Kerry Washington Makes a Case for Boho Braids Kerry Washington unveiled her latest hair transformation at the SAG-AFTRA “Imperfect Women” screening and conversation in New York on Monday night, marking a major departure from her previous Pamela Anderson-inspired updo earlier in March. The 49-year-old actress opted for two bohemian-style braids that extended past her hips, each styled in an inverse French braid with dark brown, caramel, and white hues woven throughout. For the past few months, Washington has collaborated with Rio Sreedharan, the same stylist behind her modernized messy bun at the 2026 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, ahead of the 98th annual Oscars. However, it remains unclear whether Sreedharan was responsible for the braids worn at the “Imperfect Women” event. Washington has long been known for her ability to experiment with different hairstyles, rarely repeating a texture or cut. She previously shared a similar braided look in an Instagram post on Valentine’s Day, pairing the long hair with a red workout set and heart-shaped glasses. The post included a caption expressing love and sharing mindful yoga movements to help open hearts. At the Women’s Cancer Research Fund event weeks later, Washington switched to sleek, straight hair with flipped ends. Earlier, at the world premiere of “Imperfect Women” on March 10, she styled an elegant long bob, or “lob,” with the help of Sreedharan. The 2026 Oscars saw many stars embrace Old Hollywood aesthetics, with bombshell blowouts and combed-through curls paired with pastel outfits on the red carpet. Stylists also leaned into ’90s minimalism, crafting low ballerina buns with loose layers for celebrities like Elle Fanning, Misty Copeland, and Zoe Saldaña.#kerry_washington #imperfect_women #sag_aftra #women_s_cancer_research_fund #rio_sreedharan
