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'American Idol' 'Do Review: A Night of Strange and Stunning Hair

by Deborah Dunham (Subscribe to Deborah Dunham's posts)
Posted Apr 21st 2010 at 6:15PM  
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"American Idol's" Crystal Bowersox and Siobhan Magnus' outrageous 'dos.

We're not sure what was up with Crystal Bowersox's hair last night -- still in dreadlocks, pulled up and sticking out all over -- but it doesn't really matter because her voice owned the "American Idol" stage when she sang an emotional "People Get Ready". After breaking down at the end of the song, Bowersox received a standing ovation from judge Randy Jackson. Even Simon Cowell said her performance was "inspirational" -- which was quite fitting considering the theme of the night was inspirational songs.

Then there was Siobhan Magnus. Her hair was equally as strange and even included a feather headband to coordinate with the paper butterflies that were stuck to her body. The judges didn't think her rendition of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's "When You Believe" wasn't quite "believable", and Simon even commented that Magnus' fluttering accessories looked like leaves and were distracting.

Alicia Keys rocks coily curls on American Idol.


But the woman whose looks really stole the show last night was guest mentor, Alicia Keys. We can't help it, but we keep on falling for the soul songstress's hair no matter what style she chooses. With looks that range from super straight to Bo Derek-style braids to long, flowing curls, Keys always manages to look stunning.

While her hair is naturally wavy, it still takes a good bit of work to get it that way, according to Avon Global Stylist Advisor, Tippi Shorter, who styles Keys' lovely locks.

Shorter told BellaSugar.com, "If you have either naturally curly hair like she [Alicia] does, or if you have straight hair, what we do from the shampoo and conditioning, is we start to use products that help to enhance waves. Once the conditioner has been rinsed out, I'll use something like a volumizing mousse and I will put her hair in about three or four braids. Because we're under time constraints, I will run a blow-dryer up and down her braids just to help dry it, but it's something you can do overnight and let it dry. And once you take the braids out, you have gorgeous waves."

Whose hairstyle do you think rocked the stage last night? And if you missed last week's "American Idol" 'Do Review, check out Adam Lambert's OMG hair!
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Marsha, 4-22-2010, 3:22PM

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Marsha

Alica Keys is always so talented and stunning and surprise surprise she doesn't have to resort to shaking her ass and wearing next to nothing in order to make people notice or love her.

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falcore, 4-22-2010, 5:49PM

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Hopefully Alica doesn't shake that BIG ASS at all, It would kill someone and I don't think she could stop it.

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ronald, 4-22-2010, 3:36PM

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wow queen ltiffa and alicia keys were so very beautiful in there shiny clothes alicia was the best what a voice

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Liss, 4-22-2010, 3:48PM

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This is what's up with Crystal's hair. She refuses to cut the dreads, and the stylists are sick of trying to make her hair look clean and attractive, so they whipped up a whole new look - " Dreads on Ice ", frozen shards of hair sticking out of her head as if she was left in the Artic too long. Time to break them off for good.

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Pat, 4-22-2010, 3:56PM

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Both girls need to go! Crystal is not what an american idol should be. Her singing is basically is the same week after week. It looks like she hasn't washed her hair since it started and that thing sticking out of her chin just ruins her face. I don't want my kids looking at her as an "Idol". And the other girl.....screamer should have been gone long ago. Her excuses and crap week after week to the judges of why she does this or that is getting old. Her voice sucks............she doesn't sing, she screeches. Her funky hairdo's are hard to look at. I am really disappointed this year. Normally someone helps these kids look thier best on stage. Its a well known fact there is 400 dollars each week to dress them etc. Is those people back stage sleeping this year because they are not using it on them. Look back over the years at the transformation from day one to the end. Those kids were not only singing better but they were all looking so much better under the lights and looking professional. These two girls have missed the boat on this.

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tbhart, 4-22-2010, 3:57PM

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tbhart

BEWARE...VERDI'S LINK IS A TROJAN...DON'T CLICK ON IT BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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kaysings, 4-22-2010, 6:32PM

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kaysings

tbhart: thanks for the warning. i just reported it.

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jacksson, 4-22-2010, 3:59PM

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Never knew Alicia Keys had such a bigass mama ass...Oh my God, you could balance a bowl of ot soup on it and never spill a drop! Whoa!!!

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Em, 4-22-2010, 4:07PM

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I hardly noticed the hair on these two. I couldn't keep my eyes off of Casey's weird ringlet hairdo they stuck him with, especially for results night. It looked a million times better in the beginning! Stop messing with a good thing! It makes him look like a girl!

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Kathy, 4-23-2010, 9:15PM

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I LOVE Crystal's dreads and Siobhan's hair styles. I look forward each week to seeing what different things the stylists have done. Creative, funky and pretty, too.

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Addie, 4-22-2010, 4:38PM

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Looks like it will be Crystal that will be the American Idol. Simon really likes her. I haven't seen him clap for anyone this year but last night he was clapping for her. She is what an American idol is all about. I wish her the best!

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Kiki, 4-22-2010, 4:39PM

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OMG the ass comment about Alicia Keys is cracking me up! She is a gorgeous girl but I have noticed she always dresses wrong for her shape. She is too hippy for the clothes she wears. And last night that shiny jumpsuit was soooo wrong. UGH I bet she watches it back and is thinking the same thing. Sioban has disappointed week after week now, and I really liked her before the final 10. She really has a bad sounding low register. Like her quirky style though. Casey is a stud, but yes i agree they make him look girly sometimes...keep the hair back in a ponytail and try to look more rugged. Crystal is the most talented this season, and yes she can tend to do the same thing however she is not hollywood and I do not think ever will she be...the dredz are her thing and I doubt they will go soon, but yes they are nasty and white people with them just look wrong (and yes I am white)

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SAVANNAH, 4-22-2010, 5:00PM

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Get on the "Casey Train"...he is a STUD MUFFIN!! and will make it BIG after American Idol....I agree keep the hair back, keep him looking rugged and quit making him look like a girl....they are doing the same thing to him that they did to Bucky Covington a few seasons back. In fact, he and Bucky have very similar hair looks except Casey is a whole lot SEXIER AND HOTTER!! The girls need to hang it up and go get a PROFESSIONAL MAKEOVER.....and "MommaSox" you need to wash those dreads and get a hair cut....that is just PLAIN NASTY!!!!!!! I dont care how much Simon likes you...its NASTY!!!! You would be such a BEAUTIFUL girl if you would!! Would you want your kid on National TV in front of the whole world looking like that?? I don't think so!! "MommaSox", Go buy yourself some celebrity high dollar shampoo and conditioner and some soap and quit acting like your better than everybody else because you look like trailer park trash!!!!!

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Kevin, 4-22-2010, 6:36PM

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I have always watched Idol since season one . Never missed one episode.. But this year I don't even care if a miss it . The contestants are boring .In fact the entire show is boring .. And Paula leaving hurt the show also.. Idol has dropped in the ratings this season for the very first time ..And I can see why .

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N2, 4-22-2010, 5:22PM

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WHOEVER WROTE THIS ARTICLE IS WORSE THAN THE JUDGES ON IDOL. WHO GIVES A CRAP ABOUT THEIR HAIR, THEY DONT DO IT THEMSELVES, THE SHOW HAS IT DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL TEAM OF HAIR DRESSERS. ITS ABOUT HOW THEY SING AND THE STAGE PRESENCE. THEY HAD PLEANTY OF BOTH. STOP LOOKING FOR BAD ALL THE TIME, MOST OF US ARE SICK OF IT AND IF WE NEED SOME BAD WE JUST TUNE IN TO CNN AND LISTEN TO THE LATEST HORROR STORY OUT OF WASHINGTON.

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N2, 4-22-2010, 5:23PM

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BY THE WAY BOTH OF THOSE GIRLS LOOKES FANTASTIC LAST NIGHT ON THE SHOW.

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Emma Lou Davis, 4-22-2010, 5:33PM

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Emma Lou Davis

I like the messy hairdo's...very creative and different as is Magnus. Love her voice with or without the high notes...Mammasox is a young 'Pearl'...Love the show! Just be YOU...

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Sharon, 4-22-2010, 5:39PM

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I have a feeling that Crystal will be the new American Idol and this is sad. If professionals do the hair for the contestants then I would certainly hate to see what amateurs would do with it. Crystal has a good voice but she looks too lackdaisial about her appearance. The other girl left on the show is strange in the way she dresses as well. Not real good examples for young girls. As far as the best performer on Tues night I would say Lee was awesome. He has been above average all season. I also think "Big Mike" has an excellent voice and a wonderful personality. If I could pick the winner for this season I would say Lee should be the new American Idol and Big Mike as runner up. This was, however, a mediocre season at best. I think A I has just about run out of steam as far as entertainment goes.

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Syah, 4-22-2010, 5:41PM

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I am a huge fan of Crystal's voice...the girl can sing beautifully!
So what if the dreads aren't our style. She is unique & her hairstyle is just a form of self expression...just like clothing choices, jewelry, etc. So save the insults. I'm sure there is something about each one of you (myself included) that someone out there would dislike.
This is, after all, a "singing" competition right?

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vik, 4-22-2010, 5:42PM

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I never respond to things. But Pat's ignorant comments really irritated me! I am a mother and grandmother and would rather my kid's "idolize" someone with genuine talent and the integrity to be themselves and pursue their dreams, than be judgmental and condescending!! She needs to teach her kids to respect those who know who they are and won't conform to "the norm" because of people like Pat! She's teaching her kid's to judge people by their looks, instead of what's genuine and inside. Every child and person should be able to express themselves for who they are and not be judged by appearances! Talent, intelligence and moral fiber can come in many forms. Pat is "the idol" I would not want for my kid's!!!

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