When Rihanna became a mother ... a custom white CPlus Series dress paired with box braids — she talked about her own experience getting her hair braided while growing up in Barbados.

Braids are often worn by both Rihanna and Rocky Rihanna, who is originally from Barbados, has rocked various kinds of braided hairstyles including cornrows, goddess braids, box braids, fulani ...

It’s Rihanna’s birthday ... the many times she’s wowed us with her trendsetting hair. From mullets to blonde tresses, braids, Bantu knots, and more, Rih Rih’s ever-changing mane keeps ...