Alicia Keys at the 81st Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) at the Kodak Theatre. Hollywood, California.

Alicia Keys tried something a little bit different with her hair at the 2008 American Music Awards with her hair pulled back wearing a tikka- traditional Indian hair accessory. This hairstyle really was elegant and completed her look as she also donned a blue gown which also had its own very Indian flair to it.

Alicia Keys is seen here on the promotional circuit for her latest movie ‘Quantum of Solace’ that is due out in theatres in a matter of days. Alicia stopped in to visit the Late Show with David Letterman and went for a look that was understated but elegant and glamorous nonetheless. Alicia is one of those hot stars that is known for her versatile looks, and this is one advantage to having long, luxurious hair. We have seen Alicia put the glam on with a wild head of crazy curls, among many other looks. Here, Alicia has gone for a look that is sleek and polished and amps up the glam factor with a sleek, shiny finish. To accomplish this sleek look, you want to run some straightening serum through towel-dried hair. Blow dry your hair with a flat paddle brush from roots to tips, and you want to pull your hair straight with the brush and blast the heat directly on the hair shaft. After your blow dry, use a wide flat iron to smooth out your hair and make it sleek along the entire hair shaft. Once you have gone over your hair with the flat iron, spray some anti-humectant all over your head, and then go over your hair with the flat iron once again. This heat will lock in some shine and also seal the cuticle shaft for a sleek, straight finish. You can finish the look with some glossing serum if you want some extra shine that will last all day.

The beautiful Alicia Keys with her vertical curls with small sections. Very well-defined appearance.

Here is Alicia Keys in all her formal glory as she attends the ‘Keep a Child Alive – Black Ball’ in London. The ball was a benefit for the ‘Keep a Child Alive’ organization and is a response to the AIDS pandemic that is currently ravaging Africa. The organization provides life-saving medication, support, care for orphans, and assistance to keep children alive. Alicia has been a big supporter of this cause since a recent trip to Africa, and as such she is a big name at this ball. She has maintained her usual elegant and sophisticated stance on the cause with a look that matches perfectly. Alicia has had all of her hair pulled back in a sleek tight updo that accentuates her perfectly chiseled features perfectly. This look is easy to achieve, and you can do this with either a bun or a sleek chignon. You will need some wax product to run through your hair before you pull it back, as this will give it more bend and will be easier to secure. Use a flat paddled brush when brushing your hair into your bun as this will give the sleek finish you want. Finish with some extra hold hair spray, and spritz on some glossing serum to give your style that extra shine.