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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week, 12-21-12

From haute highlights to lovely layers, check out the best in celeb hair.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Christina Milian

Where: The Voice Season 2 finale live show in Los Angeles, California

Why: Milian was a true stunner in this elegant updo.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Keri Hilson

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Hilson debuted a brand new choppy bob that we love! Her strategically-placed lowlights make this cut all the more superb.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: ‘An Intimate Night of Jazz’ hosted by The David Lynch Foundation at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City

Why: Bailey Rae’s luscious curls were every bit of flawless and definitely fly!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Kelly Rowland

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 held at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Rowland was truly tressed to impress in this sexy and simple waist-length ponytail.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Jennifer Williams

Where: The Mirror Mirror Award ceremony in New York City

Why:  Williams’ soft curls and side part make for an easy-breezy yet glamourous style.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
06
Danai Gurira

Where: The International Press Academy’s 17th Annual Satellite Awards at InterContinental Hotel in Century City, California

Why: Gurira embodied elegance in a chic and beautiful buzz cut.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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Brandy

Where: ‘VH1 Divas’ 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium

Why: Brandy was red-carpet ready in long, soft curls with a chic side part.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Amber Riley

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Riley was right on trend when she flaunted these ombre curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Ciara

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Ciara’s shorter hair length frames her face perfectly. The honey blonde highlights add just the right pop of color.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
LaLa Anthony

Where: VH1 Divas 2012 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California

Why: Anthony looked glamourous and gorgeous on the red carpet in this intricate, pin-curled chignon.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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