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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 6/15/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 6/15/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Tatyana Ali

Where: The StepUp Women’s Network 9th annual Inspiration Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Why: There’s something a little fascinating about hair that’s messy and stylish, too.

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#9: Jennifer Freeman

Where: The StepUp Women’s Network 9th annual Inspiration Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.

Why: Freeman’s long, shiny curls are healthy, fabulous and fly.

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#8: Eva Marcille

Where: OK! Magazine’s Sexy Singles Party at The Roxbury in Hollywood.

Why: Eva is the queen of the cropped coif and her dusty brown hue brings out her hazel eyes.

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#7: Kelly Rowland

Where: Vegas Magazine’s 9th anniversary celebration at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Why: Rowland traded in her kinky curls for chunky spirals that are sexy and fresh.

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#6: Mary J. Blige

Where: The Rock of Ages premiere in London.

Why: The ESSENCE Music Festival headliner sported her trademark honey-blonde tresses in a chic side roll.

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#5: LaLa Anthony

Where: Vegas Magazine 9th Anniversary party at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

Why: Anthony added drama to her long strands with bold, contrasting highlights.

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#4: Chaka Khan

Where: The 35th Anniversary Celebration for Bishop Thomas Dexter ‘T.D.’ Jakes, Sr. at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas.

Why: Khan showed off her newly slim physique in a halo of crimson curls that are hotter than hot.

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#3: Ciara

Where: A release party for her single “Sweat,” at WiP in New York City.

Why: We’re still in love with Ciara’s wildly fun ombré waves.

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#2: Corinne Bailey Rae

Where: The Friars Club and Friars Foundation Honors Tom Cruise event at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

Why: Can you say “hair crush?” Bailey Rae’s fluffy curls are every bit of flawless.

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#1: Audra McDonald

Where: The 66th Annual Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Why: McDonald took home the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in gorgeous, flowing curls.

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