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Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic

This season, put your best face forward with sleek, slicked-back styles. From classic buns to ornate upsweeps, these chic styles are always chic. Here, our favorite A-listers go sleek for fall.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Pony Up

This season, put your best face forward with sleek, slicked-back styles. From classic buns to ornate upsweeps, these chic styles are always chic. Here, our favorite A-listers go sleek for fall.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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Vintage Vixen

Nicole Richie looks stunning with her modern take on a sleek, vintage topknot.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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All In the Details

Always a risk-taker, Jada Pinkett-Smith combines several elements to turn a plain pony into something extravagant.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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Center Line

Paula Patton looks chic with this simple, center-parted bun.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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Braided Beauty

Sanaa Lathan looks regal with a braided piece wrapped around her bun.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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Off Sides

Play outside the lines with an off-center part like Nia Long.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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On Top Of The World

Ashanti sweeps her hair up into a high ponytail…simple, yet sexy.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic
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Hot Cross Bun

A traditional bun is chic in any setting. Rachel Roy’s style is like a LBD—necessary for every woman’s hair wardrobe.

Hot Hair: Stars go Sleek and Chic