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Faux-Chella: Three Festival-Inspired Braided Styles by Moroccanoil's Kevin Hughes

Just because you didn't get tickets to Coachella or Lollapalooza doesn't mean you can't join in on the festival fun! Here are three effortless, braided styles created by Kevin Hughes, Moroccanoil's Artistic Director.

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Belle of the Ball Updo from Heather Chapman, Inspired by "Beauty and the Beast"

Be the Belle of every ball with this styling how-to from Heather Chapman and Pravana.

Easy and Edgy Knotted Updo How-To with Sam Villa

Here’s a tutorial on how to twist knots to make an updo that’s edgy, yet easy to do.

Party Pretty: Special Occasion Styling Tips and Inspiration from Oribe’s Kien Hoang

Hoang showcases a stunning collection of special occasion silhouettes, plus shares what he considers to be the top five mistakes stylists make when creating formal styles.

HOW-TO: Braided Pompadour & Ethereal Ponytail by Aquage

We stopped the Aquage booth at America's Beauty Show in Chicago and we came across this beauty! This 2-strand French fishtail braid was elevated into a pompadour look. The tail of the braid was wrapped side to side. Then, the tail of the ponytail was curled. See for yourself!

HOW-TO: Glamorous, Low Textured Bun

Create a glamorous, low textured bun with this look inspired by Chrissy Teigen’s 2017 Oscars look.

HOW-TO: Fresh Twist Special Occasion Updo

Give your client’s hair a fresh twist with this look inspired by Hailee Steinfeld ’s 2017 Oscars look.

How-To: Topsy Tail Looped Faux Hawk

Jenny Strebe , educator and hair blogger of Confessions of a Hairstylist , introduces the Topsy Tail Looped Faux Hawk, an edgy, cool style.

Charlize Theron's Retro Ponytail Look at the Oscars

Charlize Theron graced the red carpet in a memorable metallic dress and retro ponytail at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. Punk glamour with a touch of classic Hollywood was the inspiration for Charlize’s ponytail updo.

Announcing the Braids & Brides Top 5 Finalists!

After narrowing thousands of Braids & Brides submissions to our 10 semifinalists, they were tasked with creating a braided style. Our Artist Collective judges picked their five favorites! Take a look below to see who our finalists are, and stay tuned as they submit their best bridal work for their chance at the grand prize.