Hair-volution : Rihanna

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rihanna changes her hairstyle more in one season than most of us probably will in a lifetime. The chameleon of haircuts, Riri is never afraid to experiment with new and innovative styles, bold colours and edgy cuts. With her stunning looks, heart-shaped face and striking eyes, it's easy to see why almost every look suits her. She's had her hair cropped to the shortest span, curled, straightened, coloured & extended to long luscious lengths. If you're searching for your own hairstyle inspiration, this overview of Rihanna's Hair Evolution is a great place to start.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">The Short Cuts</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQO8yMZIxZbOznwT-FxY7dMApa7awhYwzSc-A1VSEAh26kUzfK2Gy0rrdHZdKh5hdJbP5r_BwDiiHY9JanO4EKSYU8jyYGtftgPHs9JSwUWIEvRgDqatGfFC5hQgBTxJvJ6LpBFwzw0ja/s1600/rihanna1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQO8yMZIxZbOznwT-FxY7dMApa7awhYwzSc-A1VSEAh26kUzfK2Gy0rrdHZdKh5hdJbP5r_BwDiiHY9JanO4EKSYU8jyYGtftgPHs9JSwUWIEvRgDqatGfFC5hQgBTxJvJ6LpBFwzw0ja/s640/rihanna1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1.</b> Rihanna took a plunge and cropped off all her locks in a choppy pixie cut last September. <b>2 & 4.</b> She's also sported a honey blonde faux mohawk with shaved off sides. <b>3 & 5. </b>In 2010 she was swept over with a commanding two-tone black and blonde look. <b>6.</b> Her heavy asymmetrical fringe draws all the attention to her dazzling green eyes. <b>7.</b> Rihanna pushes the envelope in a strawberry blonde slicked over hairstyle. <b>8.</b> The angle of her side-parted style perfectly compliments her heart-shaped face.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Bob</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoagqjDM4LvEPqvhfCqCoBGL0Y9E4-yh_hOL6sceLqrtKB_QaD9KmfeBaaki9WUplBbxvDwKQo7mwsg3POw5QSxY7BgPsD5UnQi0_QKiuUkolnTz-XhP3lTG72d3Bs0iGuY00JiQoFYe3/s1600/rihanna2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoagqjDM4LvEPqvhfCqCoBGL0Y9E4-yh_hOL6sceLqrtKB_QaD9KmfeBaaki9WUplBbxvDwKQo7mwsg3POw5QSxY7BgPsD5UnQi0_QKiuUkolnTz-XhP3lTG72d3Bs0iGuY00JiQoFYe3/s640/rihanna2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rihanna reinvented the bob in 2007 & has tried out every variation since. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 & 2. </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She wears it slick & straight, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">impeccably ironed</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> with a blunt fringe. <b>3.</b> Riri stuns in a shoulder length bob with caramel highlights. <b>4.</b> Rihanna is most famous for her inventive asymmetrical bob with perfect angular lines. <b>5.</b> She's also showed us how to wear a curly bob beautifully. <b>6.</b> An interesting way to enhance your regular mod bob is by adding multi-tonal streaks.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Mid-Lengths</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLG7IaTAf8c_4WimcfDrrzAULEVTWVLp2cLaAqB2Qtsb_e0Awr0d5S7ObOPNwZxluQv9FlCHxxT65TqE3Inff9Lw9R4UIf9rblVQP9ihYuHXF5C4WSn5oswGzwM3sVn5Tey_9cDPD8rmX-/s1600/rihanna3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLG7IaTAf8c_4WimcfDrrzAULEVTWVLp2cLaAqB2Qtsb_e0Awr0d5S7ObOPNwZxluQv9FlCHxxT65TqE3Inff9Lw9R4UIf9rblVQP9ihYuHXF5C4WSn5oswGzwM3sVn5Tey_9cDPD8rmX-/s640/rihanna3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1 & 6.</b> Never in fear of a radical colour change, Riri went golden blonde and layered early in 2012. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2.</b> A volumized curly quiff was her choice of style in August 2011. <b>3.</b> She started out with a much simpler front-layered look when she stepped onto the music scene in 2006. <b>4.</b> Rihanna plays it sweet with crimped waves. <b>5.</b> In May 2012, she dyed her hair licorice black and fiercely styled it with tousled side waves and a side undercut. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Longer lengths</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebYdWf4vULuCIcYdk3Tv0JuLP9mBl1_x4cka-B73RkpW5Tt5BiRPrufk8CO3eRgf_afbpDsQVl1KondSqGVPaiFTHaWNrt104MwjzDfzwfYF7nT1ZWQA0DVwDEbjCxv4a49O1A0ZYYg2w/s1600/rihanna5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebYdWf4vULuCIcYdk3Tv0JuLP9mBl1_x4cka-B73RkpW5Tt5BiRPrufk8CO3eRgf_afbpDsQVl1KondSqGVPaiFTHaWNrt104MwjzDfzwfYF7nT1ZWQA0DVwDEbjCxv4a49O1A0ZYYg2w/s640/rihanna5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1.</b> Tightly wound ringlet curls bring out the singer's playful side.<b> 2 & 6.</b> A much younger Rihanna displays chic and feminine longer locks.<b> 3.</b> Jessica Rabbit, eat your heart out, Rihanna smoulders with side swept retro Hollywood waves in chocolate brown. <b>4.</b> There is nothing more elegant than pin-straight glossy locks with a centre parting. <b>5.</b> At this year's Grammys, Rihanna opted for glamourous loose waves with sun kissed ombre highlights. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Every Shade of Red</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlmO-cFMVczgqEnOCJ1qKR2mGYeK4racyBhX-_sO9YDbOHSVLbH0voh_3a4_x041UwQ5Go_SWdNv_zPOFtO8WtLSEFViFaXPD263cWBm7svD04afwgeiUVsjbqO_N164LIo-w9hPV4JAO/s1600/rihanna6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlmO-cFMVczgqEnOCJ1qKR2mGYeK4racyBhX-_sO9YDbOHSVLbH0voh_3a4_x041UwQ5Go_SWdNv_zPOFtO8WtLSEFViFaXPD263cWBm7svD04afwgeiUVsjbqO_N164LIo-w9hPV4JAO/s640/rihanna6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Flame red, cherry crush, molten mahogany and intense auburn, Rihanna has tried them all, with grand success. She firmly placed fire-engine red on the hair colour map in 2010, wearing her hair in every imaginable style and saturation. Whether seen in wild curly tresses, tousled bobs, a poker-straight mane, plaits or sexy layers, Rihanna made red hair her signature for a while and we will always associate this vibrant hue with her. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Which hairstyle do you think best suited Rihanna?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>And which do you declare a hair disaster?</i></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Images sourced via Tumblr, Glamour.com and Instyle.com</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span>

Hair-volution : Rihanna

Rihanna changes her hairstyle more in one season than most of us probably will in a lifetime. The chameleon of haircuts, Riri is never afrai...

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Hair-volution : Jessica Alba

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jessica Alba may be widely known for her remarkable fashion sense, but it's her ever-changing hairstyles that don't get enough credit. She is never afraid to experiment with different cuts and colours; and incredibly, everything that she tries, suits her. Her beautiful skin tone compliments any new hue, and her angular face shape allows her to carry off any style. Jessica's had just about every type of cut, tint and length, which makes her perfect for hairstyle inspiration.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After 2 years of growing my hair out, I've decided to take the plunge and cut it off. Sometimes a new hairstyle is the best makeover, it can make you feel and look like a whole new person. I've already made the appointment, I just need to muster up the courage to get myself in the chair. In my quest for a new summer hairstyle, I've gathered the best of Jessica's cuts and colours over the years to help me make a decision.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Short to Medium Length</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9K5rJj8TaEhPnkaWRGuLZm0t5lX6im64-m7PdqCUET73HRkSFiv4H2_tivjeR-4DFTeIwSj7Izu5BCYqzDYGj_yW5qfXK8Fbbvkme2szANp6DyC6r0FHZwv_OT5hoZFmC8zsZMFIy7Z3/s1600/jessica1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9K5rJj8TaEhPnkaWRGuLZm0t5lX6im64-m7PdqCUET73HRkSFiv4H2_tivjeR-4DFTeIwSj7Izu5BCYqzDYGj_yW5qfXK8Fbbvkme2szANp6DyC6r0FHZwv_OT5hoZFmC8zsZMFIy7Z3/s640/jessica1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. An angled bob in dark brown with coppery highlights. It's cut slightly longer in the front and has a heavy, blunt fringe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. A classic straight bob in a shimmery cinnamon shade, cut just below the jawline. It looks easy to accomplish, but I'm sure there is a lot of ironing involved to get it looking <i>this</i> sleek.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Jessica went blonde with her much shorter, pin-straight bob. It's cut </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">just above the jawline, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">with jagged edges. I am not brave enough to go this length.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Her blonde locks are styled into windswept waves, thanks to a round brush and good hairdryer. This style perfectly shows off her stunning bone structure.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. A </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">mid-length, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tousled look in ombré chocolate-to-chestnut brown. Slight layering through the ends enhance her loose waves.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. A shoulder-length hairstyle thats feathered in the front. She added a multitude of bronze and brown highlights.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Long Length</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvJr5MIO9NNtJCyGwUdbdoYK6-JVStOKn9EP5B99fy1sQI4_qXRQ8QY9Oth1iEOwAC7FsItIv0qaYQkxCekLA1Y2NsZbTSTSidqT1946TWxPySfp0IvIeXxTbwH-HbB9Ta1Y4qjA8EYAh/s1600/jessica2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvJr5MIO9NNtJCyGwUdbdoYK6-JVStOKn9EP5B99fy1sQI4_qXRQ8QY9Oth1iEOwAC7FsItIv0qaYQkxCekLA1Y2NsZbTSTSidqT1946TWxPySfp0IvIeXxTbwH-HbB9Ta1Y4qjA8EYAh/s640/jessica2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Jessica wears her sultry long brown tresses to the side. This is the length my hair is at the moment. So you can imagine how hard it would be to cut it off.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. This was when Jessica went platinum blonde for her role in <i>Fantastic 4</i>. Her bouncy cut with asymmetrical fringe includes lots of layers, which probably means lots of work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. This is one of Jessica's most-loved and copied styles. Her glossy locks have been slightly layered from the mid-lengths to create soft waves with volume and movement.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honey highlights makes her hair look that more radiant.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Simple, smooth and straight. With a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> few layers around the jawline and caramel highlights. It would be the easiest to style and wear.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Jess tinted her hair a rich reddish auburn colour and added a fringe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. As gorgeous as this is, it seems the most difficult to style. Jessica opted for a golden brown mane with sunkissed highlights. The colour brightens up her face. Plenty of layers create defined curls that add texture and body. </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've deliberated over these styles many times...and finally decided on the very first one. Without the blunt fringe. Choosing this bob would mean cutting 20cm/8 inches off my current length. It </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>is</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a lot, but then that's the great thing about hair, no matter how many times you cut it...it will always grow back. Which of Jessica's styles would you wear?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Hair-volution : Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba may be widely known for her remarkable fashion sense, but it's her ever-changing hairstyles that don't get enough credi...

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