What hairstyles attract men? Having asked this question, British scientists found out that models with flowing hair are in the first place in terms of attractiveness, and braid in second place.
And if you combine both options, you get a trendy hairstyle that will help create a gentle, romantic image. We are talking about laying, which has the name - spit waterfall or cascade spit.
Hairstyle features, necessary tools
The technique is so simple and does not require special skills that you can master it in a couple of attempts. It is noteworthy that this method of hair styling is suitable for owners of different hair, hair types and their length. So, braid the "waterfall" of strands can be:
- on hair of medium length;
- on long curls;
- and even on trimmed under "square", if only the length of the strands is slightly longer than the chin line.
To create a hairstyle you will need the following tools:
- Mirror;
- Straight comb to separate the strands and normal to comb;
- Eraser that can be hidden;
- Means for styling, iron or curling, in case you want to wind curls or vice versa straighten them;
- Invisible.
So, we will consider some variants of interesting and not complicated hairstyles using the technique of weaving "waterfall".
The classic version of weaving braids "waterfall"
Weaving with falling down strands easily and quickly. The classic version involves twisting pigtails from one temple to another.
How to weave a classic waterfall braid:
- Carefully comb the hair over the entire length;
- If necessary, apply a styling agent;
- Comb it all back;
- Separate three strands from the right or left temple, depending on which way it will be more convenient to move. The size of the strands is chosen at will, depending on the desired thickness of the finished braid;
- Start with the top strand, moving it to the middle as when weaving an ordinary braid;
- The lower part is also moved to the middle;
- Repeat the previous two steps;
- After moving the upper and lower parts in the middle, you must release the strand, which will be at the bottom of the pigtails;
- For the next step, you need to take a new strand of loose hair at the bottom and weave it;
- Continue, leaving hanging strands and taking new ones from the rest of the hair;
- Secure the braid with an elastic band when it is ready, hide it behind the ear, under the hair, or dock it along the entire length of the hair, leaving it hanging.
If necessary, you can fix styling hair spray.
How to braid braid waterfall yourself
The main advantage of the "waterfall" hairstyle is the simplicity of its execution, so you can braid it yourself. In order to master the technique with your own hands, you need the same set of tools. You can attract another mirror by installing it from behind so that you can see the result.
So, how to weave a braid waterfall itself? Here is a diagram and step by step instructions:
- Comb the hair and separate the three strands from the comfortable side of the face;
- Start weaving ordinary braids;
- After two steps of weaving, leave the lower strand, replacing it with a new one from the main body of hair;
- Repeating the release of the lower strands and the addition of new, add to the opposite side of the head and secure with a rubber band.
By the way, for more convenience, you can fasten already released hair strands with a barrette or keep them in your mouth from the opposite side of the weave. At the end, just straighten the curls and give them the necessary direction.
If desired, you can straighten hair or slightly twist the ends. And lovers of voluminous nape will need to first make a bouffant and only then proceed to the twist of the cascade.
If the hair is magnetised or decayed, it can be treated with wax or a special spray, oil or balm that is applied before styling the hair.
Several variations of weaving cascade spit
Having mastered the proposed technique, you can try several other options, no less interesting than the classic one. Perhaps someone will find the best solution for creating an interesting look for every day or for a special occasion.
French waterfall
The hairstyle was named because of the similarity of the technique of vita braids with the addition of strands. Someone calls the "French" ordinary straight "waterfall" of hair. But there is another option.
Scheme and step by step instructions:
- Comb the hair and throw it on one side without a part;
- Separate three equal-sized hair bundles from the opposite side of the one where the hair was combed;
- Weave by analogy with the classical method, releasing and weaving new curls, but not directly from the temple to the temple, but at an angle. That is, start from the temple, and finish below the level of the ear on the opposite side;
- At the end of your fingers, disassemble the strands and slightly loosen the braid.
In this case, you can leave the hair loose or weave all the curls in one braid, putting it on its side. Fix hair with hairspray.
You can decorate it with studs with small rhinestones or pearl beads. Provided that the jewelry will look harmoniously with outfit and makeup.
Waterfall the opposite
This version of Vitya gives an extra volume to the braid, and an interesting and unusual look to the hairstyle.
- Comb the entire hair back for a direct waterfall or move it to any convenient side to weave an oblique cascade;
- Separate three locks of the same thickness;
- Start twisting with moving the upper curl to the center, but at the bottom;
- The second curl also move to the center through the bottom;
- Repeat the previous steps, not forgetting to leave one strand;
- To continue the formation of the “opposite” spit with alternating free strands and adding new ones;
- At the end secure with a rubber band.
A waterfall of two strands or twisted
- Prepare the hair by combing it. If the hair is naughty, you can treat it with mousse or foam;
- Separate the strand and divide it into two locks;
- Cross the curls between each other so that the top curl passes under the bottom one;
- To separate a new curl from the main hair and skip it between two twisted strands;
- Leave the skipped curl, and twist the other two again;
- To continue the alternation of twisted curls with the addition of new to the opposite temple;
- Pin the hairstyle.
Vitya option with tape
This version of the waterfall is perfect for evening hairstyles. A bright accessory in the form of a ribbon should be chosen to match the dress. And you can also use just a silver or gold ribbon.
- Comb hair;
- Divide the hair for the waterfall into three strands;
- Bind the ribbon to the curl, which is in the middle;
- Start to weave according to the classical method, but at the same time, without releasing the ribbon, weave it together with the new curls into a braid;
- Pin and shape the hairstyle.
Cascade spit in different hairstyles
In addition to the options of direct weaving cascade strands or oblique, you can use other hairstyles with a scythe-waterfall. Consider the most interesting:
Haircut from a waterfall in several tiers
This hairstyle differs from the classic only in the number of braids.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Comb hair back;
- Separate the three strands of the temple;
- Twist braid with strands hanging down;
- Fasten;
- Below the first tier to separate three more strands;
- Weave curls in a braid, using loose strands falling from the previous waterfall;
- To fasten.
Continue depending on the desired number of tiers hairstyles. All braids fasten under the hair or to collect in a bun. You can weave them in one big braid or leave the hair loose.
Hairstyle from two opposite "waterfalls"
This type of styling looks romantic and gentle. To fasten braid, you can use a beautiful bow or hairpin.
- Brush hair;
- Split in the middle;
- Separate the three strands on the right side;
- Start weaving, releasing the lower strands from the right temple to the middle of the head;
- Fasten the braid;
- Repeat the manipulation with the other side of the hair;
- In the middle, fasten both braids with a barrette or weave one of them down with one ordinary braid.
If desired, curls can also be screwed. For this option, you can also use a comb on the back of the head for additional volume.
Double cascade with interlocking free strands
The way to create a hairstyle is characterized by an unusual shape and an interesting solution. It will suit only owners of long hair due to the peculiarity of interweaving strands.
- Pre-prepare hair;
- Divide the hair into two parts in the middle of the middle of the neck;
- Start the first braid on the right side, separating the three strands;
- Use the classic method, releasing the bottom curl and adding a new one;
- Bring the braid to the middle of the head and secure;
- Braid like a braid on the left;
- In the middle, combine both braids and weave them into one, while leaving the rest of the hair under the braid loose;
- After four steps from the beginning of the main spit, weave symmetrically right and left two near strands from the waterfall;
- Then at regular intervals, weave symmetrically the remaining strands, one on each side. Starting from located close to the spit to the order at the temples;
- Secure the hair with a barrette or rubber band.
Femininity, beauty, tenderness - something that especially attracts men in a woman. Nothing will complement the image of a romantic stranger, as loose soft shiny and well-groomed hair. And the options for using cascade weaving will add a special zest to your image. At the same time, all types of hairstyles are universal and suitable for evening activities, walks in the park, going to a cafe or a movie.
In the next video you can see in detail the process of weaving pigtails waterfall.
