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7 Elegant Special Occasion Looks for a Wedding or Formal Party

Inspired by stars on the Red Carpet like Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks, Lizzie Liros created a hair collection of "Red Carpet" looks that are both beautifully unstructured and textured.

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5 Tips for the Perfect Summer Updo

Christopher and Sonya Dove offers 5 tips for the perfect updo. The duo held a red-carpet workshop at the Oribe Hair Care Studio in NYC.

The Chignon, An Interesting History Plus A HOW TO

Ever curious about the history of the chignon? The word itself comes from the French phrase "chignon du cou" meaning nape of the neck. Learn more here.

HOW TO: A Braided Chignon, The Perfect Bridal Updo Called a HIPDO

This braided chignon is perfect for any bride. Get the HOW TO from Emily Dantoni of Aurelio Salon, Howell, NJ, using KMS.

HOW TO: The Perfect Classic French Twist

Mary Brunetti demos HOW TO create a perfect French Twist. This video, less than 3 minutes, offers step by step instruction.

HOW-TO: Soft Half Updo at "Godzilla" Premiere on Jamie Chung

Emily Mott styled Jamie Chung for the "Godzilla" premiere in Hollywood with an effortlessly chic half updo that is soft and feminine.

HOW-TO: '60s Inspired Modern Bridal Beehive by Orlando Pita

Orlando Pita, lead stylist for BioSilk at the Carolina Herrera NYFW Fall/Winter 2014 show, created a look that was reminiscent of the classic 60′s beehive but with a whimsical play on proportions. The result was a streamlined, polished, sculptural updo.

HOW-TO: Twist and Shout

With prom and wedding season here, ‘tis the season for special-occasion hair. Who better to freshen up your skills with than the king of updos, Martin Parsons.

HOW-TO: 6 Celeb-Inspired Prom Looks

For your teen clients, prom is as important as a bride’s big day. These six prom-friendly celebrity styles will get your clients’ night started off right.

BRIDAL HOW-TO: The Weaved Chignon "Down 'do"

This weaved chignon was seen recently at Spring/Summer 2014 Bridal Fashion week at Oscar de la Renta. Learn how to re-create this loose braided look using products from L'Oréal Professionnel.