Beyonce's Best Braided Hairstyles

Beyoncé Knowles With a Long Braid

At an event honoring Tyler Perry, Knowles arrived with one of the longest braided ponytails we've ever seen.

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Beyoncé Knowles With Braided Finger Waves

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At the premiere of The Lion King, we couldn't take our eyes off the detailed, braided finger waves Knowles was wearing.

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Beyoncé Knowles With a Cornrow Ponytail

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Knowles skipped the Grammys red carpet in 2018, but was spotted with a cornrow ponytail while watching the show.

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Beyoncé Knowles With Small Braids

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In 2016, Knowles attended the MTV Video Music Awards with two small braids on either side of her head. The two smaller braids met at the crown of her head and became a french braid at the back and down the center of her head.

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Beyoncé Knowles With Golden Braids

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Knowles performed on stage at the BET Awards in 2016 with deep golden braids.

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Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Bun

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During the Premiere of the movie Fighting Temptations in 2003, Knowles wore a large bun that included a braid wrapped around its base.

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Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Updo

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In 2013, Knowles went on a vacation to Havana, Cuba and was photographed with this braided updo look.

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Beyoncé Knowles With a Side Braid

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During the launch of her fragrance in 2011, Pulse, Knowles wore a side braid.

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Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Ponytail

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While attending the NBA All-Star game in 2003, Knowles wore a braided ponytail.

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Beyoncé Knowles With Cornrows

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In 2001, Knowles attended MTV's TRL with waist-length cornrows that featured beads at the end — and a belt we hope she's saved.

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