Padma Lakshmi's Best Hairstyles Ever

New mother and Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi was not only one of the first Indian women in high fashion, but the only model today to have two best-selling cookbooks. Flip through this beautiful and multitalented woman's best hair and makeup moments and then see how they look on you with our Virtual Hair Makeover tool!

By Megan Cahn

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padma lakshmi with a flower in her hair
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Flower Girl

At an event in 2008, Padma shows her femininity with light makeup and a lily in her side-swept hair.
padma lakshmi with a side braid
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Side Plait

Padma sports a cute loose braid and glossy lips at the premiere of Australia in 2008.
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Pretty in Pink

Padma pairs a simple, pulled-back hairstyle with bubblegum lipstick at a Benjamin Bixby fashion show in 2008.
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Cascading Waves

Padma's down-to-there hair and long lashes give her a sexy look at the Academy Awards in 2006.
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Pretty Pony

Padma glows with radiant skin and hair pulled back into a poufed-up ponytail at the Emmy Awards in 2008.
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Ultra Shine

Padma stuns with half-up extra-glossy dark waves and glowing skin at the Black Ball in 2008.
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Elegant Updo

Padma looks gorgeous with flawless makeup and a sophisticated hairstyle at the Emmy Awards in 2009.
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Defined Feature

Padma shows of her killer cheekbones and perfect pout by framing her face with soft layers at the Emmy Awards in 2007.
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Major Volume

Padma stands out with a unique half-up 'do, voluminous curls, and piece-y bangs at the Black Ball UK in 2009.
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Flipped Out

Padma gives the '70s feathered-hair look a chic twist and tops it off with dark lips at NYC Fashion Week in 2007.
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