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Home • Hair

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 9-14-2012

From cropped curls to super-sized buns, check out the fiercest celeb tresses of the week!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Halle Berry

Where: The Cloud Atlas premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.

Why: Berry’s trademark pixie cut will never go out of style.

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#9: Tasha Smith

Where: ESSENCE’s exclusive New York Fashion Week luncheon in New York City.

Why: Smith has made this bangs-and-bob combo her signature hairstyle and she wears it very well.

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#8: Venus Williams
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#7: Mariah Carey

Where: The 12th annual BMI Urban Awards held at Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

Why: Carey was glowing and gorgeous in a head full of golden ringlets.

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#6: Viola Davis

Where: The Book Of Mormon Los Angeles premiere at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Why: Davis is back to wearing her super-short curls and we’re loving her spicy new hue!

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#5: Angela Simmons

Where: The Vivienne Tam show during spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Why: Simmons’ waist-length extensions are dramatic yet chic.

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#4: Carmelita Jeter

Where: ESSENCE’s exclusive New York Fashion Week Luncheon.

Why: Jeter’s blunt cut bangs and bob are both sassy and stylish.

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#3: Jada Pinkett Smith

Where: The Free Angela & All Political Prisoners premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.

Why: Pinkett Smith is one of the few celebs rocking a side-shaven style and she’s working it with class!

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#2: Kerry Washington

Where: The ABC fall preview party at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills.

Why: We are totally in love with Washington’s super-sized ‘do.

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#1: Sanya Richards-Ross

Where: ESSENCE’s exclusive New York Fashion Week luncheon

Why: Richards Ross’ long, two-toned waves are just as impressive as her gold medal track record!

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