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Lea Michele Has Us Crushing Hard on Her Fierce Fishtail Braid

Lea Michele and Hilary Duff
Lea Michele and Hilary Duff attend the SoulCycle x Target launch event on Jan. 14, 2016.Neilson Barnard/Getty

Epic doesn’t even cover it! Lea Michele rocked a fierce “3D fishtail ponytail” at the Target x SoulCycle pop-up event in NYC on Thursday, January 14.

The 29-year-old Scream Queens actress’ bold braided ponytail was crafted by Sarah Potempa. The hairstylist noted on her Instagram that she actually crafted a double fishtail plait, creating extra height, for the cycling event.

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Clearly obsessed with her ‘do, Michele shared a snap of the style via Instagram. “Another EPIC braid by the amazing @sarahpotempa for tonight’s event!” she captioned. “Love you Sarah!”

As for her exercise threads of choice, Michele — who’s been dating Matthew Paetz since mid-2014 — chose a lime tee and shiny leggings by C9 by Champion with white-soled black sneakers.

Since the Glee alum is quite the fitness guru, she shared her best advice for trying out new classes. “Go with a friend,” Michele told Us. “I was really nervous to go to SoulCycle for the first time, so I had someone that I know who goes there come with me. After that, I felt comfortable going on my own, but whether it’s a new location or a new workout, I always start with a friend.”

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Speaking of workout buddies, Michele was joined by Hilary Duff, who also came stylish in a gray-trimmed black hoodie, cropped burgundy leggings (both by C9 by Champion) and purple kicks. Unlike Michele, the Younger actress, 28, left her hair down in tousled curls.

Hilary Duff and Lea Michele
Hilary Duff and Lea Michele attend the SoulCycle x Target launch event. Neilson Barnard/Getty

Rachel Platten, the woman behind the massive hit “Fight Song,” also joined the ladies for the ride, then followed the workout with a performance for everyone in attendance.

On the success of her just-dropped album, Wildfire, Platten told Us, “I can’t believe it debuted at number two — it’s so insane. I can’t believe that the album has already been heard by this many people.”

She added, “I made it with all my heart and I poured everything I had into it. … The fact that it’s been so well-received is like a dream come true.”

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