It's not often that we get to see Rihanna rocking her natural hair length, but when she does, the reveal never disappoints. So, sit back, relax and prepare to sail through a sea of short hair inspiration.
Just short of 24 hours ago, Fenty Beauty – RiRi's very own beauty brand – shared a number of posts on Instagram to reveal their latest makeup product. Of course, fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the launch, while others (incl. ourselves) were a little preoccupied, reeling over the singer's super short curls.
Side note: You best believe that Team Cosmo will be putting the Fenty Beauty setting spray to the hype test. So, stay tuned for a full review!
"This is so ANTM coded 🔥," one fan put, while another wrote: "😍😍😍 RiRi already smashing 2025." I mean, Rihanna's face card never declines... Cha-ching!
Now, as obsessed as we are with this rare natural hair reveal, this isn't the first time we've seen Rihanna sporting a short cropped 'do. Last June, the beauty mogul made headlines after stepping out at her very own Fenty Hair party in Los Angeles, California, sans wig or hair extensions. At the time, her tendrils were of a sandy blonde shade but now, her strands hold a warm brunette tone.
Whether her hair is blonde, brunette or red, long, short or cropped, there's no denying that Rihanna *always* looks stunning. Get you a girl who can do it all!
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
