Parenting

16 Gorgeous Flower Braid Styles for Moms & Daughters

ParentingPublished Mar 17, 2017
By Jacqueline Burt Cote
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Easter bonnets aren't quite as popular as they were back in the old days, but you can still celebrate spring by wearing beautiful blooms on your head thanks to the blossoming (get it?) flower braid trend. Whether you choose to use fresh-cut or fake -- and whether you're doing your own hair or your daughter's -- adding flowers makes any braid more beautiful. 

From sweet to sophisticated, most of the styles included in our slideshow are suitable for any age (and length/type of hair), so you can make your botanical braids a family affair!

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Swept Away
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Swept Away

Make a casual sideswept braid magical with the addition of a sprig or two of wildflowers. Nature goddess!

More from CafeMom: 16 Wild Ideas for Wacky Hair Day 

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Rainbow Connection
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Rainbow Connection

We love how these pretty pastel blossoms are scattered all over this little girl's braids, as if they just floated down from a tree on a warm spring breeze. YouTube has a ton of loose Dutch braid tutorials to help you with this look.

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Flower Child
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Flower Child

This flower crown/braid combo is definitely channeling a hippie vibe, but swap out the bell-bottoms for a sundress and you've got the perfect Easter look.

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Sweet Bun
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Sweet Bun

If braids aren't your thing, you can get the same whimsical effect by adding individual flowers to a super simple bun.

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A Hint of Spring
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A Hint of Spring

A headful of flowers is festive, but understated additions like this single flower in the center of a braided side bun are fun, too.

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Full Bloom
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Full Bloom

While tiny buds look lovely tucked into a braid, full-fledged flowers like these are downright glamorous!

More from CafeMom: 15 Incredible Braid Tutorials That Are a Must-See for Every Hair-Lover

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Crowning Glory
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Crowning Glory

A delicate flowered headband like this one can make everything from a braid to a ponytail Easter-ready (extra points if your hair is the color of jelly beans!).

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Petal Pusher
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Petal Pusher

This nape-of-the-neck twist is ideal for any Easter parade. Side Dutch braids are easier to do than they look!

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A Rose by Any Other Name

Is there anything more romantic than rosebuds? The perfect accessory for a soft, loose French braid.

More from CafeMom: 18 Beautiful Ways to Wear Hair Jewelry 

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Elegant Updo
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Elegant Updo

This braid looks a bit complicated for novice hairstylists, but anybody can pull off the flowery accent!

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Spring Ring
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Spring Ring

This ring-shaped braid is fancy all on its own, but the garden-fresh accessories send it right over the top! Check out this 
"around the head" braid tutorial for ideas.

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Topsy Twisty

Easier to replicate than you might think, these rope twists are made seasonally appropriate with two flowery buns.

More from CafeMom: 18 Beautiful Ways to Wear Hair Jewelry (PHOTOS)

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Mellow Yellow
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Mellow Yellow

This flowing style is how we imagine a wood sprite might wear her hair to welcome spring!

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Daisy Chain

Quite possibly the most cheerful flower of them all, a daisy or two can perk up any braid (although these side plaits are magnificent to begin with).

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Better Than a Bonnet
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Better Than a Bonnet

We love this look not only because it reminds the colors remind us of Cadbury Mini Eggs, but also because of the artful flower placement and the braid itself. Here's a great fishtail braid tutorial if you need some pointers.

More from CafeMom: 5 Pretty Summer Braid Styles You Can Do Yourself (PHOTOS)

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Full of Posies

This complicated-looking coiffure is just two French braids wrapped into a bun, but the fresh flowers make it look like a masterpiece.

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