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2011: Mary J. Blige's Golden Hot Hairstyles

2011: Mary J. Blige's Hottest Hairstyles of the Year
By · December 23, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Going Platinum

Mary J. Blige revealed a bright blonde ’do at the second Annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert in this softly layered, wispy, shoulder-length cut. We love the almost-platinum hue!

02
Pretty Pony

MJB kicked off the summer by debuting a pretty ponytail paired with full bangs at the Billboard Music Awards in May.

03
Glowing and Gorgeous

At the FiFi Awards later the same month, Mary J. Blige pinned up her ponytail and created a dazzling top knot with lush, layered bangs.

04
High and Mighty

MJB took the high road at the BET Awards in June when she arrived wearing a golden ponytail with full bangs.

05
All Wound Up

Mary J. Blige looked sun-kissed and sexy in a curly updo and bangs at the “Art for Life” Benefit in July.

06
Hot Headliner

We hung out with Mary in July at the ESSENCE Music Festival and loved her sharply angled, blonde bob.

07
Banging Bob

At Variety’s ‘Power of Women’ event in September, Mary J. Blige stood out in a subtly streaked platinum bob with heavy bangs.

08
Longer Lengths

At a Video Music Awards dinner in September, Mary J. Blige rocked a sleek and chic long bob. Fierce!

09
Cascade of Curls

At a concert to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, Mary J. Blige wore voluminous soft curls tumbling over one eye.

10
Fllipping Out

At Perez Hilton’s ‘One Night in New York City’ event in October, Mary J. Blige was incredibly glam in full, flipped curls with face-framing layers.

11
Big Curls Rock

Mary arrived at October’s Black Girls Rock Awards in super-sized, shoulder-grazing spiral curls.

12
Wild Streaks

At the American Music Awards in November, Mary J. Blige rocked a stunningly intricate updo. Love the buttery yellow streaks!

13
Golden Girl

Mary J. Blige poses during her album release party in November with shoulder-length tresses and her signature streaked bangs.

14
Brilliant Bob

At the VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul event in December, Mary sported a beautiful bob with eyebrow-grazing bangs.

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