28 Stunning Red-Carpet Braids That Will Elevate Your Formal Hairstyle Game

The Top 28 Red-Carpet Braids of All Time

Red-carpet braids have become a popular trend in formal hairstyles, adding a unique element of texture and interest to the standard updo or cascade of curls. From intricate fishtails to simple braided accents, celebrities have showcased a variety of stunning braided looks at special events over the years. Here, we take a look at the top 28 red-carpet braids of all time:

1. Kate Bosworth's Bohemian Crown Braid at the Met Gala
2. Blake Lively's Messy Side Braid at the Cannes Film Festival
3. Zendaya's Braided Topknot at the Oscars
4. Emma Watson's Dutch Braids at the MTV Movie Awards
5. Lupita Nyong'o's Cornrow Updo at the Golden Globes
6. Jennifer Lawrence's Side Dutch Braid at the Academy Awards
7. Nicole Kidman's Fishtail Braid at the Emmy Awards
8. Alicia Vikander's Twisted Crown Braid at the SAG Awards
9. Selena Gomez's Braided Ponytail at the Billboard Music Awards
10. Gigi Hadid's Double Dutch Braids at the CFDA Fashion Awards
11. Zendaya's Halo Braid at the Teen Choice Awards
12. Hailee Steinfeld's Braided Bun at the VMAs
13. Kerry Washington's Milkmaid Braid at the NAACP Image Awards
14. Rihanna's Braided Updo at the BET Awards
15. Emma Stone's Messy Fishtail Braid at the Golden Globes
16. Emma Watson's Crown Braid at the BAFTA Awards
17. Natalie Portman's French Braid at the Cannes Film Festival
18. Zendaya's Boxer Braids at the BET Awards
19. Keira Knightley's Braided Chignon at the Academy Awards
20. Blake Lively's Braided Ponytail at the CFDA Fashion Awards