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This beautiful singer is sporting a smile and a lovely side swept ponytail here at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Beyonce

The strands are smooth which can be accomplished with a relaxer treatment if they are naturally kinky. Honey blonde highlights add warmth and brightness. The mane is swept over to one side and secured with the length continuing down over the shoulder and gracing the front of her reddish orange toga style dress. Her beautiful jeweled earrings are long and dangle while they catch the light and sparkle.

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What great defined tiny curls Garcelle has in this photo snapped at Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey and Starlight Children's Foundation "Fully Charged" Premiere.

Garcelle Beavais

Her color is dark brown with a few splashes of lighter highlights to add interest. She is wearing a blue and white check button down shirt with jeans for a nice casual look and a light brown leather purse with cross strap carries her personal things. Some wrap bracelets finish off her look.

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Keri is wearing a captains hat with an symmetrical blonde layered bob here as she hosts the evening at Gallery Nightclub in Las Vegas on July 9, 2011.

Keri Hilson

One side is cut above the shoulder while the other comes down past and has a slight flip up at the end. The bangs are layered for a feathered appearance as they are swept to the longer side. Layering around the bottom prevents bushiness. Hot pink lipstick makes a pop statement and her forest green nail polish compliments the shades of nature in her skirt and hat.

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This one is super straight and has textured razor cut ends with bangs and a just above the shoulder length.

Keri Hilson

There is no part with all strands being directed from the back of the crown. A fringy tail accents one side and gives an asymmetrical appeal. The hair color is honey with bleach blonde added to the ends. Keri is wearing a purple strapless dress with with a bright green pendant necklace here at 2011 BET Awards.

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What a great way to wear a braid for a special event like Alicia here at the 2011 BET Awards.
Alicia Keys

The hair is pulled up and over to one side and braided into a somewhat disheveled looking style that still has a touch of glamor. Dangle earrings show up quite well on the opposite side that has the appeal of an updo. Her black and white color scheme is accented with a pop of red with her lipstick.

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