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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week, 11-16-2012

This week, we spotted a wide range of trendy tresses from bold blonde streaks to wild-child curls. Take a look at some of our faves.
By Myeisha Essex · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Melanie Fiona

Where: The Soul Train Awards 2012 at PH Live at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why:  Fiona’s two-tone color is one of our favorite hair trends of the season.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Yaya DaCosta

Where: The 2012 Women for Women International Gala at Koch Theater, Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why: DaCosta is known for rocking her natural curls, and this kinky, coily look is our favorite.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
Jessica White

Where: The 2012 Kisses for the Troops event at Times Square in New York City.

Why: White’s waist-length hair has loads of layers, volume and shine.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Keyshia Cole

Where: The Soul Train Awards 2012 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why: Cole ditched her two-tone hair in exchange for a fierce platinum blonde pixie.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Ciara

Where: The Club Compound in Atlanta.

Why: Ciara switched up her signature look, exchanging her waist-length tresses for a shorter and darker ‘do.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Christina Milian

Where: The Voice Season 3 at House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

Why: We love a new ‘do and Milian’s bob cut is a winner!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas
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08
Solange Knowles

Where: The 22nd annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Why: We never tire of seeing Knowles’ natural curls — the bigger, the better.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Nene Leakes

Where: TV Guide Magazine’s Annual Hot List Party at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles in West Hollywood.

Why: We always give a thumbs up to Leakes’ sleek cut. The bold platinum blonde color is just icing on the cake!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
Rihanna in Black
Rihanna
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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