Monica's Hair Transformation

Hair Transformation: Monica

Miss Thang - Young Monica hit the scene in a mature pixie ‘do to match her “grown-up” sound. This style was all about the cut. Her inch-long tresses were finished with boxed bangs and straightening.

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Miss Thang - Young Monica hit the scene in a mature pixie ?do to match her ?grown-up? sound. This style was all about the cut. Her inch-long tresses were finished with boxed bangs and straightening.

Honey Love - She kept it soft and sweet by changing her hair color. This simple change was made by lightening the entire shade to a honey tone. The page boy cut is slightly bent for a no-fuss flow.

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Honey Love - She kept it soft and sweet by changing her hair color. This simple change was made by lightening the entire shade to a honey tone. The page boy cut is slightly bent for a no-fuss flow.

Hollywood Glam - Wavy curls give Monica that movie star glow. With a large barrel curling iron this look can be achieved by spiraling small strands of hair. Start with a chin-length bob cut for the right shape.

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Hollywood Glam - Wavy curls give Monica that movie star glow. With a large barrel curling iron this look can be achieved by spiraling small strands of hair. Start with a chin-length bob cut for the right shape.

Streaky - Monica loves switching up her hair’s length, color and style. Make these highlighted cinnamon extensions stand out with razored bangs and loose curls.

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Streaky - Monica loves switching up her hair?s length, color and style. Make these highlighted cinnamon extensions stand out with razored bangs and loose curls.

Flower Power - Hair accessories are still a great way to reinvent your hairdo. Monica’s bone straight tresses are combed to one side to make room for this super-sized flower clip.

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Flower Power - Hair accessories are still a great way to reinvent your hairdo. Monica?s bone straight tresses are combed to one side to make room for this super-sized flower clip.

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Monica - I wasn't expecting anything from this album other than me to reconnect with the fans, so it was just an honor to be thought of by your peers and the Grammy Association. It's just that confirmation that I needed that this is where I'm supposed to be at this point in my life, because I was very happy with being a stay-at-home mom.

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Passion Blocking - Monica?s ruby red strands add a powerful punch. The trick is to make the highlights chunky so that they are bold. Softly sweep the bangs to the side and flip the rear to complete this style.

Liquid Gold - While she usually keeps her hair short, she can rock anything. This look is all about lengthy locks. Match the extensions perfectly and keep them long and curl-free.

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Liquid Gold - While she usually keeps her hair short, she can rock anything. This look is all about lengthy locks. Match the extensions perfectly and keep them long and curl-free.

Monica (@MonicaMyLife) - Monica had some choice words for Vivica A. Fox after she criticized one of her BET outfits. TWEET:"Thank u guys for having my back but I’m not offended at all by that older ladies comment. U must be fashionable to judge fashion. LMAO…" They later kissed and made up.

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Smooth Rider - This classic, polished look starts with a low part. Just smooth down short hair with holding products or tie long hair back into a low ponytail for the same effect.

Fabolous (@MyFabolousLife) - Monica’s youngest son, Rocko left his mommy a sweet message while she took a cat nap. TWEET: “This is the note Lil Rocko put next to me while I was asleep. Such a beautiful boy” http://tweetphoto.com/34677566

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Straight Up - Monica?s Oriental Black hair is a great choice for this look. After cutting the sides super close, the length on top is spiked with a flat iron, pomade and holding spray.

Wispy - Monica’s staple short crop is so versatile! Here her edgy cut features jagged bangs and wispy strands. Get the look by flat ironing most pieces, then loosely flipping a few. Keep it soft and tussled.

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Wispy - Monica?s staple short crop is so versatile! Here her edgy cut features jagged bangs and wispy strands. Get the look by flat ironing most pieces, then loosely flipping a few. Keep it soft and tussled.

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Asymmetrical - This extreme asymmetric style looks great on Monica. After separating hair with a low side part, cut the smaller portion really short and leave the other side long for drama. Add hair to the longer side if needed.

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Asymmetrical - This extreme asymmetric style looks great on Monica. After separating hair with a low side part, cut the smaller portion really short and leave the other side long for drama. Add hair to the longer side if needed.

Feminine Hawk - This feathered Mohawk is achieved through styling. It’s a short cut with soft bends toward the face. As you’re combing the hair, begin to sculpt it into the center and you’ve got Monica’s new ‘do.

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Feminine Hawk - This feathered Mohawk is achieved through styling. It?s a short cut with soft bends toward the face. As you?re combing the hair, begin to sculpt it into the center and you?ve got Monica?s new ?do.