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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week, 1-4-13

Flowing curls, bright blonde waves and more.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Brandy

Where: New Year’s Eve at Lavo at The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: Brandy pulled a tress switcheroo after her New Year’s Eve performance in Los Angeles where she sported long, flowy waves, before switching into this full, curly wig.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Jordin Sparks

Where: Tabu at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino for a New Year’s Eve appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: Although New Year’s Eve only comes once a year, Sparks played it safe in her signature long, dark wavy hair.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
Monica

Where: Cafe Iguana Pines on Pembroke Pines in Florida

Why: Monica’s easy-breezy wavy style was the perfect pick for the humid Florida weather.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Nicki Minaj

Where: A New Year’s Eve Party at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: The over-the-top MC left her colorful hairdye at home, choosing instead a platinum blonde wig with lots of va-va-voom.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Kelly Rowland

Where: New Year’s eve weekend at the Rain Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada

Why: Rowland pulled her voluminous spirals into a sassy half-up/half-down hairstyle.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Beyonce

Where: Shopping in New York City on Christmas Eve 

Why: Beyonce has been keeping a sleek hair profile lately, and we are loving this simple yet chic, shopping-friendly topknot.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
07
NeNe Leakes

Where: An appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in New York City

Why: Leakes’s blonde pixie is getting brighter and brighter, but the outspoken star is rocking it well.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
08
Kerry Washington

Where: The photocall of the film Django Unchained in Rome, Italy.

Why: Bangs are back and better than ever!  We love Washington’s take on this hot trend.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Essence Atkins

Where: The A Haunted House Los Angeles premiere in Hollywood, California.

Why: Atkins sported voluminous, high-shine waves with a chic side part.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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