Hairstyle-waterfall: weaving options and beautiful examples

Any girl sometimes wants change, including in her image, which consists of the style of clothing, makeup and hairstyles. Such is the female nature: constantly changing, without ceasing to surprise others and especially her beloved person with new roles.

The French waterfall is a hairstyle that is simple in execution, but at the same time it can radically change the face of a woman. It is a horizontal or diagonal braid with flowing curls, knocking out of nodules and gracefully falling on the shoulders.

The very story of the creation of the hairstyle is quite romantic. There is a version that the French hairdresser came up with it under the impression of the beauty of this Gavarni waterfall. This miracle of nature is located in the French part of the Pyrenees and reaches a height of almost 500 meters. However, skeptics are of the opinion that this hypothesis is just a myth, in fact, the hairstyle was invented by the French when they got tired of braiding ordinary braids and wanted to add variety to them. Which of these assumptions is true is not so important because this hairstyle really deserves the closest attention.

To perform this weaving, you need hair from the chin and below, while they can be both smooth and curly. This length will be sufficient to engage the upper strands and stretch their tails.

It will not become a problem if your hair is framed in any haircut, for example, a long square or cascade. But best of all, of course, it is suitable for long curls that can be wound or that curl themselves. Thanks to the hairstyle flowing in waves, the hair looks very festive, and at the same time natural.

Particular attention should be paid to the waterfall for those who want to grow bangs - exquisite weaving allows you to remove short strands from the forehead. But, even without it, weaving from the face is worth a try. With it, your luxurious head of hair will look neater, because a “hair wreath” will help to keep loose hair behind your back and save you the need to constantly remove it. Leaving the locks on your face, you will look more mysterious and coquettish, which girls also sometimes need.

Such a hairstyle creates a light and smooth contour that gracefully frames the face and makes the image more feminine and harmonious.

It softens even large or sharp features, giving them charm, especially if the hair is not wavy by nature or wound on a curling iron. But straight curls are a little easier to braid, and the knots are very neat.

The waterfall can be recommended to girls with any type of face: triangular, round, rectangular and even square, which does not suit short haircuts.

Weaving a waterfall has a basic version and many subspecies, among which each girl will certainly find her own.

The braid can be one-sided, two-sided, or wrap the entire head, go in the direction to the right or left, closer to the face or to the back of the head. For fans of complex options, hairstyles with several pigtails will do right away, then they will resemble a thin mesh. Tails, bunches, comb and weave will turn your weaving into a work of hairdressing. The main thing is to find a good master and explain to him what result you want to get or demonstrate a photo of your favorite hairstyle.

The most famous version of the waterfall is a horizontal French braid that adorns loose hair. Most often, it is located at the back of the head. You can see a detailed diagram in the photo.

The principle of braiding is phased as follows:

• comb your hair, paying particular attention to the root area; if your hair curls, then it will be useful to lubricate them at the base with wax;
• take a strand from the temple on either side; its thickness will correspond to the thickness of the pigtail;
• start weaving a braid, but after the first step, leave the bottom strand, and instead, let the strand out of loose hair;
• act on this principle until you reach the other side of the face;
• tie the resulting pigtail with an elastic band.

Sometimes when creating this hairstyle, you want to get not just natural flowing waves, but elastic curls.

Treat each strand with varnish and sprinkle the whole hairstyle.

If you like bangs, then it is not necessary to weave it into a braid. On the contrary, she will make this hairstyle even more feminine and mysterious. In addition, do not forget that it allows you to adjust the appearance.For example, to make the elongated face more harmonious, a long straight bang helps to the level of eyebrows, and a long oblique is more suitable for a wide face.

The technique may seem a little more complicated than the basic hairstyle, but it is also easy to master over time.

It is worth sticking to the following option:

• divide the bangs into the parting;
• stretching out a small strand of it, add it to the hair and start weaving a pigtail;
• moving from face to ear, use the entire half of the bangs, continue to weave it to the back of the head;
• repeat these steps on the other side;
• connect the two pigtails at the back.

A thin ribbon will make the waterfall hairstyle even brighter and more unusual. Just add it to the middle strand at the beginning of weaving. Tie the ribbon tail gently into your hair. When you finish the pigtail, cut off its excess end or leave it to hang beautifully.

A tail or a bundle of hair will add more originality to the waterfall. Braid the pigtail diagonally, and after it is ready, grab the hair with an elastic band. Now you can tie the tape by the type of rim.

The bun hairstyle will look even more spectacular. Do not add strands passing through the braid to the main tail, but connect it with invisible ones. Carefully comb the hair in the tail, and then fasten all the hair with hairpins, twisting them into a bobbin.

Spray the finished hairstyle with varnish. Alternatively, decorate your head with a bow or flower.

This kind of waterfall is good for thin and not very thick hair, since you do not have to weave many strands into the braid. The weaving principle in this case is somewhat simpler.

Since it differs from the classical one, it is worth considering the creation process in stages, namely:

• part in the middle or on one of the sides; take two thin strands on the side on the right side;
• cross them so that the right one is above the left; locks will be taken on behalf of;
• cross them again, while twisting each lock clockwise to obtain flagella and cross them counterclockwise;
• Now you need to separate the lock from the main hair and pass it between crossed;
• again put the right lock on the left, scrolling them clockwise;
• again we take a lock of free hair and place it between the crossed ones, twist them and cross again;
• continue to weave them straight or diagonally; at the end, fix the resulting “pigtail” with an invisibility;
• For greater volume, slightly pull the hair from above.

This is possible with a sufficient length of hair. Or let two such “pigtails” from opposite sides meet each other and fasten them with an elastic band in the middle.

As we already said, on curly hair the waterfall looks much more interesting and expressive. If nature has not given you such curls, then make them yourself.

Fixing varnishes and mousses will help you keep the result.

This variation differs from the classical one in that the hair is picked up not only from above, but also from below. To make the hairstyle look beautiful, the hair should have sufficient density. As a result, the head will be framed not by an ordinary pigtail, but by a spikelet.

Start weaving a thin braid of three parts from the temple. Weave into it the upper or lower strands, while the side should go on top of the middle. Do not forget to leave the hair below, which will fall over the shoulders.

It is worth paying attention to the following recommendations from professionals:

• even if you prefer to avoid styling products, in this case you should not refuse them, because they will fix locks for a long time, and the weaving process itself will be made easier; when using varnish, keep the bottle at a distance of at least 15 cm from the head - as a result of hair, they will not look stuck together, wax and mousse will help to better separate the strands and avoid the effect of broken hairs;
• to create a natural and relaxed look for every day, make the braid nodules weaker, and for a solemn occasion - tighten them harder so that the hairstyle retains its shape even at the most fiery party;
• graceful hairpins, small bows, decorative flowers on the clips will help to make the waterfall even more spectacular; for young girls, it is advisable to weave a thin ribbon into the braid to match the color of the outfit, which will make the image complete and become its final touch;
• Of course, making such a hairstyle for yourself is not as simple as a tail or a regular pigtail, but learning to weave the basic version on one side or from two small braids is quite realistic; just to start, try to do it on other people's hair, so that the principle of weaving becomes fully understood;
• for owners of thin and rare hair it is better to comb and smooth them initially, then the hairstyle will turn out to be a little more airy and voluminous;
• so that the waterfall looks really flowing and airy, weave it on freshly washed curls; clean hair will not fluff like this if you use mousse or water to separate strands when braiding.

The fantasy of hairdressers allows you to create real masterpieces based on a waterfall. They can include several elements at once, such as braids, bunches, curls, tails. With them, any girl will shine and attract everyone's attention.

We bring to your attention more complicated versions of this hairstyle.

• Bunk Waterfall consists of two diagonal parallel weaving. The hairstyle looks modest, but not trivial. It is suitable for girls with smooth hair, who appreciate a restrained style in clothes, but who also love to add a twist to the image.

• And here's an even more complicated hairstyle that weaves on the principle of twisting. Hair as if decorated with a mesh of thin strands - a stylish and sophisticated option. It will suit slender girls who do not like too catchy outfits and massive jewelry.

• Such an evening hairstyle is complex, but it is worth the time and effort. Ornate weaving - her main emphasistherefore it is better to make hair perfectly straight. It will become a spectacular addition to the wedding image, it will be appropriate at a ceremony or at a solid buffet table. The waterfall, complemented by a lace braid with a loop knot, will make you the queen of the evening.

• In this example, the braid of the waterfall has a tortuous shape. In addition to a ribbon or braid, the color of which can be any, it looks even more original. In addition, this hairstyle allows you to slightly fix loose hair behind your back, which is very convenient - you do not need to constantly move them back from the face.

Hairstyles from season to season remain at the peak of fashion. They give the image of a girl femininity and romance, which makes her attractive to the stronger sex. The French waterfall is good in that not all hair needs to be braided, but only part of it. At the same time, luxurious curls do not hide anywhere, but, on the contrary, attract even more attention.

Watch a workshop on weaving a braid-waterfall in the next video.