One hairstyle you are sure to see on the red carpet is the formal updo. From soft and feminine to artistically intriguing, you will definitely get some great ideas for your next formal event.
Here you will find photos of the latest formal updos 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.
Bebe Rexha – Formal Updo
Celebrity Hairstylist: César Deleön Ramîrez
Singer Bebe Rexha attended the 2022 American Music Awards with a sophisticated formal updo by celebrity hairstylist César Deleön Ramîrez.
[Pictured: Bebe Rexha – Formal Updo (2022) – [Hairstylist: César Deleön Ramîrez] – 2022 American Music Awards – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA]
Gigi Hadid – Formal Updo
Celebrity Hairstylist: Laura Polko
American model Gigi Hadid attended the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards with a formal updo by celebrity hairstylist Laura Polko. <<< Click the link to see a great shot of the intricate back.
[Pictured: Gigi Hadid – Formal Updo (2022) – [Hairstylist: Laura Polko] – 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards – Cipriani – New York City, NY]
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Rachel Brosnahan – High Bun Formal Updo
Celebrity Hairstylist: Sally Hershberger
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan attended the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards with a formal updo styled by hairstylist Sally Hershberger.
[Pictured: Rachel Brosnahan – Formal Updo (2022) – [Hairstylist: Sally Hershberger] – 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards – Cipriani – New York City, NY]
Paris Berelc – Messy Chic Updo
Paris Berelc – Messy Chic Updo
Celebrity Hairstylist: Lea Journo
1UP actress Paris Berelc attended the 2022 “1UP” Los Angeles Premiere with a fun formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Lea Journo.
[Pictured: Paris Berelc’s Formal Updo – [Hairstylist: Lea Juorno] – “1UP” Los Angeles premiere – TCL Chinese 6 Theatres – Hollywood, CA]
Natalie Portman – Sleek Updo/Back Bun
Natalie Portman – Sleek Updo/Back Bun
Hairstylist: Mara Roszak
V for Vendetta actress Natalie Portman attended the 2022 Marvel Studio’s “Thor: Love And Thunder” Los Angeles Premiere with a sleek updo with a back bun styled by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
[Pictured: Natalie Portman’s Sleek Updo/Back Bun – [Hairstylist: Mara Roszak] – Marvel Studios “Thor: Love And Thunder” Los Angeles Premiere – El Capitan Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]
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Dakota Johnson – High Bun Updo/Curtain Bangs
Dakota Johnson – High Bun Updo/Curtain Bangs
Hairstylist: Mark Townsend
Cha Cha Real Smooth actress Dakota Johnson attended the 2022 Tribeca Festival with a soft high bun updo with face-framing curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend.
[Pictured: Dakota Johnson’s High Bun Updo with Curtain Bangs – 2022 Tribeca Festival – BMCC Tribeca PAC – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Mark Townsend]]
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Simone Ashley – Formal Updo
Simone Ashley – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Peter Lux
Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley attended the 2022 Tiffany & Co.’s Brand Exhibition with a sleek formal updo with an intricate back bun styled by celebrity hairstylist Peter Lux.
[Pictured: Simone Ashley’s Formal Updo – Tiffany & Co.’s Brand Exhibition – Vision & Virtuosity – Saatchi Gallery – London, England – [Hairstylist: Peter Lux]]
Amanda Seyfried’s Formal Updo/Sleek Low Bun
Amanda Seyfried’s Formal Updo/Sleek Low Bun
Hairstylist: Renato Campora
In Time actress Amanda Seyfried attended the 2022 TIME100 Gala with a sleek formal updo with a low bun styled by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora. <<<Click the link to watch the process!
[Pictured: Amanda Seyfried’s Formal Updo/Sleek Low Bun – 2022 TIME100 Gala – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Renato Campora]]
Vanessa Hudgens – Formal Updo
Vanessa Hudgens – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Danielle Priano
2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards host Vanessa Hudgens is quickly becoming the go-to gal for breathtaking updos. This gorgeous creation was styled by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano who managed to give the actress several unique looks throughout the event.
[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Formal Updo – 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]]
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Rachel Sennott – Formal Updo
Rachel Sennott – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Sami Knight
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies actress Rachel Sennott attended the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Sami Knight.
[Pictured: Rachel Sennott’s Formal Updo – 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – [Hairstylist: Sami Knight]]
Olivia Rodrigo – Formal Updo
Olivia Rodrigo – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins
Singer/actress Olivia Rodrigo attended the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards with a sleek formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins.
[Pictured: Olivia Rodrigo’s Formal Updo – 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – [Hairstylist: Clayton Hawkins]]
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Sarah Shahi – Loose Messy Updo
Sarah Shahi – Loose Messy Updo
Hairstylist: Rod Ortega
The L Word actress Sarah Shahi attended the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards with a fun, loose formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Rod Ortega.
[Pictured: Sarah Sashi’s Formal Updo – 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – [Hairstylist: Rod Ortega]]
Olivia DeJonge – Curly Updo
Olivia DeJonge – Curly Updo
Hairstylist: Maire Cain
Elvis actress Olivia DeJonge attended the “ELVIS” Sydney Premiere with an elegant formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Marie Cain.
[Pictured: Olivia DeJonge’s Curly Updo – “Elvis” UK Special Screening – BFI Southbank – London, England [Hairstylist: Daya Ruci]
Alicia Vikander – Slick Messy Topknot
Alicia Vikander – Slick Messy Topknot
Hairstylist: George Northwood
Irma Vep actress Alicia Vikander attended the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival with a slick messy topknot updo styled by celebrity hairstylist George Northwood.
[Pictured: Alicia Vikander’s Slick Messy Topknot – 75th annual Cannes Film Festival – “Irma Vep” Premiere – Cannes, France – [Hairstylist: George Northwood]]
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Alessandra Ambrosio – Formal Updo
Alessandra Ambrosio – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos
American model Alessandra Ambrosio attended the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a gorgeous formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
[Pictured: Alessandra Ambrosio’s Formal Updo – 75th annual Cannes Film Festival – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France – [Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos]]
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Emily Ratajkowski – Formal Updo
Emily Ratajkowski – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Chad Wood
We Are Your Friends actress attended the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood.
[Pictured: Emily Ratajkowski’s Formal Updo – 2022 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating In America: An Anthology of Fashion – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Chad Wood]]
Gigi Hadid – Architectural Updo
Gigi Hadid – Formal Updo
Celebrity Hairstylist: Esther Langham
American model Gigi Hadid attended the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit with a sleek updo by hairstylist Esther Langham.
[Pictured: Gigi Hadid – Formal Updo – [Hairstylist: Esther Langham] – 2022 Costume Institute Benefit Celebrating In America: An Anthology of Fashion – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
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Camila Cabello – Formal Updo/Flowers
Camila Cabello – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Andrew Fitzsimons
Camila Cabello attended the 2022 Met Gala with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons. Click the link to see several views of the style on her hairstylist’s Instagram feed.
[Pictured: Camila Cabello’s Formal Updo – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Andrew Fitzsimons]
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Zendaya – Slick Pinned Under Hairstyle
Zendaya – Slick Pinned Under Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Kim Kimble
Euphoria star Zendaya attended HBO Max FYC “Euphoria” Event with a slick pinned under hairstyle styled by celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble.
[Pictured: Zendaya’s Slick Pinned Under Hairstyle – HBO Max FYC “Euphoria” Event – Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – Los Angeles, CA – Hairstylist: Kim Kimble]
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Nicole Kidman – Formal Updo
Nicole Kidman – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Mara Roszak
Being the Ricardos actress Nicole Kidman attended the “The Northman” Los Angeles Premiere with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak.
[Pictured: Nicole Kidman’s Formal Updo – “The Northman” Los Angeles Premiere – TCL Chinese Theatre – Hollywood, CA – Hairstylist: Mara Roszak]
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Sienna Miller – Beehive Updo
Sienna Miller – Beehive Updo
Hairstylist: Earl Simms
Anatomy of a Scandal actress Sienna Miller attended the “Anatomy Of A Scandal” World Premiere with a formal updo with a beehive feel styled by celebrity hairstylist Earl Simms.
[Pictured: Sienna Miller’s Formal Updo – “Anatomy Of A Scandal” World Premiere – London, England – [Hairstylist: Earl Simms]]
Emilia Jones – Top Knot Updo/Curtain Bangs
Emilia Jones – Formal Updo/Curtain Bangs
Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz
CODA actress Emilia Jones attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards with a formal updo with curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Carlos Ferraz.
[Pictured: Emilia Jones’ Formal Updo/Curtain Bangs – 94th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz]]
Kirsten Dunst – Formal Updo
Kirsten Dunst – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett
Spider-Man actress Kirsten Dunst attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards with a formal low bun updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett.
[Pictured: Kirsten Dunst’s Formal Updo – 94th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett]]
Sydney Sweeney – Formal Updo/Wispy Bangs
Sydney Sweeney – Formal Updo/Wispy Bangs
Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III
Event: 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The White Lotus actress Sydney Sweeney attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a formal updo with wispy bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Florido Basallo III.
[Pictured: Sydney Sweeney’s Formal Updo/Wispy Bangs – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hill, CA – [Hairstylist: Florido Basallo III]]
Julianne Hough – Formal High Bun Updo
Julianne Hough – Formal High Bun Updo
Hairstylist: Peter Lux
America’s Got Talent judge Julianne Hough attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards with a formal updo with a high bun styled by celebrity hairstylist Peter Lux. <<< Click for step-by-step instructions for achieving this look.
[Pictured: Julianne Hough’s Formal High Bun Updo – [Hairstylist: Peter Lux] – 94th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA]
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Anya Taylor Joy – Formal Updo
Anya Taylor Joy – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Gregory Russell
The Witch actress Anya Taylor Joy attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a gorgeous formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell.
[Pictured: Anya Taylor Joy’s Formal Updo – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA – [Hairstylist: Gregory Russell]
Naomi Scott – Formal Updo/Curtain Bangs
Naomi Scott – Formal Updo/Curtain Bangs
Hairstylist: Bridget Brager
Charlie’s Angels actress Naomi Scott attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a formal updo with curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.
[Pictured: Naomi Scott’s Formal Updo/Curtain Bangs – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA – [Hairstylist: Bridget Brager]]
Chiara Aurelia – Formal Updo
Chiara Aurelia – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett
Cruel Summer actress Chiara Aurelia attended the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett.
[Pictured: Chiara Aurelia’s Formal Updo – 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel – Los Angeles, CA – [Hairstylist: Bryce Scarlett]]
Kaitlyn Dever – Loose Updo
Kaitlyn Dever – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Chad Wood
Booksmart actress Kaitlyn Dever attended the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards with an attractive formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood.
[Pictured: Kaitlyn Dever’s Formal Updo – 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA – [Hairstylist: Chad Wood]]
Selena Gomez – Sleek Back Bun with Bow
Selena Gomez – Glamorous Updo
Hairstylist: Marissa Marino
Wizards of Waverly Place actress Selena Gomez attended the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards with a glamorous updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Marissa Marino.
[Pictured: Selena Gomez’s Glamorous Updo – 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards – Barker Hangar – Santa Monica, CA – Hairstylist: Marissa Marino]
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Salma Hayek – Large Top Bun
Salma Hayek – Formal Updo
Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez
Event: 92nd Annual Academy Awards
The Hitman’s Bodyguard actress Salma Hayek attended the 92nd Annual Academy Awards with a gorgeous formal updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez.
[Pictured: Salma Hayek’s Formal Updo – [Hairstylist: Jennifer Yepez] – 92nd Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland – Hollywood, CA]
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