2023 Red Carpet Ponytails and Braided Hairstyles

2023 Ponytails and Braids Feature Collage

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.


Christian Serratos – Sleek High Ponytail (2023)

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Christian Serratos – Sleek High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos]
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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)

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Reese Witherspoon – Low Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Davy Newkirk]
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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)

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Rosie Huntington Whiteley – Sleek Ponytail
[Hairstylist: Christian Wood]
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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)

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Miranda Lambert – High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Davy Newkirk]
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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)

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Dove Cameron – High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg]
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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)

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Sarah Michelle Gellar – Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Christopher Naselli]
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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)

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Ruby Modine – Sleek High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Léa Journo]
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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)

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Kate Hudson – Beachy California Pony (2023)
[Hairstylist: Marcus Francis]
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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

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Amanda Seyfried – Low Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Renato Campora]
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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)

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Michelle Randolph – Messy High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Tim Muir]
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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

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Margot Robbie – Low Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett]
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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)

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Meghann Fahy – Low Sleek Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Cameron Rains]
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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)

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Alisha Boe – Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Peter Butler]
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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

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Selena Gomez – High Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Marissa Marino]
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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)

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Allison Williams – Curly Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Jacob Rozenberg]
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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

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Natasha Lyonne – Sleek Untidy Ponytail (2023)
[Hairstylist: Vernon François]
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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)

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Stephanie Hsu – Braided Updo (2023)
[Hairstylist: Brian Fisher]
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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]