Yay for Dahlias! I'm going to fasten one to a clip to hold back my ahir behind one ear. Still not sure how this is going to be accomplished -- perhaps floral wire?
If you are getting it from your florist, ask her to do it for you. If you are getting it on your own, call a local florist and ask for her expert opinion! She may have tips to keep it alive and not limp for a longer time!
I would say that Dahlias are very delicate flowers and for hair design purposes, which need a lot of manipulation, I won't recommend them. Instead, orchids are very easy to work with and will last longer than dahlias. Mini roses are also a very good option!
What about a lily?? I want a flower in my hair and love the bold look of lilies.
Do those hold up well or would they get all wilty after a few hours?
Also, my dress is the Casablanca 1900 which is very antique-looking. I'm worried that a modern flower in my hair may undo the antique, classic look that the dress gives.
Dahlias are delicate. Gardenias, orchids, and carnations are hearty enough to last all day. If using Gardenia, I'd recommend a florist. They are delicate, but if processed properly make for a goreous hairpiece.
I would suggest fake flowers. There are so many that are beautiful and look very real. I think that a real flower is much more likely to look pretty all night. With a live flower, your risk it wilting and browning. Check the blogs- many bees have discussed flowers for their hair. Or search Etsy. There are tons of pretty flowers there!
Is anyone thinking of using fresh flowers in their hair? I've got short hair and I'd like to "fasten" a Dahlia bloom to an alligator clip. Any tips?
posted by skiv Newbee: 45 posts 3 months agoYay for Dahlias! I'm going to fasten one to a clip to hold back my ahir behind one ear. Still not sure how this is going to be accomplished -- perhaps floral wire?
posted by CarolineG Helper bee: 422 posts 3 months agoIf you are getting it from your florist, ask her to do it for you. If you are getting it on your own, call a local florist and ask for her expert opinion! She may have tips to keep it alive and not limp for a longer time!
posted by LittleBear Worker bee: 97 posts 3 months agoI would say that Dahlias are very delicate flowers and for hair design purposes, which need a lot of manipulation, I won't recommend them. Instead, orchids are very easy to work with and will last longer than dahlias. Mini roses are also a very good option!
posted by Dolo Newbee: 28 posts 3 weeks agoWhat about a lily?? I want a flower in my hair and love the bold look of lilies.
Do those hold up well or would they get all wilty after a few hours?
Also, my dress is the Casablanca 1900 which is very antique-looking. I'm worried that a modern flower in my hair may undo the antique, classic look that the dress gives.
What do you think?
posted by marsting87 Newbee: 28 posts 3 weeks agoI was just going to use floral wire and attach a few floers to a large bobby pin.
posted by LatteLove Worker bee: 90 posts 3 weeks agoPerhaps have 3-4 as backups as well, ready to be changed out! That way it can stay looking fresh all night.
posted by penguin Bumble bee: 1,797 posts 3 weeks agoDoes anyone know anything about pretty fake ones that would look beautiful in your hair without wilting?
What about prices and locations?
posted by marsting87 Newbee: 28 posts 3 weeks agoDahlias are delicate. Gardenias, orchids, and carnations are hearty enough to last all day. If using Gardenia, I'd recommend a florist. They are delicate, but if processed properly make for a goreous hairpiece.
posted by Creative Edge Floral Design Wannabee: 3 posts 3 weeks agoI would suggest fake flowers. There are so many that are beautiful and look very real. I think that a real flower is much more likely to look pretty all night. With a live flower, your risk it wilting and browning. Check the blogs- many bees have discussed flowers for their hair. Or search Etsy. There are tons of pretty flowers there!
posted by BeachBrideT Worker bee: 100 posts 3 weeks ago