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Top 10: Grammy Awards Hairstyles

Top 10: Best Grammy Awards Hairstyles
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Toni Braxon

Toni Braxton popularized shorter styles in the 90’s, so when she arrived at the 2010 Grammy Awards in this wispy, cropped coif, it was love at first sight.

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#9: Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith took the 2011 Grammy Awards red carpet by storm in loose, fluffy waves that framed her face perfectly.

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#8: Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding took home her first Grammy Award in 2011 wearing her trademark natural coils pulled to one side in a chic updo.

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#7: Beyonce

At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Beyonce made a sparkling hair statement by adding subtle metallic highlights in her honey blond hair.

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#6: Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union took her hair to new heights when she arrived at the 2010 Pre-Grammy Gala in this sleek high ponytail.

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#5: Ledisi

Ledisi looked red hot in her signature crimson locs when she stepped out at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

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#4: Ashanti

Ashanti sizzled in loose spiral curls with tonal gold and auburn highlights at the 2005 Grammy Awards.

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#3: Rihanna

Shortly after she debuted her new spicy hair color, Rihanna stepped out at the 2011 Grammy Awards in a sexy, shoulder-length bob.

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#2: Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae’s signature pompadour was a fan favorite when she arrived at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Her sleek edges and perfectly defined pompadour make this style a winner.

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#1: Jennifer Hudson

One of Jennifer Hudson’s hottest mane moments occurred on the red carpet of the 2011 Grammy Awards when she sported sleek, bone-straight strands accented with auburn tips.

Top 10: Grammy Awards Hairstyles