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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 10-26-2012

There must have been a "get gorgeous" memo sent out this week because everywhere we turned there was one hot hairstyle after another!  Check out our roundup of the week's most terrific tresses.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Tyra Banks

Where: The Flawsome Ball For The Tyra Banks TZONE foundation in New York City.

Why: Banks’ flaunted a sizzling faux-bob with face-framing layers to accent her intensely gorgeous eyes.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Tina Knowles

Where: The Angel Ball 2012 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Why: Is Ms. Tina 58 years old or 28 years old?  We seriously can’t tell from the looks of her glowing skin and shiny hair!  Get it mama Knowles!  **two snaps**

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
Tamron Hall

Where: The BRAG 42nd Annual Scholarship And Awards Gala at Pier 60 in New York City.

Why: We can certainly appreciate a ravishing cropped ‘do and Hall’s is a “cut” above the rest.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Naomie Harris

Where: The premiere of the new James Bond flick Skyfall in London.

Why: Harris’ over-the-shoulder strands are sleek, refined and oh-so-feminine.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Michelle Obama

Where: a Grassroots campaign event at Broward College in Davie, Florida.

Why: There’s one universal hair truth that we’ve come to accept—Michelle Obama has the best bob in the whole world.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Melanie Fiona

Where:  The Keith Campbell ‘Decide To Be Beautiful’ Book Launch Party at Limelight Shops in New York City.

Why: We are still loving Fiona’s platimum blonde highlights and can see that the edgy songstres is feeling them, too!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Lianne La Havas

Where: The Q Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England.

Why: La Havas’ thick, shiny hair is to die for.  Her one-sided comb over is so simple yet so chic.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The Los Angeles premiere of Flight held at ArcLight Hollywood.

Why: Beauvais put a new twist on an easy-breezy topknot by making it glam for her red-carpet appearance.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Gabrielle Union

Where: PH-D Rooftop Lounge at Dres Downtown in New York City.

Why: We absolutely adore Union’s new bangs! This small change has remixed her entire style.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
Bridget Kelly

Where: The Keith Campbell ‘Decide To Be Beautiful’ Book Launch Party at Limelight Shops in New York City.

Why: Kelly’s jet black hair with platinum blonde lowlights is edgy and fresh.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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