This Hairstylist Created A Beautiful Braided Updo That Turns Your Hair Into A Blooming Rose

The spring season reminds us of flowers. From tattoos to clothing, wearing floral outfits allows us to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. However, for those who can’t get enough of flowers, hair stylist Alison Valsamis has created the perfect braided updo that you can wear everywhere: a music festival, a wedding, or even a working day when you are feeling particularly fancy. Her rose-inspired style makes your head look like it's sprouting a beautiful flower (or two).

If you would like to produce this spring look for yourself, Valsamis offers some guidance. “To create these roses, I start with a small 3-strand braid rolled up to serve as the centermost part,” she told Allure. “Next, I alternate between standard fishtails and Dutch fishtails pulled apart to create depth. I finish with a Dutch 3-strand braid only pulled out on the outermost side to create the large petal feel of a rose in bloom.”

Along with her written instructions, the hairstylist has posted the braid from multiple angles on her Instagram page, so that you have a helpful visual guide in your updo journey. Because of the positive response, she has also created a short tutorial. Good luck!

Side view of yesterday’s creation. My BFF told me it reminds her of a peony. Which happens to be my favorite flower. Peep the little side detail (I’m obsessed with it) What does this updo look like to you?? Let me know in the comments.... . . . . . . . #behindthechair #btconeshot_braids18 #btconeshot_upstyling18 @behindthechair_com @uniwigs #loveisinthehaircontest #oneshotbox

A post shared by Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:44am PDT

Just over here waiting for Spring... 🌸🌷🌸🌺🌸🌹🌸💐🌸 Who’s with me?? . @uniwigs . . . . . . . . . #behindthechair #btconeshot_upstyling18 #btconeshot_braids18 #btconeshot_festival18 #loveisinthehaircontest #oneshotbox

A post shared by Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) on Mar 22, 2018 at 7:36pm PDT

Do you guys dream of hair?? I DO!! And as soon as I woke up this morning I couldn’t wait to get started on this vision I had last night! I’m so proud of the way this came out!!! Styled on my pink wig by @uniwigs . . . . . . . #behindthechair #btconeshot_upstyling18 #btconeshot_festival18 #btconeshot_braids18 #loveisinthehaircontest #licensedtocreate #hairoftheweek

A post shared by Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) on Mar 18, 2018 at 3:14pm PDT

🌺🌸Garden Trellis 🌺🌸 this one has been in my brain a while. And today the sun is shining and I had the chance to sit down with my favorite wig and some new products. Styled using @biolage Agave Nectar Control Gel and Texturing Styling Spray Wig: @uniwigs . . . . . #behindthechair #btconeshot_braids18 #btconeshot_upstyling18 #loveisinthehaircontest #oneshotbox #liveraw

A post shared by Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) on Apr 5, 2018 at 9:53am PDT

💙PRESS PLAY and SOUND ON 💙 I’ve gotten so many requests for a tutorial on my hair rose detail. Forgive my video skills... I’m a total newb 😱 Notice that I am alternating between standard and dutch techniques to create the 3 dimensional feel of a real flower 🌸🌸 I hope you guys enjoy this. Let me know if you’d like me to film more!! #braidedandblonde @braidedandblonde

A post shared by Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) on Apr 10, 2018 at 11:10am PDT

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