How To Waterfall Braid - Hair Tutorial For Beginners! - Kayleymelissa
- Posted on 19 August, 2017
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Let's learn how to waterfall braid! This hair tutorial should help whether you're a pro or a beginner!
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I hope you enjoy this little compilation of my personal steps for creating a waterfall braid. The finger moves are a little trickier this time than my other braids, but if you stick with it you'll get it! Let me know what other braids for beginners you'd like to see!
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Everyone Kayley here. Today, it's time for another deep dive and today we're gon na tackle the waterfall braid.. This was requested so so much in the comments, and I was torn between doing a tutorial on this or a french braid. So I asked you guys on Twitter and the waterfall braid won by a huge margin. So thank you, Twitter! That'S what we're doing! Today. ( groovy techno, music ), As always we're gon na start with the basic steps and then I'm gon na break it down a little bit. More. And my goal is for all of you guys to be able to do a waterfall braid by the end of this.. Let'S get into it., So waterfall braids are kind of annoying in the sense that you don't get to do the same thing on each side.. Normally, with a braid, you have like three steps and then repeat the same thing on the other side and there's like a cadence and a rhythm to it.. But you don't have that with the waterfall braid. Each side is different.. So, instead of thinking about it in terms of like this side and then repeat, you're gon na think of both sides of the braid as one cohesive unit and that's how you're gon na find your rhythm in this braid.. So once you braid it a few times. Normally we're gon na get started. Step. One is to lace braid, the top, which is where you pick up a little bit of hair. Put it with your top section and braid it over. (, groovy, techno, music ), Then step two you're going to braid the bottom side normally. Step. Three is a funny one. We're gon na swap out this bottom piece for a new one., So you're gon na drop. This piece and pick up another one right next to the braid., And then you start over. So step. One is to lace, braid., Step two braid, the bottom normally. And step three swap out this new bottom section.. So drop it pick up another piece right next to your braid., So one more time you go lace, normal and switch.. You drop that bottom section and pick up a new one., And then you just keep going. ( groovy techno, music, ) And I've gone as far as I want to now. So I'm just gon na braid, the rest, normally. (, groovy, techno, music, ) And secure it with an elastic. ( groovy techno, music ) - And there is the big picture.. You'Ve just got those three steps and you can try them a few times and see if it comes to you., If you're still struggling, stick around ,'cause we're gon na break it down a little bit more.. If you've watched one of my braid deep dives before you know, what's coming next spirit fingers., And by that I mean we're gon na talk about what to do with our hands.. So in my dutch braid video, I showed you guys the live, long and prosper. Technique. Today we're gon na do something similar, but a little different.. I want you to go okay, so you have your thumb and index finger. Together. Then you're gon na put your ring and pinky finger together.. These two are gon na hold your braid sections, and this is gon na hold the extra hair every now and then.. So get your hands like this and you're ready to braid.. So what that looks? Like on the hair, is that you're going to grab your section you're gon na braid, split it into three and then your hand is actually gon na match up with these three sections.. So you've got these two you're gon na make your little modified okay symbol, where you've got your thumb section and your pinky section flip it upside down, grab the outside with your pinky section and the middle with your thumb section., And this is our free section. Basically. So this is the one that's gon na get braided over. And to braid it over you're, just gon na put that with your middle finger.. So it goes to the middle. And then you'll notice. Your three sections are already lined up perfectly to switch hands., So you're gon na take your pinky to the outside section thumb to the middle section. And then you have your free section, which is gon na go over into the middle, because we're braiding normally.. If you were gon na braid in any more hair or anything, you will be doing that right now, but we're doing a normal braid. So that goes to the middle.. And then you switch hands. Again. Pinky thumb free section goes in the middle. Pinky thumb, middle., Pinky, thumb, middle. And one more time., Pinky thumb middle. Feels a little funny, but you need to practice that because once we have that technique down, it's really gon na help. You with that waterfall braid.. So just practice with me and braid your section all the way down using that method. Once you feel like you have this method down, you are ready to add in the waterfall braid steps.. So here's the deal every time. I want you to switch your hands over. Like we just practiced, I'm gon na say change.. So whenever I say change, you know it's time to do the pinky thumb but then hold the middle and wait for further instructions.. Okay, let's go. So to get started. You wan na get that little okay hand, position. Going. So you're gon na have your pinky thumb free section.. Let'S go ahead and braid twice normally. So braid over and change. Braid over and change., And now we're gon na get started with the steps. Step. One is to lace braid, which means you're gon na pick up some new hair up here, which is basically right. Next to the braid., Then you're gon na put both that hair and our braiding section into your middle section., And that is step one., So just to hit that one more time pick up. New hair put it with your braiding section, put it in the middle. And then change., So pinky thumb, free, section., Step three is to normal braid, which means all you have to do is put this free section into your middle finger.. Step four is to swap out the hair: that's in your thumb, section., So you're, literally just gon na take this section out of your thumb, pick up a new one right next to it and put that into your thumb, section. And step five change. Pick up. Pinky thumb, free section. And that's it. Those are the five steps. That might've sounded like a lot. Stick with me. We're gon na. Do it again it gets easier. So step. One is to lace braid, so pick up that new hair and put it in your middle finger. Step two is to change., So pinky thumb, free, section., Step three normal braid. Step, four swap out the hair in your thumb, section., So drop that pick up some new Hair. And step five you're gon na change, again., So pinky thumb free section.. So now, let's do it a little bit: quicker. You're gon na lace., Change., Normal., Swap. And change.. So you're, basically thinking lace, change, normal swap change., And if you can stick with that rhythm, you can keep this going. So again: lace. Change., Normal., Swap. And change., And that is your waterfall braid. And now that this braid is as far as I want it to Be I'm just gon na braid, the rest normally. (, groovy, techno, music, ) And there you go. You have a waterfall braid.. That is how you're gon na do this braid, but I'm also gon na add in one more tip for those of you guys who wan na braid this all the way around your head.. So I'm trying to braid all the way around my head. I've gone back. This far - and I don't feel like I can hold this position any more., So it's time to switch hands. And that can be one of the hardest things about doing a waterfall braid.. But don't worry your training has prepared you for this. We're gon na use. Our little okay method to make this happen., So, ideally, you want to do this after you've completed step four, which is to swap out this piece of hair like drop the old one, pick up a new one. Or step three, if you're following the basic method.. Now all we really have to do to switch our hands is that you want this hand. That'S been on the bottom to switch around to the top and while you're doing that, you want to keep these three pieces of hair in the same order. They'Re currently in. And it's okay'cause - you can use your little okay method to do. That. You're gon na reach over the top, and your pinky section is gon na pick up the top section.. Your thumb section is gon na pick up the middle., And then you can actually just kind of like let this third one hang down. And then you're gon na. Do that change one more time, as you normally would with your new bottom hand., So you're gon na pick up the bottom one with your pinky middle with your thumb, and this is now your free section and you're ready to go on and continue braiding.. So now I'm gon na keep braiding across the back of my head and I'll meet you guys back around here when I have to change my hands: again.. Okay. So now I've braided. As far as I can with my hands in this position, it's getting kind of uncomfortable, so this hand is gon na become the top hand. We're gon na. Do our little changeover twice like I just showed you. So first we're gon na reach this hand around on top. Pinky on top. Thumb for the middle., And then you can let this bottom section drop. And then we're gon na. Do that change again with our pinky and middle., So you're gon na pick up the bottom section, with your pinky finger. You're gon na pick up the middle section with your thumb. And then this is our free section: we're ready to keep braiding. ( groovy, techno, music, ) And there you go. ( groovy, techno, music, ), And that my dears is a waterfall braid.. If you can do this braid, you can do a whole lot.. If you try this a few times and you struggle, congratulations, you are human practice makes progress. I really encourage you to keep at it. This braid will eventually click and you'll be so excited to have a new braid in your skills., So that is it for today. Guys. Leave in the comments. What braid you'd like to learn how to do next. Hit that subscribe button for more hair tutorials for every day and come back next Saturday for another tutorial. I'll, see you then. Bye. (, groovy, techno, music, ),
Comments
Allie: This is so nostalgic for me bc I remember you doing a series like this when you first started and you taught me how to do all the braids I can do now I can't believe that was five years ago.
LizBeth: You are such an amazing teacher! Your instructions are clear and I love how you're able to simplify and explain any parts that aren't. Thank you for another great video! I love the beginner series you've started doing. ❤❤
Emily: Your tutorials always help me make sense of how to do things. I've been trying to figure out waterfall braids for a while now. Thanks so much Kayley, you're the best! You really care that we as viewers can understand the steps/tips so that other videos on your channel aren't just a big question mark. Different hairstyles can be easy for anyone to do. After being subscribed to you for a few years I think that you've really helped me to realize this. Love ya and keep up the fun work. - Emily
Sophie Woodman: OMG thank you so much! I've been trying this hairstyle and I've never done it right but this looks so easy and is a really helpful video. I can't wait to try! ❤️
Raquel Caicedo: Thank you so so much for this. This braid finally makes sense to me.
Nyx: Honestly you explained everything so well! I finally understood! Thank you <3
Valentina Nicoletti: Hi, Kayley. Thanks for this wonderful tutorial! Can you show us how to do an easy crowned braid, please?
Sarah Freeland: This was so helpful! I have been struggling with this braid foorreevvver. This video broke it down so that it made more sense to me and hopefully I can make progress. Love you lots
Cristina Sonnenloewin: Love your tutorial❤️ so helpful!!! Thanks for sharing
Katherine Ray: You should do a feathered waterfall tutorial! Even though I already know how to do them, I think they are absolutely beautiful, and I actually like them better than regular waterfalls.
Derrick Jennifer Watkins: Very helpful, thanks! Can't wait to try it!
Patricia Laura: Wow. I did not expect this tutorial to be so detailed. Very good one Thanks ! Pat. xx
Ritt J.: I have fairly short hair but it's long enough to Dutch braid. I just struggle with picking up new pieces that are even. A Dutch braid tutorial like this would be awesome!
Captain SmartyPants: I didn't know what I wanted to do with my hair today, and then when I go on my iPad I see the notification... You saved me! Honestly, you are my hairstyle inspiration and the reason why I got into doing my hair in the first place love you so much❤️
Marla Romee: Thank you! Now I finally know what a waterfall braid is love youuu
Cami v: love this video it is super thorough and i think this will be helpful to any beginners love your work keep teaching you have a talent!
Jordan Aken: Wow you deserve more recognition, you teach braiding so well without actually physically doing in front of people and it works :) you're hair channel is definitely one of the best
Victoria Lynn: Four strand braid next!!!! Loved this vid Kayley!
Adele Lo: i love in depth videos normal braid tutorials are so hard to keep up with! i learnt how to braid fishtail and pull through with her:)
Sumee Tamang: so clear and perfectly done
Julie Kozlowski: Well done! Great way of explaining it. :)
Hummingbird 176: Super helpful videos! I've tried to learn how to braid my hair before and never quite managed to figure it out, the friends showing me never explained what to do with my hands. Could you do a video on different hair styles using hair sticks and hair slide barrettes? Thanks!
Yarii Iglecias: I ALWAYS have trouble with this braid, i'll practice it some more with your technique! thanks
Aurélie de Hepcée: thank you so much ! I used to know how to do them but then I forgot because I didn't do my hair like that for a long time and when I wanted to try it again I couldn't and this tutorial was the memo I so desperately needed ! My sister is getting married and I was thinking of doing an updo using this method, If so I'll be sure to send you pictures ;)
Sofi Css: Great explanation and job, Kayley!!
Fina Hylén: YEEEEES!! Thank you! NOW I know I've missed one step. That's why it looks good but not quite right. xoxo
Andie Lauren Light: This was super helpful!!! But every time I try a waterfall braid, it ends up disappearing and unraveling...do you have any tips on how to keep it together? Thanks!
Amy Tube: Finally a simple way to waterfall braid you are a life saver. :-) Can you do a dutch fishtail braid
Rachel Kurz: I would love it if you could make a tutorial on a mermaid braid, I have seen so many pictures of them on Pinterest and have attempted so many times to do this braid by the step-by-step pics and it always ends up failing. So if you would consider this it would be very much appreciated. ❤
Johanna: Can't wait to try it, you're the best❤
Zedije Iseini: I know how to do a waterfall braid but i still watch this because your awesome
Taylor Kaffenberger: I love how u made it so detailed and u repeated how to do it
Amber Dawn: Every time I do the water fall I end up pulling it out when I run my hand through my hair. It feels so light on my head I forget that I have my hair styled. So frustrating. Haha!! I love that scrunchies have returned. As soon as I saw them in the store I bought them. But Now I'm struggling with how to wear them. There was how we wore them in high school in the 90s, but now I'd like to not look like I'm carbon dating myself and look fresh and modern, do you have any scrunchie tips?
Giulia Sestito: please do a 5 strands braid tutorial!!
Ro: I love the videos and the hairstyles, but for some reason, I would never have the courage to wear them out. I don't know why because I'm not really a shy person. Anyways, I hope you'll continue this beginners series. Have a nice weekend :)
spirituallyanalmond :0: I soooo needed this kaylie thank u!!!!!!!
urvashi nigam: u r amazing...i love ur hairstyle videos... thanks for uploading such a easy and wonderful method
Neftaly Os: I love it
RagingRedHead 95: How about some wedding braids? I'd love to see some prom or wedding hairstyle braid videos!
farvva: You work so hard!
Isabella Addison: Could you please do a 5 strand Dutch braid?
Amelia Black: My most challenging braid is a 5 strand French braid with very thick hair. Can you do a break down on that?
Alejandra Lavaire: Omg thank you for making this video
Teryn Allchin: Wondering if u could do one of those fish tail French braids! It would be really awesome of you to do that. Thank you and I love lots!!
Nagisa Osugi: I wasn't sure how to Waterfall braid before I watched this video ! because I watched a lot of Waterfall braid videos, but I didn't unederstand. I tried it, it was hard for me until I watched the video. you explained the hair style, it's very useful ! I want to try it someday !
Ankita: You're sooooo good at it Kayley! I got tired! Rather my arms gave up XD
Yolanda harper: Thanks so much for the info I learn so much from you
Erica Whitaker: Love your deep dive videos!!!!
jaank: This is so pretty, can this work for medium length hair?
Susan S: You are honestly so talented and idk why but hair-ing your voice is so soothing <3 (see what I did there?) anyways I recently just found your channel and I'm so glad I have! Your tutorials are super helpful and you explain everything so well and it's so easy to follow along. Love your videos so much!! ^^ (you totally earned yourself a new sub)
Bambinobase: can you do back to school hairstyles please !? ;)
Maddy Grace: My way of doing a french braid is braiding under instead of over, which I guess is technically a dutch braid so it was hard to braid over for this. Can this work if you do a dutch braid instead of a french braid?
Neha Noor: Kayley u are a life saver❤️❤️
Renee F: can you do a dutch fishtail braid next Kayley???
Ira Cam: PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO: BACK TO SCHOOL HAIRSTYLES FOR SHORT HAIRS
ava madison johnson: Can you do a hair growth tutorial?
Amelia P: THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU THIS IS SO HELPFUL
Emily Brown: Can you do a video like this showing how to do a French braid?
Million Beautyblossom: Nice hairstyle ❤️
Emma Nordrik: What if you have dark hair and braids don't show up?
Ncj700: I'd love to see a French style Celtic braid or something hing to that effect? I've tried out the Celtic method with the way I'd do a French plait but it just doesn't have the same weave as a he normal Celtic, it's nice though, and great for work.
Stephanie Connor: Can you do hairstyles for fine hair? I find a lot of the styles you do are so pretty, but a lot of them won't work for me because I don't have enough hair!
twominutetips: Well demonstrated.
Larissa Riley: Could you do one of these for a lace braid ? Like to make a head band with your hair . That be awesome I can never get it right
Silverbutterfly8989: I have a question that I hope you can answer... When ever I braid my hair from a pony tail after completing it it looks like a 3D twist why is that? And I would love to see a braid that start from top of the head and has the illusion that it is meeting the braid from underneath in a braided top knot... Can you pull it off?
Tamiko Lee: You are the best teacher ever❣️❣️❣️
Courtney: I am getting a tad bit frustrated with people saying braids don't work on their hair because it is too dark. I understand if your hair is black it won't be as noticeable, but you'll still be able to see the braid (especially in brunette hair).
Fatima: Can you please do an updo with victory rolls?
Starlikesapphire: Can u also do a French braid. I wanna do hair styles but I'm not good at it.
Aspen: Hey i have a question, how do you braid your hair behind your head?, i always struggle with it :/
Althea Peddie: Can you do a tutorial on how to do a rope braid!?
LucerneUp: This is a little of a weird question: but how do you get such perfect armpits!!!??? Whenever I shave them they end up with red lumps there and I don't know how to stop it but you always seem to have clean spotless armpits!! Could you do a care routine video for that?
Angelina Jones: Thanks I love your channel
PUJA'S PIHU: so nice and very easy
Jessica Mcguiggan: what if you cant do the live long and prosper sign! I struggle with that every time! I can do the waterfall in the front but not all the way to the back of my head! love you!
Deba Dev: That was the best explanation of waterfall braiding others are tooooo confusing
Kaley: Please still do the French braid video ❤️
Kritika Taya: I could try this. But i know i will not be able to do it properly and if somehow I do, it won't show one bit in my hair. Edit- I did do it. And it was beautiful. Gosh I loved it though it was a little loose and didn't show up nicely in my hair. But still very pretty.
Reem Lkharz: Can you please do a french braid? Im only ten and I know how to do a dutch, fishtail, and lace braid but not french! For some reason dutch is easier for me.
Whitney Decker: Perfect
Beauty by Carol: Grasias por compartir me gusta mucho como u explain Say hi to my little chanel
sabrin AB: Its soooo preetttyyy!
e batdorf: Watching this, four years later, due to Ciri's hair on season two of The Witcher.
Jessica Stockman: Love you from Louisiana. So wish I could do this, I think I. Well try it
M: I want to learn how to do a fish tale braid
Kait S: I know twitter spoke bit would you please do a French braid breakdown? I can do Dutch braids til kingdom come on my own head, just not French ones. Please help.
Carolina Borges: Hello i am from Brazil and i love You channel ❣️❣️❣️
Ambar Atzin Garcia Vazquez: Boxers braid please!
Some chick: Can u do a video on how to style thick hair plz
Maranda Riggleman: can you do a dragon braid
Daimy B: next time do french braid plizzzz , i have a really hard time doing it
Anastasija Mitic: Wow!
creepyjen: omg i did it!.....its ugly right now but i did it! yay!
Annelie B: Hey Kayley, what would you call the braid that's the same as this one, but you don't drop the whole waterfallstrand?? I thought that one was called a waterfall braid....
Hodaya Dostri: My arms would killed me if I'll try to do it for that long
Kezia Ganak: Can you please make a video on kara danvers hairstyles in Supergirl?
salwa Kadimi: love uuu kayley so much please do video about school
Sumiya Noorain: Curly hair girl here ...what should I do????
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M: Nice