I want Rihanna's hair!

[User67]

I have always had long hair, for the last few years I have worn it in a shorter bob. But, before that I always had hair that went past my shoulders. I'm just really over longer hair & how much goes into styling it, and even after I style it I am usually still not truly satisfied with how it looks. I am seriously considering getting Rihanna's current cut. It will be the first time my hair has ever been that short & I am scared, but also excited. I wanted to get some opinions from ladies who have worn a really short cut before, especially those with African American hair.........I would like to know was/is styling much easier? Any issues with having the back of the hair lay down? How often did/do you have to get trims & perms? Thanks ladies!

My hair now.......

What I want to go for........

 

[MAC_Whore]

That is a gorgeous cut! I especially like the drama that the sharp black colour gives it. I think it would be very complimentary on you.

I had long hair for ages, but about a year ago I cut a foot of hair off for a short asymetrical bob with bangs. I was and still am thrilled with the decision. So many of us get stuck in that long, straightened, no bangs hair rut. Taking chances can be so surprising and rewarding.

I say go for it!

 

[iadoremac]

I have worn that particular hair style and many of Rihanna's styles because I go to a salon that specialises in short hair but I wore it as a weave/extention. Based on that experience its pretty easy to manage and very easy to dress up or down and its quite unique and i always get compliments. I'm sure regardless of the shape of your face it would be cut to suit you. So i say go for it

 

[joey444]

I think you can totally rock that haircut!

 

[couturesista]

I have a similar cut, I suggest maintaining regular trims and conditioning treatments. I don't have any problems with the back of my hair staying in place.I just had the side of my hair shaved and I love it! i'll post pics when I get home from work. I have my hair dyed with a semi-permanent in Black, because permanent haircolor is murder on the tresses! As beautiful as you are, you could be bald and still be a stunner!

 

[Avozilla]

You need to have a really sharp jawline like she has to pull it off, otherwise it'll make you look fat. I can't tell from that picture, but if you do, I say go for it.

 

[Blueeyesangel18]

I say go for it, its just hair it will grow back, its a very edgy and cute style

 

[Blueeyesangel18]

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You need to have a really sharp jawline like she has to pull it off, otherwise it'll make you look fat. I can't tell from that picture, but if you do, I say go for it.

Contour baby!! Also if you have high cheekbones it will look stunning

 

[nursee81]

I think it would look very cute on you.

 

[teha83]

I say go for it!

 

[aziajs]

Okay...I have had my hair cut short several times. Let me answer some of your questions:

1. Styling. Depending on the texture of your hair styling can vary. You may have to roll it up or run an iron through it but maybe not. I did because I have fine hair and needed that extra shape and volume. I found it to be a pain. Long hair you can kind of throw in a ponytail and go but with short hair you are kind of forced to do something with it.

2. Relaxer/Trim. I suppose it depends on how fast your hair grows and your natural texture. I get my hair relaxed every 6-8 weeks. When it was short I probably did it every 5-6 weeks. When I wanted to keep it short I would trim it whenever I got a relaxer. Otherwise, I would just let it grow out until I was ready for the next significant cut.

3. Laying down the hair. I found that it depended on how it was cut. Sometimes they did a good job of cutting it in such a way that it grew out well and laid down properly. Other times I had to put pomade in it, brush it down and tie a scarf around that section of hair at night so that it would lay down. It mostly becomes an issue as your hair grows out and you're working with two different textures.

I hope that helped.

 

[Redz24]

I want it as well but the hubby thinks its too short, so i have kimberley from PCD's hair do

It's a relly nice cut.

 

[Sabrunka]

I would go for it!! For the most part, my hair looks almost identical to Rihanna's cut at the moment, and it is very easy to style!! Just a quick straitening job (5 mins on my thin hair) and just throw in some paste and it looks nice!! It might take longer to style with your hair but it's worth it!

 

[ClaireAvril]

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Originally Posted by Blueeyesangel18 I say go for it, its just hair it will grow back, its a very edgy and cute style

I agree with this.
just go for it. A good stylist will make any minor changes to suit your head if needed.

 

[User67]

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Originally Posted by couturesista I have a similar cut, I suggest maintaining regular trims and conditioning treatments. I don't have any problems with the back of my hair staying in place.I just had the side of my hair shaved and I love it! i'll post pics when I get home from work. I have my hair dyed with a semi-permanent in Black, because permanent haircolor is murder on the tresses! As beautiful as you are, you could be bald and still be a stunner!

Awww, thanks for such a sweet compliment. Please do post pics when you get home! I would love to see!

 

[Larkin]

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Originally Posted by aziajs Okay...I have had my hair cut short several times. Let me answer some of your questions: 1. Styling. Depending on the texture of your hair styling can vary. You may have to run roll it up or run an iron through it but maybe not. I did because I have fine hair and needed that extra shape and volume. I found it to be a pain. Long hair you can kind of throw in a ponytail and go but with short hair you are kind of forced to do something with it.Sooo true! That's what i don't miss about short hair. There will definately be more up keep. 2. Relaxer/Trim. I suppose it depends on how fast your hair grows and your natural texture. I get my hair relaxed every 6-8 weeks. When it was short I probably did it every 5-6 weeks. When I wanted to keep it short I would trim it whenever I got a relaxer. Otherwise, I would just let it grow out until I was ready for the next significant cut. 3. Laying down the hair. I found that it depended on how it was cut. Sometimes they did a good job of cutting it in such a way that it grew out well and laid down properly.Other times I had to put pomade in it, brush it down and tie a scarf around that section of hair at night so that it would lay down. It mostly becomes an issue as your hair grows out and you're working with two different textures. I hope that helped.

Everything aziajs said was prety much my experience too. I think it will look cute on you, it may be a little extra work.

Have you thought about getting a short weave before you cut your hair? You could try 1. either what they call a "quick weave" or 2. a "sew in".

 

[User67]

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Originally Posted by Larkin Everything aziajs said was prety much my experience too. I think it will look cute on you, it may be a little extra work. Have you thought about getting a short weave before you cut your hair? You could try 1. either what they call a "quick weave" or 2. a "sew in".

No, I actually hadn't thought of that. It might be a good idea though. I already have to flat iron my hair daily to get it to look right & even after that I'm still never really satisfied with how it looks. I think if it's shorter it would be waaaay less hair to have to deal with & hopefully I would be much happier with the outcome.

 

[TISH1124]

Girl your face and that hair cut will be slamming!!! My sister wears her hair like this and I am jealous everytime I see her!!! This willk look so HOT on you!!!

Also this is very low maintenance for my sister...she just wraps it at night and she is ready to go in the morning....It's hair...It will grow back is my philosophy...I cut mine and it grows like weeds

 

[User67]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 Girl your face and that hair cut will be slamming!!! My sister wears her hair like this and I am jealous everytime I see her!!! This willk look so HOT on you!!! Also this is very low maintenance for my sister...she just wraps it at night and she is ready to go in the morning....It's hair...It will grow back is my philosophy...I cut mine and it grows like weeds

Thanks Tish! You make me want to go get it done right now! But, of course I am broke at the moment so it will have to wait a couple weeks. But, I am really excited!

 

[TISH1124]

Girl I cut my hair off in a pixie cut in December...It is already grown back...I just asked my sister and she said that some mornings if she sweat at night she has to bump it slightly with the flat iron...but most mornings it is just a little Biosilk and a bear claw comb and she is out the door