Intricate Updos ***** 17 Red Carpet Works of Art

Formal events call for formal hairstyles, and this is where celebrity hairstylists get to show off their artistry. Whether styled with or without extensions, many of your favorite female celebrities choose to showcase intricate updos at the most special events.

Here, you will find photos of the latest intricate in order of the most recent to appear on the red carpet.

We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylist created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.

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

Lady Gaga – Woven Intricate Updo

Lady Gaga – Woven Intricate Updo

Hairstylist: Frederic Aspiras

Event: 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Lady Gaga attended the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards with a breathtaking intricate updo that was literally a work of art styled by celebrity hairstylist Frederic Aspiras. <<<Click the link to get step-by-step instructions for the hairstylist to create this look.

[Pictured: Lady Gaga’s Intricate Updo – 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards – MGM Grand Garden Arena – Las Vegas, NV – [Hairstylist: Frederic Aspiras]]

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Elsa Hosk – Intricate Updo

Elsa Hosk – Intricate Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Swedish Model Elsa Hosk wowed at the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival with a breathtaking intricate updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Elsa Hosk’s Intricate Updo – 75th annual Cannes Film Festival – Cannes, France – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]]

Jennifer Lopez – Intricate Braided Updo

Jennifer Lopez – Intricate Braided Updo

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Hustlers actress Jennifer Lopez attended the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 11th Annual Governors Awards with an intricate braided updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Jennifer Lopez’s Intricate Braided Updo – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 11th Annual Governors Awards – Hollywood, CA]

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Barbara Palvin – Intricate Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Owen Gould

Hungarian model Barbara Palvin attended the 79th Venice International Film Festival with a breathtaking intricate updo by celebrity hairstylist Owen Gould. <<<Click the link to view a closeup of the back detail.

[Pictured: Barbara Palvin – Intricate Updo – [Hairstylist: Owen Gould] – 79th Venice International Film Festival – Opening Ceremony – Venice, Italy]

Scarlett Johansson – Sleek Topknot Updo

Scarlett Johansson – Sleek Topknot Updo

Hairstylist: Danilo Dixon

Event: 2021 People’s Choice Awards

People’s Choice Award Winner for The Female Movie Star of 2021 Scarlett Johansson attended the event with a gorgeous sleek intricate updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Danilo Dixon.

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Bella Hadid – Sleek Pin Curls Updo

Bella Hadid – Sleek Pin Curls Updo

Hairstylist: Evanie Frausto

American model Bella Hadid attended the 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival Anniversary Dinner with an intricate updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Evanie Frausto.

[Pictured: Bella Hadid’s Intricate Updo – 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival Anniversary Dinner – Cannes, France – [Hairstylist: Evanie Frausto]]

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Eiza Gonzalez – Intricate Finger Waves Updo

Eiza Gonzalez – Intricate Finger Waves Updo

Hairstylist: Christian Wood

Ambulance actress Eiza Gonalez attended the 2022 Met Gala with a breathtaking updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Christian Wood.

[Pictured: Eiza Gonzalez’s Intricate Updo – 2022 Met Gala celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – [Hairstylist: Christian Wood]]

Vanessa Hudgens – Intricate Braided Top Bun

Vanessa Hudgens – Intricate Braided Top Bun

Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Spring Breakers actress Vanessa Hudgens attended the 2022 Met Gala with a gorgeous, intricate updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Vanessa Hudgens’ Intricate Updo – 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY – Hairstylist: Danielle Priano]

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Rachel Brosnahan – Elegant Intricate Updo

Rachel Brosnahan’s Elegant Intricate Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Owen Gould

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan attended the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards with an elegant, intricate updo styled by hairstylist Owen Gould.

[Pictured: Rachel Brosnahan’s Elegant Intricate Updo – [Hairstylist: Peter Lux] – 74th Primetime Emmy Awards – Microsoft Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

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Xochitl Gomez – Intricate Updo/Side Sweeping Bangs

Celebrity Hairstylist: Brittany Gharring

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness actress Xochitl Gomez attended Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever” Premiere with an intricate updo with side sweeping bangs styled by hairstylist Brittany Gharring.

[Pictured: Xochitl Gomez – Intricate Updo/Side Sweeping Bangs – [Hairstylist: Brittany Gharring] – Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever” Premiere – Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA]

Kristin Chenoweth – Intricate Updo/Curtain Bangs

Kristin Chenoweth – Intricate Updo/Curtain Bangs

Hairstylist: Jill Crosby

Wicked actress Kristin Chenoweth attended the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards with a beautiful updo with curtain bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Jill Crosby. Check out the link to see a breathtaking view of the back of this hairstyle.

[Pictured: Kristin Chenoweth’s Intricate Updo/Curtain Bangs – 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA – [Hairstylist: Jill Crosby]]

Lily Collins – Intricate Updo/Wispy Bangs

Lily Collins – Intricate Updo/Wispy Bangs

Hairstylist: Gregory Russell

Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins attended the 39th Annual PaleyFest with an intricate updo that channeled the retro beehive styled by celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell.

[Pictured: Lily Collins’ Intricate Updo/Wispy Bangs – 39th Annual PaleyFest – Dolby Theatre – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Gregory Russell] ]

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Zoey Deutch – Intricate Topknot

Zoey Deutch – Intricate Topknot

Hairstylist: Bridget Brager

Before I Fall actress Zoey Deutch attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a sleek intricate updo styled by celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager.

[Pictured: Zoey Deutch’s Intricate Updo – 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA – [Hairstylist: Bridget Brager]

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Nicole Kidman – Classic Chignon

Nicole Kidman – Classic Chignon

Hairstylist: Mara Roszak

Being the Ricardos actress Nicole Kidman attended the 94th Annual Academy Awards with what her hairstylist Mara Roszak called a classic chignon with a touch of cool modernity.

[Pictured: Nicole Kidman’s Classic Chignon – 94th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood and Highland -Hollywood, CA – Hairstylist: Mara Roszak]

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Bryce Dallas Howard – Braided Topknot Updo

Intricate Updo

[Pictured: Bryce Dallas Howard – Intricate Updo – EE British Academy Film Awards 2017 – Arrivals – The Royal Albert Hall – London, UK]

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Chloe Flower – Open Curls Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano

Composer Chloe Flower attended Heidi Klum’s 21st Annual Halloween Party with a breathtaking updo by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

[Pictured: Chloe Flower – Intricate Updo (2022) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – Heidi Klum’s 21st Annual Halloween Party – Sake No Hana – New York City, NY]

Jenna Ortega – Intricate Updo

Celebrity Hairstylist: Alexandra Pina

Scream actress Jenna Ortega attended Focus Features’ “Emma” Los Angeles Premiere with an intricate updo styled by hairstylist Alexandra Pina.

[Pictured: Jenna Ortega – Intricate Updo – [Hairstylist: Alexandra Pina] – Focus Features’ “Emma” Los Angeles Premiere – DGA Theater – Los Angeles, CA]

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