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" From sleek ponytails to ethereal volume, we spotted countless amounts of amazing hairstyles backstage at NYFW, but one of our favorites was the unique updo at Badgley Mischka. Inspired by the femme fatales in Alfred Hitchcock&amp;#039;s iconic films, we&amp;#039;re loving this pretty mix of vintage and modern styles\u2014it&amp;#039;s perfect for prom! Peter Gray, lead stylist for Moroccanoil, shared how to recreate the look yourself.   First, Peter insists, &amp;quot;Don&amp;#039;t try to braid clean hair. It&amp;#039;s a complete pain. It slips and is very difficult to work with.&amp;quot; Instead, apply some dry shampoo to add texture and add a touch of Moroccanoil Treatment to condition. Then, apply a heat styling protectant, and work a volumizing mousse from roots to end for soft volume and hold. Blow-dry your hair straight with a paddle brush. Make a horseshoe-shaped section at the top of your head (from each temple to the crown) and pin out of the way. Flip your head forward, and French braid from the nape of the neck towards the crown, making sure to keep the braid closely following the shape of the head. Secure in a ponytail.   Create the swirling effect on top of the head by curling the hair from front to back. Peter recommends using a 1&amp;quot; iron or rollers for light hair and 3/4&amp;quot; for darker locks so that the swirl is more defined! Secure each curl with a clip, spritz with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray, and let cool. Release the set and gently comb through the curls. Then lightly backcomb to add a feminine fluffiness, concentrating on the wave through the front area. To form the loose swirl at the front, wrap the loose sections of hair around the tip of a pin-tailed comb and secure with bobby pins. Remove the comb, and add a dent to the front of the look by clamping with your curling iron for about 3 seconds. Finally, use a fork comb to break up of the edges of the style and mist allover with your favorite finishing hairspray.  Would you give this gorgeous updo a shot? Tweet us a picture if you do! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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