Home • News Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 7/20/2012 Top 10: Hairstyles of the Week 7/20/2012 By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 1388893 Where: The Why: 02 1388923 Where: The Why: 03 1388953 Where: The Why: 04 #10: Lira Where: A visit to the ESSENCE office in New York City. Why: We love Lira’s short and sassy natural curls. 05 #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. 06 #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. 07 #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. 08 #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! 09 #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. 10 #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. 11 #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. 12 #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. 13 #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!