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When we first saw this 'do, we thought we were in for one of her go-to (and always elegant) updos, but we were pleasantly surprised when we saw this style had a twist! The slightly messy yet totally contained braid is a fun way to wear your hair up without reverting to a boring old bun.
Want to steal Cate's hairstyle? You're in luck. We got award-winning hairstylist Riccardo Maggiore of New York City's famous Riccardo Maggiore Salon to offer some tips for doing just that.
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Get the look
"Cate Blanchett has a very elegant and chic sense of style and this hairstyle reflects that," Riccardo says.
- You will need to add texture to your hair before starting the braid so that it will stay in place. You can add a styling product like Sebastian Professional Taming Elixir that will give the hair some grab.
- Split the hair in 2 sections, vertically.
- Start braiding the top section (you can also do a twist with 2 sections if this is easier for you than a braid). As you're braiding, begin to work the top section into the second section.
- Tiny clear elastics are best to use in a hairstyle like this to fasten the ends and stay invisible.
- Once the hair is braided and fastened, tuck the ends under with bobby pins (and also any flyaways) as close to the scalp as possible.
- If you have bangs, use a flat iron or blow dryer to keep them as tucked and clean as possible.
- Finish off with hairspray to keep everything in place.
More 'dos we adore
Jennifer Lopez's half updo
Julianne Hough's cute pixie updo
Amanda Seyfried's twisted ponytail