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Who Picks the Oscar Nominations for Hair & Make-up and How

Linda Flowers, voting member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and Hair Department Head on the Hunger Games films, explains how nominations for Hair and Makeup Oscars are determined.

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Swept-Back Buns, Chignons, Updos Predicted for the Oscars

Celebrity hairstylists Ray Salazar and Corey Chambers of Nelson j Salon in Beverly Hills foresee a lot of "off the shoulders" drama and glamour in hairstyles for the 2014 Academy Awards.

Celebrity Hairdresser Claudio Lazo Reviews the Oscars Red Carpet

"The Red Carpet for the 2013 Academy Awards saw a lot of takes on chignons or waves," says Claudio Lazo, owner of C The Salon in Studio City. “Not a lot of high-glamour, more messy but ‘stylized’."

THE OSCARS: Amanda Seyfried's Picture Perfect Updo

The beautiful Amanda Seyfried was picture perfect at the Oscars in her custom Alexander McQueen gown and perfectly coiffed textured upswept style. Sexy Hair stylist Marc Mapile gives us the low down on how to achieve her Sexy look.

Matrix's Ammon Carver Sits Down With Celebrities From the Oscars

Hollywood’s elite were spotted at The Matrix Style Suite within the GBK Oscar’s Lounge in Beverly Hills this past weekend. Matrix Artistic Director Ammon Carver helped create glam do’s and offer personal consultations on a number of celebrities.

THE OSCARS: Aloxxi Artistic Director Reviews Red Carpet Haircolor

There was something for everyone on the 2013 Oscars Red Carpet, whether you were looking at the hair, the haircolor, the makeup, the fashion or all of it at once. Candace Bossendorfer, Aloxxi Artistic Advisor, paid close attention to the haircolor and shares these takeaway talking points PLUS the Aloxxi color personality that could be used to achieve these stunning, starlet shades:

RealTalk with Faatemah: Lights, Cameras, Oscars!

Everyone appreciates a good movie, but no one LOVES movie stars more than hairstylists and makeup artists! I was thrilled to finally see hair and makeup on the ballot. BRAVO on this historic moment! Here are my "sails and fails" of the evening.

THE OSCARS: Giannandrea, the Stylist Behind Naomi Watts' Style

Giannandrea Marongiu, the hairdresser who created Naomi Watts' red carpet hair for the 2013 Oscars, shares his steps.

Olez Professional Dazzles Hollywood

Boca Raton based hair company, Boca Cosmetics Group, got up close and personal with Academy Awards winners and nominees, plus scores of celebs! Their line of products were featured at an exclusive, invitation-only, beauty and couture suite.

THE OSCARS: Crimpers Came Close But Not Creative Enough

Having been very critical about Session Hairdressers/Crimpers in Hollywood for the past award shows, I really wanted to be proven wrong on what Hollywood would come up with on the night for the Oscars. I wasn't.