Best Tressed: Haute Hair of 2009

The Best of 2009: Best Hair

Sasha's Fierce - Luscious, flowing, curly locks are the name of Bey’s game. Sasha’s bodacious mane served up tons of unruly waves throughout 2009.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Try wrapping tresses around a hot curling iron and lightly finger-combing.

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Sasha's Fierce - Luscious, flowing, curly locks are the name of Bey’s game. Sasha’s bodacious mane served up tons of unruly waves throughout 2009.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Try wrapping tresses around a hot curling iron and lightly finger-combing.

Dreamy Locs - Solange’s coveted curlicues caused quite a stir earlier this year when she made the decision to let the weave go and revealed an uber-short coif. Her natural beauty shined all year long.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Consult a natural hair stylist on how to successfully do the ‘Big Chop’.

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Dreamy Locs - Solange’s coveted curlicues caused quite a stir earlier this year when she made the decision to let the weave go and revealed an uber-short coif. Her natural beauty shined all year long.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Consult a natural hair stylist on how to successfully do the ‘Big Chop’.

Head of State - The baddest first lady to ever set foot in the White House has definitely given sophisticated updos and elegant French twists their rightful place in salons.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Spiral curl your hair with a large barrel iron. Use a pomade to smooth hair up on both sides, finger-comb back, twist, and securely pin hair at the back of your head.

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Head of State - The baddest first lady to ever set foot in the White House has definitely given sophisticated updos and elegant French twists their rightful place in salons.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Spiral curl your hair with a large barrel iron. Use a pomade to smooth hair up on both sides, finger-comb back, twist, and securely pin hair at the back of your head.

Buzzed Beauty - Amber’s buzz (media and hair) colored the ‘09 beauty scene a nice pretty shade of honey blonde. Quite possibly the most striking style of the year, Rose’s ‘do is only for the brave and the bold.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Consult a stylist (and your man) to see if this is the right style for your face and frame.

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Buzzed Beauty - Amber’s buzz (media and hair) colored the ‘09 beauty scene a nice pretty shade of honey blonde. Quite possibly the most striking style of the year, Rose’s ‘do is only for the brave and the bold.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Consult a stylist (and your man) to see if this is the right style for your face and frame.

Crown & Glory - Mary J. Blige is the queen of R&B and the queen of asymmetric bobs. Mary flaunted a number of chic bobs this year with medium to light blonde highlights.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Consider cutting a bang, and maintain length on the sides, but keep it short and sexy in the back.

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Crown & Glory - Mary J. Blige is the queen of R&B and the queen of asymmetric bobs. Mary flaunted a number of chic bobs this year with medium to light blonde highlights.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Consider cutting a bang, and maintain length on the sides, but keep it short and sexy in the back.

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Rihanna Reign - No one’s reinvented ‘80s hair better than Rihanna. Earlier this year, the diva pumped up the volume with funky pompadours and high slicked-back bangs. Most recently, she’s managed to become a blonde bombshell, rocking a sexy short cut a la Halle Berry.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Consult your stylist on a short cut that frames your face, and a light color that matches your skin tone.

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Rihanna Reign - No one’s reinvented ‘80s hair better than Rihanna. Earlier this year, the diva pumped up the volume with funky pompadours and high slicked-back bangs. Most recently, she’s managed to become a blonde bombshell, rocking a sexy short cut a la Halle Berry.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Consult your stylist on a short cut that frames your face, and a light color that matches your skin tone.

Curl Swirl - Supermodel turned daytime dynamo, Tyra Banks, kicked off her new season by ditching the extensions and letting her natural curls shine through. Her stylist focused on volume and bounce.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Wet set the hair on large rollers, finger comb, and spritz with a light holding spray.

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Curl Swirl - Supermodel turned daytime dynamo, Tyra Banks, kicked off her new season by ditching the extensions and letting her natural curls shine through. Her stylist focused on volume and bounce.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Wet set the hair on large rollers, finger comb, and spritz with a light holding spray.

Makeup Tips - When you do your own makeup, focus on your eyes and blend it out, but don’t put all of that heavy foundation on the bottom half of your face. You won’t have a problem with creasing, which just makes you look older.

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Sweet Tooth - Who didn’t go gaga over Kandi’s playful short coif? The cute cut lends itself to her natural, playful charm.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Try a pixie cut with lots of funky layers. Punch up the look by adding a few highlights in the front.

Billion Dollar 'Do - Oprah wowed audiences when she revealed her natural, thick, long tresses on her “Good Hair” episode. Chris Rock even got the chance to run his fingers through the smooth locks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Maintain healthy hair by getting your ends clipped every 6 – 8 weeks.

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Billion Dollar 'Do - Oprah wowed audiences when she revealed her natural, thick, long tresses on her “Good Hair” episode. Chris Rock even got the chance to run his fingers through the smooth locks.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Maintain healthy hair by getting your ends clipped every 6 – 8 weeks.

Guy Spotlight - Jamie Foxx wins the award for the tightest line we’ve seen in a while. Jamie kept it crisp and clean all year long.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get the look:&lt;/b&gt; Find an experienced barber who truly understands the art of cutting hair.

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Guy Spotlight - Jamie Foxx wins the award for the tightest line we’ve seen in a while. Jamie kept it crisp and clean all year long.<br><br><b>Get the look:</b> Find an experienced barber who truly understands the art of cutting hair.