What is a waterfall braid?

A waterfall braid is a half French braid in which part of the hair is braided and the rest is left to cascade down, like a waterfall. Because you may be used to creating full braids, the waterfall braid may look complicated or tricky, however, it simply takes a couple of repetitive steps to achieve!

How do you start a waterfall braid?

Take a new section of hair from the top of your head, and let it fall on top of the section you just pulled away from your face. Drop the section of hair you just placed so it falls through your twist, creating that waterfall effect. Take the bottom section of hair, and pull it over the waterfall section.

What kind of braid does Katniss have?

Katniss Everdeen's side swept French braid is an iconic look because of the Hunger Games movies. The braid is a practical hairstyle, but this braid has a sophisticated look, so you can also wear it for more formal occasions, such as weddings, dances, and special dates.

What is a mermaid braid?

It's essentially a French braiding technique, meaning that it's also necessary to know how to do a French plait first. After that, the mermaid style is simplicity itself. It just involves using smaller, thinner strands of hair to create the braid and leaving unplaited hair showing through the spaces.

What is a halo braid?

A halo braid is a type of plaited hairstyle that is created when you weave two long Dutch braids around your head, and then pin them in place after to create a pretty halo effect.

How to do a Waterfall Braid

What is a bubble braid?

"A bubble braid is one or more ponytails that are tied with hair ties continuously down the ponytail, with about an inch or two of space in between them," says Richman. "As you secure each section with an elastic, you can spread the hair gently with your fingertips between the two elastics causing a bubble effect."

What is lemonade braids?

Lemonade braids are side-swept long cornrows, typically ending past your chest or waist. They're low maintenance, long-lasting (usually up to 4 weeks), and can be done with just your natural mane or with extensions. It's a perfect choice for a glamorous, show-stopping look at any time of year.

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What is a milkmaid braid?

A milkmaid braid is a style of braid with a neat center part that wraps around the head. It is made by creating two pigtail braids and then wrapping them up and around, crossing them over the top of the head.

What is a crown braid?

Crown braids are aptly named—they're a type of French braid that wraps around the head, just above the forehead, in a half-moon shape (resembling a crown or tiara). And while they look a bit complicated, if you know how to do a basic French braid straight down your head, you can definitely master the crown braid, too.

What are Goddess braids?

Goddess braids are essentially thicker cornrows. They're bigger in size and raised higher, and are also braided closely to your scalp. They can be styled in so many ways for every occasion; you can go from the gym straight to work, then out to drinks, all while protecting your hair and looking superchic.

How do you do a Dutch side braid?

Step 1 / Begin by parting the hair on the right side. Step 2 / Divide out a section of hair to frame the face. Step 3 / Pick up a section on the left side of the part and divide this into three pieces for the braid. Step 4 / Start the dutch braid by crossing the right strand under the middle strand.

What is Elsa's hairstyle called?

Not only did the movie spawn the Oscar-winning song "Let it Go," it's behind this Vogue-worthy look. The single french braid, or inverted french braid (also called a cornrow), is woven along the right side of the scalp and the end is tossed over the shoulder for a perfect princess effect.