Where: The Jordan All-Star With Fabolous 23 at Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Windermere, Florida.
Why: Union was glowing and gorgeous in soft, care-free waves.
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#10: Adepero Oduye
Where: The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Why: Oduye styled her natural mane into an intricate and stunning twisted updo that we adore.
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#9: Angela Simmons
Where: BET’s Rip the Runway 2012 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
Why: Simmons was glowing and gorgeous in shiny, waist-length waves. Her two-tone honey highlights and natural roots make this ’do even more enviable.
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#8: Zoe Saldana
Where: The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Why: Saldana’s hair looks so healthy and soft styled in shiny, loose curls.
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#7: Holly Robinson Peete
Where: The Gelila and Wolfgang Puck Celebrate the Oscars event in Beverly Hills
Why: There’s something so chic and sophisticated about Robinson Peete’s shoulder-length, layered shag.
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#6: Esperanza Spalding
Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Why: Spalding is adamant about wearing her full, fluffy hair in it’s natural state which is truly admirable.
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#5: Serena Williams
Where: The 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, at the Sunset Tower in West Hollywood
Why: Williams gave us more than one reason to adore her from behind with a sexy, cut-out on her dress and a low, twisted chignon hairstyle.
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#4: Mary J. Blige
Where: A taping of The View in New York City.
Why: This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Blige in this style, but every time she wears it, we love it’s sleek sophistication more and more.
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#3: Maya Rudolph
Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Why: Rudolph stepped out with a shoulder-grazing of cascade of curls that we could not keep our eyes off of all night!
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#2:First Lady Michelle Obama
Where: The 2012 Governors’ Dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.
Why: Mrs. O is known for her splendid updos and this might just be one of our all-time favorites. The layers and glowing shine of her hair are flawless.
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#1: Viola Davis
Where: The 84th Annual Academy Awards.
Why: We are so proud of Davis’ courage to step into the limelight wearing her natural hair. This moment was less about the hairstyle and more about the confidence and empowerment that came with it.