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Hot Hair: The New Haute Blondes

Ever since 1950s siren Etta James first began vamping about in a platinum wig, blonde hair has symbolized everything sexy, sensual, and smokin' hot! But the latest light hair hues go way beyond single-process blonde. From the darkest tones (like Rashida Jones' deep amber highlights) to the brightest (ala Eva Pigford's bleached streaks) here are the latest blonde babes.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Caramel Kisses

Last week, singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss tweeted this shot of her brand-new, bronze and caramel-kissed curls. Love!

02
Amber Waves

Rashida Jones adds some dimension to her brunette locks with a few amber streaks.

03
So Sexy

Toni Braxton goes full-on sex kitten with her long, ash blonde tresses.

04
Honey Honey

RHOA star Nene Leakes sports honey blonde highlights in her stylish pixie cut.

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05
Haute Highlights

MaryMary’s Erica and Tina Atkins each sport their own version of subtly highlighted, butterscotch hued strands.

06
Lighten Up

Angela Simmons recently lightened her chestnut brown strands by adding buttery blonde highlights.

07
Golden Lady

Mary J. Blige has been every blonde in the book! Recently, she’s been sporting an uber-sophisticated, camel-colored asymmetric bob. So sleek!

08
Sexy Siren

Keri Hilson channels ’50s and ’60s sirens with her platinum bouffant.

09
Bleach Babe

Eva Marcille goes for an edgy-hipster look with her slightly grown out, bleached blonde pixie ’do.

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