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    Zendaya Wore the Longest Braid to Promote 'Dune: Part Two'

    From the looks of it, it reaches past her knees.

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    By Sophia Vilensky
    Published 14 February 2024 In News

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    Zendaya attends the photocall for Dune: Part Two in London.
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    Zendaya has delighted the hair world yet again. While attending a cast photoshoot for Dune: Part Two in London, the 27-year-old appeared totally casual—albeit splendidly dressed—with slicked-back hair, a dark purple outfit, and matching eye makeup. But when she turned around to talk to costar Florence Pugh, her look was revealed to be so much more.

    You see, she's wearing her hair in the longest braid I've ever seen. From the look of the photos, it reaches well past her knees.

    Zendaya attends the photocall for Dune: Part Two in London.

    The magnificance of Zendaya's hair was revealed when she turned to talk to costar Florence Pugh.

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    Zendaya attends the photocall for Dune: Part Two in London.

    Seriously. Look at that length.

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    Beginning at the base of her head, the dark braid starts out a little chunky before slowly tapering out at the end. It's a gorgeous transition that feels incredibly natural (though I'm positive a hairpiece was utilized here; Zendaya's hair isn't actaully that long).

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    The look was the creation of celebrity hairstylist Tai Simon, who noted via her Instagram Story that she used Dyson's new professional Supersonic R hairdryer to make it happen.

    "Magic was made today," wrote the stylist alongside a video of the new product, which was introduced less than a week ago.

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    Zendaya attends the photocall for Dune: Part Two in London alongside her costars.

    Zendaya poses with her Dune: Part Two costars (and a hint of her braid) in London.

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    Zendaya attends the photocall for Dune: Part Two in London.

    Thanks to her makeup, the Euphoria star's look is just as intriguing from the front.

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    The Emmy award winner's makeup is equally as beautiful. Beneath perfectly shaped eyebrows, Zendaya's eyes are rimmed with a dark reddish-purple eyeshadow that corresponds with her outfit. Like the braid, this suit is a brand new look for the star.

    "People love to say its straight off the runway! But what about [before] the runway?" wrote Zendaya's stylist, Law Roach, in his Instagram story, tagging designer Roksanda Ilinčić.

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    Like the movie Zendaya's promoting, this entire look is a winner.

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    Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.

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