Blake Lively Perfectly Rocks the Boho Braid Trend — And It’s Blooming Gorgeous
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You know how a braid is usually just a quick fix hair day style? This one is not that. This is the kind of braid that makes you stop mid-scroll and say, “Okay, wait… I need to try that.” Blake Lively showed up with a braid packed with flowers, and honestly, it felt like a whole mood, not just a hairstyle.
I’ve tried “dressy” braids before and most end up looking like I rushed them on the bus. But this one feels soft, pretty, and full of life. It’s the kind of look that says effort without screaming effort. And when Blake wears it, it turns into a full fairytale moment.
She’s been out promoting her new film role as Lily Bloom in It Ends With Us. The character owns a flower shop, and Blake leaned all the way into that theme. Floral outfits, floral vibes, and then — the flower braid. It’s like method dressing, but make it fashion.
In one day alone, she wore four different floral looks. I can barely pick one decent outfit for brunch, so that alone deserves a round of applause. Still, as great as the clothes were, the hair totally stole the show for me.
One standout look was a hot pink mini dress with layered floral details and bold accessories. It was loud in the best way. But the real star was that braid, thick and loose, with flowers tucked all the way through it. It looked like a small garden decided to live in her hair.
The braid was done by her longtime hairstylist, Jennifer Yepez. She’s known for working with major stars, and you can tell. The braid looked soft, not stiff. Styled, but still touchable — like the hair version of a relaxed summer day.
If you want to try this look yourself, it’s more doable than it seems:
- Start with damp hair and use a salt spray for grip and texture
- Blow-dry to add volume and movement
- Sweep hair to one side with your hands, not a brush
- Make a loose side braid starting near your jaw
- Tie with a soft band, not a tight elastic
- Add flower clips or small faux blooms along the braid
Fresh flowers are lovely, but let’s be real — most of us are not walking around with a personal garden. Good fake flower clips work great. I’ve used them before at weddings, and no one could tell the difference unless they got very close.
Blake has also stepped into the hair world with her own product line, Blake Brown Beauty. The products focus on clean formulas and everyday styling. They promise stronger, softer, better smelling hair — which sounds like a dream combo.
The wild part? The launch sold out fast. Like, blink-and-it’s-gone fast. It even broke sales records at Target. So yes, I’m curious. And yes, I’ll be waiting for that restock like it’s concert tickets.
Some people collect shoes. Some collect bags. Right now, I just want that braid — flowers and all.
