By Victoria Stanell, Beautylish
The waterfall braid also known as the cascade braid
recently exploded as the new "trend braid" of the season. The waterfall
effect looks cool and complex, but it's easier to style than you think.
Give this beautiful braid a try when Beautylish takes you through the
how-to!
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STEPS 1 + 2
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Section Off |
The waterfall braid works best on straight or loose waves. Brush out
all the knots with a wide tooth comb. Part your hair how you normally
would, and begin your braid on the right side of your part. Grab the top
section and divide into three strands.
STEPS 3 + 4
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Braid As Usual |
Braid your strands regularly three times, beginning from the right
strand. When you get to the left strand (the part closest to the middle
of the scalp), add more hair to it like a French braid and fold that
strand to the center.
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STEP 5
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Drop the Strand |
STEP 6
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Step and Repeat |
Repeat this process—French braid the left strand, drop the right
strand, and pick up an adjacent new piece. Gradually cascade the style
towards the middle of your head.
STEPS 7 + 8
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Pin and Secure |
Once you've reached a comfortable point to stop your braid, secure it
to your scalp with bobby pins. You don't have to pin up your hair
perfectly in this section since you'll cover up the pins with a hair
accessory later.
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STEPS 9 + 10
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Fishtail It! |
Braid the remaining piece of hair left from your cascade into a
fishtail braid. Not sure how to create this mermaid-inspired style? It's
easy with this helpful fishtail braid tutorial. Secure the braid with a thin hair tie.
STEP 11
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Accessorize |
Add a cute bow or flower to hide your bobby pins and give this look
some extra hair flair. Secure your barrette tightly to your scalp and
braid for a firm hold.
Take the extra strand of hair on the opposite side of your face and
pin it back into the flower barrette so it blends in with your cascade.
Spritz with a light-hold hairspray, and you've got yourself a beautiful
and romantic summer hair style!
If you love the waterfall braid as much as us make sure to upload a photo once you've tried this gorgeous braid!
