While the Run, Fatboy, Run star donned a dramatic Chanel dress to the gala, she opted for a simple, demure hairstyle: the ever-classic chignon.

Luden Henriquez, stylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in Manhattan shares his thoughts, and tips on how to recreate her look.

Says Luden: There is a lot going on with Thandie Newton’s dress; the lace… the cut… it’s edgy, yet still feminine. Her sleek, elegant updo balances out her look. Get her classic look at home by following this quick four short steps:

1) Start with blowdrying the hair so that it is smooth and fully dry.
2) Brush the hair back with a flat, boar bristle brush. Gather hair into a high ponytail, and secure with a rubber band.
3) Twirl hair around the rubber band, to form a bun.
4) Secure the bun with hairpins, and spray your hair with a hairspray to prevent frizz and unruly flyaways.

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