Hot Hair: The New Sleek Styles

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Kerry Washington gave the standard, braided pony a glam update by pairing it with diamond hoops and a dazzling emerald cocktail dress.

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Naomi Campbell accessorizes her pony with an ornate, bejeweled hairpiece — very ooh-la-la!

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Alicia Keys combed her hair straight back for a regal look that showed off her cheekbones — and that sexy pink pout.

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Lala Vasquez Anthony brought attention to her enchanting green-hazel eyes by sweeping her strands straight back into a topknot.

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Kimberly Elise accentuates her slicked-back bun with this a delicately embroidered headband. So angelic!

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Raven Symone slicked her hair back into a easy breezy, wavy pony for a casual-yet-elegant look.

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Nia Long looked like a sizzling Sixties siren in this sleek, supersized fun.

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With her slicked down, sophisticated low bun, all eyes were on Jessica White at a recent Rolling Stone fete.

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Sanaa Lathan swept her strands into an easy-as-pie topknot that’s pretty for day, and glamorous for night.

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Beyonce slicks her blonde-streaked curls back into a chic, low ponytail.

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Zoe Kravitz goes for hipster cool with this fire engine red lips and a slicked-back topknot.

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Gabrielle Union rocked a tight, half-up/half-down style to the BET Awards.

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Alicia Keys adds an exotic flair to her intricate bun with a dangling pearl headpiece.

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Ciara’s high, tight pony puts her gorgeous features on display.

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Katerina Graham’s “I Dream of Jeannie” ponytail is a look that manages to be high-drama and classic, at the same time.

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Tracee Ellis Ross pulls her curls back into a messy knot — classy, easy, and cool.

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Garcelle Beauvais slicks her hair back with a headband for a sleek, sophisticated look.

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YaYa Dacosta pulls her natural tresses back in a low-key bun for a casually elegant vibe.

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Sanaa Lathan flaunts her almond shaped eyes with this tightly pulled-back ponytail.

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Kimora Lee Simmons manages to make this easy breezy style look impossibly luxe.

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Paula Patton looks positively regal with her tresses combed straight back off her forehead.

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Jada Pinkett Smith brushes her long, thick locks back into a braided chignon, showcasing her perfect features and sexy shoulders.

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Dania Ramirez’ high, sleek, tucked-under bun is the height of sexy sophistication.