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Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 7/20/2012

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 7/20/2012
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Lira

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

Why: We love Lira’s short and sassy natural curls.

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#9: Aisha Tyler

Where: Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego.

Why: Tyler’s up-do is a new twist on the old school French roll.

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#8: Zoe Kravitz

Where: The The Dark Knight Rises world premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City.

Why: Kravitz rocked her short cut with class and added auburn highlights for extra sizzle.

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#7: Leila Lopes

Where: The “Fela!” Broadway Limited Engagement Opening Night event.

Why: Lopes sported shiny ombré curls, one of this year’s hottest hair trends.

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#6: Tamia

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

Why: Tamia’s hair is carefree yet classy. We love the honey blond highlights, too!

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#5: Melanie Fiona

Where: Nobu Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Why: Fiona has the most luxurious mane and her long, soft waves are right on trend.

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#4: Yvette Nicole Brown

Where: Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con Celebration at Float at Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Why: Brown is one of our favorite naturalista hair crushes and we adore this easy-breezy high ponytail.

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#3: Cassie

Where: The “King Of Hearts” party at Stereo Saturdays With Sounds By DJ Reflex at Lavo Nightclub in Las Vegas.

Why:Cassie remixed her side-shave into an edgy topknot.

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#2: Bria Murphy

Where: The Dark & Lovely press event at Studio Arte in New York City.

Why: Murphy’s blunt-cut bangs and bone-straight strands are the perfect hair pair.

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#1: Teyana Taylor

Where: The Moet Rose Lounge Presents Nas’ Life Is Good album release party.

Why: Taylor’s long, lush curls make up our favorite look of the week!

Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 7/20/2012