2023 Red Carpet Ponytails and Braided Hairstyles

Ponytails and braids used to be reserved for sporting events and casual outings. Today they are making a big comeback on the red carpet.

Here you will find photos of the latest ponytails and braided hairstyles in order of the most recent to appear on the red carpet. We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylists created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.

Click on the link with the celebrity name and event to learn more about the hairstyle, including stylist and makeup artist info and social media feedback about the look.

In order of most recent red carpet appearance.

Isabela Merced – High Curled Ponytail/Wispy Bangs (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Scott King

Sweet Girl actress Isabela Merced attended the Armani Beauty Celebrates ACQUA DI GIO and Gen A with our favorite ponytail of the season by celebrity hairstylist Scott King.

[Pictured: Isabela Merced – High Curled Ponytail/Wispy Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: Scott King] – Armani Beauty Celebrates ACQUA DI GIO and Gen A – Malibu, CA]

Becky G – Half Up Half Down Pigtails (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Singer Backy G attended the “Today” Show Citi Concert Series with adorable half up half down pigtails by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Becky G – Half Up Half Down Pigtails (2023) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – “Today” Show Citi Concert Series – New York City, NY]

Gabrielle Union – Super Long Sleek Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Larry Sims

The Perfect Find actress Gabrielle Union attended the 2023 Tribeca Festival – “The Perfect Find” Premiere with a sleek ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims.

[Pictured: Gabrielle Union – Super Long Sleek Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Larry Sims] – 2023 Tribeca Festival – “The Perfect Find” Premiere – BMCC Theater – New York City, NY]

Julianne Hough – Formal Ponytail/Wispy Bangs (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Rebekah Forecast

America’s Got Talent judge Julianne Hough attended the 27th Annual ACE Awards with a cool girl formal ponytail with bangs by celebrity hairstylist Rebekah Forecast.

[Pictured: Julianne Hough – Formal Ponytail/Wispy Bangs (2023) – [Hairstylist: Rebekah Forecast] – 27th Annual ACE Awards – New York City, NY]

Ana de Armas – Playful High Pony (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jenny Cho

Ghosted actress Ana de Armas, who plays Sadie in the film, attended Apple Original Films’ “Ghosted” New York Premiere with a playful high pony by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho. Cho used Fable & Mane Maha Mane Smooth & Shine Hair Oil to create this wonderful texture. Click the hairstylist’s link to watch how she applies the product to create the look.

[Pictured: Ana De Armas – Apple Original Films’ “Ghosted” New York Premiere – AMC Lincoln Square Theater – New York City, NY]

Emma Roberts – Long Textured Hairstyle with Braids (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Bridget Brager

How cute is this? American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts attended the launch of her new shoe collection in collaboration with DSW with a fabulous long beachy hairstyle with micro braids by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.

[Pictured: Emma Roberts – Crown Vintage Spring Collection Launch – West Hollywood, CA]

Alessandra Ambrosio – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio attended the Fashion Trust US Awards 2023 with a cute braided hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

[Pictured: Alessandra Ambrosio – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – Fashion Trust US Awards 2023 – Goya Studios – Los Angeles, CA]

Storm Reid – Intricate Braided Updo/Laid Edges (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Shawnna818

The Last Of Us actress Storm Reid attended the Fashion Trust US Awards 2023 with a gorgeous, intricately braided updo with laid edges by hairstylist Shawnna818.

[Pictured: Storm Reid – Intricate Braided Updo – Fashion Trust US Awards 2023 – Goya Studios – Los Angeles, CA]

Cara Delevingne – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Carnival Row actress Cara Delevingne attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a long braided hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Cara Delevingne – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]- 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]

Melissa Barrera – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins

Scream VI actress Melissa Barrera attended the 40th Annual Miami Film Festival “Carmen” Marquee Screening with a long, braided hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins.

[Pictured: Melissa Barrera – Long Braided Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins] – 40th Annual Miami Film Festival “Carmen” Marquee Screening -Miami, FL]

Christian Serratos – Sleek High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos

The Walking Dead actress Christian Serratos attended the 2023 Paris Fashion Week with a sleek, high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.

[Pictured: Christian Serratos – Sleek High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos] – Paris Fashion Week – Christian Dior Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 Show – Paris, France]

Reese Witherspoon – Low Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Davy Newkirk

Daisy Jones & The Six executive producer Reese Witherspoon attended Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones & The Six” Los Angeles Premiere with a low ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Davy Newkirk.

[Pictured: Reese Witherspoon – Low Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Davy Newkirk] – Prime Video’s “Daisy Jones & The Six” Los Angeles Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]

Rosie Huntington Whiteley – Sleek Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Christian Wood

Model Rosie Huntington Whiteley attended the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 with a sleek ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Christian Wood.

[Pictured: Rosie Huntington Whiteley – Sleek Ponytail – [Hairstylist: Christian Wood] – EE BAFTA Film Awards 2023 – The Royal Festival Hall – London, England]

Miranda Lambert – High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Davy Newkirk

Country singer Miranda Lambert attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Davy Newkirk.

[Pictured: Miranda Lambert – Long Curled Hairstyle – [Hairstylist: Johnny Lavoy] – 56th Annual CMA Awards – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN]

Dove Cameron – High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg

Singer Dove Cameron attended the 2023 Paris Fashion Week with a high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg.

[Pictured: Dove Cameron – High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg] – Paris Fashion Week – Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 Show – Paris, France]

Sarah Michelle Gellar – Low Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli

Wolf Pack actress Sarah Michelle Gellar visited SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios with a ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Christopher Naselli.

[Pictured: Sarah Michelle Gellar – Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli] – SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios – New York City, NY]

Ruby Modine – Sleek High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Léa Journo

Fear actress Ruby Modine attended the “Fear” World Premiere with a sleek, high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Léa Journo.

[Pictured: Ruby Modine – Sleek High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Léa Journo] – “Fear” World Premiere – Directors Guild Of America – Los Angeles, CA]

Kate Hudson – Beachy California Pony (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marcus Francis

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” actress Kate Hudson attended the Peacock Original Series “Poker Face” Los Angeles Premiere with a beachy California pony by celebrity hairstylist Marcus Francis. <<<Click the link to get a great view of the side.

[Pictured: Kate Hudson – Beachy California Pony (2023) – [Hairstylist: Marcus Francis] – Peacock Original Series “Poker Face” Los Angeles Premiere – Hollywood Legion Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

Amanda Seyfried – Low Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Renato Campora

The Dropout actress Amanda Seyfried attended the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a formal low ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora.

[Pictured: Amanda Seyfried – Low Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Renato Campora] – 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]

Michelle Randolph – Messy High Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Tim Muir

The Throwback actress Michelle Randolph attended The BAFTA Tea Party 2023 with a messy high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Tim Muir.

[Pictured: Michelle Randolph – Messy High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Tim Muir] – The BAFTA Tea Party – Los Angeles, CA]

Margot Robbie – Low Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett

Babylon actress Margot Robbie attended the “Babylon” UK Premiere with a low ponytail styled by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett.

[Pictured: Margot Robbie – Low Ponytail (2023) [Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett] – “Babylon” UK Premiere – BFI IMAX Waterloo – London, England]

Meghann Fahy – Low Sleek Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Cameron Rains

The White Lotus actress Meghann Fahy attended the AFI Awards Luncheon with a low, sleek ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Cameron Rains.

[Pictured: Meghann Fahy – Low Sleek Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Cameron Rains] – AFI Awards Luncheon – Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles, CA]

Alisha Boe – Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Peter Butler

When You Finish Saving the World actress Alisha Boe attended the “When You Finish Saving The World” Screening with a low curly ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Peter Butler.

[Pictured: Alisha Boe – Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Peter Butler] – “When You Finish Saving The World” Screening – Crosby Street Hotel – New York City, NY]

Selena Gomez – High Ponytail

Celebrity Hairstylist: Marissa Marino

Only Murders in the Building actress Selena Gomez attended the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a high ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Marissa Marino.

[Pictured: Selena Gomez – High Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Marissa Marino] – 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards – The Beverly Hilton – Beverly Hills, CA]

Allison Williams – Curly Ponytail (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg

M3GAN actress Allison Williams made an appearance at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with a curly ponytail by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg.

[Pictured: Allison Williams – Curly Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg] – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Appearance]

Natasha Lyonne – Sleek Untidy Ponytail/Straight Across Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Vernon François

Russian Doll actress Natasha Lyonne attended the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a ponytail with straight across bangs by celebrity hairstylist Vernon François.

[Pictured: Natasha Lyonne – Sleek Untidy Ponytail (2023) – [Hairstylist: Vernon François] – – 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards – Beverly Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA]

Stephanie Hsu – Braided Updo (2023)

Celebrity Hairstylist: Brian Fisher

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once actress Stephanie Hsu attended the 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala with a soft, braided updo by celebrity hairstylist Brian Fisher.

[Pictured: Stephanie Hsu – Braided Updo (2023) – [Hairstylist: Brian Fisher] – 34th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala – Palm Springs Convention Center – Palm Springs, CA]