Do you want to keep up with the trends and learn how to waterfall braid your locks? Dress your tresses with this fun and simple braided hairstyle.  This easy yet cute do-it-yourself hair braid technique will be sure to add flare to any occasion!

Waterfall braid is just one of the many braided hairstyles there are. Hair braiding started in many cultures of different places 5000 years ago. It functioned differently in many cultures. It was a social event among women, it was to keep the hair tidy as bathing wasn’t often back then, hair braiding collaborated with colorful strips of clothes, and was practiced on wigs which were then used by royalties. Nowadays, braiding isn’t just for cultural purposes, it has become a hair trend with different styles that women love to do.

Waterfall Braid | Braided Hairstyles Tutorial

A waterfall braid gives the usual braid a twist. It looks romantic, classic, and whimsical on its own. It’s like your waterfall braid is your hair’s own accessory! Going to a party? Music fest? Or you just want to sport a breezy hairstyle? This upgrade to the simple braid will leave all other locks in the cold corner. Here’s how you can achieve this gorgeous braided hairstyle in just a heartbeat:

Things you need for your perfect waterfall braid:

• Comb
• Hair tie
• Hair straightener (optional)

Let the braiding commence!

Step 1: Section your hair

To begin your waterfall braid, gather a section of your hair from the front side. Then split it into three equal parts. Section your hair just as how you would for a regular french braid.

Step 3: Cross-over

Taking one section of your hair, start crossing the left section of your hair over the center, and right over the center section hair. And again, do this step just like how you do your own french braid.

Step 4: Cross-over another section of your hair

Now, cross the left over the center, and add hair from the top like a french braid.

Step 5: Leave the bottom part of your sectioned hair

Cross-over the sectioned top hair with the bottom strand, and leave the section of hair you added to out of the braid. Add hair to the top strand and cross-over the bottom strand to the center. Now drop the hair section over the top, and don’t pick up again.

Step 6: Pick up new hair

Now that you’ve dropped the top section to the bottom, take another section of your hair from the bottom next to it. Then, pick up a section of hair next to the strand you just dropped.

Step 7: Repeat

Now you’ll repeat Steps 4-6. Just like before, cross the top strand to the center then add hair from the top to the section you just crossed. Next, cross the bottom strand to the center, and drop the top strand. Pick up a new piece next to it and cross the top strand to the center, and repeat, repeat, repeat!

Step 8: Finish up

Braid your hair up to whatever length you want (you can end it at any point). Braid the ends like normal french braid, and fasten it with a hair tie or any hair accessory you wish to use.

And voila! You have finished your very own waterfall braid!

Watch the full  tutorial video by BecomeGorgeous here:

That looks so pretty! (Ugh. I really need to have my hair done too!) I told you, waterfall braid is as easy as doing a french braid. Now that you already know it, you can flaunt your gorgeous hairstyle whenever wherever! It’s so pretty you wouldn’t resist taking a selfie! #hairgoals

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