Coolest Mom Ever Intricately Braids Daughter’s Hair Every Day Into Works of Art

This mom is taking her daughter’s hair to the next level.

Meet Shelley Gifford, hair-braiding wizard. Gifford takes about 20 minutes each morning to turn her daughter Grace’s hair into a work of art.

? A seven strand braid today with a bow over the top. This would look gorgeous if she was in pretty clothes for a party. ?Inspired somewhat by a newer account @hair.by_ivy.ng ? #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #instabraid #hairinspo #7strandbraid #hairbow

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Oct 14, 2015 at 2:20pm PDT

“I braid Grace’s hair most days and take the photo of the style in the morning before Grace leaves for school,” Gifford said in an interview with Mashable. “Grace is fantastic, I’ve been styling her hair since she was a toddler so she doesn’t know any different.”

Grace is known for her stand out hairstyles among her classmates at school. She is constantly getting random compliments from strangers about her intricate hair-do.

There seems to be a lot going on in this style. ? 5 strand, lace dutch braid, corset ribbon braid all wrapped into a bun. ??

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Dec 5, 2015 at 5:58pm PST

A bright colourful one today to participate in my sweet friend Tamara @ice_braids rainbow giveaway. ? #ib_braidandcolor2 ? Grace has this crazy rainbow coloured skirt that just happens to match so she was very happy with today’s outcome! ? #cghphotofeature #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #5strandbraid #5strandribbonbraid

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Feb 6, 2016 at 6:23pm PST

“Grace’s hair is certainly noticed by a lot of people at school, dance and her other activities, their feedback is fantastic,” Gifford shared. “People are forever stopping us in the street. We have had people approach Grace in the street saying I know that girl, based solely on her having an unusual braid in her hair. I guess we never imagined it would be such a hit and such an interest to others.”

Heart with two french braids. This one turned out better in my head, haha!! ? #cghphotofeature #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #heart #love #frenchbraids

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Feb 18, 2016 at 2:04pm PST

The secret to creating these elaborate braids? Practice and “work hard at getting the basics down,” explained Gifford.

“Start with learning the basic French and Dutch braids and practice, practice,” she shared. “When you have this braid right, you will find most other styles are just an extension of these.”

Check out some of Gifford’s styles below and see the rest on her Instagram.

Started off being inspired by the talented Kathy over at @kattbie but I got side tracked and added another element. ? Kathy is super talented with such intricate styles on young girls fine hair! Go give her a follow if you’re not already. ? Day 3 of #myIGhairinspiration ? #cghphotofeature #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #heart #love #frenchbraids #loopbraid

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Feb 22, 2016 at 1:21pm PST

Weaved Dutch lace braid into a messy bun today. Hope you are all enjoying the weekend! ?? @countryroad @_countryroadkids_ #countryroadkids

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Mar 5, 2016 at 7:51pm PST

?’When 2 hearts beat as 1′ ? A heart within a heart today! @Cutegirlshairstyles has great tutorials for each of these braids.

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Aug 7, 2015 at 5:32pm PDT

Today, Sept 19th has officially been marked as World Marrow Donor day. Five years ago my husband was kind enough to donate his bone marrow twice to a stranger in Germany which ultimately saved her life. We went on to meet this now healthy lady and the feeling was just unimaginable. Happy National Bone Marrow day to the Amazing 25 million people who have already donated and all the kind hearted people with their names still on the Registrar! ❤️❤️ #BoneMarrow #bonemarrowtransplant #bonemarrowdonor #worldmarrowdonorday #25millionthanks #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #instabraid #hairinspo #hair #hairstyle

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Sep 18, 2015 at 7:13pm PDT

I’m not sure what you will all think of this crown braid, it was harder than I thought to do. Happy Sunday to you all! ? #plblacedstackedpullthru #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #instabraid #hairinspo #hair #hairstyle

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Sep 26, 2015 at 5:48pm PDT

? Criss cross and bubble braids today for sport! ? #industriebeauty #melbournehairstylist #melbournehairdresser #braid #braids #hairinspiration #cutegirlshairstyles #instabraid #instahair #modernsalon #hairdressermagic #instabraid #hairinspo #hair #bubblebraid

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Oct 6, 2015 at 1:42pm PDT

I’m posting this for the #WHPhairplay ❤️ This style was close to my heart and based on it being my most liked photo helped make it even more special. To all my fellow braiders who have submitted a photo in the #WHPhairplay I wish you all a ton of luck. I would love nothing more than to see @Instagram repost a hair photo of someone in this Amazing braiding community! Best wishes to you all!! ??

A photo posted by Braider: Shelley (@prettylittlebraids) on Jul 19, 2015 at 3:14am PDT