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

Alicia Keys is on par with Dita Von Teese when it comes to great vintage-inspired hairstyles, and her victory roll/pompadour updo at the Grammys was one of the show's standout looks. Fekkai celebrity stylist Adir Abergel created the look for Alicia, and now he's broken down exactly how he did it. See all the angles on Alicia's retro look, and find out how to do it yourself. Read more

Last night at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards, many stars on the red carpet opted for sexy waves, but there also were a few slicked-back updos in the crowd that really stood out. Need a way to stay cool this warm-weathered season, all while actually looking cool? Check out five sleek updos that not only keep hair off the forehead and neck, but also happen to be alluring. Read more

Over the years, Marc Jacobs's runway beauty looks have ranged from ultra-feminine, to modern minimalist, to beautifully bare. He's experimented with white makeup, space-age hair accessories, and teased updos, but one thing remains the same: his models' hair and makeup always makes an unforgettable statement. Read more

From the front, stars looked divine at the Critics' Choice Awards, but once they turned around, many wore coiffures impressive enough to take your breath away. There were pretty plaits and there were tousled twists, but most of all, these were some of the coolest red-carpet styles we've seen in one place. Take a look at the ones that stood out most. Read more