Top waterfall braid hairstyles to try on your next date

Scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and you will probably find one thing in common- the raving popularity of the waterfall braid hairstyle. And why not? After All, it's a clean fuss-free romantic hairstyle that can go with almost any occasion. Contrary to popular belief, mastering this hairstyle at home is pretty easy. Let’s take a look.

What, exactly is a waterfall braid hairstyle?

A waterfall braid is a romantic hairstyle wherein your hair is braided in an old Greek whimsical style. The braids are done in a way so that you can keep your hair down easily. No need to fuss with any kind of ponytail to get the desired look because let’s be honest- ponytails have the tendency to go horribly wrong sometimes!

Waterfall hairstyles are crazy popular nowadays. However, the most stunning one among them is probably the famous waterfall braids. So, first let’s start with that!

Waterfall braid step-by-step

Here’s what you need for the hairstyle:

• Elastic bands
• Hairpins
• Hairspray
• Texture powder
• Brush and comb

Procedure:

If you have naturally voluminous hair, you can skip this step. For those with limp or dull hair, we recommend adding in a bit of volume first by plugging in hair extensions. Discreetly add some tiny clip-in extensions near the roots. Hair stylists say that doing this will give the hairstyle some more volume and thickness. If your hair is shorter than the hair extensions, you can always go ahead and trim the pieces as required. Here, we have used a one inch section of hidden clip-ins on either side.

Now, side part your hair. Grab a hair section on your right side and divide it into three pieces. 

Now, take the topmost section of the hair that is closest to your hairline. Now, cross it over in the middle section. Make sure to let the hair sections loose and slightly curled.

Now, it’s time to create the waterfall! Take the bottom hair section and cross it over the newly made middle hair section. Now, for a regular French braid we would normally cross the hanging piece. Here, just keep it hanging! This will create a waterfall ripple effect. You simply have to take the top and bottom hair sections and cross them over each other.

Now keep repeating steps 3 and 4 till you have reached the braid length you want. Just remember two things- you need to grab a hair section from the top of where the braid is forming and place it in the middle to let it hang. The waterfall braid with curls will gradually start to take shape.
 

Now, you are left with two strands of hair. Simply twist this section and secure it with an elastic band. Tuck the braid ends under your remaining hair and hold them in place by placing two bobby pins in an X shape. This will help to secure your braid in place. Sprinkle in some texture powder on your braid and pull the braid apart slightly to give a more natural and fuller look. 

Now, grab your favourite hairspray and spritz to hold your hair in place. Now, you can make another braid on the left side or just keep one braid. We recommend going with the one-braid hairstyle for casual night outs. It is sure to grab some attention.

Now that you have learned the classic waterfall braids, let’s look at some easy variations that you can either sport at the beach or in semi-formal parties. 

Our Stylist Recommended Top 3 waterfall hairstyle steps:

Beachy vibes- Who doesn't love the beach or should we say the quintessential beach hair? Turns out, recreating this look is pretty easy at home. You simply need to ruffle your hair a bit and you are done!

Go bohemian- A slight twist to the classic waterfall braids! Simply take the two ends of the braid and make a ponytail. If you have a smaller face, you can also add in a poof for that extra drama! A perfect hairstyle for the beach bride!

Who said waterfall braids are just for wavy hair folks? You can ace a waterfall hairstyle even with deep curls. In fact, it just adds more romance and drama to your whole look!

Here are some products we recommend:

Good Vibes Softening Hair cream

Braided waterfall hairstyles need voluminous and thick hair. If your hair is naturally limp, it's time to amp it up with some nourishing hair cream. This argan oil infused cream from Good Vibes hydrates itchy scalp and makes your hair soft and smooth so that you look like a million bucks!

Godrej Professional Hold Spray

Armed with a microdiffusion spray for an even spread, this professional hair setting spray suits all hair types. An unique non-greasy formula that provides strength and flexibility to your hair without leaving any residues. We totally recommend this one for holding that braid hairstyle.

Conclusion

Waterfall braid hairstyles are definitely here to stay! This fuss-free hairstyle is versatile and can be tweaked to suit a variety of occasions to vacation, casual as well as semi formal events. Try these hairstyles and you are sure to grab attention in your next event! To shop for hair sprays and other essentials for this look, you can go to Purplle and grab what you need. Happy shopping!