Home • News Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 8/3/2012 Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 8/3/2012 By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 1406363 Where: The Why: 02 1406373 Where: The Why: 03 1406303 Where: The Why: 04 1406263 Where: The Why: 05 1406253 Where: The Why: 06 1406243 Where: The Why: 07 1406233 Where: The Why: 08 1406193 Where: The Why: 09 1406223 Where: The Why: 10 1406203 Where: The Why: 11 #10: Jessica White Where: The TW Steel & Jordy Cobelens unveiling of the new TW Steel Kelly Rowland “Special Edition” watches at The Standard in New York City. Why: White’s long amber waves create the perfect flirty ’do for summer. 12 #9: June Ambrose Where: OCRF’s 15th Annual Super Saturday at Nova’s Ark Project in Water Mill, New York. Why: Ambrose rocked a chic hat over her beachy waves for a cool fashionista vibe. 13 #8: Tracee Ellis Ross Where: The private screening of documentary Versailles 73 in Los Angeles. Why: Ross’ full, fluffy curls can do no wrong in our eyes. 14 #7: Solange Where: INC International Concepts Unveils Camila Alves as Brand Ambassador party in New York City. Why: Solange brought her waist-length braids back and we’re loving them on this boho beauty. 15 #6: Melanie Fiona Where: The 13th Annual Russell Simmons Art for Life Gala in East Hampton, New York. Why: Fiona has always been our hair crush and these side-swept curls are just one reason why. 16 #5: Kelly Rowland Where: The TW Steel & Jordy Cobelens unveiling of the new TW Steel Kelly Rowland “Special Edition” watches at The Standard in New York City. Why: Rowland added major volume to her perfectly-defined ringlets. 17 #4: Aisha Tyler Where: The 2012 Summer TCA event in Beverly Hills. Why: A blunt bang with bone-straight strands is always a winning combo. 18 #3: Gayle King Where: The 2012 Summer TCA event in Beverly Hills. Why: King’s short, layered bob is her signature statement look and always looks so fresh. 19 #2: Michelle Williams Where: The BET Studios in Washington, D.C. Why: Williams wowed in long, shiny curls with a chic center part. 20 #1: Tanika Ray Where: The 2012 Summer TCA event in Beverly Hills. Why: Ray’s carefree, two-toned curls make this our favorite hairstyle of the week!