Easter Basket Hair- the latest holiday-themed hair trend

In today’s world, one of the most important questions is this: if it wasn’t for Instagram, would half the people actually bother to do the things they do? Whatever the answer to this question, we’re glad the photo-sharing app exists- namely because it means we can pick up the good, the bad, and the downright weird hair trends.

As many parents may know, Easter’s on the horizon, which means (aside from breaking into your child’s Crème Egg multipack in a moment of weakness) the dreaded school Easter bonnet making. This has become pretty popular recently, and essentially involves the “child”- i.e., mostly the parents- making an Easter bonnet and bringing it in to parade around school on the last day of term.

It’s no surprise that these events can often get competitive. And it seems that alternative ways to stand out are already being practiced on our good old go-to social media platform for inspiration. Meet: the Easter bonnet hair trend.

The source of the creation could stem from anywhere, as is the case with most things you’ll find on the internet. But the woman who made it big is Erin Balogh, hairdresser, mum of three and the woman behind the @braidboxbyerin, a monthly box subscription for all number of children’s hair accessories.  

Erin posted a tutorial video to her account right in time for the Easter bonnet preparations. The video, which has made it to 423 likes and 79 comments already, demonstrates the lengthy, but surprisingly simple, process of making the hair Easter basket.

First, the hair is separated into two equal high bobbles and braided. Next, a plastic headband is rooted into the top of each high bobble, and hair is wrapped around it, to create the “handle”. Finally, the braids are wrapped around the head, halo-style, then secured in place, and the accessories (Easter eggs, et cetera) are added for the final touch.

If you want to take a more in-depth look at the tutorial yourself, Erin suggests you visit her YouTube channel, where the full-length video can be found. We have to say, the end result is impressive. It’s certainly a look that requires some skill, and lots of practice, to get it looking as polished as Erin does.

If have a daughter of primary school age and can just master how to nail the ‘do in time, you’re guaranteed to win the Easter bonnet comp with this inventive alternative. It’s just mastering it that might be the difficult part.

While Erin may be the first person to showcase this particular hairstyle in 2018, there is evidence on the ‘gram to suggest that she’s not the only one who’s tried out the look in the past. @missys_braids tried out a similar version in the same year, except with a narrower, taller basket, and @hairdesserts shared a stunning version of the basket with pastel-tone hair and no handle, the creation of an account that unfortunately no longer exists anymore.

And who said Easter basket hair was the only Easter trend circulating the web? We’ve also come across a fair few Easter bunnies, hats, egg-incorporated braids, and even the outline of a rabbit parted into the hair. We say keep the creations coming!