivals
M. Von Holden

Rihanna wears big, loose waves for a glamorous look.

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7

2006

rihanna 2006 mtv european music awards copenhagen   inside arrivals
Toni Anne Barson Archive

This look is all about waves, and lots of them.

8

2007

mtv trl presents rihanna and seth green
Evan Agostini

Rihanna's layered bob lives in our head rent-free. Here, she has a red streak sneaking out the bottom for an edgier look.

9

2007

rihanna at filmmagic live earth tokyo
Tomokazu Tazawa

Rihanna wears her bob layered and straight.

10

2007

rihanna bet awards 2007   arrivals
Jason Merritt/TERM

Rihanna switches it up and wears her bob with curls.

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11

2007

rihanna nickelodeon's 20th annual kids' choice awards   orange carpet
Kevin Mazur

Rihanna's angled bob is iconic, with the front layers being longer than the back.

12

2007

rihanna 2007 mtv movie awards   arrivals
Steve Granitz

If you've ever debated getting bangs, Rihanna makes a very strong case for them with this bob.

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13

2007

rihanna the 49th annual grammy awards   gm arrivals
Jesse Grant

Rihanna's bob turns into a layered lob, complete with caramel highlights.

14

2008

rihanna 2008 mtv video music awards   show
Kevin Winter

Rihanna wears her short hair styled in a curled faux hawk with a platinum streak.

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15

2008

rihanna gucci and joe zee private dinner honoring rihanna
Donato Sardella

Rihanna's pixie cut here is a little grown out, with her front layers sweeping across her forehead.

16

2009

rihanna launches nokia x6   inside
Dave M. Benett

Rihanna wears her strawberry blonde pixie cut straight and layered.

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17

2010

rihanna nickelodeon's 23rd annual kids' choice awards   arrivals
Michael Buckner

Rihanna rocks two-tone hair in the coolest way possible.

18

2010

rihanna turns on the westfield  christmas lights
Dave Hogan

Rihanna wears her cherry-red hair curly and in an updo. We love the addition of the coordinating scarf tied into a neat bow.

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19

2012

rihanna the 54th annual grammy awards   arrivals
Steve Granitz

Rihanna goes full blonde and wears her shaggy lob with soft curls.

20

2012

rihanna 2012 victoria's secret fashion show   performance
Jamie McCarthy

For the Victoria Secret Fashion Show, Rihanna performs wearing romantic, retro-inspired finger waves.

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