Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox looked stunning at the SAG Awards in her fit for a queen styled by Ursula Stephen.
“Laverne and I decided that we wanted to break the rules a bit," Stephen says. “We didn't want to do the typical updo because she was wearing a gown. We wanted to bring some sex appeal to this elegant gown.”
GET THE LOOK: LAVERNE COX'S BRAIDED CROWN
STEP 1: Start by spraying the entire head with Motions light working spritz.
STEP 2: Using a medium barrel curling iron like the Gold N Hot 1″ Professional Ceramic Spring Iron to create loose curly waves.
STEP 3: Taking medium-size sections of hair- starting mid shaft wrap the hair around barrel of the iron. This will give the hair a loose, curly waves
STEP 4: Next, section top portion of the hair across from eye to eye.
STEP 5: Now, you are ready to create your French braid from eye to eye as opposed to ear to ear.
STEP 6: After you’ve completed the braid, secure with a small a small rubber band and pins it down with a hair pin to hold in place. Be sure to tuck the ends of the underneath the rest of the hair.
STEP 7: Using a rat tail comb, lift the braid off the head to loosen the braid creating a 3D effect.
STEP 8: Lastly, brush out the waves in the back of the head and tease at the root for volume.
STEP 9: To finish and hold in place for the night, spritz once more with Motions light working spritz.
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