#2 - SOPHIE BRETTHOLTZ. A college distance runner whose long waves have become the City League champion of Buffalo and a Super-Hair Wars undefeated champion. Yes, we checked the childhood videos recorded by her mom.

#3 - KIRA RUDIK. If this member of Ukraine's Parliament and her strong shoulder-length looks appeared on TV more often, Hair Fans might refocus their attention on her country's fight with Russia. (Was #7)

#4 - CAISSIE LEVY. Her Broadway run in Ragtime is over, but now her blonde hair which impressed at the Tony Awards can be on full display on a solo tour. (Was #3)

#5 - CAITLIN HUEY-BURNS. Not even a crosswind in Maine can bring down the CBS News Congressional/political correspondent's perfect medium-short style. She's made it to a Platinum Award for two years in our Top Ten! (Was #4)

#6 - URSULA VON DER LEYEN. The President of the European Commission keeps surviving stress tests (even in the Alps at summit meetings) with an often-flawless short cut. She's earned a rare Quintuple Platinum Award as a SIX-year Top Ten member, and was in our 25-year "Silver Circle."

#7 - NOAH GRIFFETH. A Columbus State University cross-country runner whose cascading long waves raced from City League champion, Best Mane on Campus, Super-Hair Wars semifinalist and Crown Award winner to #1 in the world. But a change to this new sophomore photo did not impress Cutting-Edge Hair News voters. (Was #5)

#8 - VIOLETA YAS. Her native Argentina lost the FIFA final, but this New York TV meteorologist has hair which seems flop-proof. Nicolas Tagliafico might want to learn a little from her about that.

#9 - NATALIE BARR. The queen of Australian morning television has a soft sidepart that somehow holds through dramatic head-flips. The Sunrise star has Gold Award status for one year on this list.