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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/6/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 4/6/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Maya Rudolph

Where: An interview with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

Why: Rudolph’s soft, loose waves are right on trend for spring and we’re loving her honey highlights, too.

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#9: Christina Milian

Where: Leaving Katsuya in Hollywood, California.

Why: Millian’s glamorous updo is sending Dororthy Dandridge-esque vibes. So classic and chic!

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#8: Tyra Banks

Where: Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Why: Banks went for a long, lush look complete with chunky ringlets and ash blonde highlights.

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#7: Erica Campbell

Where: An appearance on Good Day LA.

Why: Campbell loves pulling tress switcheroos, and this asymmetrical bob with a few fun, flipped curls is one of her top looks.

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#6: KeKe Palmer

Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Why: Palmer added a funky twist to the side braid trend by creating a messy, chunky plait with a knotted end.

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#5: Naomi Campbell

Where: The Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Why: Campbell went for a chic and sleek look topped off with eyebrow-grazing bangs.

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#4: Rihanna

Where: A promo event for Battleship in London.

Why: Rihanna is the ultimate hair chameleon and we love seeing her go back to black in this edgy side-shave ’do.

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#3: Keri Hilson

Where: The Think Like A Man screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater in New York City.

Why: Hilson opted for an all-out glam look with a wavy, swooped bang and over-the-shoulder curls.

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#2: First Lady Michelle Obama

Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Why: First Lady Obama’s signature bob will always be an elegant and beautiful hairstyle.

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#2: Jada Pinkett Smith

Where: Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Why: Pinkett Smith remixed her side-shave by gathering her wavy hair into a funky side ponytail.

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#1: Olivia

Where: The Think Like A Man screening at the AMC Empire 25 theater in New York City.

Why: Olivia’s multi-colored streaks and two-toned layers make for a fierce and fabulous look.

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