Get The Rihanna Half-Time Show Look
Published
14th Feb 2023
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We caught up with Dan Mewies, salon owner, session stylist and brand educator for Authentic Beauty Concept, to get his thoughts as well as tips and tricks for recreating Rihanna's Half-Time show look.
After seven years off stage, Rihanna was BACK for Super Bowl Sunday. The half time show is always one of the most high-profile music moments of the year, and Ri's 13-minute performance was viewed by millions of viewers worldwide… and what a show it was!
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Doing what she does best, Rihanna slayed her performance with a medley of all her greatest hits – and a little bit of product placement moment in a nod to her Fenty Beauty range. Appearing on a stage suspended above the stadium with an army of backup dancers, Rihanna did what she does best - entertained. And of course the low key reveal that she is expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky has since broken the internet.
But what about the hair? Dan says, “What a show, what a performance! As usual, Rihanna bought her a-game and delivered a masterpiece. As for her hair, I loved the high snatched ponytail with braiding detail. It was the perfect mix of on-trend, simply stunning and totally functional which is always a great combination when you’re suspended in the air whilst performing live to 28 million viewers!”
Dan’s top tips for recreating Rihanna's Half-Time show look:
- Prep is key as achieving a slick base with hold is a must for this kind of look. I would use a volumising mousse, and towel dry the hair before drying.
- Once dry, add a texture spray for added grip and heat protection before straightening.
- Next, pull the hair back into a high snatched pony, leaving the face framing sections out. My tip is to get someone to spray a strong hold hairspray lightly into the hair as you brush it into place, then secure tightly with elastic.
- Once in place, you can ponytail extensions if required.
- Next, add the braiding to your ponytail and finish with a Working Hairspray.
- Straighten the face framing sections and finish with a very healthy dose of shine spray, giving it that gorgeous glossy, glass-like finish.