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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 8-31-2012

From bold highlights to sleek cuts, these are the looks we love the most.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: NeNe Leakes

Where: Mr. Chow for a charity dinner in Beverly Hills.

Why: Leakes is one of the few who can rock a bright blonde cut—we love it!

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#9: Tracee Ellis Ross

Where: The Optimum Salon Haircare Miracle Oil launch event in New York City.

Why: Ross’ big, fluffy curls make her one of our favorite naturalista hair crushes.

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#8: Logan Browning

Where: The set of Dijon Talton’s music video shoot for “Wild Out” at Empire Nightclub in Los Angeles.

Why: Browning was all smiles in shiny waves with a lot of body.

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#7: Brandy

Where: The premiere of You, Me & The Circus at SupperClub Los Angeles.

Why: Brandy has been a fan of the curly look for a while now and we have to admit that we love this look on her.

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#6: Vivica A. Fox

Where: The Silver Threads Malibu grand opening event in Malibu, California.

Why: Fox loves switching up her style and we’re loving that she’s wearing her hair long and flowy again.

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#5: Samantha Mumba

Where: The Short Film Screening and Cocktail Party at the W Hotel in Hollywood.

Why: Topknots are the season’s “it” hairstyle, and Mumba pulled off the look flawlessly.

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#4: Niecy Nash

Where: The TV Land Screening of The Soul Man in Los Angeles.

Why: Nash pulled her hair up into a voluminous, face-framing updo.

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#3: Serena Williams

Where: The 13th annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis at the W New York Hotel.

Why: Williams flaunted her full and coily ringlets with flair.

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#2: Tamar Braxton

Where: The TV Land screening The Soul Man in Los Angeles.

Why: Braxton’s long wavy strands are summertime chic.

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#1: Melanie Fiona

Where: The Pepsi and Billboard Summer Beats concert in New York City.

Why: Fiona’s new hair color rocks!  Her bold hue makes this our favorite hairstyle of the week.

Top 10: Week's Best Hairstyles