I Got My First Wig From Rihanna'S Hairstylist | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

Posted on 22 May, 2019
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This week on Hair Me Out, our model Rissa gets a wig for the very first time -- from Rihanna's hairstylist! She goes for the popular celebrity wet look while chatting with Yusef on his journey to become Rihanna's hairstylist. Watch this episode of Hair Me Out to see her gorgeous transformation.

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Hi, I'm Rissa and today I'm going to be getting my hair done by Rihanna's stylist Yusef.. Before we get into the transformation please subscribe below.. I love my hair.. I really do., But my hair is super curly and super dry.. I think I had a stylist say to me: ,''. Oh, your hair has like beautiful curls, but then it dries into a bush.'' And I was like ``, That's true., That's true.''. I mean if I could have my hair like flash frozen when I get out of the shower I'd, be like all the time. Like ``. Look at me !''. I think that I could really rock a wash and go if my hair kind of stayed wet.. It sounds weird, but girls, you know what I'm talking about., I'm really excited for Yusef to bless my head.. I want him to oil. My scalp and I want him just like revitalize my look.. No I'm not nervous at all.. I cannot wait. Yusef. I trust you completely. Honestly. I want to be Rihanna, but that won't happen overnight.. But if I can have like her hair. Plus, we both have big foreheads. So I know that I'm going to be safe. He's talented, I'm cute, like it's gon na work. Hello. My name is Yusef celebrity hair stylist here in New York City.. I just think we should do something a little sexy. Something away from the face.. So am I gon na look grown at the end of this video Yeah? I think so. Okay.. So it's very important when you're doing wigs that your foundation is very tamed.. I always like to braid my foundation down as small as possible. Just so the wig can be flat and secured. I've been doing hair. Since I was 13 years old. I was in the music industry and hair was something that I always did. You know on my down time as a hobby.. I was doing a lot of fashion.. I didn't realize it was happening, but before I knew it I was doing actors and musicians every day.. I never had a wig before, because my mom doesn't wear wigs.. I grew up in a majority white community and wigs weren't the norm. There. I just feel like wearing a wig is an easy way to change up. My look without having to cut my hair grow out. My hair worry about the health of my hair on the daily.. I started working with Rihanna in 2009. A long time ago, wow.. My first time, working with her, was Paris Fashion Week., I'm supposed to be with her for like two days and I wind up staying for the whole week.. She just kind of, let me go, which was an amazing process, because it allowed me to just do things that I saw her having like long before. I even worked with her and it just turned out to be like magic.. I don't have baby hair.. Is there a way to get that look, or should I just like give up? Well, most baby hairs are just broken. Hair. Okay., Let's be real.. Have you ever thought that it looks like bacon Just as a thing.? I'D never ever ever thought about that. But you are so right. Alright, so I'm using a little of the gel just to give this a more of a flatter surface. And when it dries, it also helps the wig stick to her head.. How far in advance do you plan out looks Like the night before or sometimes on, set.? We don't like to feel trapped in a look.. We just go with the flow.. What do you think is gon na be the newest hair trend coming up Other than wigs? Nowadays, people want to feel a little bit more like tamed., I feel like that's really something that I'm seeing a lot., Not the kind of like messy hair and things like that., I feel like women are now like doing their hair, making sure their hair is in Place., Do you think it's part of the whole self care movement? Please, the world is so crazy right now. The last thing you want to do is get lost and be a part of the screaming. Nonsense. I mean hair plays a big part of that.. Beauty plays a big part of that., So I'm using a stocking cap and I'm gon na use this as the base for the lace front.. Will this make my forehead look smaller? It'S just a question.. I mean that's if you want to bring the wig down here, but I don't recommend that., I always say: `` Follow your hairline.''. If you're gon na not follow your hairline, just go a tiny bit above it. Just to protect your hair.. So now I'm going to cut the perimeter of the stocking cap.. I know Rissa talked about making her forehead smaller, but I love a good forehead., So I'm just bringing it down a little bit above her natural hairline. There's a wig behind you.. I think that Yusef is very inventive. With his hairstyles. I loved Rihanna's hair on Ocean's 8.. I thought the really thick locs were really cool and amazing. And kind of like paid homage to Caribbean culture.. I think he really works with his clients to find styles that work with their face and their features.. So it's not trying to match a style to a person, but it's creating a style around the person which I think is very cool.. I always love this hair.. It'S something that you can do formal you can dress it up., I'm just gon na go in and do like some messy layers., Nothing too contrived.. What I'm gon na do is just take these extra long pieces of hair and use a razor and just kind of like erratically cut them. And that's how we'll create our gorgeous little baby, hair drama., Alright Rissa.! Do you wanna see what we came up with? I look so sexy.. Is that just me? No! This was the idea.. You look cute.. I mean you were cute when you came in but like. You look good girl.. You look good.. Also, first time in my life having baby hair, you guys. Babies, no bacon. The wet look who would've thought Wet and go wet and go.. So this is our finished look.. Hope you guys like it.. Do you like it? I love it.. I love it., Please let us know what other videos you'd love to see in the comments below. To subscribe to Refinery29 click here. For more videos. Click here,

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Refinery29: Have you ever worn a wig before? Share your hair experiences with us below!

Kofa: Nah y’all must’ve not paid him enough

Rene Hill: We need to talk about that wig line...

Missphotogenic Baby: So i’m guessing you guys couldn’t afford the “RIRI treatment”, so he gave you synthetic $20 lace front at the beauty supply tease !

Isaiah T: Her natural hair is STUNNING

José Antonio Castañeda: tbh the hairline looked bulky...... I don't think he gave her the Rihanna hairline treatment.....

EL. Gee.: The wig was meh. Her natural hair was 10/10 tho.

Alanna Hodgson: The wig is just ok. Her natural hair was way better

victoria b: That's a 30$ beauty supply wig straight out the box, they scammed my good sis.

Vanessa Somuayina: As a fellow curly hair girl, I actually find it offensive that a stylist would speak about her natural curls like that. And what’s even more saddening is that she agrees. Love your gorgeous hair girl!

Nomsa: Let’s pluck the hairline

Salimah Jackson: Yall lied so bad. This wig was a mess and the install was sloppy. Better off going to one of these YouTube girls doing tutorials

Elizabeth Adeoye: Okay so this was all over the place hairline = not plucked edges = not noticeable wig = quality was alright Butttt HER NATURAL HAIR..... BEAUTIFUL!

Leah Gurlll: Is it just me or she looked really good with her hair braided?

chowder125: That's a $27 sensationnel wig, smh. How disappointing. No customization to the hairline.

Meagan M: That wig was not cute. And I feel bad that she doesn't love her natural hair because it's actually beautiful

LRS 2020: Amateur skills for been a celebrity stylist. Terrible result. Girl, your natural hair is beautiful!

MakeupMenaree: It def looked "wiggy" She could of wet down her natural hair and go the same effect... Im confused. I thought they were gonna change up her look. Like CHANGE it up...

Gena: Was waiting for him to pluck the hairline...I never saw Rih with a wig like this she always has some of her hair out.

Kassidy Miller: Girl you looked stunning before and after

Gina Montana: Ummmmm, your hair is BEAUTIFUL naturally! And I have the same hair so if you’re calling yours bad, you’re calling mine bad and I’m not accepting that I get it though, when you’ve grown up around girls who do not have your hair and stylists who aren’t familiar with your hair type, you believe what you’re told.

Alexis Mitchell: He played her! That wig was not it!

Dawn S: When my lily white self can tell that wig ain’t right..something is afoot!

MsQueen Shelle: Girl....we all sitting here wishing we were as beautiful as you are and had thick luscious hair like you do!!! Even this monstrosity of a wig job can't stop your natural beauty from shinning through. However, Mr. Stylist, I am so sad! That wig looks like $19.99 synthetic special from Wish. You took a beautiful girl and made her look like she is unloved! I admire you for your accomplishments and the fact that you are living out your dreams. But Baby....you should have stayed true to yourself. You went all Hollywood for this video and missed the mark. I was so ready for you to stunt!!!! I came here for it!!! I clicked from the thumbnail. I know you have more talent and ambition than most of us commenting in the tip of your rat-tail comb. But....

_.hesewdope: Rihanna would neverthis was a set up

K J: Her natural hair was gorgeous. That wig was bulky and the hairline was atrocious. I could melt that lace down better and I halfway know what I'm doing.

Mz Kegz: The braid up alone was a look ✌

Foreign Queen: Girl he set you up That hairline was bulky af The wig was a DUB should’ve kept your real hair out

MarieJeanne: I loved the way he interacted with her!! They had chemistry !

K G: Her confidence is so strong yet humble and genuine, I LOVE IT

J M: 1. I love her energy and her Confidence was Everything 2. She’s gorgeous and I love her natural hair 3. I definitely could relate about wet curls be poppin but when they dry... mine are a mess ‍♀️

Tiara Words from God: Her natural hair is absolutely gorgeous!

elm1230: Love when he rolled his eyes about the baby hairs. It’s broken hair 9/10. Everyone does NOT have baby hair. Her natural curl is bomb. She just needs to lay off the straightening and embrace the frizz! Let the Eurocentric standards go ladies. Your curls aren’t meant to be perfectly tame and flat. Don’t be afraid of big hair.

Nia Imani: Maybe try styling your curly hair with a gel and a moisturizing leave in conditioner in sections! No ones hair will look the same as it did once they get out of the shower. I have plenty of tutorials on my channel!

Molly: I love how wigs change your vibe. Her hair in its true form is giving me natural beauty, goddess vibes. While the wig with its wet look is hot & sexy with a badass feel to it. The power of wigs man. Freakin amazing.

Queen Charlotte: Ur own hair when he tight it up is much more better than the wig...!!! ☺

Riya Sharma: Going natural is so motivating for me ,I would like to watch more videos of girls going back to embracing natural texture of hair

Tamika Summers: She looks good ‼️ I think the thickness matches her face!! The wet look and length is nice on you!

Tanisha Mangope: Could've plucked the hairline though

Kimberly Crouch: She looked good when he just braided her hair! But that finished look was also amazing.

Kayotified: I know I'm not the only one who was EXTREMELY Underwhelmed!!! Give me my 5:53 seconds back please!

Lisa Messikommer: omg i love her and love the hairdresser as well! both have such a good vibe! and YES GIRL, be aware of your beauty cause damn right you're gorgeous! love the confidence <3.

Yo-YoMcGee: A perfect example of loving what God gave you, honey your natural hair is beautiful! No need to straighten it, a good conditioner is all you need.

kamille seven: It's crazy because when he braided her hair back into the bun I thought it looked to cute! LOL. You can see he has talent. It would have bee fun to see him just mess with her hair.

Little Joe: I really like how he braided her natural hair. I want that style.

Lucylou: I love her natural hair better, that wet look she wanted can easily be achieved with oil and product ❤️

cassi ray: she looked stunning im new to wigs so maybe i dont notice the hairline being wrong but i was expecting to hate it from the comments and i thought the wig looked better than natural lol

Beyond Balloons Namibia: The wig looks nice before and after (once it dries with more volume) but it just needed a few plucking to make it look natural like the lace is her scalp. But overall she looks cute

Elizabeth Nicole: She’s gorgeous and so is her hair ... somebody help this beauty perfect her was an go lol

franzabananza: Wow seriously the way he braided her hair down is a style it’s self. You could totally rock that in a red carpet and I don’t even like braids like that. So cute

Becky Wight: It makes me so sad that she doesn't like her natural hair, its absolutely beautiful ❤️

Duct_Tape Heart: This was a fun video! Tbh, I like her natural hair better, but she was so confident with the wig! Lol and he seems legit nice. This was good vibes

nɘonconformist: I love her confidence.

Kirstine Eibye Elgaard Christiansen: The only thing (for me) is that it's very obvious that it's a wig. It just doesn't sit right on top of her hair.

franzabananza: “He’s talented, I’m cute, it’s gonna work” love it

Aurora Davis: I love it I wish I could have him to do my hair

Paige Prevost: The wet look of the wig looked great

lelelanaa: I feel like the wig was too dense at the front

Vaaanesser: wait but i loved the braids he put her hair in before the wig they looked soooo good on her also i feel like she just needs to find the right products for her natural hair??? like thats basically what the wig was right....?

misstina hamilton: Her natural hair is gorgeous - I'm all for being able to have fun and switch up your look but her natural hair doesn't need to be covered

Suzy A.: my friend has the same style of hair and she struggles so hard. i feel so bad that she feels the need to straighten all the time and brazilian blowouts are expensive.

oneroarmouse: 3:27 That's a cute look! Saw a woman who had all-over tiny bun-braids the other day. Supernice!

Ama xo: I don’t even wear wigs and normally cannot tell when someone is wearing one but with this young lady it is obvious lol

AASH: “Most baby hairs are just broken hairs” I— I feel attacked ...

That Fish: He did her dirty. He does Rihanna’s wigs way better ‍♀️

XpetraXpazlX: Your hair was great before the wig :c I know what you mean though. I have frizzy hair. but yours looks amazing. Especially with a side part. (If you had baby hairs, they would also be frizzy or puffy.. You don't need them lol.)

Option Z: That wig had so much volume and length and he chopped it. I was like “noooooo”. Post a video bf he chopped the wig just to satisfy my curiosity

Sloan Wilson: She looks so goodddd!!!!

Diys Y: I liked the wig it was cute and a good look I also like the natural hair I liked both these people be tripping

Cali Luv: She's adorable. Unfortunately, the look was "I've got a wig on" not "Aren't I lucky to have such fabulous hair"

Leo V: “Plus we both have big for heads” I’m dead ☠️ so freaking real and funny!!

Mathilda Mills: Wig whooooooo when you have hair like that?! SHOOK'TH!

laurinha: This girl has BEAUTIFUL hair! How did this wig change her hair?? For a 'wet-look' like this she just needed stronger conditioning her hair is beautiful. Either way, I love wigs i just don't like the GLUE--it's so damaging to the edges. SMH Wish there was a better way but, alas...‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

Rachel Chen: They're such a cute duo! would watch if you guys had a series together

Danielle Revives: Why is she hating on her natural hair?! Her hair is so great - it’s thick, voluminous and at a great length for varied styles.

Miriam Eclipse: This how my hair look when I pull my half wig all the way up to the front

keke keke: yusef he's so freindly & sweet

Sea Siren: Gorgeous job!!

LocLoverJD: I love this whole look so much. This was a great video. Does she have a yt?

Cayrem Landt: I don’t think that mistah man was trying to give away all his secrets so he slumped on the install

Selena Dawn: Her natural hair is beautiful

hilda: The wig wasn't that great but I love her confidence

Coyo: I think your natural hair is beautiful; you just have high porosity hair. If all you need is definition then start with products with a lot of slip (aloes, flax seed derivatives, slippery elm, marshmallow). Then add protein (keratin) after a soft hold gel. This can help the gel keep your hair stretched and defined. I recommend this on freshly washed hair for Best results. Best wishes hun!!!

fealubryne: I grew up in a mostly white area, and I was just lucky that in my preteens my mom (who was white too and wasn't sure what to do with mixed hair) found a hair salon that knew what to do with my sister and my hair.

BeautyObsessed: More hair transformations!!!!!!

Niki Gregely: I love her personality

Zinzi Bam: Living for this loook ‍♀️

Nuni Snowden: love this! idk why but i found this video so soothing

LaMarr Kendell Time: Honestly, this wig was a mess lol the hairline was to dense and there was no parting and it jus look cheap cheap

ChrisCuts Tv: Her natural hair was so beautiful

strawburybounce: Damn, that hairline look like when you first flip your head up after you put on your wig

lisaarroyo30: this was soooooo cute. he did phenomenal. please get alonzo Arnold for the next hair transformation he slays frontals just like this

Momma ShyTy / Eclectic style: Girl love your hair. It’s so bomb the wig is cute tho. I understand she wants a change tho.

Ruth M: I feel like with all her hair, doing Rihanna's chunky locs would have looked KILLER even if he just did crochet locs, they still would have looked super cute❤

Love thyself 398: Gorgeous

peoples: omg End result is stunning!

Katie Steiniger: your natural hair is heat damaged and you need to get a trim and deep condition weekly also use protective styles and or braid outs to give it a healthy look and feel.

kaylene crane: He did NOT do his best‍♀️ go get our hair done by CLIFFF

Ams: this was amazing yass. im white and for a while, ive been thinking about getting a wig.. im just gonna do it

T A: Her natural hair is nice. I would advice her to never accept a hairstylist insulting your natural hair when it is dry!

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