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If she's old enough to walk and talk, your flower girl most likely takes her role in the wedding pretty seriously. She's been practicing throwing those petals for weeks! And for good reason—before the bride walks down the aisle, all eyes will be on her. She also knows that part of nailing her job is looking her best, which is where an adorable, age-appropriate hairstyle comes in.
How your flower girl ultimately chooses to wear her hair is dependent on a few things, but your preferences should obviously be one of them. Still, don't forget that kids are kids, and getting them to sit still for an elaborate updo that perfectly mimics your own might not be in cards. Plus, you'll want to ensure their hair is arranged in a way that will be comfortable throughout the ceremony and reception.
With that in mind, we've rounded up a few easily-achievable, elegant looks that'll suit every flower girls' attention span. And with styles for long, short, curly, natural, and baby-fine locks, there's a look here that's bound to work with your favorite little one's hair.
Braided Twist Side Ponytail
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Reinforcing a twisted side ponytail with a braid underneath meant this flower girl could shimmy and shake all night long, with no risk of flyaways.
Wrapped Side Ponytail
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Wrapping a loose section of hair around the elastic band instantly upgraded this flower girl's ponytail.
Natural Curls
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This beauty played up her natural curls with a pink wildflower and yellow hydrangea headband.
Loose Twist
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A curly piece of white andromeda mimicked the wave of this simple pinned-back twist.
Buns and Flower Crowns
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The only thing cuter than a flower girl in a classic high bun and flower crown? Two flower girls in high buns and flower crowns.
Little Buns
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This little one proved that a simple hairstyle (look at those cute puff buns!) is often the most adorable.
Reverse Braid Side Ponytail
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Achieving this reverse French plait was easier than it looks—the stylist simply tucked hair under instead of over while braiding.
Half-Up Half-Down with Braid
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Framed with a loop of wildflower blooms, these pulled-back braids got a bohemian touch.
Curls and Bows
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An oversized bow kept this little one's short curls in place.
Pinned Curls with Tiara
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If her curly updo didn't make her feel like a princess, this flower girl's sparkly tiara certainly did.
Crown Braid with Gold Leaves
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This thick crown braid and gold leaf combs gave off Grecian goddess vibes on the big day.
Mini Ponytail and French Braid Side Ponytail
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This baby flower girl looked adorable in a mini ribboned ponytail, while her pre-teen companion looked sophisticated in a plaited side ponytail.
Tucked Braid Updo
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Perfect for girls with long hair, this updo involved French braiding hair into pigtails and then looping, tucking, and pinning both sections up.
Tucked Twist with Tiny Buds
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After rolling up all the hair, this girl's stylist tucked in fresh baby blooms and a budding daffodil.
Curly High Bun with Bow
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A defined side part and classy bow brought structure to this style's loose curly bun and sweeping bangs.
Braid Updo with Flower Crown
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High braided updos and silk flower crowns paired perfectly with these flower girls' vintage-inspired dresses.
Bangs and Blooms
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A dramatic floral headband showed off this little one's shiny, thick bangs.
Low Fishtail Braid
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This flower girl's contemporary fishtail braid looked just as pretty after three hours of dancing as it did down the aisle. The looser and more undone, the better!
Sock Bun
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A sock bun (made from an actual sock!) gave this little one's locks some volume and shape.
Side Twists and Loose Bun
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These flower girls (a sister team!) were lovely in a sleek, twisted style, at left, and a loose, undone bun, seen right.
Braided Side Bun
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Sleek and chic, this chunky wrap-around braid tapered off into a neat side bun.
Braid-Wrapped Ballerina Bun
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After wrapping her low bun with two braids, this flower girl's stylist polished off the look with a textured floral clip.
Loose Curls and Crowns
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These flower girls flaunted their long hair with soft curls and ethereal flower crowns.
Side Buns
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For sisters who look so much alike, matching side buns were a must.
Curled Half-Up Half-Down
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Half-up, half-down ringlets—if there was ever a signature flower girl hairstyle, it's this.
Natural Curly Bun
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This sweet style involved little more than pinning up the flower girl's pretty curls into a bun and wrapping it with a baby's breath and greens "scrunchie."