If you’ve looked at the cover of any magazines recently, you’ll know that the standard string of daisies strung around your hair is dead. In the flower headbands, the place is a truer definition of the flower crown: A regal mass of flowers decorating the wearer’s head. Please see Beyoncé and Rihanna’s Vogue covers for reference. But as glorious as celebs’ piles of flowers may be, they’re perhaps not the most wearable trend. Topping your head with bundles of roses and towering peonies is surprisingly heavy – you’ll likely get a sore neck by lunchtime. The arrangements are delicate, so easily fall apart, and are unlikely to be celebrated by commuters struck by hayfever thanks to your pollen-packed hat.
Thankfully, another beauty icon has come up with a take on the look that’s more suitable for the average wearer. Taylor R the same YouTuber behind garden brows and Christmas tree brows has introduced to the world the flower vase hair trend.
We reckon this look is perfect for day and night, adding some brightness and joy to the workplace, a date, or a trip to Tesco. Just be careful of doorways, especially if you’re on the taller side. The trend adds quite a few inches to your height and you do risk knocking your flowers out of your masterful creation. You can easily tweak the look to fit your vase aesthetic. Try tying your hair into two vases, use a mini bottle for a petite vase, or decorate the body of your hair vase with hair clips and extra flowers. Taylor’s look has sparked a trend across Instagram, so there’s plenty of inspiration for you to gaze upon.