How to Get a Hairstyle like Rihanna

Rihanna has become a fashion icon for many young teens around the world. She doesn't mind trying unique and sometimes even crazy new hairstyles to match her one of a kind sense of style. Although she's gone through a handful of sassy and sophisticated styles, she is best known for her sleek cropped hair cut. In this guide, learn how to get a hairstyle like Rihanna.

Things You'll Need

• Hair Razor
• Mousse/Gel
• Brush
• Flat Iron
• Hairspray

Instructions

1. GET CROPPED LAYERS. Rihanna's signature hairstyle is the short pixie cut. This hairstyle contains various layers and is razored rather than scissored to get an edgy appearance. Cropped layers frame the face, around the ears and neck. All the layers that lay on top of the head are long. This is a tricky style to cut yourself so do yourself a favor and bring a picture of Rihanna to your hairdresser to get this look.

2. APPLY MOUSSE. Use a light-weight mousse throughout your hair. Using a large rounded brush, blow-dry the hair so that all the layers are down and smooth. A gel can also be used as an alternative to a mousse. Be sure not to use too much hair product as it can weigh down the hair, causing it to appear flat and oily.

3. FLAT IRON HAIR. To get a smooth finished look, Rihanna uses a flat iron to give her long bangs. Quickly run the bangs through a heated flat iron and pull across the forehead to one side. Finish off this look with a light-weight hairspray to keep the hair in place.