Having gorgeous natural waves is every fashioniser’s dream, especially of those, who have sleek, straight hair that sometimes is really hard to curl. This hairstyle has always been the most anticipated style for all women of all times, as it adds volume and perfection to their looks. It seems like waves do not get out of fashion at all, since they are appropriate for any kind of occasion, be it an ordinary cocktail party, annual ceremony, wedding or even for everyday look.

There are different ways to reach a perfect wavy look using any of hairstyling tools like hot rollers, irons, and then fixing with spray for a longer duration. The task however is somewhat difficult and much time consuming for straight hair especially. There are some hair types that no matter what you do, they seem to become loose at once. However, it is commonly known that loose waves are even more elegant and sexier. Nevertheless if you want to learn how to style natural waves, without damaging your precious hair, then have a look at the tips presented below.

First of all you should consider a few small details before trying to create waves naturally. Your hair should have a proper cut, especially if your hair is heavy and thin. All of us know that heavy hair is difficult to carry the waves on, and thin hair, on its behalf gets flat easily. So refresh your look by having a haircut, you can have some layers that will make the hair easy to work on.

Secondly wash your hair and use conditioner that is for your hair type. Dry your hair with a towel with slight movements not to break the hair. Once the hair gets rid of wet drops, comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb. Then take either styling mousse or gel and apply to your hair. Use the products for the tips only, without touching the roots not to make them itchy. And divide your hair into several sections, thus making it easy to work on small parts of it thoroughly. Start working with your fingers. By taking the small section of the hair, roll or wind the latter on your finger and fix it with clips. Repeat the same action with all the sections of hair. And let the hair dry this way. After several hours, when the hair is completely dry, take the clips away and enjoy your natural waves!

Create Waves with Braids

For this means, you will have to repeat the same action: washing, conditioning and drying your hair with a towel. Next make a tight braid of the hair and let it remain so overnight. Depending on what waves you want to get, either braid the entire hair tight or have several braids. Keep in mind that the larger braid you have the looser your hair will be. Once you complete braiding, fix the hair with a band and go to sleep. Take the bands away next morning and give a final touch to the hair either correcting the waves with fingers, or if you are afraid the hair will not last long, then apply hairspray. If, on the contrary, you see that the hair has much volume, work with it with wet hands to smooth it a little bit.

Create Loose Bun Waves

If you want to have loose waves then this method is for you. Simply wash, condition and dry your hair. After combing it, make a top bun by twisting your hair around itself. And fix it with a band. Again you can either let your hair remain so overnight, or if you have to go somewhere that exact day, wait for a couple hours and then take the band away. Since the entire hair was twisted together, in order to separate the waves from each other comb your hair with your fingers. You will have loose waves that look more natural than any other waves made by hairstyling tools. For hair that have tendency to straighten, use hairspray.

Short Hair Waves

You have short hair and think waves are not for you? Don’t you worry! You can have even a sexier look with waves you haven’t even dreamed about. You will need lots of styling gel and mouse to achieve the fantastic look. Apply the gel onto your hair and start waving your hair with the help of a comb and fix your waves with clips. Or you can wind the hair on a pen, and then secure the wave with clips. Let the gel do its job and take the clips away a short time after. Enjoy your natural waves.

Use these easy hair tips, add fantasy and work with fingers and you will have natural waves for every occasion. Give a break to those hairstyling tools that damage your hair. Let your hair relax, yet look perfect and natural, with the use of minimum efforts, but reaching maximum effects.

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Sexy, girlish curls are so lovely, that you cannot stop admiring them. They look so gorgeous and appealing for every occasion. The hair is smooth, shiny, playful, fluffy and curly, somewhat angel like and typical for a real lady or an ancient Greek goddess. Curly hair is so natural looking, that those who have natural curls from birth can boast a lot, since it is a real privilege. Whenever you do not have time to style your hair, you simply have to wash and go. They look so sexy even when still wet.

However, as it is common to a human’s nature, we always strive for something we do not have. When having curls we aim to straighten them as soon as possible and hurry up to get a flat iron. With straight hair, on the contrary we dream for those lovely curls day and night. There are different ways to create lovely waves. Follow the tips below and learn more about this hairstyle. You will finally learn how to style curls easily in no time using nothing more than hair rollers, clips or bobby pins and your own two hands.

Create Curls with Rollers

Using rollers is the most convenient means to create waves. First you do not have to spend much time in the morning or day time, because you can do this in the evening before going to sleep. Secondly your hair will not be damaged from the heat of so many curling irons. And third, it looks natural.

It is easy to get curls when the hair is wet. Wet hair is easy to work with, besides it takes the form you want to receive. Wash your hair with a shampoo first. Then let it dry, but let it remain slightly damp. Next divide your hair into several sections. If you want to have thin curls, then take smaller sections. Once you do so, start the curling. Take one section first, comb the hair and apply the ordinary curling roller. Start from the hair tips and reach your scalp. With the help of clips or pins secure the roller. Do the same action with the rest of the hair. However you would not like to have too curly portion of hair in front. For this simply take some strands of hair away from the rollers. Either wind the hair around your finger or fasten it with clips to have a more loose curl, or simply dry it flat with a drier upon completion, probably the next day. It is preferable to let the hair dry this way for several hours. The more the rollers remain so, the better result we will have. Later remove all the rollers and finish your look the way you like. You can either brush your hair or work with your fingers. Or else, you can do nothing; simply let the hair get its look itself.

Quick Curls with Hot Rollers

If you are in a hurry and want to have lovely curls within a short time, take hot rollers. Your hair, on the contrary to the previous tip, should be dry to get its look from the heat of the hot roller. Divide your hair into sections and start applying the hot roller on each section. You can either roll the tips of your hair only, or can start from the top hair, to add more volume. Fix the rollers with pins and let them remain so for 15 minutes at least, for the rollers to cool down and then only take them away. Use hairspray to fix the lovely curls.

Use Curling Irons

If you do not have rollers, then go for a curling iron. There are both large barreled ones and small ones. If your hair does not have natural curls it is better to use small barreled curling irons, which make the hair tight and the curls last longer. You can work on small sections of hair; however it is much time consuming. Once finished, brush your hair and apply some hairspray.

You can use curling irons when having short hair as well, since there is not much hair; again give preference to small barreled ones. You can either divide your hair in the middle and work on two sections, or have a side parting, for a more elegant look.

Create Random Curls

You can reach a romantic look by curling your hair with a curling iron, but not the standard way. To look a little extraordinary, start alternating the direction of the hair. Again divide the hair into several sections and with the help of either medium or small barreled curling irons start curling the hair in different directions, one forward, and the other backward. Once finished, give a final touch with your fingers or a brush and apply hairspray.

Keep in mind all these easy techniques of creating lovely locks and amaze everybody with your sexy, elegant and feminine look.

How to Use Hot Rollers

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Why should a Halloween only be associated with a costume only? A hairstyle plays no less important role in this regard. They add bonuses to the costume and one seems not to go well without the other. The wilder and messier your hair is, the better look you will have.

So what to do with our hair on this great holiday?

It depends on several things, the length of our hair, for instance: the shorter, the fewer ideas can be picked, the longer, the more creativity will be used to achieve a dramatic look. Besides depending on the costume, hairstyles may vary. You can go having simply messy hair; you can have a “cattish’ ponytail, or go for waves and everything else that comes to your mind.

Use all the hairstyling tools, irons, rollers, sprays, hair accessories you have at home. Even if you have forgotten of some brooches, colored bands, they may be just the case for this holiday. Have a look at the classical Halloween hairstyle ideas below!

The Desperate Housewife Gone Mad

In order to reach this look you you’ll have to curl and then backcomb the heck out of this and then use lots of spray to fix the hair. You will look both original and extraordinary. You can use any dress that reminds of a housewife’s outfit. Do not forget about the white apron.

Witch Hair

A traditional look for Halloween that is chosen when nothing else comes to your mind is becoming a witch. Witches are symbols of this holiday and within years the costume and look have undergone lots of changes. Nowadays it is not so important any longer to go for black or green hair only. You can choose any color you like. Nevertheless, do not forget to dye your hair with temporary dying paint, so that not to walk with weird hair color after the holiday.

You can either have pumpkin witch hair that means dying your hair the pumpkin color. Or you can turn from a gloomy witch to a brighter one, by dying your hair blonde. Once you dye your hair, feel free to experiment any hairstyle your mood inspires you at the moment. The idea is, however to look messy. For a better result have your hair a little dirty or use lots of spray. No single witch is ever seen neat and tidy.

Vampire Hair

The basics of this look are having black hair combined with red or white stripes. Take a small portion of your hair and dye it any of the above mentioned color. Or you can have the tips of your hair dyed red only, instead of having stripes all over. By doing so, you will create the impression, as if our hair is dipped in blood. For an ideal look, do not forget about lenses, especially green ones, which will highlight a vampire’s look.

Frankenstein’s Bride

If your hair is long, crimp it with a crimping iron. Or you can reach the effect by braiding your hair in several braids. Remember to do so when the hair is wet. And let the latter dry naturally. You can do this the previous night, so that the braids look perfect. On the following morning, when the hair is dry, undo the braids and you will have crimped hair. Tease and spray the hair back off your face. You can either let it flow free or clip it up.

The Fairy or Goddess Look

If you are going to play a positive role this Halloween, then go for a humble, feminine and neat look. Make waves on your hair tips, or curl the entire hair and use some spray to fix it. Or, if your hair has natural waves, simply wash and go.

In case you are going to dress up like a princess, Barbie or a ballerina, probably being the Black Swan, then an elegant bun should be chosen. Make a high ponytail. Take the ponytail hair and start wrapping it all around. For a final touch use a brooch or wear a pearl necklace on the hair. You will look like a real princess.

Finally, Use a Wig

If you cannot think about anything on your natural hair, then go for ready wigs that are sold in all supermarkets all over this season. You can choose a red wig to look more eye-catching. Or you can become the sexy blonde girl.
All of these hairstyles are easy to achieve. Choose the matching style for your costume and have fun on this scary day that is on its way.

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The most elegant and hottest look can be achieved by luxurious waves that make every woman look hot. If you have medium or long hair, then having perfect looking waves is the best solution to the everyday problem of deciding what to do with your hair. Besides, waves create an ideal evening look.

While some girls come granted with natural waves, others keep on wondering how to style wavy hair. Styling waves is not a difficult task and you can do that yourself at home. No need to visit a salon and spend money. Simply have good hot rollers or a curling iron at home, as well as a hairspray, and that’s it. Below you can learn techniques to style glamorous waves on different occasions. Depending on the length of your hair you can reach different effects.

To start with, wash your hair first. If you want your hair to be very shiny and eye-catching, style your hair when it is completely clean and dry. You should avoid curling wet or damp hair. First, wet hair will not hold a curl well, secondly, the curling iron may damage your hair, thus create new problems for you.

If your hair is not naturally curly, then you might need to use some volumizing sprays to reach a better result. Apply the spray on your hair and gently massage it.

To go on, you can choose any equipment you are used to, either hot rollers or an iron. Separate your hair in the middle, to have equal portions of hair on each side. Then take a small portion of hair and start the job. You can have either tight or loose waves. For this you have to take either a small amount of hair or a larger portion. In addition to this, the size of the rollers also matters. For tight ones, small rollers should be chosen, whereas for a loose effect take bigger ones or use large-barreled curling irons. The only thing to keep in mind is, the more hair you curl at a time, the sooner it will lose its look. Especially if your hair is too straight, take smaller portions.

Next, take the rollers, put some portion of the hair onto it and start rolling it upward. You can reach either the scalp, if you want all your hair be in waves, or you can simply roll the tips of the hair only. Once you do so, fix the rollers with clips and let them stay on your hair for some time. Next take the rollers away from your hair and let your hair cool for a minute or too. Do not escape cooling the hair. It is an important part of the whole styling procedure.

If you want to have a glamorous look, start brushing your hair afterwards. Brush your hair slightly; do not over style or over brush, since the less you touch the hair, the longer it will keep its shape. For a better result apply spray on the hair. Or if you do not want to brush the hair you can go on adjusting with your fingers, which will make the waves look even more natural. You can do so to achieve beachy waves as well.

For a switch, you can try alternative ways of wrapping the curls. If you are using a curling iron, you can both wrap your hair forward or backward. Each of them will create a completely different look. So depending on what kind of a look you are tending to create, experiment with your hair and get the desired look. Do not give up if the result does not seem ideal to you. Practice is what leads to perfection. Try several times and you will soon master the art of styling wavy hair.

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Long hair is perhaps the best for any hairstyling idea. You can do whatever you want to. The longer the hair is, the more variants to experiment with your hair you have. Use all your skills and fantasy and you will complete the task. You can think of different things, ranging from braids and top knots to low or high buns, simply having lots of waves either from the top to tails or loose ones, at the end of the hair only. You can trick by making soft and sexy curls, creating the impression as if you have just got out of the bathroom without even combing or spending a minute on your hair and convincing everybody that your natural hair is exactly that like. Long hair gives us creativity every time we style our hair.
Still if you have long hair and lack creativity, here we present some great hair styling ideas for long hair for you to break the monotonous look you have.

Have a Natural Look

If you want to look more natural and amaze everybody with the concept that not every glamorous look is achieved through long trials, follow this tip. All you have to do is simply make the impression of “just out of the beach’. You will have both a somewhat messy, casual and hot look. Get fascinating results in just a couple minutes by doing almost nothing. Wash your hair, condition and rinse your hair. Once you have done so, comb your hair next. And keep on massaging your hair. Take some part of the hair ends, let them fall on your palm and start scrunching it and pushing the hair upward. While your hair is wet, it will receive the shape you are trying to get by scrunching.

If your hair has tendency to become curly or get natural waves, this method will work ideally for you. Nevertheless, those having straight hair should use hairsprays at the end to achieve the desired result.

On the other hand, if you have straight hair and want to keep it the way it is, the task is even easier. Just let your hair dry naturally and go out of your house, as if you have just gone out of a styling salon. Smooth, shiny hair is timeless and there are lots of girls with curly hair, who sweat out to get the effect you naturally have.

Braid Your Hair

Unfortunately, those with short hair are unable to have these cute braids, whereas, those with long hair have the privilege over them. They can try any types of braids: two braids at each side of your hair (dividing the hair in the middle), a mini crown braid, a full crown a little above your forehead, or a single and sometimes even several braids mixing with the rest of your hair. With the variety of braids you can reach a different look on different occasions. Choose the one that suits you most of all and make it become part of your look. You can also try more complicated plaits, such as waterfall braids or fishtail braids.

A great idea is also to try braided updos. They look chic, sexy and polished and can work both for special occasions and everyday wear.

To update your look use accessories, like a brooch, to create special effects. Get this interesting and modern look just within seconds.

Look Elegant

Not only an evening dress can make you look elegant, but also a right hairstyle will add its impact on the overall look. If you want to look elegant it is best preferred to have your hair up. Especially when your dress has a wide décolleté messy, curly or straight hair will spoil your look. All you have to do is either have a bun or topknot your hair. It’s up to you to choose between this two. If the profile of the evening is not that formal you can trick with a topknot, by letting some parts of your hair fall down, creating a slightly messy look. Or if the occasion is one of those that you should be more than elegant, a tight top knot or a low bun should be chosen.

Again you can use some accessories to emphasize your beauty.

Create an Appealing Hot Look

The next advice for long hair styling is an ordinary one. When you are away on vacation and are looking for some adventures, when you are open to new acquaintances and flirts, waves and curls will come to your rescue. The sexy waves make every girl look original and easy to go.

A touch of a hot roller at the ends of your hair is enough for this look. Simply apply several rollers on the tips of your head, wait for some time and take them away. If you want the curls to look thicker, then with the help of your fingers divide the curls into small sections. If you are going to spend an evening dancing on the beach or walking on the beach accompanied by light breezes from the sea, use some hairspray, not to let your hair straighten quickly, because of the humidity.

Experiment With the Versatility of Ponytails

Certainly the easiest hairstyles for long hair, and not only, are ponytails. Ponytails always look chic and sexy and can look amazing for any occasion, be it a day out, a cool party or a day at the office. Besides, almost any guy loves ponytails, so be sure that your boyfriend will definitely appreciate your effortless look. You can have a high or low ponytail, depending on your mood and preferences. Some hair accessories will look good here too, only don’t overdo with them.

Last but not least, you can use various hair styling products and tools to create an even more complicated look. With the help of a good hair mousse, you can create sexy, fresh curls with a wet effect. Or try to create some complicated updos and don’t forget to apply some hair spray to guarantee their ideal look throughout the day. With the help of hairdryers, hair irons and other tools, you can bring all your hair fantasies into reality. Be yourself, trust your creativeness and you’ll look unique and stylish. Follow these tips, spice things up with your own ideas, use all your efforts and you are the winner!

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An easy, casual, modern and chic look can be achieved with a top knot. This hairstyle is preferred by most girls in summer months especially. When it is too hot and you do not want to always have wet hair, best thing to do is to have a top knot. Your hair is up, away from the neck and shoulders and you feel relieved from a “burden’.

A top knot can be made both for a casual look and for special evenings. If you want to have an everyday look, slightly messy, then have the knot not too tight, yet loose and let some portion of hair fall down on your neck, for example. A top knot will also be an ideal solution for you, if you are in a hurry and do not have much time to spend on your hair. For an evening look, it is a wonderful and cheap remedy.

You have curly hair and think a top knot will not work for you? You are mistaken. It goes well with curly hair as well. The extra volume that your hair has makes the latter look even richer on you.

The top knot or a messy high bun is a chic and a great option to have, when you are wearing an outfit with a shoulder or a neck detail. When your hair is up, it gives you a chance to show off your newly obtained dress.

How to Topknot

It is the easiest thing to style. The essential part of it is a ponytail. Brush your hair carefully, then gather your hair in a high ponytail and fix it with a tie at the top of your head. You have several options next: either braid, twist or wrap the ponytail hair around the hair tie, creating a knot, and fix it again with another tie. Make sure to take a tie the same color as your hair is or at least a close one, so that the latter is not seen. If you want to have a tight knot, fix the rest of the hair round the knot with pins, use a hairspray, if you think they are loose. For a casual look, let the hair fall down.

This was the traditional way of knotting your hair. You can have a messier option as well. For this, flip your head over and gather your hair in a messy high ponytail at the top of your head. Fix it with a hair tie. The secret here is not combing your hair prior to creating a ponytail. The messier the hair, the better and sexier your look will be. If, anyways, you think some of your hair does not obey you, simply work with hands. Next, pull the ponytail in an upward then downward position to loosen it. Wrap the ponytail hair around the tie loosely. At the end, take some pieces of hair from the front, side or the back of the bun to reach a messy look.

In case you have thin hair, a most frequently used tip is teasing as many strands of the ponytail as you can. Thus you will add volume to the ponytail and your hair will look fine.

Since a topknot is really very trendy today, you can play a bit with its styling. You can take some accessories to create a more glamorous look. Use a headband, clips, flowers or ribbons at the knot. They will add more feminine and stylish features to your overall look. Besides, an accessory will accentuate your hair on special occasions, thus making it clear that the hairstyle is not an everyday one, but was reached for the evening look especially.

So, you already know a few ways of how to style a top knot and look chic on any occasion. Follow the tips introduced above and you will have an alternative on bad hair days or when you are on the run.

Top Knot Tutorial

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Whenever we want to change something in our lives, our poor hair becomes the direct carrier of our plans. Hardly there is a girl who, in search of something new, freshening and light, has not changed her hairstyle first. There are different ways to make your look different, not like an everyday one. Even a slightest change will make a difference. Only do not hurry to the extremes. Some of us suddenly decide to say god bye to long hair under the moment’s influence, and later regret for this hasty mistake. Remember if you want to have an upgrade in your look, better choose anything that does not imply a haircut.

You can have a change both with short and long, curly or straight hair within several minutes. Use your fantasy or turn to a specialist, who will give you best advice and with a few movements of a brush, hair sprays or any other products will turn you from a Cinderella to a real lady. Here, you can see a few smart hairstyle tips for on-the-go girls.

Short Hair

Some think that short hair is the easiest solution to the matter. You simply have to comb the hair and go, since there is no need to spend tiring hours on flattening hair or making waves. Yet this approach is not always correct. Short hair requires even much attention. In order not to have a boyish look, something special should be done with the hair.

For the last years the pixie haircut has come into fashion. It is easy to manage. This haircut is now popular among many celebrities.

Most importantly, you should think well before going for a short haircut, since it does not suit everyone. It is a rather capricious hairstyle, so depending on your facial shape, it may either work for or against you. If the oval of your face is full, short hair may even make it look even more round, when it is cut straight. If you have vertical long parts of hair in the front, then the latter will make your face thinner. Here you have what to focus the attention on. Comb it well and apply a gel to fix its form. When looking at you from the front, it will create the illusion that your hair is long.

Long Hair

Another easy solution for on-the-go-girls is a braid, which is always the easiest way to change your look within several minutes. You will avoid any hair coming forward and closing your eyes. You can have gorgeous braids by dividing your hair into two parts and wrapping a braid on each side, then bringing them together. Or you can have a single braid wrapped from one side of your hair. To add chic to this easy styling, you can use a nice hair accessory on the part where the two braids come together.

You can also try French styling, which works on almost any type of hair, be it curly, wavy or smooth. Simply work on one small section of the hair: either braiding it and letting it mix with the rest of the hair, or fixing this small section on one side of your hair with some nice looking clips.

If you want to look even more elegant, or if you are wearing a dress which mandates you have your hair done, the best and most elegant thing to do is have all your hair gathered at the back. For this you have to back comb the front part of your hair without dividing the hair into two sides. Fix the hair at the back of your hair with pins and a hairspray. Then gradually take the rest of your hair from left ear and right ears and bring them close to the first portion of the hair, creating a low bun. Pin them all together. You will have a retro style look.

Buns are also great for parties, proms and special occasions. It goes well with dresses and adds femininity to you. All you have to do is take your hair on the top and tie it with a band. Then, with the use of pins and a spray create a bun. Spray is an important thing here, since you should fix the bun on its place, if you do not want to have it go down in the middle of a party.

Ponytails are a timeless hairstyle. They are the simplest and quickest thing to do. If you do not want to look messy, yet have a neat and tidy look within short time, ponytail is what you need. It is appropriate for both medium and long length hair. A ponytail allows your neck to be seen. If you want to stun everybody with your thin and long beautiful neck, go for a high ponytail. Or if you have time to spend on your look, then you can have an addition to a ponytail. You can have a low ponytail and do something on the front of your hair: wear a crown, for instance, on special occasions.

And finally, if you want to comb your hair and go out, then this one is for you. Simply comb your hair and wear a headband. It is a beloved style for teenagers especially.

Whichever style you choose, you will look fine. There are so many nuances, so study each thoroughly and you will have the desired look.

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Girls love doing different things with their hair, in order to reach a stunning look and stand out in the crowd. Some of us prefer a specialist’s approach, others, learn and do it on their own. If you do not want to think about what to do with the entire hair, you can simply trick something with one part of it only. Braids are what will come to your rescue.

Braids have always been in fashion. They look so girlish, so neat and feminine on us. You can have a mini crown braid if your hair is of medium length or long enough. For short hair unfortunately, a full braid will not be achieved. Here, we suggest you ways to learn how to style a mini crown braid at home.

Number one secret of getting an ideal braid is not having clean hair. That may sound strange, but when you have just washed your hair and want to style it, the latter will not obey you. Slightly dirty hair is easy to wrap.

All you need to have at a hand is pins and a spray. The spray will help your hair “listen to’ your hands. If your hair is clean, then you can double the use of a spray to reach more effects.

You can either form 2 braids on each side of your head and make both ends meet at the back of your head, or you can start from one side, like from one ear and make it to the other one. This way the braid will cover your head’s front part.

To start with, first comb your hair and divide it into two parts. Then take some part of your hair, by dividing it into three equal parts and start the task. Take the section of hair that is closest to your middle part, and bring it under the middle section. Then take the one part that is closest to your forehead and again bring it under the middle section, making it the middle section.

After doing so, start adding hair to each of the section, to have a thicker section. You should add hair to each of the section by continuing the steps. First add hair to the section closest to the middle one, bring it under the middle section. Add some hair to the part closer to your forehead; bring it under the middle section again. Once you do so, you can either keep on adding small parts of hair each time you bring one section under the other one. Or stop adding hair; if you do not want to have a thick braid. And keep on doing this way till you reach the end of your hair, when it is impossible to braid any more. Fasten the ends of your hair. Repeat the same action on the other side of your head as well.

Finally wrap the braids around your head with the help of pins. Tuck the ends of each braid under the other braid. Make sure to hide the pins beneath each braid, so that they are not seen. At the end of the procedure you can fix the braid with a spray, just to feel safe that it is firm enough and is not going to fall down when you make a sudden movement. And here you are! Ready to show your simple, yet fashionable look!

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By the point you think you have already seen all the possible ways of braids, plaits, twists and knots, stop a while and think about new braided hairstyles, just like the waterfall braids! Effortless, relaxed hair has probably never looked so chic and whimsical, as the cascade braids. Despite its quite messy aspect, this hairstyle looks so chic and elegant, dressy and nonchalant. Best of all, it works amazing both on straight and wavy hair and can be sported for various occasions. So let’s learn how to style waterfall braids to show off your princess hair for a fairytale look.

The waterfall braid is actually a version of the famous French braid, but with a more sophisticated and rather imperfect vibe. The best thing is that you can make as many variations of cascade braids as your fantasy hints you. Thus, you can style waterfall side braid or master a gorgeous waterfall do, adding freshness to your day or evening look. Moreover, you can try to incorporate other types of braids into your waterfall braid, creating a more complex and whimsical hairstyle.

How to Style Waterfall Braids

You don’t need special tools, products or styling skills for achieving this lovely hairstyle. Start with either straight or wavy hair. Create a center parting and brush out all the knots in your hair in order to be able to work easily. You can start braiding on the side you want. Let’s start from the right side, for example. Part your hair into three sections, as you usually do while plaiting a regular French braid. Start plaiting the braid, making sure you regularly drop small sections of hair at the bottom. This is, actually, the trick of styling waterfall braids!

As you go on braiding your hair, incorporate the left sections of hair into the braid and don’t forget to always drop the right section. This way, you’ll get the beautiful cascading effect. Once done with plaiting, secure the hair end with some elastic band or bobby pins and you are done!

You can leave the remaining hair fall naturally over the shoulder, creating some glamorous waves and lock, or continue braiding a simple or a fishtail braid on the side. Add some hair accessories for a more romantic look or leave your look simple, yet chic.

How to Style Waterfall Beach Braids

Another great variation of the classic waterfall braid is the beach braid. To create this look, it’s best to start with wavy hair. Start from one side of your head, for example, left and create a simple French braid. Once you have created the first full cross-over, take a section of hair right next to the braid and incorporate it into the plait from the top. Once done with this piece, leave behind the last section so that it’s not a part of the braid. Replace that stand with the hair section between your two remaining stands and add it into the braid. Now, take another adjacent section and plait it with the braid, adding in-between sections and leaving behind the back pieces. This way you’ll get the cascading effect.

Go on braiding the same pattern all the way around the top of the head, pulling the hair tighter on the left side. Once you reach the temple on the opposite side of the head, stop taking some extra stands and incorporating them into the braid, instead braiding downward. As you finish the braid, secure it with an elastic band. Next, take a small portion of hair from the end and wrap it around the elastic to conceal it.

Now, grab the front section from the right side of the head, take the first two loose sections from the original waterfall braid and start plaiting a new braid, going to the opposite direction of the first one. Follow the same pattern, as you did with the first braid, adding in new stands and leaving others behind. Make sure the second braid falls directly below the first one. Once you get to the ear, finish your braid and secure it with an elastic band, once again hiding it with a section of hair. And you are done with the waterfall beach braids!

Both the versions of waterfall braids look extra-chic and lovely. Also take a look at the great tutorial below and start practicing your skills, until you are able to style both the waterfall braid hairstyles.

Waterfall Braids Tutorial

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With braids encircling the head like a halo, braided updos always look chic, romantic and divine. Best of all, one can sport braided updos every single day, but also for formal and special occasions, as they are sophisticated and just special. If your fantasy of a braided hairdo doesn’t go further than the lovely low-braided updo style, you probably have missed the gorgeous faux-braided one. Resembling a whole bunch of braids stuck to the head, faux-braided updos look extremely youthful and whimsical and are able to add a lovely feminine allure to your everyday, formal and special occasion looks.

At a very superficial glance, this hairstyle may seem to be too complicated to be accomplished, but, on the contrary, it requires zero braiding skills, as it is made up entirely of twists! What you need is a little patience, some hairspray, bobby pins and, of course, long or medium tresses. So let’s learn how to style a faux-braided updo in just a few minutes.

For the most romantic result, work with lightly textured, wavy hair. Starting on the right side of the head, take the front section of your hair and divide it into two equal sections. Twist the hair, taking the hair right below those first two pieces and incorporating them into the main twist. This way, add sections of hair to the twist as you go and twist the hair across the head until you reach the opposite side. Once done, secure the twist-braid in place with bobby pins, leaving the remaining hair in the twist loose.

Repeat the same action on the other side of your head, making sure your second twist goes directly above and across your first braid. Twist the second section of hair until you get to the nape of your neck on your right side, pinning it there for it to stay in place.

Now, take a small portion of loose hair from the left side and cross it over the right twist, rolling it in. This way, you will change the direction of your twist from right to left. The hair section should be diagonally parted, so that your hair will go to the opposite direction, as you are twisting it in. The main task is to create an S-shape with your twists.

Once you are done with the left side, grab the remaining hair in your other hand and roll the pieces over each other to plait one big twist. With your finger hook the middle of the twist. Twist the hair around the finger, creating a big figure eight at the back of the head and then secure the do with bobby pins. Make sure to pin the hair well so that none of the sections will fall out. At the end you can apply some hair spray for a perfectly polished look or just leave out a few fly-aways for a more romantic, relaxed feel.

Since the main hair handiwork is done at the back of your hair, from the front you look quite simple, soft and relaxed. Once you turn around, the fun of your do really starts! Thus twisting, layering and direct-changing your tresses, you get a super-voguish faux-braided updo, which looks like braided by a real pro!

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