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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 5/4/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 5/4/2012
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#5: Viola Davis

Where: At the 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: Viola still looks stunning in her softly curled bob. But no matter the style, Viola is always stunning!

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#4: Kerry Washington

Where: Google & Hollywood Reporter Host an Evening Celebrating The White House Correspondents’ Weekend in Washington, D.C.

Why: Kerry Washington sported loosely curled shoulder-length due that looked amazing with her soft brown highlights.

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#8: Alicia Keys

Where: At the 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: We love whenever Keys shows off her big, natural fluffy curls on the red carpet.

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#3: Solange Knowles

Where: At the Gucci and GQ Private Cocktail Party at Gucci Fifth Avenue Flagship Store in New York City.

Why: Solange showed us just how retro she can be with her afro-styled ringlet curls—a total transition from her slick back due she wore earlier this week.

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#2: Mary J. Blige

Where: 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: MJB seemed to channel Marilyn Monroe with her signature blonde mane in a fluffed, yet elegantly styled bob.

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#1: First Lady Michelle Obama

Where: 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: The First Lady looked gorgeous with her newly layered shoulder length cut.

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#10: Vanessa Williams

Where: The series finale of ABC’s Desperate Housewives at W Hollywood.

Why: Williams rocked a half-up/half-down style and jazzed it up with a feather headband for a fun yet elegant touch.

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#9: Janelle Monaé

Where: At the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans.

Why: No matter how many times Janelle Monaé wears this look, we are still in love with her signature pompadour.

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#8: Alicia Keys

Where: The 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: We love when Keys shows off her big, natural fluffy curls on the red carpet.

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#7: Ashanti

Where: The 6th annual DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer gala in New York City.

Why: Ashanti has always been a fan of long flowing strands, but this time she has replaced her subtle blonde streaks for dip-dyed red tips to spice up her look.

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#6: Heather Headley

Where: At a photocall to promote the new musical The Bodyguard at The Savoy Hotel in London.

Why: Headley looked nothing short of amazing rocking this new look of luscious, full-bodied curls.

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#5: Viola Davis

Where: At the 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: Davis traded in her short cut for a stunning, softly curled bob.

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#4: Kerry Washington

Where: The White House Correspondents’ Weekend in Washington, D.C.

Why: Washington sported a chic shoulder-length ’do that looked amazing with her soft brown highlights.

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#3: Solange Knowles

Where: The Gucci and GQ Private Cocktail Party at Gucci Fifth Avenue Flagship Store in New York City.

Why: Solange showed us just how retro she can be with her supersized ringlets, a total transition from her slicked back hairstyle she wore earlier this week.

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#2: Mary J. Blige

Where: The 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: MJB seemed to channel Marilyn Monroe with her signature blonde mane in a fluffed, elegantly styled bob.

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#1: First Lady Michelle Obama

Where: The 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.

Why: The First Lady looked gorgeous with her lovely layered trademark bob.

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