Waterfall braids are the epitome of grace and beauty when it comes to women’s hairstyles. While there are many types of braided hairstyles, a waterfall braid is one of the only ways you can wear your hair down while simultaneously sporting a gorgeous braid.

It features a regular braid but incorporates an extra lock of hair in-between (the waterfall) and throughout to create a waterfall appearance. It works for every hair type and texture, although hair does need to be at least several inches long.

How to Style Waterfall Braid

After such an enthusiastic intro, probably most you are dying for the up-close and detailed step-by-step info to make these waterfall braid updos come to life. So here’s a YouTube tutorial video to guide you along the way. Not: It will teach you how to use the waterfall braiding technique while still being able to flaunt your long and healthy locks.

And just as a quick wrap up for all the steps, here are the noteworthy steps we wrote down!

1. Brush out all the knots in your hair beforehand.

2. Work With gelled hair to have a better grip.

3. Start by creating a deep side parting by taking a small side section from your hair.

4. Divide hair into three equal sections.

5. Begin braiding in the front.

6. Follow the simple three-strand braiding technique. (Note: left strand under the middle one then the right strand under the middle one and repeat)

7. Pick up a new strand on the right and move the piece you are working with over to the center.

8. Release the left strand and add a new one from the bottom.

9. Move it over to the middle strand.

10. Continue and repeat until you reach the back of your head.

11. Secure loose ends with the help of stylish elastic bands.

Creative Waterfall Braided Hairstyle Ideas

You can rock your own waterfall braids with the help of the below braided hairstyles and tutorials.