Contoured around the Ears

Rihanna with close-cropped hair — Photo by PR Photos

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Wearing a form-fitting Egyptian-patterned dress and one of her signature short haircuts, Rihanna posed for the cameras before the legendary Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 9, 2008, in Beverly Hills.

If this gamine style inspires you, here's how to recreate it: Start by cropping your hair close to the nape and on the sides, leaving long sections from the crown. These should be neatly contoured around the ears and blended into long, asymmetrical bangs that sweep diagonally across the forehead.

On the other side, style the hair snugly backward to showcase as much of your beautiful face as possible. A charming detail is the subtle hint of sideburns.

Rear view of Rihanna's short haircut — Photo by PR Photos

Side view of Rihanna's short hair — Photo by PR Photos

Rihanna with gamine short hair — Photo by PR Photos

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