45 Red Carpet Updos to Inspire Your Wedding-Day Hairstyle


Kate Mara's loose style is one of our faves from the list. Shutterstock.

Kate Mara’s loose style is one of our faves from the list. Shutterstock.

No bridal hair trial is complete without a stack of inspirational images—which shouldn’t be a problem since you’ve probably been pinning and saving pictures of your favorite celebrity hairstyles for months now.

Sure, you can simply tell the stylist you want a sleek chignon or a loose, tousled bun, but it’s always more helpful to arrive with a few visual examples of the looks you love most.

If you’re thinking of wearing your hair pulled up, we have all of the inspiration you need right here: This roundup of 45 red carpet updos has something for every bride, so you’re guaranteed to find a style that suits you best.

Emma Watson’s Golden Globes bun, Ireland Baldwin’s classic chignon and Kate Beckinsale’s twisted fishtail braid are a few of our top picks from the list.

Which one is your favorite?

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