Updos and braids are a combination made in formal-hair heaven, but they usually only work one of a few ways: wound around in a chignon, pinned up in a milkmaid braid, or French braided back. At The Lorax premiere, though, Taylor Swift stunned the crowd with a messy, textured braid/low chignon combination that was unlike anything we'd ever seen before. In practice, it actually seems pretty easy to Read more

Dita Von Teese never ceases to amaze us with her beauty skills (she's even writing a how-to book). And while her signature style usually includes matte red lips, creamy-white skin, black winged-out liner, and old-school waves, there are times she goes even more dramatic with an impressively intricate 'do. Throughout this year alone, Dita's donned everything from a roughed-up pompadour to an Read more

Upswept styles are an easy way to make a look dressier, so it's not surprising that they're very popular on Hollywood red carpets. In the past few days, everyone from Gwen Stefani to Kim Kardashian has gone out wearing an updo, but not all their styles came out equally well. Who looked picture-perfect, and who should try again with a new look? Vote for yourself. Read more

Updos are the quintessential red carpet hairstyle, but always working the same classic chignon or French twist can get boring. I've put together five interesting swept-up styles worn by five different stars over the past few days. Which ones rock the casbah, and which ones should probably be hidden under a tent? Vote for yourself. Read more

British stylist Umberto Giannini passed away nearly 10 years ago, but his namesake brand lives on. This week, at the Glam Hair Show by Umberto Giannini, models walked the runway sporting some serious avant-garde hairstyles. With dark and bold makeup to match and the lighting set to low, it was all so very dark and twisted — so very Halloween. So gather up the heavy-duty hairspray, an obscene Read more

Whether you're headed to the club, out to a lounge-y mixology bar, or chilling at your favorite dive, hair that lasts the night is of key importance. Sure, you could just put it up in a ponytail, but right now there are some trendy, gorgeous hairstyles that are just as good for an evening on the town. So to see our picks for pretty hair that stays in place even when you're bar-hopping, just keep Read more

We're so used to seeing photos of stars from the front, we neglect to mention what's going on in the back. We're talking updos, and on Oscars night, there were plenty to inspire. Some stars chose simple chignons, while others brought in real gems. Check out what I mean now. Read more

Last night the FiFi Awards highlighted the top fragrances of the year, but it was Nicole Richie's updo that really stole the show. "For the awards we wanted to put Nicole's hair up, but make it different than the topknot we do often," explained stylist Charley Brown. "[We wanted] something larger to balance the drama of the dress, but keeping it chic, cool, and easy." And while the design looks Read more

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival is starting to wind down, and the stars have been gracing red carpets galore in their finest frocks and most glamorous updos. See the hottest looks up close now, and get tips for re-creating some of the stars' captivating coiffures and magnificent maquillage, too. Read more

One thing's for sure: Kristen Stewart knows how to mix things up. At the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere in London earlier today, not only did Kristen mix the edgy with the ethereal, but she also incorporated silver and gold elements to complement her black lace Marchesa. Silvery shadows and nail polish played nicely against her twisted bun, which was dressed up with a gold chain woven Read more