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!
Swept Away
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Make a casual sideswept braid magical with the addition of a sprig or two of wildflowers. Nature goddess!
Rainbow Connection
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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.
Flower Child
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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.
Sweet Bun
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If braids aren’t your thing, you can get the same whimsical effect by adding individual flowers to a super simple bun.
A Hint of Spring
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A headful of flowers is festive, but understated additions like this single flower in the center of a braided side bun are fun, too.
Full Bloom
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While tiny buds look lovely tucked into a braid, full-fledged flowers like these are downright glamorous!
Crowning Glory
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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!).
Petal Pusher
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This nape-of-the-neck twist is ideal for any Easter parade. Side Dutch braids are easier to do than they look!
A Rose by Any Other Name
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Is there anything more romantic than rosebuds? The perfect accessory for a soft, loose French braid .
Elegant Updo
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This braid looks a bit complicated for novice hairstylists, but anybody can pull off the flowery accent!
Spring Ring
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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.
Topsy Twisty
Today we did 3 front ponies and 2 back ponies, then we did rope twists (2 in the front center) on each pony, and pulled them into 2 high messy buns! Does everyone know how to do a rope twist? Would you like a quick tutorial on how to do them? #toddlerhair #toddlerhairideas #toddlerstyle #easyhairstyle #easyhairstyles #girlhair #littlegirlhair #littlegirlhairstyle #toddler #buns #braids #ponytail #pigtails #hairstylesforgirls #hairstyleforgirls #hair #easy #twists #ropebraid #ropetwist #ropetwists A post shared by Cami Toddler Hair Ideas (@toddlerhairideas) on Apr 12, 2015 at 8:49am PDT
Easier to replicate than you might think, these rope twists are made seasonally appropriate with two flowery buns.
Mellow Yellow
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This flowing style is how we imagine a wood sprite might wear her hair to welcome spring!
Daisy Chain
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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).
Better Than a Bonnet
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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.
Full of Posies
The last braid with flowers! Yes, they have all been fresh flowers! They smelled amazing! This one is just two French braids wrapped into buns. Check out the link in our bio to see the blog! #braid #braids #hotd #spring #flowerstagram #flowergirl #bridal #cutegirlshairstyles #blonde #frenchbraid #hair A post shared by Hair & Kids Fashion (@abellasbraids) on Mar 23, 2016 at 8:39am PDT
This complicated-looking coiffure is just two French braids wrapped into a bun, but the fresh flowers make it look like a masterpiece.
