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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/13/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/13/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Wendy Williams

Where: The Hollywood Reporter celebrates “The 35 Most Powerful People in Media” at the Four Season Grill Room in New York City.

Why: Williams is known for her over-the-top wigs, but her ombré waves are a little more subdued.

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#9: Christina Milian

Where: The NYLON Magazine 13th Anniversary Celebration held at Smashbox in West Hollywood, California.

Why: Millian added a unique twist to her ’do — literally and figuratively — with two rolled sections up top and long waves in the back.

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#8: Ashanti

Where: Fuse Studios in New York City.

Why: Ashanti paired her wow-worthy earrings with subtle, chic black waves.

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#7: NeNe Leakes

Where: The Bravo Upfront Event 2012 in New York.

Why: Leakes’ knows how to strike it rich, that’s for sure (and we’re not talking about what’s in her wallet.) Her bold, blonde crop made a major style statement this week.

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#6: Keri Hilson

Where: “Top 100 Killer Callabos” at Fuse Studios in New York City.

Why: Hilson’s honey blonde, face-framing waves are a perfect update for spring.

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#5: Brandy

Where:the Live With Kelly taping at the ABC Lincoln Center Studios in New York City.

Why: Brandy’s over-the-shoulder waves are dishing a double dose of glamour.

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#4: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 9th annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year’s In April: A Fool’s Fête at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City.


Why: Ebanks’ loves going from long to short to long again, and we adore her shoulder-length strands with blonde low-lights.

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#3: Jessica White

Where: The Rica Swimwear launch VIP cocktail reception at Villa Pacri in New York City.


Why: White is one of the few stars rocking bone-straight locks for spring and the look suits her very well.

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#2: Monica

Where: A visit to the ESSENCE office in New York City.

Why: Monica is right on trend with her ombré waves and added a bit of extra sizzle with a sexy swoop in front.

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#1: Solange

Where: A Hennessy event at the Highline in New York City.

Why: Solange pumped up the volume on her curly tresses with sexy, super-sized ringlets.

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