Best Updo Hairstyles for Wedding & Prom

Whether you are looking to spice up your hairstyle or attending a wedding or prom, see our favorite updos from every angle.

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Kate Middleton

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WHERE: The Creative Industries Reception in London.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Middleton’s usual blowout was pinned into a voluminous, neck-skimming twist.

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Jessica Biel

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WHERE: The Christian Dior Cruise Collection show in Monte-Carlo, Monaco
WHY WE LOVE IT: Is it a bob? Is it a bun? We're not sure, but we do know we're fans of Biel's modern-day 'do with a wavy 1920s spin.

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Kerry Washington

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WHERE: Elle and Tod's Celebrate Kerry Washington
WHY WE LOVE IT: The night's honoree donned a faux bob so that her face and neck could be the center of attention.

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Kate Hudson

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WHERE: The Venice Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: Hudson’s finger-combed tresses preserve her hair's natural texture in this gently twisted chignon-so elegant!

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Rosamund Pike

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WHERE: 87th Annual Academy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Pike's loose and voluminous bun can be paired with either a dressy or more casual look.

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Nicole Richie

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WHERE: Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Hollywood
WHY WE LOVE IT: The wispy, undone style of Richie's braids make for casual glamour.

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Keira Knightley

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WHERE: 2015 Critics Choice Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Knightley's gorgeous bangs add a unique touch to this trendy pinned look.

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Felicity Jones

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WHERE: 72nd Annual Golden Globes Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: This sleek, luminous look gives a mature, effortless vibe.

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Hannah Davis

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WHERE: Vanity Fair 2015 Oscar Party
WHY WE LOVE IT: The deep part and slicked-back strands give the look a chic and sophisticated feel.

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Olivia Wilde

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WHERE: 2014 Oscars
WHY WE LOVE IT: Wilde's slightly undone chignon gave her '60s look?complete with a retro cat eye, light pink lips, and high-necked Valentino gown?a French twist.

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Maria Menounos

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WHERE: 2014 Oscars
WHY WE LOVE IT: Menounos gave the basic milkmaid style an update by wrapping the ends of her hair into a messy bun.

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Lucy Liu

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WHERE: 2014 Huading Film Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Liu's elaborate twisted braid-bun hybrid impressed us even more than her show-stopping fishtail braid from the 2013 Golden Globes.

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Emma Watson

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WHERE: 2014 Golden Globes
WHY WE LOVE IT: Watson's classic slicked back, side-parted bun contrasted with her open-back pants-dress combo by Dior.

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Jewel

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WHERE: 2013 Emmy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Soft waves added a touch of Old Hollywood glam to the singer’s low, side-parted chignon.

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Lake Bell

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WHERE: 2013 Emmy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Bell’s heightened crown took the swept-back style from casual to red-carpet-ready.

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Jessica Pare

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WHERE: 2013 Emmy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Pare's wispy strands gave the elegant ‘do a young, effortless vibe.

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Ireland Baldwin

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WHERE: 2013 Emmy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: The loose, asymmetrical shape gave the classic chignon a modern twist.

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Freida Pinto

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WHERE: The Cannes Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: The hairpieces add uniqueness to an otherwise classic bun.

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Carey Mulligan

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WHERE: The Cannes Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: A twist on the classic bun, Mulligan's 'do is simple yet complicated.

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Berenice Bejo

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WHERE: The Cannes Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: The braids are a headpiece to themselves, and the hairstyle lends itself well to a veil.

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January Jones

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WHERE: Coach's 3rd Annual Evening of Cocktails and Shopping to Benefit the Children's Defense Fund
WHY WE LOVE IT: An off-center part adds a unique touch to an already interesting updo.

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Kirsten Dunst

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WHERE: The Cannes Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: Simple, yet so chic and elegant, Dunst's bun can be re-created for a walk down the aisle or a walk on the beach.

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Olga Kurylenko

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WHERE: The Moves magazine Spring Fashion Cover Party
WHY WE LOVE IT: Worn wavy and swept to the side, a classic chignon gets a modern upgrade.

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Amy Adams

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WHERE: The Golden Globe Awards in Hollywood.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Adams's stylist took inspiration from Old Hollywood and deco references to put a modern spin on the classic Marcel wave.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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WHERE: C. Wonder Fashion Island store opening in Orange County, CA.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Jamie-Lynn Sigler donned a variety of wraparound plaits for an ethereal, bohemian effect.

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Jennifer Garner

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WHERE: The Los Angeles premiere of The Odd Life of Timothy Green
WHY WE LOVE IT: Garner's loosely styled hair looks stunning in a slightly-messy, wavy updo-a few face-framing tresses complete this trendy "undone" look.