In 2011, Rihanna's fire engine locks were omnipresent.

While the color was a bit much, and risked drifting into clown territory more than once, the styling here, at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game, was high fashion.

The voluminous, tight ponytail and side bangs were, well, banging. She looked sexy and chic at the same time.

Only Rihanna can make a boring old ponytail look glam.

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