Amazing Wedding Updos from Every Angle
Whether you are looking to spice up your hairstyle or attending a wedding or prom, see our favorite updos from every angle.
Kate Middleton
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
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
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
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
WHERE:Â 87th Annual Academy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT:Â Pike's loose and voluminous bun can be paired with either a dressy or more casual look.Â
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Nicole Richie
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
WHERE:Â 2015 Critics Choice Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT:Â Knightley's gorgeous bangs add a unique touch to this trendy pinned look.
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Felicity Jones
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
WHERE:Â Vanity Fair 2015 Oscar Party
WHY WE LOVE IT: The deep part and slicked-back strands give the look a chic and sophisticated feel.Â
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Olivia Wilde
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
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
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
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
WHERE:Â 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
WHERE:Â 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
WHERE:Â 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
WHERE:Â 2013 Emmy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT:Â The loose, asymmetrical shape gave the classic chignon a modern twist.
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Freida Pinto
WHERE: The Cannes Film Festival
WHY WE LOVE IT: The hairpieces add uniqueness to an otherwise classic bun.
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Carey Mulligan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Jessica Biel
WHERE: The Germany premiere of Total Recall
WHY WE LOVE IT: Biel gives her gorgeous gown the full attention with a simple bun and blunt bangs.
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Kate Beckinsale
WHERE: The Costume Designers Guild Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: Beckinsale's low chignon was set off by intricate fishtail twists and sweeping layers.
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Kate Mara
WHERE: The 2012 Academy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: This soft, twisty chignon was topped off with a touch of sparkle.
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Emma Stone
WHERE: The 2012 Academy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: "I didn't want to compete with the high neck of Emma's dress, but I felt like I could really have fun in the back," Couture Colour hairstylist Mara Roszak told us of the star's twisty bun.
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Berenice Bejo
WHERE: The 2012 Academy Awards
WHY WE LOVE IT: The Best Supporting Actress nominee sported an intricate hairline braid that finished in a casual knot.
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Taylor Swift
WHERE: The Los Angeles premiere of Dr Seuss' The Lorax
WHY WE LOVE IT: Swift's breezy plait is intertwined with her low bun to create a loose updo with an ethereal feel.