Q&A for How to Make a Cascade Waterfall Braid

Follow the instructions in the article using a mirror to help you see the side of your head. Make sure to hold the braid close to your scalp to avoid creating lumps and bumps.

You can create a waterfall braid with curls the same way you create one with straight hair. If your hair is not naturally curly, make sure you curl the hair before you braid, not after.

If the traditional waterfall braid is a challenge, you can create an easy faux version. Simply plait a section of hair and pin it along the side of your head. Then, use a crochet hook to pull loose strands through the braid.

The basic steps to a waterfall braid are: 1) part the hair, 2) apply a smoothing serum, 3) divide out three sections at the front of your hair, 4) begin braiding, picking up a new section and dropping it after crossing it with the other sections 5) continue around the head, 6) plait the ends.

I suggest spraying it with a little water to dampen it a bit. But thicker hair may lead to a more outstanding braid.

Do a single waterfall on each side of your head first, then combine both braids into one.

Yes, as long as put in some time for the first couple times you try it.

Hairspray can help. Braiding tightly and tying it well, and using bobby pins to pin it down, could also help.

Yes, you should be fine. Just make sure to use a good quality brush made for wet hair.

Yes. When you braid it, the hair tightens up and looks smooth.

Not always. Look to see if you have a different shade on the back side, because of so, it will stand out. If you have an ombre, it will look well blended and very formed

Practice on a doll or a friend, and just do it over and over again until it becomes natural.

Try straightening your hair or use a GHD Straightening & Smooth Spray before braiding.

You could do a short, cute cacsade but make sure you have hairspray or gel to smooth any flying wisps down.

Definitely. Just do a looser braid and it'll look just as great.

Maybe if you try. Just be sure you have enough hair to work with.

Yes, definitely. Just add water to dampen the hair and comb it before you begin.

Clip the cascading hair down, and remove the clips when you have finished the braid.

You can curl your hair quickly using a curling iron. You can also dampen your hair and use foam hair rollers instead, but you will need wait for your hair to dry before taking the rollers out.

Just do the best you can with the hair you have. If you would like to improve the fullness of your hair, improving its health should help: How to Have Healthy Hair .

You can, although it might be more difficult.

Clip it up onto the other side of your hair with a bobby pin. Then continue the plait until finished.

Yes, you can do this on wet hair.

It is possible to make a Dutch waterfall braid, but you won't get the same cascading look, where the hair flows through. There's a big chance that it will end up looking like a regular braid, except tighter. So if you're going for the waterfall look, it is better to try a French waterfall braid.

Definitely, especially if you curled the rest of your hair after you're through.

Doing it afterwards works best. This will ensure that the curls aren't messed up while braiding.

No, it is not different. You just have to work with what hair you have. Practice makes perfect!

Yes. Try maybe doing a normal braid first, then once that becomes natural, try French braiding and the waterfall braid. Practice makes perfect!

If depends on how short it is. If you have something like a pixie, it might not work.

This braid will work well with wet hair, but when you brush it out, use a wide tooth comb.