Get the Look: African American Celebrity Hairstyles

You can recreate this look with a thermal flat iron. You'll want to first section off your hair, then take each small section and wrap it around one side of the flat iron and clamp. You'll want to finish with your favorite shine spray.

The current queen of R&B has become a major fashion and beauty icon, and continually rocks the red carpet. Here, she's keeping it simple and blonde. For bone-strait, Mary-like locks, try a Ceramic Flat Iron by Hot Tools.

Brandy has come a long way since bursting on the scene as a child actor. Now she's a woman who knows how to play up her assets. To get Brandy's sleek swoop bang and side ponytail you have to first bump the hair with a large, professional grade curling iron. Then, pull hair to the side, leaving your bangs out and tie. Next, pull your bangs from one side to the other and tuck behind your ear.

Brooke Valentine has been making waves ever since she burst on to the music scene as part of the girl group Best Kept Secret. But we think her Best Kept Secret are her gorgeous waves. To get the look for yourself use 18 inch body wave hair, cornrow and sew on the wefts of hair. Curl the ends for the perfect finish. Use a wide-tooth comb to style.

Meagan Good may have begun her career at the age of 4 but she's not one of those troubled former kid actors. Here, the NAACP Image Award winner rocks her signature bangs but mixes up the look with some cool spikes. If you want to try it, investing in a quality flat iron is a must to achieve this look.

Here, Meagan Good forgoes her signature bangs for something a bit more glamorous. To get this look at home, be sure you're straightening your hair using a ceramic iron. They get hot quickly and will smooth frizzy hair with ease while ensuring long-lasting results without pulling or breaking the hair.

Cherish is a hot new girl group comprised of four sisters who can not only sing but clearly are making beauty waves, too. The similar looking siblings all wear their hair long and straight, but whether it's center-parted hair, or short choppy bangs each adds her own special touch to create a signature look.

The Billboard "Woman of the Year" recipient, Ciara, looks great with any hair style but here, opts for a super-sleek blowout. Using an application of heat protectant along with a ceramic flat iron can make for a stellar style with fabulous shine.

Eve has experimented with many shades over the years but this blonde look seems to be her favorite. Here, her hair is cut using a razor to give it wispy, feathery ends. This style looks great whether worn straight or curled.

R&B singer/songwriter LeToya was a founding member of Destiny's Child and has long known how to luxe up her locks. To get this look, wrap your hair at night with Hype Hair's Wrap Pins and comb it out in the morning with a small paddle brush. Flat iron the ends if necessary.

Actress Lisa Raye must have learned some pointers on the set of the movie Beauty Shop because she always looks simply stunning. Here she showcases chestnut-dyed hair with deep old Hollywood finger waves.

Very few can captivate on a red carpet the way Mariah Carey can. To get bouncy curls try using a round brush and dryer. Protect your style while you sleep by covering your hair with a silk scarf - it will help to maintain the weave pattern and aid in avoiding bed head.

Right before this photoshoot, actress Melissa De Soussa was in the stylist's chair to receive razor cut ends and layered bangs. The result? A red-carpet ready look that is super easy to maintain.

R&B songstress Mila J. wears her hair in a smooth and sophisticated style. If you have hair that frizzes when the humidity index rises try flattening it out with something new: Hot Tools' Hair FX - a hair straightener that fits in your palm. This great tool may be small but its large base covers vast areas of your head and combs them out at the same time.

Mo'Nique is anything but shy and definitely knows how to pull off a bold 'do. If you want to replicate this style, go with a rod set and use wire lift to style your hair. Be sure to spritz for extra hold.

Sassy R&B songstress, Olivia works these highlights like a true blond bombshell. Get the look with your professional colorist or add blonde weaving tracks into light brown hair.

To achieve Keisha Knight Pulliam's look, start with mid- to long-length relaxed or pressed hair. Curl the hair under to frame the face. Create a side bang then style. Use a quality spritz for hold. Add a decorative feather for even more retro flair.

Beauty Rochelle Aytes uses a cavalcade of curls to play up her smoldering eyes. Here, the actress has her medium-length bob curled to perfection and added bronze highlights for more of a statement-making hairstyle.

Tyra Banks has sported many different hairstyles throughout her lengthy career. To get this ultra glam look, use hair tools like vent brushes and fine-tooth combs after curling the hair - they'll help to maintain the volume.

Alicia Keys' hair is naturally wavy, but here she's sporting a sleek, straight look. To get it, roll your hair with a medium curling iron, then comb, brush and pin it in to place. Adding an ornament, like this flower, makes the look all the more special.

Since her early days with TLC, Chili, has been in our minds as someone with beautiful, naturally curly hair. She can wear it straight or, as is the case here, blown out. To get this look, blow dry, volumize and sweep large curls to the side.