After the release of "
Good Girl Gone Bad" in 2007,
Rihanna began shifting her style from soft and feminine to bold and edgy. In the past year alone, we have seen a dramatic evolution of the "
Only Girl (In the World)" with her continually changing tresses.
We love how
the 22-year-old has taken risks to define her own style in a way that is
unique and sometimes extreme, yet doesn't border on ridiculous like other pop stars (ahem,
Lady Gaga).
When asked what she thinks her style will be like in a year's time,
Rihanna told Interview magazine, "It would have to be so extreme that it's a look, because I don't usually like typical ladylike, girly-girly stuff. It would be a look if I were to do it. I always like something that's a little off, so it's just not typical or expected."
If 2010 has been any indication,
RiRi will continue to surprise us with her unexpected and dramatic hairstyles!
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Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Check out Rihanna's hair evolution over the past year!
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Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Rihanna kicked off the year with a voluminous pompadour 'do shaved on both sides -- perfect for walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards that night.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
To promote her new album, "Rated R," the pop star arrives in Sydney with a retro sleek bowl cut accented with a black streak down the front.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
RiRi takes her dark highlights a step further for the Nickelodeon Annual Kids' Choice Awards. No doubt, many tweens and teens in attendance attempted to copy this two-toned coif!
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Bold is the name of the game for Rihanna's new music video, "Te Amo." Just look at her extreme blonde highlights -- and extreme lips to match!
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
The sexy songstress decides to lighten up her base color -- an edgy addition to her already edgy crop.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Rihanna storms the stage at the Rock in Rio Madrid Festival with a raging red hue -- and a cut which is slightly reminiscent of Moe from the "Three Stooges."
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Spotted at a trendy Hollywood after party, the Barbadian beauty is not afraid of keeping her bright crimson locks, but this time shows them off with longer, side-swept bangs.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Fans go wild when they spot Rihanna and her new "Rebelle Fleur" tattoo. The singer's short red boy crop is the perfect way to show it off!
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
Rihanna takes her diva-worthy glam to a new level with long, wavy hair extensions.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
RiRi goes dark with a deep magenta hue worn long and wavy in the front and pulled up in the back.
Rihanna Hair Evolution 2010
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