Steal Blake’s Emmy Look
September 24, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
At this year’s Emmy awards, long, messy braids, and wavy, rumpled up-dos were the most popular hairstyles on the red carpet.
I consulted Moulay Yacoubi, a celebrity hair stylist at New York’s exclusive Pierre Michel salon who has worked with Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Hurley and Kate Moss.
My goal? Easy tips for achieving a glamorous “messy braid” like the one Blake Lively wore at the Emmy’s. Turns out it’s quite possible!
1. After shampoo and conditioner, prep the hair with light mousse. This will help the hair hold the braid shape.
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