Rihanna is known for many things – making her Navy wait nearly a decade for her next album, consistently serving up viral style moments, mothering two adorable baby boys with A$AP Rocky and of course, her forehead. The Barbadian beauty has never shied away from joking about the extra room above her eyebrows, and she’s not one to always hide it under heavy bangs either. Instead, Rih embraces hairstyles for high foreheads that show off her bold features and many of them aren’t hard to recreate.
If you also have a high forehead, allow this guide to inspire you to try out a new look, whether it be similar to the 36-year-old’s super sexy side bangs or her edgy pixie cut from the early days of her career. Let us know which of Rihanna’s many hairstyles is your favorite in the comments!
Messy Bun
In theory, a messy bun shouldn’t take too much effort to execute. However, it might take you a few tries to secure your hair on top of your head in a perfectly disorganized fashion. Leaving out a few face-framing strands to curl is another option we’ve seen Rih rocking in the past; the more strands you leave out, the less attention is directed toward your forehead.
Super Sexy Side Bang
When she’s seeking out hairstyles for high foreheads that masquerade her face, the Bad Gal leans toward a dramatic side bang. Most recently, she sported this look during a Fenty Beauty event, looking like a sun-kissed goddess. You might need to book a haircut if you want to execute this one, but anyone with bangs already cut can simply part their hair further on one side and style accordingly.
Head Scarf
On those days when you don’t feel like styling your hair at all, leaning on accessories can help you look put together with ease. Tying a patterned scarf around your head can cover imperfections or greasy hair while making your forehead look noticeably smaller.
Natural Curls
Since she launched her Fenty Hair collection, we’ve been seeing more of Rihanna confidently rocking her natural curls. No matter what size forehead you have, there’s something so inspiring about seeing a woman loving herself authentically and helping others do the same.
Tons of Volume
Among the hairstyles for high foreheads we’ve seen RiRi pull off throughout her career, few can compare to her voluminous looks. At the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere she stunned on the red carpet with long, black waves cascading down her shoulders and back. The mother of two obviously has natural texture working in her favor, but anyone hoping to achieve a similar look can apply oil, mousse and/or sea salt spray to clean wet hair.
Slicked-Back Ponytail
If you’re not as comfortable putting your full forehead on display, this probably isn’t the right hairstyle for you. It can be uncomfortable, but there’s something so refreshing about not having strands falling in your face or sticking to your lip gloss. A slicked-back ponytail is great for the gym, work or those days when you don’t feel like showering but want to look clean. Keep gel or wax on hand so you can easily recreate this look in just a few minutes.
Dark Root
Rihanna’s hair has been many different colors, all of which she’s made work for her. Part of this is thanks to the “Umbrella” singer’s self-secure attitude but the rest is all good genes. When she’s blonde, it can be hard for Rih to maintain roots, leaving her with an ashy, dark brown look at the top of her head. Not everyone is into the grungey feel of this look, but it’s certainly a great way to distract from your forehead. If you want to try it out at home before visiting a salon, root touch-up kits are available in a range of colors at most drug stores, or you can experiment with dry shampoo in a shade that’s darker than your ends.
Braids
As much as she likes to experiment with her hair, one style RiRi consistently goes back to is braids. Especially now that she’s a mother, the multi-talent values having more time to spend with her children, which means less time on salon and beauty treatments. She and Rocky both pull this look off well, as pictured above.
Pixie Cut
Finally, we would be remiss not to suggest the pixie cut as it endured through one of Rihanna’s most rebellious musical eras. The Barbados-born star’s angular features help her rock the boyish hairstyle, which we’ve seen in black, blonde and hot pink over time. Cutting your hair so dramatically can be a shock to the system, but if you’ve been craving change, this could be the answer you’re searching for!