40 Rihanna Hairstyles To Inspire Your Next Makeover

Don't get stuck in a hair rut.

Whenever we hear the words "Rihanna" and "hair" used in the same sentence, our first reaction is to scroll through Twitter to see how the rebellious star has transformed her locks. Since breaking out of the mini-Beyoncé mold of long, chestnut brown hair and super bronzed skin, RiRi has been on quite the beauty streak.

Of course, props are due to celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen for giving Rihanna that razor-sharp black bob to belt out "Umbrella" (ella ella eh eh eh). But the singer gave the classic short haircut a fresh twist with her risqué stage outfits and smoldering eye makeup. That style didn't last very long -- as with every album Rihanna has released, she debuted a brand new hair color soon after. From "Rated R" honey-blonde to "Loud" fire engine-red to "Talk That Talk" caramel brown to "Unapologetic" jet black.

One would be quick to think that Rihanna's constantly-changing style is a cry for attention (or Instagram likes), but she'd be the first to shoot that assumption down. "I don't do things for the response or for the controversy," she told Access Hollywood. "I just live my life."

As we patiently wait for Rihanna to drop her eighth album "Anti!" and consider switching up our look, we look to the ultimate hair chameleon for inspiration.

1
Loose Waves
WireImage
2006
2
Loose Waves
Getty Images
2014
3
Sophisticated Updo
WireImage
2006
4
Chic Chignon
WireImage
2006
5
Sleek & Straight
Getty
2006
6
Sleek & Straight
Getty
2006
7
Sleek & Straight
WireImage
2010
8
Loose Curls
Getty
2006
9
Loose Curls
Getty
2007
10
Razor-Sharp Bob
Getty
2007
11
Razor-Sharp Bob
Getty
2007
12
Razor-Sharp Bob
Getty
2008
13
The Perfect Pixie
Getty
2008
14
The Perfect Pixie
FilmMagic
2008
15
The Perfect Pixie
WireImage
2009
16
The Perfect Pixie
Getty
2012
17
Curly Pompadour
Getty
2008
18
Curly Pompadour
FilmMagic
2008
19
Curly Pompadour
WireImage
2009
20
Blonde Undercut
Getty
2009
21
Blonde Undercut
FilmMagic
2009
22
Blonde Undercut
Getty
2009
23
Fire-Engine Red Hair
Getty
2010
24
Fire-Engine Red Hair
Getty
2010
25
Fire-Engine Red Hair
Getty
2011
26
Fire-Engine Red Hair
Getty
2011
27
Chestnut Brown Locks
Getty
2011
28
Chestnut Brown Locks
Getty
2011
29
Chestnut Brown Locks
FilmMagic
2012
30
Dirty Blonde Roots
Getty
2012
31
Dirty Blonde Roots
Getty
2012
32
Dirty Blonde Roots
Getty
2012
33
Jet Black Bombshell
Getty
2012
34
Jet Black Bombshell
Getty
2012
35
Jet Black Bombshell
Getty Images
2014
36
Jet Black Bombshell
Getty Images
2014
37
Ombré
Getty
2013
38
Ombré
FilmMagic
2013
39
Posh Ponytail
Getty Images
2014
40
Posh Ponytail
Getty Images
2014

Also On HuffPost:

That time she looked like Elaine from Seinfeld.

Rihanna's Best Outfits

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE