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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 3/23/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 3/23/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: LisaRaye McCoy

Where: The Not Alone Foundation Second Biennial Diamond Awards at Morehouse College’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.


Why:McCoy’s elegant braided updo is feminine yet sexy.

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#9: Solange Knowles

Where: The Greenwich Hotel in New York City.


Why: We love that Solange’s TWA of yesteryear has beautifully blossomed into a full-on ’fro.

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#8: Ciara

Where: The streets of Manhattan in New York City.


Why: Ciara added a sexy swoop to her brassy blonde, waist-length locks.

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#7: Garcelle Beauvais

Where: The “Mothers Of Reinvention” fundraiser in Beverly Hills.


Why: Beauvais’ waves are right on trend for hot spring hair.

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#6: Esperanza Spalding

Where: The Late Show With David Letterman taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.


Why: Spalding doesn’t leave home without her hair in its all-encompassing afro state.

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#5: Michelle Williams

Where: BET’s Celebration of Gospel at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.


Why: Williams’ ombre spirals added extra oomph to her long, shiny strands.

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#4: Stacy Francis

Where: BET’s Celebration of Gospel at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.


Why: Francis rocked out in flirty, all-over curls with a swooping peek-a-boo bang.

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#3: Tika Sumpter

Where: Legendary Damon’s “Studio 54” Birthday Bash hosted by Rémy Martin V at Marquee in New York City.


Why: Sumpter debuted a new bob hairstyle with bangs that’s girly-girl glam.

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#2: Wendy Raquel Robinson

Where: BET’s Celebration of Gospel at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.


Why: Never one to shy away from down-your-back weaves, Robinson flaunted her long curls with confidence.

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#1: Iman

Where: The Fashionable Mom Show in New York City.


Why: Iman showed off her model-worthy glow in long amber waves.

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 3/23/2012