Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Laura Chihaia

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Laura Chihaia is the educator behind Lala's Updos, where her work lives at the intersection of artistry and real wedding-day practicality — structure, speed, and styles that photograph like a dream. After immigrating from Romania to the U.S. in 2006, she built her career through sacrifice and trial-and-error, an experience that shapes a teaching style that's warm, direct, and focused on working smart. Through Lala's Bridal Academy, she offers a library of 100+ tutorials covering hair prep, braids, boho texture, and Hollywood waves, with certification and mentorship available.