13 Beautiful Flower Girl Hairstyle Ideas

Whether you have one flower girl or a group of them, flower girls add an instant cute factor to your wedding day. While flower girls—who are typically young family members or children of close friends—are charming regardless, you’ll need to consider some hair ideas for them that are both age appropriate and match your wedding style.

In this article you’ll find:

• What flower girls do and how to pick one—or a few!
• How to coordinate flower girl hair on your wedding day
• Flower girl hairstyle ideas for short hair
• Flower girl hair ideas for medium to long hair

Hold Up, Do I need to Consider the Flower Girls’ Hair?

In short, yes. Flower girls’ hairstyles should not be overlooked, as they are just as much part of the wedding party as everyone else. It’s a good idea to give guidance to the parents of a flower girl, so everyone looks cohesive on your wedding day.

What Flower Girls Do And How to Pick One—or a Few!

Flower girls play a special role in the wedding party—one that warms not only the heart of you and your spouse, but also the hearts of all your guests. The responsibilities of a flower girl, aside from looking sweet, is to sprinkle the aisle with flower petals before the bride makes her way to the altar.

The tradition of featuring flower girls in weddings dates all the way back to ancient Rome, when little girls would walk down the aisle ahead of the bride, carrying wheat and herbs to bless the bride with good wishes of fertility. As time went on, the wheat and herbs were replaced by flower petals, and voila—you’ve got your modern day flower girl.

When it comes to choosing a flower girl for your big day, the role can be filled by any special little girl in your life—whether that’s a daughter, a child of a family member (like a niece or cousin), or the child of a close friend. Generally, flower girls range in age from three to nine years old; if you have someone you want to include in your wedding party, but they fall more under the pre-teen umbrella, consider making them a junior bridesmaid instead.

Most weddings have one to two flower girls, but if you want to have more, go for it! Just make sure to ask the soon-to-be flower girls (and their parents!) well before your actual nuptials; that way, they have time to take any of the necessary pre-wedding steps, like choosing the perfect flower girl dress.

How to Coordinate Flower Girl Hair on Your Wedding Day

Now that you know the 411 on flower girls, it’s time to talk flower girl hair coordination. There are many different styles for flower girls, but regardless of the hairstyle you choose, it’s important to think about who will do their hair and where.

You also need to consider your wedding theme and style. If you’re having a boho wedding, a floral crown and loose curls are perfect. For a winter wedding, an updo or bun may be best. Use your discretion, and find inspiration from the hairstyles you and your wedding party will be wearing on your wedding day.

If the flower girl is older, it can be nice to include her in the bridal party’s wedding hair and makeup session. Kids often love playing dress-up, and it’s a really sweet way to make her feel super special and part of the celebration. While this can be an added cost with the wedding makeup artist, if it’s within your budget, it’s a great way to thank the flower girl for being part of your big day. See what your wedding hairstylist will charge to do kids’ hair. A junior stylist may be able to tag along just for the kiddies.

If you go this route and have the flower girls get their hair professionally done, you should take into consideration their age and attention spans. If you have lively five-year-olds who are prone to running around, it’s often best to have their hairstyles done just before the ceremony starts to reduce the chance that the hairdo will get ruined or come out of place. Likewise, if an older flower girl is helping usher in guests as part of her duties, she may need to go earlier than others so she’s ready in time. A wedding schedule is super useful for this.

If you’re asking flower girls to come to the wedding with their hair already done, be sure to let their parents or guardian know exactly what you’re looking for and how to execute it. If you can, share photos of both your ideal flower girl hairstyles and the bridal hairstyles so the parents know what look you’re aiming for. If all flower girls are wearing white headbands, be sure those are in the hands of responsible adults. And go with easy hairstyles for flower girls; anything super complicated or intricate can be hard to pull off with little ones.

If you aren’t enforcing a standardized hairstyle for flower girls, you have less to worry about in regards to coordination. Still, it’s a good idea to convey ideas so parents aren’t left scratching their heads.

If you have a wedding coordinator or someone who's helping out on-site, it’s part of their job to round up members of the wedding party and get them ready to walk down the aisle. You can have them make sure all the flower girls are set with their hairstyles and ready to go.

Flower Girl Hairstyle Ideas

Flower Girl Hair Ideas for Short Hair

Is your flower girl’s hair on the shorter side? Here are some hairstyle ideas you’ll definitely want to consider for your big day:

1. Pigtails

Pigtails are an easy and cute hairstyle for very young flower girls. For kids that still have thin baby hair, pigtails are a way to keep the hair up and off the face with little effort. They’re also great for accessories, like little white bows or embellished clips. Ribbon can also be tied around flower girls’ pigtails for an extra aww-factor. For flower girls with hair that’s long enough to curl, a few twirls of a wand can add a bit more formality.

2. Side Part With Bows

A side part is simple, but oh-so-sweet for flower girls. Part the flower girls’ short hair on either side—just slightly away from the center—and hold it in place with a bow clip. The hair accessory can match the color of the dress, or it can contrast the dress for a pop of color or texture. Think tulle, lace, or satin. Not a fan of bows? Try holding the hair in place with an embellished clip.

3. Headbands

Headbands are perfect for young flower girls, especially those aged three to five. It can be hard for young flower girls to keep their hairstyles pristine (they’re kids after all!), so a headband is a safe way to make sure that their hair is set while they’re walking down the aisle and posing for photos. There are endless flower girl headband styles, including ones with real flowers, artificial fabric flowers, bows, and decorative details, like sequins or rhinestones.

4. Natural Curls

For flower girls with beautiful natural curls, let them shine on the wedding day. Natural curls can be worn with hair accessories like crystal bobby pins or adorned with a tiara. A flower crown is also a great option to wear with natural hair.

5. Loose Waves

Curling flower girls’ hair with either sponge rollers or a curling wand is a way to make flower girls feel all grown up and glamorous. Loose waves can be worn down or pulled back with bobby pins. The beauty of loose waves is that they fall naturally throughout the night, so there’s less worry about making sure the hairstyle remains intact.

6. French Braids

French braids are a classic flower girl look. They can be done with short hair or long hair and styled in many different ways. For flower girls with shorter hair, French braids are an ideal style that looks fancy and formal in a pretty effortless way. Flower girls can have two French braids running down both sides of their head and tied with ribbon or one French braid down the back of the head.

7. Au Natural

For young flower girls whose hair is still growing in, letting their locks run au natural is an easy, sweet style that’s both age appropriate and adorable. If flower girls are prancing down the aisle with their hair as-is, you can add a tiara or flower crown for a touch of fun. If you do add a flower crown on top of the hair, be sure it’s secured tight enough with either a ribbon or pins.

Flower Girl Hairstyles for Medium to Long Hair

Does your flower girl have medium or long hair? These little girl hairstyles are perfect for flower girls with longer locks:

8. Flower Crown

Who doesn’t love a flower crown at a wedding? Some couples opt for crowns made of real flowers that match wedding boutiques, while others choose fabric flower crowns. The artificial ones are often much cheaper and last longer. If bridesmaids are wearing flower crowns, flower girls can sport matching ones. It’s a cute way to keep all members—younger and older—looking consistent.

9. Half Up, Half Down

For flower girls that have medium-to-long hair, an effortless yet classic hairstyle is a half-up, half-down look. This hair idea can be executed in many different ways: with curls, straight hair, half-pony, half-bun, or fishtail braid cascading down the remaining hair. If a professional hairstylist is doing the flower girl's hair, they may suggest some creative kid-friendly ideas based on your wedding aesthetic and wedding theme.

10. Ballerina Bun

Ballerina buns are fantastic. Not only are they effortless, but they’re also a go-to flower girl hairstyle for girls with medium to long hair. Buns can be secured in place with bobby pins—including decorative ones—and hair sprayed. Throw on a floral scrunchie for an added oomph.

11. Natural Curls

Regardless of hair length, natural hair and curls look fantastic for flower girls of any age. Flowers can be added for a touch of glamor, either tucked behind the ear or through a flower crown. If you want to scale back on the hair accessories, flower girls can wear their natural curls just as they are.

12. Braided Crown

Braids are popular flower girl hairstyles. There are so many wedding hair ideas that involve braids, including braided crowns, that use the flower girl’s hair to create a design around the head. Flowers can be added into the braided crown design to match the petals the flower girl will scatter down the aisle.

13. Updo

Let flower girls feel as special as the bride with a more formal updo. An updo is a popular hair idea for flower girls with longer locks, as stylists can create whimsical designs with curls, braids, twists, and baby breath or flowers. The options are endless.

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Flower girls are an adorable part of a wedding procession. Even though they’re often the youngest members of the wedding party, it’s important to consider the flower girls’ hairstyles as part of their look. This not only makes them feel special and included on your big day, but also helps their parents know exactly what you're looking for. Make sure the flower girls’ hairstyles are age-appropriate, realistic to execute, and reflective of your wedding theme.

At the end of the day, even if they rip off their headbands or pull out their bun, flower girls are adorable and will make all your guests say “aww” before you wow them.