Feather Waterfall & Ladder Braid Combo | 2-in-1 Hairstyles
January 28, 2013
You are going to absolutely LOVE this hair tutorial because you’ll learn two amazing-looking hairstyles using essentially the same basic techniques!
This hairstyle also incorporates three braids… the Lace Braid, Feather Braid, and Ladder Braid. {If you are confused by any of these techniques, we have previous tutorials of each individual braid you can check out by clicking the links above.}
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The Feather Waterfall
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 1 hair elastic.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
**Bonus: If you have had a hard time in the past mastering the traditional Waterfall Braid, this is a great technique that looks nearly the same… but might be easier for beginners!
- Pick up a small section of hair near the front of the part line and divide it into three strands…
- Begin a regular braid by creating one stitch…
- Now, add in some hair ONLY to the top strand. {A Lace braid is when you only add hair to one side of the braid, unlike a traditional French/Dutch braid where you would add hair to both sides.}
- Once you’ve added in hair to the top strand, cross that piece over the middle strand…
- Then, pull a tiny section of hair off the bottom strand before crossing this strand over the middle. {This is called a Feather Braid, because the tiny pieces fall off the braid much like a feather with its spine.}
- Continue to add hair to the top strand, removing out tiny sections from the bottom strand, as you work your way around the head…
- When you get near the opposite ear, stop adding in/removing hair, and continue a normal braid down the strands and secure with an elastic.
You have now created the beautiful Feather Waterfall braid!
For a very gorgeous look, one that will certainly turn heads when you walk around, use this Feather Waterfall hairstyle as a base and continue below …
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Ladder Braid Combo
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 2 hair elastics.
Time Requirement: 5-8 minutes.
Skill Level: Medium
For purposes of creating this hairstyle, you will need have the Feather Waterfall Braid done {see instructions above}…
- Take the first five feathers, or so, and flip them up and over the head to keep them out of the way while you begin your second braid…
- Pick up another small section of hair, 1-2 inches below the other braid, and begin a regular braid with one stitch…
- Now, add in hair from the top…which essentially creates another Lace Braid. {The difference is that you will only be adding in the “feather” strands from the first braid.}
- Continue braiding, adding in a feather strand into each top strand of the Lace Braid, as you go. This is creating a Ladder Braid, with the feather strands now becoming “rungs” on the ladder…
- As you braid, try to keep the braids about 1-2 inches apart to allow the ladder effect to remain…
- Continue ladder braiding as you work your way around the head.
- When you get near the opposite ear, stop adding in hair and finish off the strand into a normal braid…
- Secure with an elastic.
You have now created an unbelievable, eye-catching Ladder Braid Combo!
CGH#3 wore this hairstyle to the Kid History Episode #10 Premier this past Friday night, and women were commenting and taking pictures of it all night!
Here is the video tutorial…
If you liked this hairstyle, please do feel free to share! Happy Hairdoing!
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Double Lace into Side Braid | Rihanna Hairstyles
July 22, 2012
I am really enjoying the use of Lace Braids in my daughters’ hair lately, and they have worn this braided style for about six months or so.
We first saw this hairstyle on Rihanna from a red carpet shoot last year. My girls always receive so many compliments anytime we wear it, but it is tough to explain to moms on the spot… which is why we created this tutorial!
The hairstyle uses two Lace Braids on either side coming down over the ears {literally} and combining in the back.
{If you do not understand how to follow the Lace Braid technique, please see our detailed Same-Side Lace Braid.}
From there, you take all remaining hair and braid it into a large side braid.
You can accessorize the braid if you wish, but we actually think it is beautiful simply left as is!
This hairstyle is perfect for women and girls of all ages… and would be particularly beautiful for Prom, Homecoming, or any other formal occasion.
Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 clear hair elastic, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »7 Easy Valentine’s Day Hairstyles
February 13, 2012
With tomorrow being Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to send your daughter off to school with a super cute heart hairstyle!
Most of these styles can be done in only a few minutes! If you like any {or all} of them, please feel free to “Share” them on Facebook or your blogs, “Tweet” them on Twitter, “Pin” them on Pinterest, etc!
As moms on a mission… let’s see how many heart hairstyles we can get out tomorrow! Are you with me???
You can view each heart hairstyle by visiting our Valentine’s Day Hairstyles category, or view our YouTube playlist of tutorials below!
Each style takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Happy Hairdoing!
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February 05, 2012
One of my favorite hairstyles for Valentine’s Day has to be the Lace-Braid Heart…
I’ve had this requested via emails and comments from fans, and we are seeing versions of the style on Pinterest, and even in a book called Cozy’s Guide to Girls’ Hair. You can style this on your daughter, your neice, or even yourself (YES, you can do it)! I have done it on myself and it still looks great! As long as you have at least shoulder-length hair, you are good-to-go!
{We posted a Lace Braid hairstyle tutorial previously, that you may want to view first since this tutorial really doesn’t demonstrate how to do the braid, but rather the hairstyle using the braids.}
This one is sure to impress anyone and everyone that sees it, especially during Valentine’s Day season. I’ve had teachers, neighbors, and even strangers stop my girls to take photos of this hairdo! For a more mature version, try making the braid look messier by using the Pancake Braid technique we showed you last week.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- I started with dry, straightened hair. To begin the hairstyle, create a DEEP part down the center of the head… about six inches long. The part should go from the middle forehead all the way down to the base back of the head.
- Secure one side of hair out of the way with a rubber band.
- On the other section, about 4 inches back from hairline, begin the lace braid using three-sections of hair. {This means you will only pick up hair from ONE side of the braid}. Begin the braid by braiding toward the face. After you have created about three braid weaves, “turn” the braid by now braiding toward the ear to create the heart arc.
- Continue to create the shape of a heart as you lace braid down to the ear. At this point, stop gathering hair into the braid and continue with a regular braid until you reach the middle of the head. Secure with a rubber band.
- Remove the ponytail holder off the hair on the other side of the part ,and repeat the lace braid process.
- Remove the rubber band on the first half of the braid and join the two ends of the braids together in the back with a ponytail holder to form the bottom point of the heart.
- Add a red or pink ribbon for a little added flair.
Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 1 hair band, 1 clear hair elastic, hairspray and ribbon {if desired}
Time Requirement: 10 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Happy Hairdoing!
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