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2010: The Year of the 'Side-Shave' Hairstyle

2010 saw more tress trends than ever -- and the "side-shave" was definitely one of the most popular. Inspired by the late-80s/early-90s asymmetric styles of Salt n Pepa and T. Boz, this super edgy 'do gave everyone from Willow Smith to Cassie a bold new silhouette this year. Here, we look back at the hottest celebs who rocked this shave-tastic style.
2010: The Year of the 'Side-Shave' Hairstyle
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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2010 saw more tress trends than ever — and the “side-shave” was definitely one of the most popular. Inspired by the late-80s/early-90s asymmetric styles of Salt n Pepa and T. Boz, this super edgy ‘do gave everyone from Willow Smith to Cassie a bold new silhouette this year. Here, we look back at the hottest celebs who rocked this shave-tastic style.