This Crazy-Talented Mom’s Hobby of Braiding Her Daughter’s Hair Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Every morning, Shelley Gifford spends time creating elaborate braids in the hair of her 6-year-old daughter, Grace.

The mom is a self-taught expert who looks online for tutorials on how to create the intricate designs, like this fun updo with a circle braid, center star, and side bun.

Many of Gifford's designs--which she says take her only 15-20 minutes a day to create--have a theme. Perhaps this one's a perfect Valentine's Day hairdo?

Grace's hairstyles, like this half-crown braid, make her the envy of kids on the school playground--and beyond, as her mom has an Instagram account with 100,000 followers.

This braid reminds us of some beautiful basket weaving!

We're loving the bright red ribbon threaded through this creative heart side braid.

The Giffords, who live in Melbourne, Australia, used this style to celebrate Australia Day.

Sweet blue ribbons adorn these side by side loop braids.

This braid includes a 5-strand lace dutch braid and corset ribbon braid all wrapped into a bun.

What little girl wouldn't love to wear these Dutch swirls in her hair for a dance recital?

Here, Gifford displays a waterfall four strand loop braid, complete with hair clips from Disney's Frozen.

This unique bun wrap, surrounding a center heart-shaped braid, would make a great flower girl style, says Gifford.