Flower Girl Hair Styles

During a wedding, the bride undoubtedly captures the most attention, but before she walks down the aisle the flower girl gets her fair share of ooo’s and ahhh’s -- and different flower girl hair styles can change the mood of a wedding ceremony from romantic innocence to sleek sophistication to wistful fantasy.

Floral wreaths are popular flower girl accessories.

Ponytails are great options.

The first thing to remember about any flower girl hair styles is who wears them. The flower girl is not the bride, and despite a white lacey dress or other stylish accouterments, she shouldn’t wear a formal adult hair style. The role of the flower girl is to show the innocence and playfulness of the love the soon-to-be newlywed couple shares, and that image is diminished by choosing a sleek updo style or otherwise formal coif.

Generally, flower girls are no older than eight years old (though this may vary depending on the composition of the bridal party) – older girls are generally attired as junior bridesmaids rather than flower girls. Because of the flower girl’s age, it is important to choose a style that will suit her behavior and temperament as well as her role in the wedding. Points to remember include:

• Very young children can become fussy and discontent if asked to sit still for long while their hair is arranged. Simple, easy formal hair styles are best because they can be quickly done before the child becomes impatient.
• Children at a wedding will inevitably play, and their activities could include running, hiding beneath tables, climbing chairs, dancing, or running into bushes or under arches at an outdoor celebration. Flower girl hair styles need to withstand these types of activities and still look attractive for wedding pictures as well as the ceremony itself.
• Flower girls cherish the opportunity to dress up and be elegant princesses, and even a simple style should incorporate some elegance and beauty so she feels as special as the day will be to her.
• It is inappropriate to dress the flower girl up as a miniature bride, and therefore a hair style using a realistic veil is both awkward and impractical.

French braids are simple but elegant.

Depending on the style of the wedding, the bride’s and bridesmaids’ hair styles, and the age of the flower girl, the child’s hair styles can vary widely. For convenience and to project that air of innocent romanticism, most flower girl styles are loose and long, without pinning up the hair. Popular options include:

• Curling the flower girl’s hair if it is normally straight, especially if the bride has a curly style.
• Mimicking the bride’s formal updo style with a more casual and child-oriented ponytail or pigtails.
• Using French braids to simulate an updo style but keep hair more easily contained for the entire day.
• Using a wreath decorated with flowers similar to the bridal bouquet.
• Using a wreath with ribbons that stream down the back to simulate both long hair and the wedding veil.
• Adding decorated accessories to help pull hair back or to add flair to a very simple style.
• Pulling the front of the girl’s hair back into a partial ponytail, possibly tucked under itself or accessorized with flowers.

A tiara is a classic accessory.

The easiest way to create elegant and beautiful flower girl hair styles is to add hair accessories to a simple do. The best options for flower girl accessories are:

• Wire floral or ribbon wreaths that fit snuggly to the head and can be secured with only a few bobby pins.
• Crystal tiaras with combs on the side to secure them to the hair.
• Decorated barrettes with flowers, crystals, or ribbons to match the wedding colors.
• Decorated head bands that are wrapped with silk or tulle to match the flower girl’s dress or wedding colors.
• Ponytail holders matching the wedding colors or with flowers attached.

Regardless of the accessories chosen, they should fit snuggly into the hair style so they can withstand the rigors of the day without needing repeated adjustments that can make a young child impatient and volatile.

While most bridal and other formal styles are arranged at a hair salon, it is best to arrange the flower girl’s hair at home. Most flower girl arrangements are simple enough that they do not need any more expertise than a mom’s touch, and a salon environment could be intimidating to a young child, particularly if there are no other children and she must wait while the rest of the bridal party is styled.

Flower girl hair styles are generally innocent and romantic, evoking a sense of beauty and simplicity into an elaborate affair. A wedding, after all, is a culmination of a couple’s romance, and the sweet yet carefree style of a flower girl highlights the romance of the occasion.

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