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'60s Siren

Brigitte Bardot was the epitome of French-girl chic. She made sexy look effortless and men around the world were putty in her hands. With a good comb and our tips, you can channel this ultimate it-girl's style!

'Dos on the Fly

Got only 10 minutes to turn your everyday tresses into something that looks like it took hours? We're here to help you elevate your look -- in 10 minutes or less, we promise!

15 of Our Favorite Emmy Looks

Get ready for all of the glitz and glamour your screen can handle! In honor of the recent 66th annual Emmy Awards, we are reminiscing about great styles from years past. See our top three looks for the past five years, here!

A Braid Brigade at Alexander McQueen in Paris

Outrageous, futuristic styles turned heads at the Alexander McQueen show in Paris.

All Grown Out

2011 was the year of the pixie, when it came to hot celeb hairstyles. But while pixies may have been all the rage three years ago, things have changed. Let's see just how much, with a slideshow of then-and-now comparisons!

All Messed Up

Who said "messy" was a bad thing? We're totally crazy about these mussed-up, undone 'dos that convey just a hint of bed head -- and a whole lot of sexy, deconstructed detail.

Style and Makeup by Wedding Tresses; Photo courtesy of Fusion Studio

Become a Bridal Expert

To bolster your chances of having a busy and profitable wedding season, HOT editors combed the country in search of the best tips and tricks of topnotch wedding specialists. Here's what they had to say.

Bedhead Pony

Ever wish you could just roll out of bed looking fabulous? Well, we're here to tell you it's possible! With just a few tweaks, your slept-in locks can transform into this show-stopping style.

Belle Epoque

What happens when turn-of-the-century style meets head-turning 'dos? Paul Gehring's Belle Epoque collection provides the answer: a spectacle of stunning hair!

Best Bobs and Lobs

Thinking about going short? Check out our galleries of bobs and lobs to take with you to the salon

Blurred Waves: How to Achieve "Model Hair" in a Flash

Sure, model hair looks stunning in ad campaigns and on the runway. But clients clamor for the carefree "real-life" hair that models rock before they ever get styled for a shoot. Here's how to create that natural, beautiful look on your clients in a few simple steps.

Bobbing for Haircuts

Bobs may look super edgy or editorial, but you can find the right style for you -- just peruse our gallery for inspiration!

Bowl Cuts Are Back, Baby!

In the beauty world -- like in many other fields -- history has a tendency to repeat itself. And what hairstyle's so happening right now? None other than the bowl cut! Check out our gallery for ways to embrace this re-imagined design.

Braid Parade

Still wrapped up in the braid craze? We don't blame you -- we are, too! We've pulled together a gallery of our favorite braided styles for your inspirational purposes. Feel free to bring these photos into the salon and dare your stylist to do her best rendition!

Braided Beauty

Clients still wrapped up in the braid craze? We can't say we blame them -- the look is so varied, it runs the gamut from casual-cool to ultra-glam! To help make the plait selection a little more palatable, we've pulled together a gallery of our favorite braided styles for your inspiration.

Celebs with Lobs

You name a celebrity, and she's probably rocked a lob at some point. Here, some of our fave versions of the 'do!

Crop Tops

Throughout 2014, it has been all about the cut! It seems like every week another celebrity is ditching their traditional long layers for a nice clean crop. Here are our favorites!

Curl Power: Teach Your Clients How to Define Their Curls

Soft, natural-looking curls are universally flattering. The problem? They're also a bit tricky to achieve. As we all know, Too much manipulation results in frizz; not enough will give your clients a "bird's nest" effect. Our friends at Aquage break this style down step by step, so that you can teach your clients how to achieve perfectly defined, frizz-free curls every time.

Curls, Solved!

Soft, natural-looking curls are universally flattering. The problem? They're also a bit tricky to achieve. Too much manipulation results in frizz; not enough will give you a "bird's nest" effect. Our friends at Aquage break this style down step by step to give you perfectly defined, frizz-free curls -- every time.

Decoding Finishing and Styling Sprays

If you're stymied by all the different types of sprays on the market-working spray with hold, hairspray with memory, moveable finishing spray and more-we're here to help you get up to speed on the different types of sprays, including how to choose the right ones for your hair and styles.

DIY: Bombshell Brunette Blowout

Ramp up your brunette beauty with this stunning how-to from Matrix!

DIY: Retro Waves

Channel old-Hollywood glamour with this style, using the below step-by-step brought to you by Matrix.

DIY: Side Bun

Read on for an updo that's a little more low-key -- but still undoubtedly fabulous -- courtesy of Matrix.

Emmy Awards How-To: Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough looked stunning as she hit the red carpet at the 2014 Emmy Awards, with a look that celebrity stylist Riawna Capri called "deep and disheveled." Tres chic!

Amazing Faux Hawk by Gianpaolo Colombo for Sebastian Canada

Faux Hawks Faux Real

Sure, mohawks are edgy -- but faux hawks give that punk standby a much-needed twist! Plus, they're so much more versatile. Click to view our gallery of rock-chic faux hawks (OK, and mohawks) from salon-worthy and sophisticated to wild and headbangin'.

Find Your Stylist Soul Mate

Finding "the one" is tough. It takes a lot of time and effort, and there are no guarantees that things will work out. Additionally, there's so much tied into our appearance -- time, money, confidence -- meaning your "stylist soul mate" is not a relationship that should be taken lightly. We're taking the guesswork out of the equation to help you find your perfect match.