Have you all fully recovered from the season finale of Scandal? Are you missing it already? Maybe a little DIY hairstyle inspired by Scandal star Kerry Washington will help.
Here's the updo that I fell in love with, seen here on the gorgeous Kerry.
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And here's an easy how-to for my take on the look.
1. Start by pulling your hair back into a ponytail.
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2. Divide into three sections, just as you would for a standard braid.
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3. Now twist your hand downward and start to braid.
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4. Take the right side to the center.
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5. Now take the left side under.
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6. Repeat this motion to create a rope braid. Finish the braid with a small elastic.
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7. Now for the fun part; Take a small piece of hair the size of a thread and pull the braid up to the base.
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8. Secure your hair with bobby pins.
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Pull the top to add some soft volume--it'll keep the look easy and not too fussy.
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That's all there is to it!
Go ahead and give it a try this weekend. Let me know how it goes in the comments below.
Confused by any of the steps? Watch my video to see how I did the look:
Photos: Getty Images. How-to photos by Nichole McCall.