Style Hair How to Style a Waterfall Braid A waterfall braid is the perfect romantic hairstyle for any occasion—and believe it or not, it's easy! By Maritza Buelvas Maritza Buelvas Maritza Buelvas is a freelance writer and copywriter focused on beauty, home, and lifestyle. She has worked with brands such as Vanity Planet, Codex Beauty, Spongelle, Public Goods, and Caraway. Her work has appeared on the shelves of CVS, Nordstrom online, Urban Outfitters, and Sephora Australia. Highlights: * Past contributor to The Everygirl, Glitter Guide, and Brit+Co * Her copy has appeared on the shelves of CVS, Nordstrom online, Urban Outfitters, and Sephora Australia * Has worked with brands such as Vanity Planet, Codex Beauty, Spongelle, Public Goods, and Caraway Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 10, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email As huge fans of the prettiest hair hacks and braiding techniques, this step-by-step waterfall braid is easy to follow and yields gorgeous results. We asked hairstylist Tatum Wetzel to share a game-changing waterfall braid tutorial to elevate your next romantic occasion (complete with a secret stylist tip). This cascading waterfall braid with curls is easy to recreate and helps show off those long locks in a whimsical, flirty way. What You Need Elastic bandsHair pinsTexture powderHairsprayBrush and comb 01 of 07 Add volume Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) We discreetly added very tiny clip-in extensions near the root to give our braid added thickness and volume at the sides. This is a professional stylist tip for getting a thicker waterfall braid, without compromising fullness and length (especially at the sides). Measure and trim your clip-in pieces as needed. We used about a 1-inch section of hidden clip-in per side. 02 of 07 Section hair Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Create a deep side part, then grab a section of hair on the right side and divide it into three pieces. 03 of 07 Cross the sections Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Take the top piece of hair closest to your hairline and cross it over the middle (letting it hang). 04 of 07 Create the waterfall Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Next, take the bottom piece and cross it over the new middle piece. Now, instead of crossing the hanging piece as you would with a regular French braid, leave it hanging creating the waterfall effect. Then take your top and bottom pieces and cross them over each other once. 05 of 07 Repeat steps Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Repeat this sequence by doing steps 3 and 4 over and over until you've reached your desired braid length.Remember: Grab a new piece of hair from above the braid that's forming, place it in the middle, and drop it down. This is where the waterfall effect really begins to take shape. 06 of 07 Elevate your braid Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Finish the braid by twisting the remaining two pieces together and holding it in place with an elastic. Tuck the end of your braid under the rest of your hair and pin it in place by crossing two bobby pins in an X shape. This last step helps securely hold your braid in place. Sprinkle a little texture powder all over the braid and pull it apart slightly to give your braid a more lived-in, fuller appearance. 07 of 07 Set in place Hold your style in place with your favorite hairspray. Repeat the braid on the left, or make a statement with just one braid. Photography:@tatumraewetzelHair:@tatumraewetzelExtensions:@bohymeMakeup:@jillmariemakeupModel:@elisemcvica. Tatum Wetzel (@tatumraewetzel) Hold your style in place with your favorite hairspray. Repeat the braid on the left, or make a statement with just one braid. Photography: Tatum WetzelHair: Tatum WetzelExtensions: @bohymeMakeup: @jillmariemakeupModel: @elisemcvica Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit