Rihanna's Bleached Brows on Elle's Latest Cover
The Bajan superstar poses in minimal makeup, a gold feather fascinator, and bold, pale eyebrows on the September 2026 issue of 'Elle.'
Eyebrows are a low-lift way to transform your face. Shaving and tapering the ends, then drawing them on higher, can create a stronger look. Bleaching them out can also make a statement. Rihanna's dramatically lightened brows on the cover of Elle USA's September 2026 issue are a striking example. The photo, shot by Inez & Vinoodh, features Rihanna with a Dior fascinator, a milky mani, and neutral makeup. The real centerpiece is the brows, which are lightened and brightened to match the headpiece. The look is simple yet striking, leaning towards the 'ethereal' end of things. Rihanna has experimented with creative brows in the past, as seen in a 2024 photoshoot and at the 2018 Met Gala. In the rest of the cover shoot, she wears a more conventional, dark brown brow, which makes sense given the rarity of a daring look.