Top 10 Beauty Looks of the Week: Solange Debuts New Braids

Stars step out in the hottest hair and makeup trends.

Solange Knowles, ‏‪@solangeknowles - Tweet: "Badu Kill Em for Givenchy. Just Yes.  ‪@fatbellybella ‪pic.twitter.com/uGVqD4ac4k"Not usually one to endorse high-end clothing lines, fashion killa E. Badu was unveiled as the face of Givenchy's Spring 2014 Collection this past Wednesday (chosen by creative director Riccardo Tisci himself). Solange is getting all types of life as she shares the first look at the campaign, picturing the neo-soul star slaying in the Africa-meets-Asia compilation. #yasshoney #work(Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Solange Knowles - This shot is all about Solo’s bold orange lip. Her undone braids deserve a beauty mention too — both are haute! By Metanoya Z. Webb (Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage)

Rihanna - The superstar makes any and every hairstyle look hot — even this jet black mullet with wispy bangs and a long tail. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram) 

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Rihanna - The superstar makes any and every hairstyle look hot — even this jet black mullet with wispy bangs and a long tail. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram) 

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Anika Noni Rose - The Watsons Go to Birmingham actress says she still experiences racism regularly, and was even referred to as a "Black monkey" by a bigoted caller to a radio show while she was promoting the film. “I put that out there because I wanted people to see this is what happened, so let’s not get really comfortable and let’s not forget to teach how wrong this is and to teach love,” she explains. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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Anika Noni Rose - From the thick brows to the highlighted cheeks to the pretty pink pout, Anika Noni Rose nails it in the beauty department. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Black Female Stars Reppin’ for Planned Parenthood - This year, Black celebs such as Gabrielle Union, Nia Long and Star Jones all extended themselves to show public support for the reproductive health organization Planned Parenthood. As the Root writes, these high-profile collaborations improve the relationship between the Black community and the organization, which has been accused of racism over the years. (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

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Nia Long - She is inarguably one of the baddest chicks in the game. The Best Man Holiday star stuns with a smoky eye, voluminous lashes, dip-dyed strands and crimson smile.    (Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images)

Jourdan Dunn - "Happiness is making your dreams come true." (Photo: Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)

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Jourdan Dunn - The supermodel’s matte merlot lip color is popping. Run to your nearest Sephora and cop this, ASAP.  (Photo: Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)

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Khloe Kardashian - Khloe gives her thick locks an update with blonde highlights and light brown lowlights. (Photo: Palace Lee, PacificCoastNews)

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Khloe Kardashian - Khloe gives her thick locks an update with blonde highlights and light brown lowlights. (Photo: Palace Lee, PacificCoastNews)

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Jennifer Hudson - We’re totally into J.Hud's chic cropped cut. Flowing weaves look great on the Dream Girl, but this short ‘do perfectly frames her angular face.  (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson - We’re totally into J.Hud's chic cropped cut. Flowing weaves look great on the Dream Girl, but this short ‘do perfectly frames her angular face.  (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Ciara - The bride-to-be is glowing from the inside out. Her sun-kissed bob is flawless, per usual, and we can’t stop obsessing over her flirty lashes and perfectly arched brows.  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret)

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Ciara - The bride-to-be is glowing from the inside out. Her sun-kissed bob is flawless, per usual, and we can’t stop obsessing over her flirty lashes and perfectly arched brows.  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Victoria's Secret)

June Ambrose - We’ll be needing June’s pink blush, metallic eye shadow, faux lashes and wavy black strands. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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June Ambrose - We’ll be needing June’s pink blush, metallic eye shadow, faux lashes and wavy black strands. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Naomie Harris: September 6 - The Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom actress is radiant at 38.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Naomie Harris - The actress goes high-drama with long barrel curls and a creamy nude lip in tow. We love the way her center-part waves make her eyes pop.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)