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

Pinterest is quickly becoming the web's biggest arbiter for all things wedding, especially when it comes to amazing hair for brides. But with the millions of pins added anew each day, it's easy to lose stuff in the stream. Here, we got the lowdown on 20 of Pinterest's most talked-about wedding styles, from the infamous Hunger Games bridal braid to must-have accessories. You'll more than "like" Read more

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

Marc by Marc Jacobs is known for its clean-lined ensembles, playful color combinations, and in the case of the Fall 2012 collection: loose, textured pieces. So what better way to let the clothing shine through than by keeping the upcoming season's beauty look appropriately minimalistic? It's the epitome of cool-girl style, and most of all, surprisingly easy to re-create. Have the hair: Redken Read more

Delivering pretty bird prints and slick metallics with polish and restraint, Tibi's Amy Smilovic offered an understated, menswear-inspired take on Fall '12. Complete with cropped trousers and boxy boyfriend coats, Smilovic zeroed in on a borrowed-from-the-boys style with womanly wearability. Proportions were done just right, as were the designer's bird prints that felt more sophisticated than Read more

Hair scarves have been a staple of the fashion elite for decades, and it's easy to see why. They protect hair, cover a variety of styling sins, and they look totally cosmopolitan and chic. It may seem daunting to try the look, but there are plenty of beautiful styles you can create with a pretty scarf and a couple of minutes. Check out 10 of the cutest scarf styling tricks now. Read more

Once the mercury starts rising, there's no respite from the heat, especially if your hair isn't already super short. But putting your hair up in a ponytail all the time can look sloppy, and more importantly, it can get boring. Don't settle for the same old thing when it comes to your hair this year. Check out these 15 pretty, easy styles and get stylish without (literally) breaking a sweat. Read more

A sense of youthful fun pervaded Oscar de la Renta's Spring 2012 runway show. It was partly due to Justin Timberlake in the front row, the runway models' crimped hair, dewy skin, and sock-with-sandal styling, but it was mostly the clothes. Not driven so much by a theme as by a girl, a younger girl than de la Renta's traditional customer, who will be a little more playful with her choice of Read more

Fall is the season for great hair — it's pretty, romantic, and has plenty of sex appeal and drama. This year's loveliest new styles offer a surfeit of options, too, whether you adore fishtail braids or can't braid at all. There are fresh, easy, and totally stunning new options for every sense of style, so get a head start and check out the looks you'll love this season. Source Read more

Say farewell to your big-time heating tools and overabundance of styling products; one of Fall 2011's biggest hair trends involves natural, loose, and easy hairstyles. Jen McGann, the director of cosmetology at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, says that it's all about natural-looking texture with an organic quality for the upcoming season. Be sure to check out five of her top picks for Read more