For Women

Waterfall Braid Hairstyle

The waterfall braid creates a romantic, cascading effect where strands of hair appear to flow like a waterfall along the side of your head. This elegant half-up style combines the structure of a French braid with loose, flowing locks.

Romantic Cascading Effect
Perfect for Special Occasions
Showcases Hair Length
Elegant Half-Up Style
Difficulty:
Medium
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How to Create a Stunning Waterfall Braid

The waterfall braid technique involves dropping strands as you braid, creating that signature cascading effect. With practice, this impressive style becomes surprisingly manageable.

🧴Start with clean, brushed hair - straight or wavy textures work best
✂️Take a section near your part and divide into three strands
💨Begin a horizontal French braid, crossing the top strand over the middle
When crossing the bottom strand over, DROP it completely and let it fall
✂️Replace the dropped strand with a new section of hair from above
👆Continue this pattern: braid, drop, replace with new strand
🔸Work around the head until you reach your desired endpoint
💫Secure the end with a small clear elastic or bobby pins
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Is a Waterfall Braid Perfect for Your Romantic Style?

Waterfall braids create a beautiful, ethereal look that's perfect for those who want to showcase their hair length while adding romantic structure.

👤Best Match

Heart-Shaped FaceOval FaceMedium to Long Hair

🎯Perfect For

Special OccasionsRomantic DatesWedding GuestFormal Events

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