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Caught in the Act

Krysten Ritter Models Hair After Pal Nina Dobrev

Originally posted 01/14/2013 09:00AM

Krysten Ritter got into the Golden Globes spirit a little early.

The Don't Trust the B---- star made her way to Nine Zero One salon in West Hollywood for some VIP hair and beauty treatment before heading to a chic pre-Globes event on Saturday.

Starting with her hair at the shop's Colgate Optic White Beauty Bar, co-sponsored by Joico, the actress opted for a "braided up-do to show off her gown that evening," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "After seeing a photo of her good friend Nina Dobrev, Krysten asked for a copycat look."

When it came time for beauty, Ritter went for something much more subtle, requesting a look that was "au naturel," the observer says.

Ritter, who the source says "was in a really good mood and excited about the night," chatted with a fellow salon-goer about surfing and snowboarding.