It's no secret that Beyoncé Knowles [1] can pull off any look she chooses, from burgundy curls [2] to dark chocolate waves [3]. As fans of the star [4], we especially love it when Knowles opts to wears braids. Whether she's sporting the style in an iconic music video for her songs like "Lemonade" [5] and Destiny Child's "Say My Name" or wearing them to a performance or red-carpet appearance, she always looks like the other-worldly pop goddess she is.
We've rounded up her prettiest braided finger waves and ponytails, as well as her most eye-catching cornrows so you can bask in her glory too. Check them out, ahead.
Beyoncé Knowles With Braided Finger Waves
At the premiere of The Lion King, we couldn't take our eyes off the detailed, braided finger waves Knowles was wearing.
Beyoncé Knowles With a Cornrow Ponytail
Knowles skipped the Grammys red carpet in 2018, but was spotted with a cornrow ponytail while watching the show.
Beyoncé Knowles With Small Braids
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 centre of her head.
Beyoncé Knowles With Golden Braids
Knowles performed on stage at the BET Awards in 2016 with deep golden braids.
Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Bun
During the Premiere of the movie Fighting Temptations in 2003, Knowles wore a large bun that included a braid wrapped around its base.
Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Updo
In 2013, Knowles went on a holiday to Havana, Cuba and was photographed with this braided updo look.
Beyoncé Knowles With a Side Braid
During the launch of her fragrance in 2011, Pulse, Knowles wore a side braid.
Beyoncé Knowles With a Braided Ponytail
While attending the NBA All-Star game in 2003, Knowles wore a braided ponytail.
Beyoncé Knowles With Cornrows
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.