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The Year of the 'Side-Shave' Hairstyle

2010 saw were more tress trends than ever--and the "side-shave" was definitely one of the most popular. Inspired by the late-80s/early-90s asymmetric styles of Salt n Pepa and T. Boz, this super edgy 'do gave everyone from Willow Smith to Cassie a bold new silhouette this year. Here, we look back at the hottest celebs who rocked this shave-tastic style.
By · January 11, 2010October 29, 2020
01
Shave Rave

The"side-shave" was one of 2010’s chicest styles! Inspired by the asymmetric ’dos of Salt n Pepa and T. Boz, this style gave everyone from Willow Smith to Cassie a bold new look this year.

02
Buzz Worthy

At the start of her world tour this summer, Rihanna’s debuted this buzzed-on-the-sides, military chic hairstyle.

03
Pretty Pam

At a recent event, Tichina Arnold flaunted her new, shaved-on-one-side, long-in-the-front hairstyle to rave reviews.

04
Hair Raising

With her cropped cut on one side and feathered waves on the other, Missy managed to marry two totally different hairstyles—and make it hot.

05
Bald Beauty

Model/actress/singer Cassie goes for serious, in-your-face drama with this half-bald hairstyle. It looks so glam, but we wish her luck on the growing-out period.

06
Eva Diva

After Eva Marcille won “America’s Next Top Model,” she immediately began experimenting with her lush curls. We’re fans of this short-on-the-sides, spiky-on-top situation.

07
Mad Max Mane

Up-and-coming indie singer Jay Davey always makes a memorable style statement. We love her “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome”-esque haircut.

08
LaLa’s Locks

Former MTV veejay Lala Vasquez adds some edge to her luscious, amber-streak strands by shaving her right side, just above her ear. We hear Carmelo approves.

09
Think Pink

Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson put her own spin on the look when she dyed her shaved section a shocking pink!

10
Fresh Cut

With her vampy violet shadow, gleaming smile and fresh Side-Shave cut, Fantasia looks poised for a major comeback.

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