This stiff updo makes Syesha look like a politician's wife (Michelle Obama, anyone?) -- which isn't totally inappropriate for a show called "American Idol" -- but we think she looks cooler and more her age when she embraces her natural curls.
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Next: See Brooke White's "love it" look
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Love It: Brooke White
Brooke's tousled waves give off a perfectly romantic vibe and soften her overall look.
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Next: See Brooke's "leave it" look
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Leave It: Brooke White
This style is totally flat -- not something to aspire to in singing or hair styling. The long, straight strands don't compliment her thin frame very well. Waves and curls give her more appeal.
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Next: See Amanda Overmyer's "love it" look
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Love It: Amanda Overmyer
Amanda doesn't shy away from bold hairstyles or color as this contrasting bleach-blonde/jet-black look shows. But we like this smooth, straight style best; it allows our focus to be more on her and less on her hair.
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Next: See Amanda's "leave it" look
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Leave It: Amanda Overmyer
Amanda is certainly giving Sanjaya a run for his money with this lion's-mane look. The volume is intense but combined with bleached streaks it looks reminiscent of the bride of Frankenstein.
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Next: See Carly Smithson's "love it" look
We know that winning means having more than just a great voice so we're here to share with you some of our favorite and least favorite styles from season seven -- think Amanda's wacky 'do had anything to do with her departure?
