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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 2-08-2013

We're only mid-way through awards season, yet we've seen enough chic styles to last a lifetime.  Here are the crave-worthy 'dos worn by stars on the red carpet.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Halle Berry

Where: The 44th NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Berry’s sizzling short cut will forever be one of our favorite looks.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Jill Scott

Where: The 4th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music event at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, California.

Why: Scott looked regal in this braided updo with cascading curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
KeKe Palmer

Where: The 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music honoring Lianne La Havas and Solange Knowles at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, California.

Why: We’re used to seeing Palmer with straight hair, so we’re loving her new look! These long, loose curls are easy, breezy and beautiful.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Kelis

Where: The 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music honoring Lianne La Havas and Solange Knowles at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, California.

Why: This daring diva turned heads with long, chunky curls and her signature platinum blonde streak.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Lianne La Havas

Where: The 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music honoring her and Solange Knowles at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, California.

Why: Our special honoree flaunted chin-length tresses with lots of body and shine.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Beyonce

Where: The Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show Press Conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

Why: The halftime superstar was all smiles in chunky cascading curls swept over one shoulder. 

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The 44th NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.

Why: A strapless dress is always a good match for soft curls swept to one side.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Naomi Campbell

Where: The Face Series Premiere at Marquee New York in New York City.

Why: Bangs are the hottest hair trend of the season.  Campbell’s fierce fringe looks modern and fresh.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Tamia

Where: The 4th Annual ESSENCE Black Women In Music honoring Lianne La Havas and Solange Knowles at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, California.

Why: This week, over-the-shoulder hair was a major trend. Here’s Tamia’s take on it, with a chic side-swept bang.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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10
Solange Knowles

Where: ESSENCE’s 4th annual Black Women in Music at Greystone Manor Supperclub in West Hollywood, CA.

Why: We’re always inspired by Solange’s free-spirited ‘fro.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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