STEP 2: Blow-dry hair section by section from the nape of the neck to the top of the head.
STEP 2: Blow-dry hair section by section from the nape of the neck to the top of the head.
STEP 3: Spray L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 from mid-lengths to ends to prep hair for curling iron.
STEP 3: Spray L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 from mid-lengths to ends to prep hair for curling iron.
STEP 4: Curl hair section by section from mid-length to ends using a 1/2-1 in. curling iron.
STEP 4: Curl hair section by section from mid-length to ends using a 1/2-1 in. curling iron.
STEP 5: Slightly backcomb crown of hair.
STEP 5: Slightly backcomb crown of hair.
STEP 6: Dash a pinch of L'Oréal Professionnel True Grip to the same area that was backcombed to add texture then brush through while smoothing the part and sides of the hair.
STEP 6: Dash a pinch of L'Oréal Professionnel True Grip to the same area that was backcombed to add texture then brush through while smoothing the part and sides of the hair.
STEP 7: Using your fingers, brush hair to the middle of the head into a ponytail and secure with an elastic.
STEP 7: Using your fingers, brush hair to the middle of the head into a ponytail and secure with an elastic.
STEP 8: Pull a 1/4-inch piece of hair from the ponytail and spray with L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 2.
STEP 8: Pull a 1/4-inch piece of hair from the ponytail and spray with L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 2.
STEP 9: Use a bobby pin to secure hair around the elastic. TIP: Keep the bobby pin closed when weaving it into the hair.
STEP 9: Use a bobby pin to secure hair around the elastic. TIP: Keep the bobby pin closed when weaving it into the hair.
FINISHED LOOK
FINISHED LOOK
Singer Taylor Swift attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)
Singer Taylor Swift attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)
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STEP 2: Blow-dry hair section by section from the nape of the neck to the top of the head.
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STEP 2: Blow-dry hair section by section from the nape of the neck to the top of the head.
STEP 3: Spray L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 from mid-lengths to ends to prep hair for curling iron.
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STEP 3: Spray L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 from mid-lengths to ends to prep hair for curling iron.
STEP 4: Curl hair section by section from mid-length to ends using a 1/2-1 in. curling iron.
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STEP 4: Curl hair section by section from mid-length to ends using a 1/2-1 in. curling iron.
STEP 5: Slightly backcomb crown of hair.
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STEP 5: Slightly backcomb crown of hair.
STEP 6: Dash a pinch of L'Oréal Professionnel True Grip to the same area that was backcombed to add texture then brush through while smoothing the part and sides of the hair.
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STEP 6: Dash a pinch of L'Oréal Professionnel True Grip to the same area that was backcombed to add texture then brush through while smoothing the part and sides of the hair.
STEP 7: Using your fingers, brush hair to the middle of the head into a ponytail and secure with an elastic.
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STEP 7: Using your fingers, brush hair to the middle of the head into a ponytail and secure with an elastic.
STEP 8: Pull a 1/4-inch piece of hair from the ponytail and spray with L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 2.
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STEP 8: Pull a 1/4-inch piece of hair from the ponytail and spray with L'Oréal Professionnel Infinium 2.
STEP 9: Use a bobby pin to secure hair around the elastic. TIP: Keep the bobby pin closed when weaving it into the hair.
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STEP 9: Use a bobby pin to secure hair around the elastic. TIP: Keep the bobby pin closed when weaving it into the hair.
FINISHED LOOK
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Singer Taylor Swift attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)
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Singer Taylor Swift attends the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)

Taylor Swift's powerful-yet-understated Grammys ponytail was a great complement to her eye-catching dress. L'Oréal Professionnel Artists Jennifer MacDougall (stylist) and Jason Backe (colorist) show you how to recreate the look.

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STEP 1: Wet hair and towel dry.

STEP 2: Center part from the front to the nape of the neck.

STEP 3: Apply L'Oréal Professionnel DIA Richesse 9N (clear) and 15-volume directly onto hair globally.

STEP 4: Take 1-inch sections and paint directly onto hair from the roots to the ends.

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