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    Rihanna’s Curly Ponytail Is the Protective Style Every Fashion Girl Needs for Fall

    So easy and so cute.

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    Published 10 September 2025 In News

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    Rihanna continues to influence the way the world looks at pregnancy, beauty, and fashion, and the world owes her a big thank you. On September 9, the star was spotted in Los Angeles on what appeared to be an errand run. She was adorably dressed for the occasion, wearing a ruffled top, track pants, and white sneakers. The cherry on top? Her easy curly updo.

    The entrepreneur’s hair epitomized model off-duty chic. Her curly strands, styled in a relaxed afro just 24 hours earlier, were pulled into a high ponytail. Allowing the curly ends to stay free, the singer simply slicked back the front of her hair, likely using a generous amount of hair gel. A few swipes of edge control kept her baby hairs in place, and the look was complete.

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    Rihanna is seen on September 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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    Rihanna has never been one to shy away from a swoon-worthy hairstyle. Even though she’s been growing a tiny human all summer, she has somehow managed to still be the ultimate source of beauty and fashion inspiration, and my fall mood board can’t thank her enough.

    From half-up, half-down hairstyles in France to a classic side part, and even an edgy pixie, no one has more fun with their hairstyles than the Fenty Beauty mogul, and that’s the only energy I want to take with me into the autumn and winter months. Her latest updo is super easy to recreate, but curly girls know that the magic is in getting frizz-free coils. Keep reading to see how you can get the look with editor-approved products.

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