Each January, many stars leave the warm palm-lined streets of Los Angeles to attend the Sundance Film Festival in the snowy mountains of Park City, Utah. This year, Kerry Washington’s braided ponytail caught the spotlight as a leading beauty trend, demonstrating the appeal of the Kerry Washington braided ponytail for winter style enthusiasts.
The Scandal star posted five outfit photos from Park City on Instagram, showcasing not only a cozy winter look with a furry vest and a long tweed skirt but also her standout hairstyle. Created by braider Natasha Crisp, the hairstyle included a braided front along with long, boho-inspired waves combining tight braids and loose curls. Washington’s hair color blended natural off-black tones with warm buttery and beige blonde highlights, adding to the modern winter appeal.
The Popularity of Blonde Shades for Winter 2026
Washington’s choice of hair color aligns with current trends. Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador, told TZR that iced chestnut blonde will be a favored color for the upcoming winter season. This shade combines soft beige, pale honey, and icy champagne tones, delivering a luxurious and polished effect for hair.
“soft beige, pale honey, and icy champagne tones” – Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador
Additional Beauty Details From Washington’s Sundance Look
Alongside her braided ponytail, Kerry Washington’s beauty highlights included a French manicure featuring velvet cheetah-print tips, designed by her regular nail artist, Sreynin Peng. Her makeup was carefully applied by celebrity makeup artist Leah Darcy, who created a bronzed, glowing look that perfectly complemented the winter fashion and hair color choices.
“soft beige, pale honey, and icy champagne tones” – Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador
“soft beige, pale honey, and icy champagne tones” – Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador
“soft beige, pale honey, and icy champagne tones” – Min Kim, L’Oréal Professionnel Ambassador
