Crimped Strands | Waterfall Braid
April 13, 2011
Here is a cute Easter Hairstyle that will definitely stand out! It incorporates the use of a Double Waterfall Braid, but with “spot” flair. In fact, I am working on a series of Waterfall Braid videos that will show you several ways to finish off the hairstyle.
Now I know that many of the younger generation think that crimping is soooo 1980′s, but I am telling you as a hair guru that it is coming back. I still have the crimper I used as a teen, but it was in rough shape. So, I looked online at Walmart and Amazon and found several crimpers, some of which are accent crimpers (1″ or 1/2″, which I absolutely love)!
The key is that once you finish the double Waterfall Braid, you take each strand… one by one… and gently crimp once every three inches or so. (You can crimp the whole strand, but I prefer the accents.)
We received soooooo many compliments that Sunday, and many moms asked where in the world I found my crimper!
Items Needed: Rat-tail comb, one hair band, crimper, and heat protectant (I know I say protectorant in the video… but they are both the same thing per google!), accessory if desired.
Time Requirement: 10+ minutes
Skill Level: Medium
*Disclaimer: One of my twins had fiddled with our HD camera and accidentally lowered the settings to 370p, so the video is not in HD. I was bummed, but when she looked up at me with her gorgeous puppy dog eyes… I couldn’t be upset! Could you?
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Waterfall Braid #2 (DIY) | Popular Hairstyles
August 03, 2010
OK, girls, many of you have expressed that you LOVE our hairstyles, and would like to see some of the more complicated hairstyles done on one’s self.
Perhaps one of the more complex hairstyles is the Waterfall Braid, and so many YouTube viewers have left comments wanting to know how to do this if you do not have anyone to help you with it. What I love about this style is that it can be done on short hair (like mine) as well as long (my daughters).
I do this hairstyle on myself all the time. It is very possible to do this braid by yourself, although it may take some practice. Don’t be upset if it doesn’t turn out perfectly the first time… it may take a few tries. I decided to film a tutorial to show you exactly how I handle the stranding as well as the falling pieces in this waterfall braid.
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, one hair elastic or 2 bobby pins, hairspray or accessory {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 2-3 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
I plan on posting in the near future more styles like these that you can do on yourself, so keep checking back! To view the tutorial, simply click below…
Happy Hairdoing!
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February 28, 2009
This is a very beautiful and elegant variation of a French Braid that is perfect for moms, teens, tweens, and little girls! (If you cannot tell, I use French Braiding a lot in many of my hairstyles.)
We have done this braided hairstyle for about a year or so now after learning it from a German hairdresser. He called it a Fairytale Braid, but my girls said it looked like a waterfall so that is what we named our version…
This is also a style that is very tough to teach via photos, unless I wanted to post 20-25 pictures enough to demonstrate the exact technique. I thought a video tutorial would be more helpful, so you will have to let me know how you like it.
{I would recommend not accessorizing this hairstyle, but you may opt for a ponytail in the back if your DD is going to be active that day. That is what I did when my DD had a soccer game on Saturday!}
This “Fall-Through” or Waterfall/Fairytale/Curtain French Braid took me less than three minutes to complete after I had lightly straightened my DD’s hair! You may choose to continue the braid across the back of the head, or do another on the other side and join them in the back for an even prettier look!
I promise … you will get so many compliments on this hairstyle! Enjoy!!!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, water bottle, one clear rubber band, hairspray, accessory {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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