Rihanna's New Lob Cut Is Giving Us All Short Hair Envy

Rihanna just dropped a fresh new look, and to say we're envious is an understatement. The BadGal herself stepped out in Los Angeles sporting a sleek, curled under-lob that is giving major inspo for spring and summer.

Spotted heading to her favorite spot, Giorgio Baldi, Rihanna’s new lob is the shortest her hair’s been in a while. Known for her constant hair transformations, it’s no surprise that she’s once again making a bold beauty statement.
Rihanna’s never been afraid to push the envelope, rocking everything from spiky updos with choppy bangs to streaky highlights. Just last spring, she was flaunting long, blonde locks—completely different from the sleek, curled lob she’s sporting now. But it’s her short styles that really get us excited. Who could forget the iconic pixie cut she rocked in the late 2000s and early 2010s or the wavy crop with long bangs from 2016? Rihanna’s hair transformations are just as legendary as her music, always staying ahead of the trends while remaining true to her fearless, boundary-pushing personality.

Needless to say, this lob is effortlessly flattering, accentuating Rihanna's face shape while adding a touch of vintage flair that is totally in-trend. "Lobs are a young and cool style that we're starting to see more of because short hair makes you stand out," says Garren, celebrity stylist and co-founder of R+Co. It’s the kind of hairstyle that screams confidence and sophistication, while still feeling youthful and edgy.
As always, Rihanna knows how to keep us on our toes, and this new look is pure haircut inspiration. Ready to channel the Fenty Beauty founder's fresh style? Keep reading to find out how to get the perfect lob.

How to Get the Look
If you're eyeing Rihanna's chic, curled-under lob, it’s all about achieving the perfect cut and shape. When you’re in the salon chair, ask your stylist for a chin-length bob with blunt edges, but with just a subtle under-curl to add a bit of volume.Garren recommends "using scissors to cut the hair bluntly then using a razor to thin out the ends" to achieve that rugged-yet-soft texture Rihanna’s rocking.

To personalize the style for your face shape, ask for light face-framing layers to add some dimension and structure. The goal is a sleek, sharp cut around the jawline that gives off that effortless, polished vibe Rihanna does so well. And of course, an inspo pic never hurts to help your stylist nail the look.

How to Style a Lob
To style a lob at home, there's lots of ways you can approach it from sleek and polished to soft and textured, there's no lack of options with this 'do, says Gary Levin, hairstylist and owner of ARCO New York salon. But for mimicking Rihanna's signature style, Levin recommends blow-drying your hair using a round brush to add volume and smoothness. Once dry, take a flat iron and curl the ends under for a sleek, controlled look.

Lightly apply a styling cream or hairspray to hold the look, then finish by gently smoothing the ends with your flat iron for that sleek, polished finish. Avoid brushing once dry to keep the shape intact, and voilà - you’ll have that effortlessly sharp style, just like Rihanna.