One of the most attractive and at the same time simple hairstyles is considered to be exactly the “waterfall” braid. It is a scythe braided across the head, from which curls fall, like the waves of a waterfall flowing down, which describes the name. Such a pigtail is not woven like ordinary "spikelets" and "little dragons", so it is important to understand all the technology and the principle of weaving, and then the hairstyle will turn out beautiful and successful.
To start, the hair must be put in order - it should be clean and even. To make it easier to comb and divide into locks, it is advisable to apply a smoothing cream or mousse on them - so the hair will become more obedient and the hairstyle will last longer. Scythe "waterfall" weaves from one edge of the head to the other, that is, "from ear to ear." Therefore, most often, for convenience, the beginning of the braid is taken precisely from the left ear.
So, grabbing the strand on the side and dividing it into three equal parts, we begin to weave an ordinary braid. Then gradually a new tuft of hair is applied to the upper strand, which is captured from the top of the head. This bundle stretches and falls down, after which the weaving of the main braid continues in the usual manner. It is important to know that the “waterfall” pigtail can be located evenly, parallel to the surface of the earth, or obliquely, that is, with a downward slope.
After the “waterfall” spit reaches its extreme point, it must be fixed. It is important that the end of the pigtail looks as aesthetically pleasing and neat as the hairstyle itself, so using large and bulky elastic bands is not recommended. It is best to choose a thin rubber band to match your hair, and then fix the tip of the pigtail with hairpins or invisible. However, at the end of the braid, you can also focus on a beautiful hair clip. The main thing is that it corresponds to appearance and occasion.
The main advantage of the “French Falls” hairstyle is the versatility and variety of shapes and designs. She looks perfect and attractive both on straight hair and curled curls. In addition, the “waterfall” braid is perfectly combined with cocktail dresses in the evening, and during the day you can safely braid it for work, and it will become the main accessory of a strict business image. And due to its strength, the “waterfall” braid may not be woven for several days.
The above braiding technology can be supplemented and changed in any way. Such a hairstyle can be braided from one ear to the other, obliquely, as well as in the “mirror” version - that is, to connect two braids going from two opposite sides into one. You need to choose one or another option depending on the case and type of hair, because the less obedient they are, the less likely they are to have a complex hairstyle.
Before weaving the French braid “waterfall”, it is advisable to watch a video tutorial in which each stage of the construction of this hairstyle is shown in detail. Also, photo instructions will help in this matter, with a step-by-step description of all the actions. In fact, learning how to weave a “waterfall” braid is easy, and after the basic lessons have been learned, any girl can quickly turn into reality even the most complex variation of this hairstyle.