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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 11-9-2012

Dreamy curls, edgy topknots and more hot coifs make up our list of this week's most delicious celeb 'dos.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Toni Braxton

Where: The 10th Annual Lupus LA Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why: Braxton has worn every hairstyle in the book, but it seems like ages since we’ve seen her in a high ponytail.  Love it!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Thandie Newton

Where: The Hope Rising! Benefit Concert at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Why: Newton took her style to new heights in this naturally curly topknot. 

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
Selita Ebanks

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles.

Why: Ebanks has been hitting a lot of hair high notes lately. Her chunky spiral curls are simply elegant.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Naomie Harris

Where: The BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why:  Harris swept her long, wavy tresses over one shoulder for an effortless yet glamorous look.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Malinda Williams

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles, California.

Why: William’s perfect pixie emphasizes her almond eyes and megawatt smile.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Leona Lewis

Where: The switching on of the Oxford Street christmas lights in London, England.

Why:  Usually side ponytails are reserved for kids, but Lewis’ pony looks grown-up and chic.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Jourdan Dunn

Where: Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York City.

Why: Dunn’s effortless, wavy strands are perfect for the red carpet and the runway.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Halle Berry

Where: The Cloud Atlas Germany Premiere at CineStar in Berlin, Germany.

Why: We never tire of seeing Berry in her signature cropped cut.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: The Barclaycard Mercury Prize at The Roundhouse in London, England.

Why: We’ve always adored Bailey Rae’s lovely curls and this look is one of her signature favorites.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
Beyonce Knowles

Where: The Toronto Raptors vs Brooklyn Nets game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Why: Mrs. Knowles Carter debuted a fresh new style with fierce, funky bangs.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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