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For some women, the thought of a perm brings back frightening images of too-tight curls and crispy textures. For an entire generation of younger women, mention a perm and the response might be, “What’s that?” Perms were once the best way to achieve body and curl in a hair style, but with the advent of blow dryers, styling irons and hair styling products, perms have fallen by the wayside in recent decades. But thanks to some major new technology, including a formula that completely erases the unpleasant odor associated with the service, perms are resurging.

There’s your every day hairstyle and there are the beautiful hairstyles you like to wear for super special occasions. Then there’s that middle ground—the times you want to spruce your hair up a bit, without venturing into bridesmaid hairstyle territory. These hairstyles should look soft and casual and, most important, be easy to do. Team Matrix knows exactly what you have in mind, and here are nine easy and cute updos to inspire you!

There are many things to sweat out at the gym (like that extra piece of cake from Friday night), but your workout hairstyle should not be one of them. These 5 flawless braid hairstyles will stay intact and have you looking fresh through your entire spin class!