Inner Daenerys Targaryen Braid

• Characters on the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones" may come and go, but one thing will always remain the same: lead character Daenerys Targaryen's stunning hairstyle. Channel the beauty's signature look this Halloween with this surprisingly simple hair tutorial from Buffy Fox, a hairstylist who works with American Haunts member Bennett's Curse in Jessup, Maryland.

  

• • Prep and Part Hair

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       Step 1

       Comb hair to make it as straight and smooth as possible.
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       Step 2

       Using the comb, create a slightly off-center part on the left side of your head.
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       Step 3

       On each side of your part, separate hair into two horizontal sections, leaving out a few 1/2-inch strands of hair around the front of your face and ears.
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       Step 4

       Pin each section with a clip to keep the sections separated.

  • Braid the Top Section

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       Step 1

       Divide the top right horizontal section into three small subsections.
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       Step 2

       Begin French braiding the three subsections, stopping after the third round of picking up additional strands of hair.
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       Step 3

       Finish the braid as a simple three-strand braid until you reach the middle of the back of your head. Secure with a clear ponytail holder.
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       Step 4

       Repeat on the opposite side.

  • Braid the Bottom Section

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       Step 1

       Divide the bottom right horizontal section into three small subsections. French braid hair until it's in line with your ear.
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       Step 2

       Using the same braid, transition into a waterfall braid until you reach the middle of the back of your head. Secure with a clear ponytail holder
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       Step 3

       Repeat on the opposite side.

  • Curl Hair

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       Step 1

       Spray hair with a light layer of hair spray.
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       Step 2

       Using the curling iron, curl hair around the face and ears in loose, vertical spirals.
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       Step 3

       Continue curling the remainder of your hair, starting with the ends and curling until about 1 inch from the scalp.
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       Step 4

       Set hair with another layer of hair spray.

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