15 Mother’s Day Brunch Hairstyles

Styling Tips

• Prep with light texturizing spray so the bun holds without crunchiness.
• Wrap a small elastic then hide it with hair for a cleaner finish.
• Secure the flower sprig with bobby pins angled into the bun.

⚠️ Avoid: Pushing the bun too tight drains the romantic look; keep the bun slightly loose. Avoid using oversized flowers that overwhelm the style.

🔄 Try Also: Swap the fresh flower sprig for a decorative hair comb or a pearl barrette for a more polished finish, or tuck a silk ribbon around the bun for extra romance.

Items Used

• fresh flower sprig
• bobby pins
• decorative hair comb

Styling Tips

• Use a smoothing cream on ends to keep the twists neat.
• Pin the twists with bobby pins then layer pearl hairpins on top.
• Finish with light-hold hairspray to keep pins secure.

⚠️ Avoid: Over-twisting creates tight, stiff sections; keep twists relaxed for a softer look. Avoid clustering too many pins in one spot.

🔄 Try Also: Swap pearl hairpins for tiny floral clips or gold barrettes, or try a single statement barrette at the center for a bolder effect.

Items Used

• pearl hairpins
• bobby pins
• light-hold hairspray

Styling Tips

• Heat-protectant spray before styling to protect wave shape and shine.
• Loosely brush waves after curling for softer, more natural texture.
• Choose a headband that complements outfit colors for cohesion.

⚠️ Avoid: Putting the headband on before waves set flattens the shape; wait until waves cool. Avoid heavy product that weighs hair down.

🔄 Try Also: Swap a vintage headband for a thin metallic band or a silk head scarf for a playful twist, or try half-up with the headband for added dimension.

Items Used

• vintage-style headband
• heat-protectant spray

Styling Tips

• Start braiding loosely at the temples for a softer crown look.
• Use clear elastics to secure braid ends before tucking and pinning.
• Add texturizing powder at roots for grip and light volume.

⚠️ Avoid: Making the braids too tight creates a severe look; keep tension light for softness. Avoid skipping pins—secure hidden ends properly.

🔄 Try Also: Try a single rope braid wrapped as a crown or add small fresh flowers along the braid for a boho flair, or convert to a low braided bun.

Items Used

• clear hair elastics
• bobby pins
• texturizing powder

Styling Tips

• Smooth hair with a light serum before pulling into the pony to reduce flyaways.
• Secure pony with a strong elastic, then wrap the scarf around it twice for stability.
• Keep the bow slightly loose for a relaxed, feminine look.

⚠️ Avoid: Tying the bow too tight can flatten the pony; keep tension moderate. Avoid thin scarves that slip and unravel.

🔄 Try Also: Use a narrow patterned scarf for a retro vibe, a velvet ribbon for texture, or loop the scarf for a half-up pony look.

Items Used

• silk scarf
• hair elastic
• light smoothing serum

Styling Tips

• Apply dry shampoo at roots for volume and grip before twisting.
• Twist loosely and tuck ends into the clip for a fuller knot.
• Pull out a few face-framing strands to soften the look.

⚠️ Avoid: Wrapping hair too tightly reduces texture and comfort; keep the knot loose. Avoid tiny clips that slip out of thick hair.

🔄 Try Also: Try a low messy knot at the nape with the claw clip or use a decorative jumbo claw clip for added drama, or pair with a silk scrunchie under the knot.

Items Used

• claw clip
• dry shampoo

Styling Tips

• Blow-dry hair straight and apply serum for a mirror-like finish.
• Use a small elastic then conceal it with a wrapped hair strand or the pearl barrette.
• Secure flyaways with a micro-spray of hairspray.

⚠️ Avoid: Placing the barrette too low can make the pony look droopy; position it just above the elastic. Avoid heavy products that weigh hair down.

🔄 Try Also: Swap the pearl barrette for a jeweled clip or a tortoiseshell barrette for a more casual vibe, or pull out soft pieces in front for face-framing detail.

Items Used

• pearl barrette
• hair elastic
• smoothing serum

Styling Tips

• Use a large barrel iron for loose, romantic curls rather than tight ringlets.
• Secure the pinned side with bobby pins first, then add the decorative clip on top.
• Finish with flexible-hold spray for natural bounce.

⚠️ Avoid: Leaving curls too separate makes the look messy; brush lightly for smooth waves. Avoid heavy sprays that make hair stiff.

🔄 Try Also: Use a vintage rhinestone clip, swap for a floral pick, or do a low side bun instead of full side-swept curls for a more restrained effect.

Items Used

• decorative hair clip
• bobby pins
• flexible-hold hairspray

Styling Tips

• Start the fishtail loosely and gently pancake sections for width.
• Use small fresh or faux flower picks and secure with bobby pins.
• Finish with a light mist of flexible hairspray to keep flowers in place.

⚠️ Avoid: Making the fishtail too tight makes it look stiff; keep it loose and undone. Avoid oversized flowers that overshadow the braid.

🔄 Try Also: Try a double fishtail braid, swap flowers for pearl pins, or braid both sides and join into a low braided bun for a different silhouette.

Items Used

• small flower picks
• bobby pins
• texturizing spray

Styling Tips

• Use a round brush and heat to set the roll shape before pinning.
• Anchor each roll with strong bobby pins and a dab of styling paste.
• Finish with a medium-hold hairspray for structure without brittleness.

⚠️ Avoid: Skipping setting steps causes rolls to collapse; pre-shape with heat. Avoid using too much product that makes rolls stiff or greasy.

🔄 Try Also: Try one roll on each side with a low bun at the back, add a small decorative comb between rolls, or soften the look by leaving loose waves at the ends.

Items Used

• bobby pins
• round brush
• medium-hold hairspray

Styling Tips

• Create neat twists on each side to frame the braid for a seamless look.
• Tuck the braid into a low bun and pin with multiple bobby pins for hold.
• Use light oil on ends to smooth and prevent frizz.

⚠️ Avoid: Not anchoring the bun properly makes it loosen quickly; use several pins. Avoid over-smoothing which removes texture needed for grip.

🔄 Try Also: Add a thin ribbon around the bun, swap the braid for a rope braid, or leave one side loose for a softer, asymmetrical finish.

Items Used

• bobby pins
• u-pins
• light hair oil

Styling Tips

• Secure the chignon with a wrapped elastic and hidden pins before adding the ribbon.
• Choose a ribbon color that complements the outfit for cohesion.
• Loosen the bun slightly after pinning for a softer silhouette.

⚠️ Avoid: Tying the ribbon too tightly can flatten the chignon; keep it relaxed. Avoid very thin ribbons that look out of proportion with the bun.

🔄 Try Also: Use a floral ribbon for a garden vibe, a velvet ribbon for luxe texture, or keep the ribbon long for trailing ends down the back.

Items Used

• silk ribbon
• bobby pins
• hair elastic

Styling Tips

• Use small elastics spaced evenly for uniform bubbles.
• Pancake each bubble slightly to create fuller shapes.
• Secure the ribbon with a knot then hide ends inside the top bubble if desired.

⚠️ Avoid: Placing bubbles too close makes the style look cramped; space elastics evenly. Avoid using thick elastics that create visible bumps.

🔄 Try Also: Try two low bubble ponytails for a playful twin look, swap ribbon for a silk scarf, or add small floral clips between bubbles.

Items Used

• pastel ribbon
• small clear elastics

Styling Tips

• Use lightweight flower accents to avoid weighing down the braid.
• Pancake the braid gently for fullness and softness.
• Secure flower accents with thin bobby pins tucked discreetly into the braid.

⚠️ Avoid: Failing to anchor the braid causes slipping; use enough pins to secure the crown. Avoid large flowers that break the braid’s line.

🔄 Try Also: Try a half-halo braid that ends in a loose bun, swap flowers for pearl pins, or add small greenery sprigs for an organic touch.

Items Used

• tiny flower accents
• bobby pins
• thin ribbon

Styling Tips

• Twist loosely for softness and volume at the crown.
• Place the gold barrette over the twist junction to hide elastics.
• Use a texturizing spray beforehand for grip if hair is silky.

⚠️ Avoid: Twisting too tightly flattens crown volume; keep tension gentle. Avoid tiny barrettes that can slip out of fine hair.

🔄 Try Also: Swap a gold barrette for a pearl or enamel clip, or make two smaller twists and clip each for a more detailed look.

Items Used

• gold barrette
• texturizing spray