Over the years, Rihanna has become the de facto Queen of the Met Gala. She is popular for her knack for nailing each year’s theme. The songstress can make her presence felt at the event even when she does not attend it, as was seen in 2022. Back when Rihanna was a mere 19-year-old newbie at the Met Gala, she had not yet become the style icon fans know today. But as time flew by, she turned up the volume on her fashion statements, going from chic to fierce. And it seems like the 2024 edition will not be any different. 

Just when fans thought they had Rihanna's style figured out, she went and pulled off a whole new transformation before the Met Gala. 

Only a week ago, Rihanna confirmed that she would be gracing the grandest fashion soirée of the year. She has since been dropping hints about what her look is going to be like, promising something never seen before. And she was not lying. Just hours before sashaying down the 2024 Met Gala's rug, the 36-year-old strolled around New York City flaunting some jaw-dropping, long, hot pink hair. 

In the pictures, the 'Love On the Brain' singer paired her bubblegum locks with chic wrap-around shades and a casual all-black ensemble. It seemed her nails were in on the color coordination, too. Transformations are not surprising when it comes from Rihanna. Over the past 18 years, she has been blessing fans with her music, fashion flair, and makeup mastery. With all that Bad Gal mojo, it is easy to overlook some of her most iconic hair moments, especially when it is the Met Gala time. 

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There was, however, this one particular Met Gala hair transformation of the songstress that totally sealed her reputation as a heavy-hitter at the event. 

The 2024 event will mark 17 years since Rihanna’s debut at the Met Gala. And if there is any of her looks that has stood out more than her 2023 Super Bowl halftime outfit, it was her 2015 Met Gala look. Adhering to the theme of China: Through The Looking Glass, Rihanna graced the event in a resplendent sunshine-yellow fur-trimmed cloak crafted by Guo Pei. While the outfit was iconic, it was her hair that truly stole the spotlight.

With her sleek red bob and a mesmerizing golden filigree headdress, Rihanna appeared as if plucked right out off an art gallery. Looking back to the look, she confided to Vanity Fair in 2020 about feeling like "a clown" in the ensemble. Yet, contrary to her worries, the moment unfolded into pure fashion history. And now, with her recent transformation, it is clear that Rihanna is about to rewrite history once again.

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