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2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles

2011: Mary J. Blige's Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Going Platinum

Mary J. Blige revealed a bright blonde ’do at the second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert in this softly layered, wispy, shoulder-length cut. We love the almost-platinum hue!

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Pretty Pony

MJB kicked off the summer by debuting a pretty ponytail paired with full bangs at the Billboard Music Awards in May.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Glowing and Gorgeous

At the FiFi Awards later the same month, Mary J. Blige pinned up her ponytail and created a dazzling top knot with lush, layered bangs.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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High and Mighty

MJB took the high road at the BET Awards in June when she arrived wearing a golden ponytail with full bangs.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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All Wound Up

Mary J. Blige looked sun-kissed and sexy in a curly updo and bangs at the “Art for Life” Benefit in July.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Hot Headliner

We hung out with Mary in July at the ESSENCE Music Festival and loved her sharply angled, blonde bob.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Banging Bob

At Variety’s ‘Power of Women’ event in September, Mary J. Blige stood out in a subtly streaked platinum bob with heavy bangs.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Longer Lengths

At a Video Music Awards dinner in September, Mary J. Blige rocked a sleek and chic long bob. Fierce!

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Cascade of Curls

At a concert to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, Mary J. Blige wore voluminous soft curls tumbling over one eye.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Fllipping Out

At Perez Hilton’s ‘One Night in New York City’ event in October, Mary J. Blige was incredibly glam in full, flipped curls with face-framing layers.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Big Curls Rock

Mary arrived at October’s Black Girls Rock Awards in super-sized, shoulder-grazing spiral curls.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Wild Streaks

At the American Music Awards in November, Mary J. Blige rocked a stunningly intricate updo. Love the buttery yellow streaks!

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Golden Girl

Mary J. Blige poses during her album release party in November with shoulder-length tresses and her signature streaked bangs.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles
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Brilliant Bob

At the VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul event in December, Mary sported a beautiful bob with eyebrow-grazing bangs.

2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles