The classic red carpet hairstyles you need to bookmark
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Rita Ora](/media/31341/best-red-carpet-hairsyles-rita-ora-l.jpg?width=620)
Hair inspiration for every event in your social calendar
We love it when celebrities take risks on the red carpet, but there’s no denying the allure of a classic red carpet hairstyle. It may not be every day we get to have our own red carpet moments, but when we do, we need a good repertoire of classic hairstyles to help us step up our look. We’ve found the best red carpet hair looks that will never let you down. Bookmark these - you can always count on them for your own special occasion, be it a charity ball, friend’s wedding or your own big day (yep, they’re bridal-approved).
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Lucy Hale](/media/31350/red-carpet-hairstyles-lucy-hale-short-hair-braid-updo.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Zendaya](/media/31356/red-carpet-hairstyles-zendaya-finger-waves-short-hair.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Emma Watson](/media/31357/red-carpet-hairstyles-emma-watson-short-hair-vintage-waves.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Scarlett Johansson](/media/31354/red-carpet-hairstyles-scarlett-johansson-textured-bob.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Naomi Watts](/media/31351/red-carpet-hairstyles-naomi-watts-tousled-updo.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Heidi Klum](/media/31347/red-carpet-hairstyles-heidi-klum-plait-ponytail.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Kendall Jenner](/media/31349/red-carpet-hairstyles-kendall-jenner-sleek-ponytail.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Kate Bosworth](/media/31348/red-carpet-hairstyles-kate-bosworth-half-upstyle.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Doutzen Kroes](/media/31344/red-carpet-hairstyles-doutzen-kroes-ballerina-bun.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Jessica Alba](/media/31373/red-carpet-hairstyles-jessica-alba-low-ponytail.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Penelope Cruz](/media/31352/red-carpet-hairstyles-penelope-cruz-ballerina-bun.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Elsa Hosk](/media/31345/red-carpet-hairstyles-elsa-hosk-vintage-waves.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Gigi Hadid](/media/31346/red-carpet-hairstyles-gigi-hadid-long-hair-glamorous-blow-dry.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Taylor Hill](/media/31355/red-carpet-hairstyles-taylor-hill-topknot.jpg?width=675)
![Best Classic Red Carpet Hairstyles - Rita Ora](/media/31353/red-carpet-hairstyles-rita-ora-french-twist-updo.jpg?width=675)
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Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.