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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 2-15-2013

Hot looks from fluffy 'fros to sleek topknots.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Angela Simmons

Where: The Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: Simmons worked the room in long, waist-lengt extension.  Her cascading curls are audacious and chic!

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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02
Brandy

Where: A Grammy event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

Why: Brandy sported high-shine strands with loads of sexy volume.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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03
June Ambrose

Where: The Milly By Michelle Smith Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Why:  Ambrose was all smiles as she flaunted long, chunky spirals under an oh-so-fashionable orange hat.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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04
Kelly Rowland

Where: The Republic Records Post GRAMMY Party held at The Emerson Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Why: Rowland was glowing and gorgeous while wearing this season’s hottest hair trend-bold, beautiful bangs.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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05
Kimberly Elise

Where: AARP Magazine’s 12th annual Movies For Grownups Awards luncheon at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Why: Elise let her inner diva soar with this full and fabulous halo of kinky curls.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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06
Rihanna
Rihanna
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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07
Solange

Where: The Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: Solange is the master of creating versatile looks with her natural hair! These full, voluminous extensions create a head-turning look that reflects the songstress’s natural flavor.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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08
Beyonce

Where: The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.

Why: Mrs. Carter opted for a very minimal red carpet look, choosing to rock a long, sleek ponytail with a chic center part.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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09
Elle Varner
Elle Varner attends the Grammy Awards.
Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
10
Gabby Douglas

Where: The Third Annual Hall of Game Awards hosted by Cartoon Network at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Why: Douglas added face-framing layers and fun fringe to her shoulder-length style. 

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles
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