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Editor's note: Did you know actress Thandie Newton transitioned for two years and is now completely natural? Newton recently shared why she decided to go natural, her experiences, how she learned how to manage her hair and more with celebrity makeup artist Kay Montano.

Thespian Thandie Newton's curly, front top knot had been on my mind for days! Dubbed the hair hat, this intriguing style is one of the newest hair trends that has women everywhere questioning if they can achieve the same elegant look with their own gorgeous locks. Besides Thandie Newton, fashion designer and singer Gwen Stefani has also worn a hair hat. She spiced her top knot with a french twist.

Before you create this style with your own hair, find out exactly what is a hair hat. A hair hat is a new trend that has taken a cue from old Hollywood by arranging fixed curls on the top of the head in an intricate style. A hair hat can be worn either with loosely flowing locks or as an upswept style that is perfect for romantic nights out. The key is to start with soft, shiny hair that you can easily manipulate into this dramatic style. (more...)

In 2011, we rooted for our favorite spokesbeauties and welcomed new, exciting campaigns starring some of the world's most stunning faces. Behold, a look at some of the year's best hair and beauty ads:

JOURDAN DUNN for YVES SAINT LAURENT

Featuring Yves Saint Laurent's most iconic product, "magic wand" Touche Éclat, this elegant ad marked model mama Jourdan Dunn's first solo beauty campaign. It was also her first major partnership with a beauty brand.

GATE MAYA HAILE for FASHION FAIR

Gate Maya Haile may have intially studied nursing but now she's killing us with her flawless good looks and delicious bronze skin. Starring in Fashion Fair's stunning holiday ad with makeup by Creative Director and makeup master Sam Fine, there's no way we can resist her "Siren Call." [...]

From DRUG STORE NEWS---Early Wednesday morning, I caught Thandie Newton's (modified) Olay Total Effects commercial. Transfixed by Newton's refined cheekbones and marvelous complexion, I mused, "She's an Olay spokesbeauty?" Olay tapped Newton as the new face of their Total Effects collection in the UK last year.

This past Monday, the stunning spokesbeauty was also appointed as the face for Total Effects in North America. Her most coveted beauty secret is Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Daily UV Moisturizer, a multi-tasking, time-saving, anti-aging facial moisturizer that fights seven signs of aging. It can be credited as one of Newton's top beauty secrets for maintaining younger-looking, hydrated and gorgeous skin.

Such a "beloved' beauty!