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Rihanna's straight and sleek hair extensions. Photo: INFIt's Rihanna vs. Lady Gaga: Who can debut the boldest hairstyle these days?Rihanna was spotted in New York City today rocking her signature cherry red strands with dark sunglasses, a black wool and leather aviator jacket, and her infamous "F*ck You" necklace.But now RiRi's locks are sleek, straight and half-way down her back.Just last week we reported on the pop feather hair extension star's new sideswept fishtail braid, and before that, her "Snookie" pouf.What's next for this 22-year-old fashion rebel? A red hair hat or red hair dress perhaps?We don't know, but one thing's for sure -- her style certainly matches her new album, "Loud."Click here for a roundup of the craziest celebrity redheads.Like the look of a sleek blowout? Click through the gallery below for professional tricks and tips on how to nail smooth strands -- no matter what your hair type is. Blowout How-ToIf you're looking to boost your blow-drying skills, you've come to the right place. Stylist Danielle Caputo shares the professional tricks and tips for a sleek, smooth blowout -- no matter what your hair type is.Peter Buckingham for lace wigs AOLDetanglerStart with a leave-in detangling spritz to nourish damp hair and scalp.Peter Buckingham for AOLVolumizerUse a volumizing spray at your roots to add height and control to the hair.Peter Buckingham for AOLGrooming Cream"You want your hair, and especially the ends, to look very polished so I like to use a little bit of grooming cream through the ends," says Danielle.Peter Buckingham for AOLPre-Dry HairYou'll cut down on a lot on drying time by blow-drying your hair with your hands until it's about 90 dry.Peter Buckingham for AOLSection HairSeparate hair into three sections, from the top, the middle and the nape. Leave the nape section front lace wigs loose because this is where you'll begin blow-drying.Peter Buckingham for AOLPick the Right Brush"Use a paddle brush for a sleek look and a round brush for more volume and bend," suggests Danielle.Peter Buckingham for AOLDirect the Nozzle DownAlways point the nozzle attachment on your dryer facing down the hair shaft. This helps to flatten the cuticle for the sleekest results.Peter Buckingham for AOLFollow ThroughIt's good to get the roots completely dry first and then move on to the ends. Remember to brush and dry all the way through the ends so that they end up polished and smooth--not neglected.Peter Buckingham for AOLAdd Some Lift"On the middle section of hair, you want to achieve some volume. I do that by placing the brush right under the section of hair, and then bringing the brush up" says Danielle. Direct the dryer flow against the hair as you lift to lock in volume, then smooth through the rest of the strand as usual.Peter Buckingham for AOL