There’s something mystical and fairytale-like about braids that cascade past your shoulders like a waterfall — braids that adapt to different textures, types, and lengths of hair, and make you feel like you’re wearing something as magical as a tiara atop your head. This braid exudes romance and femininity, and once you’ve mastered the art of twirling your hair the right way, you’re going to be able to wear the ‘do in so many ways. Ahead — a step-by-step breakdown, and some iterations of waterfall hairstyles.

10 Waterfall Braid Aesthetics To Recreate On Days You Want To Amp It Up

1. Minimal 

You can recreate this waterfall braid by dividing the front of your hair into two sections. Begin by crossing the two over one another before bringing in another section of hair from the top, and placing it in between the two chunks. Let it go, and cross the chunk at the bottom over the one at the top, and continue doing this until you have reached the end of the length. Secure it with a hair-tie, and repeat on the other side. You can pin the two together at the back of your head. 

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2. Halo

Divide your hair into three sections at the front  — like you’d do with a three-way braid. Do one loop like a three-way braid. Pick up a chunk from the top of their hair — above the top-most chunk — and cross it over the chunk in the middle. Cross the bottom-most strand over the middle, and pick up another chunk — from the bottom this time — and cross it over the new middle chunk. You can let go of the bottom chunk now. Repeat the process by crossing the top over the middle, and picking up more hair from the top of the head. Add it to the middle chunk, and continue toward the back of the head. This is the prettiest waterfall braid hairstyle.

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3. French 

Now that you know how to attempt a two-way and three-way waterfall, you can recreate this look as well. Bring both the braids to the back, and when you’ve reached about mid-way, join the two, and create a three-way braid until you’ve reached the end. Secure with a hair-tie, and add roses to the braid. 

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4. Jeweled

Part your hair down the middle, and begin braiding your hair on one side. Sweep it up to the side once you’re done, and add an accessory to make it feel a little more glamorous. This waterfall braid with curls is majestic.

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5. Double

You can add a three-way French braid to the equation to amp up the romance. Notice how the French braid starts close to the top of the head while the waterfall braid is created toward the side. 

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6. Romantic 

This waterfall eventually evolves into a side braid. You can do a three-way braid — or even a fishtail-styled one depending on your preference. 

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7. Traditional 

Add a flower to the plait, and you’re done. 

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8. Chic 

Make the braid voluminous by using thicker chunks of hair. This one’s perfect for if your hair is extremely thick and difficult to manage. 

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9. Stylish

You can create a halo-like waterfall on a bob as well — meaning that the style translates well on shorter hair too!

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10. Casual 

You can bundle up all of your hair into a ponytail to make the style look a little casual and effortless. 

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