Home • News Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/6/2012 Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/6/2012 By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 1255013 Where: Why: 02 1254993 Where: Why: 03 1254963 Where: Why: 04 1254943 Where: Why: 05 1254933 Where: Why: 06 1254923 Where: Why: 07 1254873 Where: Why: 08 #10: Maya Rudolph Where: An interview with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. Why: Rudolph’s soft, loose waves are right on trend for spring and we’re loving her honey highlights, too. 09 #9: Christina Milian Where: Leaving Katsuya in Hollywood, California. Why: Millian’s glamorous updo is sending Dororthy Dandridge-esque vibes. So classic and chic! 10 #8: Tyra Banks Where: Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Why: Banks went for a long, lush look complete with chunky ringlets and ash blonde highlights. 11 #7: Erica Campbell Where: An appearance on Good Day LA. Why: Campbell loves pulling tress switcheroos, and this asymmetrical bob with a few fun, flipped curls is one of her top looks. 12 #6: KeKe Palmer Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles. Why: Palmer added a funky twist to the side braid trend by creating a messy, chunky plait with a knotted end. 13 #5: Naomi Campbell Where: The Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Why: Campbell went for a chic and sleek look topped off with eyebrow-grazing bangs. 14 #4: Rihanna Where: A promo event for Battleship in London. Why: Rihanna is the ultimate hair chameleon and we love seeing her go back to black in this edgy side-shave ’do. 15 #3: Keri Hilson Where: The Think Like A Man screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater in New York City. Why: Hilson opted for an all-out glam look with a wavy, swooped bang and over-the-shoulder curls. 16 #2: First Lady Michelle Obama Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles. Why: First Lady Obama’s signature bob will always be an elegant and beautiful hairstyle. 17 #2: Jada Pinkett Smith Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles. Why: Pinkett Smith remixed her side-shave by gathering her wavy hair into a funky side ponytail. 18 #1: Olivia Where: The Think Like A Man screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater in New York City. Why: Olivia’s multi-colored streaks and two-toned layers make for a fierce and fabulous look.