11 Side Swept Hairstyles - Top Celeb Side Hairstyles

Take a look at any awards show red carpet and you’ll see that side hairstyles are a firm favourite among the A-list. Elegant and iconic, from side chignons to Hollywood waves, these side-swept hairstyles are always on-trend no matter the season. So, whether you’re attending a film premiere (a girl can dream, right?), a party or a date scroll on down for all the hair inspiration you need to give your strands the star factor.

Side hairstyles: Amanda Seyfried with light blonde medium length hair in side-swept Hollywood waves

Wavy side hairstyles are a red carpet favourite. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

You won’t find a more well-loved side hairstyle than classic Hollywood waves. Channel your inner screen siren by trying out a deep side parting and follow our Hollywood waves tutorial to find out how to get the look.

Side hairstyles: Vanessa Hudgens with long brunette hair in a twisted low side ponytail

Can’t braid? You don’t need to with this pretty twisted style. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

For those who struggle with braids, take inspiration from Vanessa Hudgen’s romantic twisted ponytail. Creating by simply twisting the hair, it looks as intricate as a braid and would work just as well for day or night.

Side hairstyles: Kate Beckinsale with brunette hair in a low side bun with loose curls around her face, wearing a gold necklace

You can’t go wrong with a classic chignon. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Another way to embrace the side hairstyles trend is to opt for a side bun. To recreate Kate Beckinsale’s relaxed style, keep it loose and wear your bun low, pulling free a few pieces of hair around your face for a softer finish.

Next read: All the side bun inspiration

Side hairstyles: Selena Gomez with dark brown hair in a sleek low side ponytail, wearing all black

Side hairstyles: Michelle Keegan with brown hair in a Grecian inspired side braid, wearing a mint dress

We’re obsessed with Michelle’s Grecian inspired side braid hairstyle. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Michelle Keegan looks like a Grecian goddess with this beautiful loose braid. Make a simple side braid look super tousled and textured by curling your hair beforehand for texture and pancaking your braids for extra fullness.

Side hairstyles: Lily Collins with long brunette hair swept over to one side with a deep set side parting, wearing a black cut out top and green blazer

Try sweeping all of your hair over to one side like Lily Collins for a high-fashion look. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

The quickest way to make straight hair look front row ready in a flash? Take a comb and some gel and comb all of your hair over to one side to create a striking side-swept hairstyle that looks like it came straight from the runway.

Editor’s tip: If you want to make Lily’s style your new go-to look, simple apply a few pumps of the VO5 Mega Hold Gel Spray to your tresses and work it through. Then, using a comb, create a neat side parting and brush all of your hair to one side for a red carpet-ready ‘do!

Side hairstyles: Katherine McNamara with golden blonde hair in a side undercut braided style with waves

Give your beachy waves an edgy update with a faux undercut braid. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Bored of your go-to curls? Rock waves with a difference by adding an edgy faux undercut braid detail. Just take a section of hair from the front side and French braid down to the ends of your hair so that the braid blends in with your lengths.

Side hairstyles: Janelle Monáe with her hair in a pomapdour style long side braid

Side hairstyles: Emily Ratajkowski with her dark hair in a side braid with a red velvet ribbon, wearing a matching red velvet dress

Hair ribbons are a big trend right now and we’re totally on board. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

If you’re looking to add hair accessories to your side hairstyles, try incorporating a hair bow into your look. Emily Ratajkowski wears hers with a simple side braid, tying together her hair and outfit like a dream.

Next read: Check out more ways to wear a velvet hair bow

Side hairstyles: Cara Delevingne at Paris Fashion Week AW19 with long blonde hair in a side braid, wearing a pink dress

For those times when only a braid will do. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Cara Delevingne put her own twist on the classic side braid with a French braid on one side, flowing into a larger braid on the left side of her head.

Editor’s tip: To keep braids in place, prep your hair with the TONI&GUY Flexible Hold Braid Balm. This braiding BFF gives strands more hold and structure so that your style lasts longer.

Side hairstyles: The side parted updo. Credit: Rex by Shutterstock

Want a style that will enable you to exude confidence and sophistication? Then a side-parted updo is unrivalled in both these style traits! Strutting along the red carpet, Sophia Bush proved just this when she slicked back her mid-length hair into a neat and simple ponytail.