Blake Lively Elevates the Boho Braid With a Blooming Twist

1. When a Braid Is More Than a Braid

You know how some hairstyles just stop you mid-scroll? This was one of those. When a braid turns into a whole flower garden, you have to pause and appreciate it. And of course, it was Blake Lively wearing it.

I love a braid as much as the next person. But let’s be honest, most days it’s a quick fix held together by a tired hair tie. This one, though? This is the kind of braid that makes you want to wake up earlier and actually try.

2. Press Tours, Flowers, and Serious Commitment

Blake has been in full character mode while promoting It Ends With Us, based on the novel by Colleen Hoover. She plays Lily Bloom, a woman who opens a flower shop, so yes, the florals are very on theme. And Blake leaned all the way in.

She stepped out in New York wearing not one, not two, but four floral looks in a single day. Honestly, it felt like a gentle flex. Somewhere, Zendaya probably smiled in respect.

3. The Hair That Stole the Show

Outfits aside, it was the hair that really had me staring. That soft, loose braid woven with flowers looked effortless, but you just know it wasn’t. It had that “I woke up like this” energy, even though we all know magic like that takes work.

The look was created by Blake’s longtime hairstylist, Jennifer Yepez, who also works with some serious A-listers. And it shows. The braid felt romantic, relaxed, and slightly undone in the best way.

4. How to Copy the Look Without Losing Your Mind

If you’re tempted to try this at home, it’s easier than it looks. I’ve done a version of this for weddings and summer parties, and it always gets compliments.

• Spritz salt spray into damp hair for texture
• Blow-dry loosely, no need to be perfect
• Sweep hair to one side and braid from near the jaw
• Secure with a covered band
• Pin flowers along the braid

Fresh flowers are dreamy, yes. But fake flower clips work just as well. Trust me, no one will check.

5. Blake’s Hair Era Is Just Getting Started

As if the braid wasn’t enough, Blake recently launched her own hair line, Blake Brown Beauty. The range skips silicones, parabens, and synthetic dyes, and promises strong, shiny, great-smelling hair. Big claims, but coming from someone with that hair, I’m listening.

The wild part? It became Target’s biggest hair launch ever and sold out almost instantly. I didn’t even get a chance to add anything to my cart. Painful.

So yes, we salute you, Blake. For the braid, the flowers, and the hair we all secretly want. Just save us a bottle of shampoo next time, okay?