Mark Townsend’s Golden Globes How-To for Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
By Kerensa CadenasKhaleesi rocked it on the red carpet at the Golden Globes! Emilia Clarke, who plays Daenerys “Khaleesi” Targaryen, on the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, had some of the best in the business getting her ready for the big night. While we wait for season 4 of GOT to sartorially inspire us, let’s turn to Mark Townsend, Dove’s celebrity hair stylist, with tips on what inspired him in styling Emilia’s flawless locks.
Snakkle: What inspired you when styling Emilia’s hair?
Mark Townsend: I was so inspired by Emilia’s Proenza Schouler gown. The mix of embroideries looked like movement, so I wanted her hair to move beautifully as well.
Here’s Mark’s process, so you too, can have the locks of a Queen (or soon-to-be-one).
Mark’s Step-by-Step
– I started by prepping her hair by adding a few drops of the NEW Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment in her damp hair and combed through. It is loaded with African macadamia oil which is so nourishing for the hair.
– Next, I sprayed the NEW Dove Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Spray to the roots and blow dried with a round brush.
– Then, I took 3-inch sections of hair and wrapped each section around a 1 1/2inch curling iron. The large barrel creates bends in the hair instead of curls.
– When all the hair had been through the iron, I sprayed Oribe Dry Texture Spray all over to give the hair great texture.
– I finished by taking a few more drops of the new Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment in my hands and then raked it through her hair to give the hair tons of shine without weighing it down.