Home • News Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 5/18/2012 Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 5/18/2012 By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 1307683 Where: Why: 02 1307673 Where: Why: 03 1307633 Where: Why: 04 1307483 Where: Why: 05 1307563 Where: Why: 06 1307663 Where: Why: 07 #10: Tonya Lewis Lee Where: The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Why: Lewis Lee’s short honey-hued pixie with sleek sides and curls up top is sassy and sexy. 08 #9: June Ambrose Where: The American Ballet Theatre’s 2012 Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Why: We usually see Ambrose in long, flowing hair, so this elegant up-do is a refreshing take on fabulous. 09 #8: Audra McDonald Where: The Friars Club Salute To Betty White at Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City. Why: McDonald flaunted a chic half-up/half-down style that’s perfect for day or night. 10 #7: Rihanna Where: The Los Angeles Premiere of Battleship at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Why:Rihanna contrasted her dark edgy hair with a white floor-length gown for good girl gone bad vibe. 11 #6: Halle Berry Where: The EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Why: Berry traded in her short cut for a curly bob and we’re loving the new look. 12 #5: Tanika Ray Where: The Victoria’s Secret “What Is Sexy?” party at Mr. C Beverly Hills. Why: We’ve always been obsessed with Ray’s naturally fabulous, super defined curls. 13 #4: Gayle King Where: The 2012 Outstanding Mother Awards at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Why: King added a touch of sizzle to her flipped bob with a brighter color and golden highlights. 14 #3: Monica Where: The Welcome to Hotel Noir event at W Hotel in Atlanta. Why: Monica’s long shiny strands with blond tips look stunning swept over one shoulder. 15 #2: Brandy Where: The NARM Music Biz Awards Dinner Party held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, California. Why: Brandy did a tress switcheroo this week, swapping out her straight stands for a voluminous halo of kinky curls. 16 #1: Mariah Carey Where: The 2012 Project Canvas Exhibition & Art Gala at The Opera Gallery in New York City. Why: Carey’s golden waves are full, healthy and flawless.