How to make a flower headband in 7 easy steps

2024-03-25 15:00:48

Flowers are a symbol of joy, love and vitality. Do you want to decorate your hair with them, but you don’t know how? We have the solution for you, by giving you the steps to create your own flower headband!

Last update: March 25, 2024

Flowers can be used to add a natural and fresh touch to your style. If you want to take advantage of its colors to illuminate your look and show them off in your hair, learn how to make a flower headband in just a few steps.

This fashion accessory can be used on various occasions such as festive events, weddings, outdoor festivals, beach events or some special ceremony. To start, you have to decide what colors to combine. Let’s do it!

Follow this step by step to make your flower headbands

Whether natural or artificial, you can add flowers to various accessories such as hair clips, bracelets, necklaces and chokers, but here we will explain how to use them to make a flower headband. See what you will need and what the process is like:

Materials

• Flores.
• Scissors.
• Pliers.
• Measuring tape.
• Hot glue (optional).
• Wire for crafts or plastic base.
• Floral lovevine wire or flexible thread.

Step by Step

1. Measure and assemble the base

• Measure the circumference of your head with the tape measure and cut the wire according to that measurement, leaving a small margin to secure the headband.
• Use the pliers to bend the ends of the wire, forming a circle.

2. Wrap with floral tape

• Wrap the green floral tape around the wire, making sure to cover it completely, this will provide a smoother surface and help the flowers adhere better.
• If you opted for a headband with a plastic base, do the same procedure.

3. Select and prepare the flowers

• If you choose natural flowers, select species with strong stems. If the flowers are small, form twigs before placing them.
• Cut the stems to a suitable length, leaving enough to wrap around the wire.
• If you choose artificial flowers, remove the stems and prepare them to be glued.

4. Attach the flowers to the wire

• Place the flowers around the wire and wrap the stems with the floral tape.
• Combine flower varieties for a balanced and visually appealing design.

5. Add details

• You can add leaves, small branches or even beads and ribbons for a unique touch.

6. End with safe endings

• Once you have completed your desired design, secure the ends of the headband by bending the wire.
• If you used artificial flowers, apply a little hot glue for added security.

7. Personal touch

• This is your chance to add a personal touch. For example, a light dusting of glitter or a touch of glitter for more shine.

What flowers are the most recommended for a headband?

The ideal flowers for your headband will depend on your taste and the occasion. These are the different elements that you should combine in your headband to achieve a unique design:

main flowers

The choice of different species will depend What type of clothing are you going to combine them with?. The most chosen are:

• Rosas.
• Dahlias.
• Peonies.
• Carnations.
• Anemones.
• Margaritas.
• Marigolds.

filler flowers

They are used to increase volume, create a background with more colors and give more personality to the headband. Some of the most used are:

• Lavender.
• Astilbes.
• Matricaria.
• Limonium.
• Pompom dahlias.
• Dragon mouth.
• Gypsophilous, known as Baby’s Breath.

Extra elements

They may be leaves or stems that will add color, and even natural aromas to your accessory. You can also add beads, feathers, pearls, among others. This is a small list:

• Laurel.
• Stoebe.
• Accounts.
• Feathers.
• Pine branches.
• Feathery fern.
• Saw fern.
• Eucalyptus leaves.
• Branches with lemon leaves.

Alternative with artificial flowers

If you prefer a longer-lasting option, artificial flowers offer the advantage of not wilting. The steps to make the headband are the same and the designs are infinite and personalized, since You can dye or paint the artificial flowers the color you prefer..

Headband with artificial flowers.

Headbands to inspire you

Now that you know how to make a headband, we show you some images to inspire you in creating yours. Let your imagination run wild and make a unique wreath that reflects your style!

Headband with ferns

Headbands with ferns.

This accessory is ideal to combine with a boho dress chic of airy fabric in a natural or white tone. The view will go straight to your face and the beauty of the flowers and the green will be the protagonists of your look.

Multicolor natural flower headband

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A perfect complement for an outdoor event in spring and to add to a country style, with floral printed midi dress included!

Bridal headband with roses

Ideal headband for brides.

And monochrome design which intersperses small white and pink roses with delicate green stems and leaves to create a natural and ethereal effect, ideal for that special day.

Green headbands

Green headbands.

If you don’t have that many flowers on hand, but you want to make You can create a natural headband with stems and leaves.. A great idea for a group of friends invited to a party!

Exotic headband with succulents

Headbands with ferns.

An original design for those who dare to challenge the classic. Succulents are in fashion why not wear them on a headband?

Add nature to your style!

With this detailed guide, you’re ready to create your own flower headband, whether for a special occasion or simply to add a touch of natural elegance to your everyday life. Have fun and let your creativity flourish!