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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week, 11-2-12

From long flowing curls to elegant topknots, here are the most fierce celeb coifs of the week. 
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Selita Ebanks
Selita Ebanks
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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La La Anthony
La la Anthony
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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LeToya Luckett

Where: North Carolina Central University to encourage students to get out and support President Obama.

Why: The ombre hair color trend is still going strong, with Luckett the latest celeb to join the fun. Her brown and blonde curls are simply stunning!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Gabrielle Union

Where: A party hosted by Samsung Galaxy Note II at Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.

Why: Union recently decided to transform her look with bangs and we’re totally feeling her new style.  A two-tone colorway adds extra pizazz!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Viola Davis
Viola Davis
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Naomie Harris
Naomie Harris
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Amber Riley
Amber Riley
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Alexandra Burke

Where:  The Pride Of Britain awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England.

Why: Burke’s golden, over-the-shoulder curls are luxuriously fabulous.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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