8. The Romantic Waterfall Braid with Springy Curls
Delicate and enchanting, the waterfall braid creates a horizontal cascade across the back of the head, allowing sections of curls to tumble down like water while the braid frames the upper crown.
How to Make It:
- Start at the left temple, taking a three-strand section of hair.
- Begin a standard French braid, but as you cross the top strand over to the center, drop it completely instead of incorporating it into the braid, letting it hang down freely.
- Pick up a new, matching section of hair from underneath to replace the dropped strand, and continue weaving horizontally across the back of your head toward the right temple.
- Secure the end of the waterfall braid neatly behind your right ear with a bobby pin or a clear elastic tucked beneath the hair.
- Finger-style all the hanging curl sections that dropped through the weave to ensure they blend harmoniously with your natural lower curls.
Tips and Variations:
- Tip: Mist the dropped curl sections with a flexible-hold hairspray to preserve their shape throughout a long day or evening event.
- Variation: Double up the effect by running a second parallel waterfall braid two inches below the first one for added complexity.