LONDON — Pop star Rihanna blew about $24,000 on a hair rescue mission after her ‘do was ruined in a sauna.
The singer flew her stylist first class from Los Angeles to London because she did not want to gamble on a local hairdresser.
Rihanna, 24, had gone for a swim at her hotel and used its steam room and sauna.
A source said, “When she got out, her hair was tangled and matted. She slapped a load of conditioner on but it didn’t get through the mass.”
Rihanna was due to film a talk show the next day, so called her stylist Ursula Stephen.
The source said, “She didn’t want to take the chance on an unknown. Because they were on such a tight schedule, they had to get her on the first flight. Rihanna didn’t care about paying a fortune.”
The star, who won International Female Solo Artist at the Brit Awards last week, hid her hair with a cap as she left London’s Corinthia hotel Wednesday.
She kept it on during rehearsals for the TV program.
A source added, “Rihanna shoved a hat on to go to the studios. She was fine when she knew Ursula was on her way.”