Designing Faux Flower Bridal Hair Accessories

 Bridal hair accessories set the tone for wedding hairstyles, from delicate pins to full floral crowns. Fresh flowers look romantic but can wilt in heat or under heavy styling. Faux flower hairpieces offer the same beauty with durability and easy preparation. This guide covers materials, methods, and styling tips for creating faux floral combs, crowns, and pins that brides and bridesmaids will love.

Choosing Your Flowers and Supplies
Select small-scale faux blooms—mini roses, baby’s breath, tiny peonies—in your wedding palette (white, blush, greenery accents). Purchase matching foliage stems: small eucalyptus sprigs or fern fronds. Supplies include:

• Metal hair comb bases, bobby pin clips, or wire headbands

• Floral wire (26–28 gauge) and floral tape

• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

• Wire cutters and round‑nose pliers

Creating Floral Hair Combs

1. Prepare Stems: Trim flower stems to 1–1.5” lengths, leaving flexible wire.

2. Attach to Comb: Lay three to five stems along comb teeth, petals facing outward. Secure each stem by wrapping floral wire around comb base.

3. Reinforce with Glue: Dab hot glue at wire wraps for extra hold.

4. Add Foliage: Tuck small faux greenery among blooms, wiring or gluing as needed.

5. Finishing Touch: Cover any visible wires with a bit of floral tape or leaves for comfort.

Assembling a Faux Floral Crown

1. Measure Head: Wrap wire headband around mannequin head or bust to determine correct circumference; leave a 2” overlap. Twist ends into loops to join.

2. Anchor Base Foliage: Wrap a continuous faux greenery garland around the headband, securing with floral wire.

3. Build Flower Clusters: Cluster 2–3 blooms together, wire their stems together, then attach clusters around headband at equal intervals.

4. Fill Gaps: Insert single stems or buds between clusters, maintaining balance.

5. Optional Ribbons: Tie coordinating ribbons at back loops for a soft finish.

Making Individual Flower Pins

1. Select Single Blossoms: Trim to ¾–1″ stems.

2. Wrap Stem: Wrap floral tape from flower base down to final wire length.

3. Attach Pin Back: Apply hot glue to a standard bridal hairpin base, press the wrapped stem onto the glue.

4. Dry and Secure: Allow glue to set fully before use.

Styling Tips

• For updos, insert combs at ear‑level for a side‑swept look.

• Wear crowns with loose waves or braided crowns for boho chic.

• Use pins to accent braids—space them evenly for a “lived‑in” floral effect.

Storage and Care
Store pieces flat in a box lined with tissue paper, avoiding crushed petals. They withstand travel and styling sprays.

Advantages of Faux
These accessories endure for photos throughout the day, remain comfortable in hot weather, and can be keepsakes. Brides can hand them down to friends or bridal parties post‑wedding.

By following these methods, you’ll design custom faux flower hair accessories that combine bridal elegance with reliability—ensuring every bride looks flawless from ceremony to reception.