Move over, headbands. This year's hair trends were all about colorful contrasts, whether it was ombré streaks, multihued feather extensions, or bold, bright streaks. And while braids were hotter than ever, stars found creative ways to wear them, weaving their stylish plaits throughout their elegant updos. See nine of 2011's hugest hair trends, and be sure to vote on your favorite one at the end. Read more

With holiday season here, there has never been a better time to try out a new way to style your hair. And this season, there are plenty of big trends to inspire. From tight topknots to billowy braids, it's time to hair-dress to impress. Read more

If you're wondering what should be your go-to Fall hairstyle, look no further: braided updos are having a moment. While they often have an earthy, organic feel, they can also be made more structured and sleek. Click through for inspiration on how you can wear the trend. Read more

Love braids but don't know how to keep them current? If you're looking for something beyond the fishtail side braid, you've come to the right place. Find out five clever ways to get creative with your braiding skills right now. Read more

Say farewell to your big-time heating tools and overabundance of styling products; one of Fall 2011's biggest hair trends involves natural, loose, and easy hairstyles. Jen McGann, the director of cosmetology at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, says that it's all about natural-looking texture with an organic quality for the upcoming season. Be sure to check out five of her top picks for Read more

Tommy Hilfiger set the mood for his collection this evening at the Park Avenue Armory creating an Autumnal park paradise complete with wooden benches, pretty Fall trees, The Beatles playing in the backdrop, and even gravel to sink our booties into. As expected, the designer showcased his classic American style, but this time, interjected a completely modern spin to his mix via silk cable-knit Read more

Barely there nails may be one of Fashion Week's biggest trends, but one look that always seems to agree with the runway is a return to '80s-era punk rock. And at Edun's Fall 2012 show, makeup, hair, and nail artists combined their talents to develop a fresh, modern take on the classically edgy style. But most of all, this creative group proved that the everything old is new again mantra doesn't Read more

Delivering pretty bird prints and slick metallics with polish and restraint, Tibi's Amy Smilovic offered an understated, menswear-inspired take on Fall '12. Complete with cropped trousers and boxy boyfriend coats, Smilovic zeroed in on a borrowed-from-the-boys style with womanly wearability. Proportions were done just right, as were the designer's bird prints that felt more sophisticated than Read more

For Fall '12, Nicole and Michael Colovos showed off their signature modern architectural style for Helmut Lang, highlighting a sleek and sumptuous array of tried and true favorites like leather and fur funnel-neck jackets, shiny treated skinny pants, and asymmetric draped dresses — all of which were paired with sexy thigh-high boots and wedge ankle booties. However, there were some new Read more

For her Fall 2012 collection, designer Giovanna Randall was inspired by the love story of a preppy boy and free-spirited Argentinean girl. But when it comes to beauty, the inspiration was decidedly Gallic. Borrowing from French singer and style icon Françoise Hardy, the just-slept-on hair and chalky eye makeup were uncomplicated and cool. See how the look came together, and you'll agree: this Read more