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THE LONG + THE SHORT OF IT - thebeautydepartment.com. How-To: The Cascade/Waterfall Braid - StumbleUpon. The waterfall braid also known as the cascade braid recently exploded as the new "trend braid" of the season.

How-To: The Cascade/Waterfall Braid - StumbleUpon

The waterfall effect looks cool and complex, but it's easier to style than you think. Give this beautiful braid a try when Beautylish takes you through the how-to! Section Off The waterfall braid works best on straight or loose waves. Brush out all the knots with a wide tooth comb. Braid As Usual Braid your strands regularly three times, beginning from the right strand. Drop the Strand This is where it gets tricky. Step and Repeat Repeat this process—French braid the left strand, drop the right strand, and pick up an adjacent new piece. Pin and Secure Once you've reached a comfortable point to stop your braid, secure it to your scalp with bobby pins. Fishtail It! Braid the remaining piece of hair left from your cascade into a fishtail braid.

Accessorize Add a cute bow or flower to hide your bobby pins and give this look some extra hair flair. How to Do an Easy Braided Bun. The Art Of The DIY Updo: Only 8 Bobby Pins Required. Updos can be costly and keep you in the salon for hours.

The Art Of The DIY Updo: Only 8 Bobby Pins Required

Not every occasion requires such posh styling. What you didn't know is that most updos can be created with a maximum 8 bobby pins. True story! I say most updos as some of the more intricate styles or thicker hair may require extra pins, elastics or even hair extensions. Here is a simple chignon: Hold hand tight at base of tailTwist tail until you feel the tail twist in your handKeep twisting and let bun shape naturally go in shape (trust me - it really does)Pin with 2 bobby pins crossing in an 'X' at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock (the 'X' pinning locks hair in place therefore less pins and longer-lasting style)For a twist on the texture braid tail (pics below) and twist into bun shape You can be Red Carpet worthy in moments.

Below is the how-to for the above deconstructed 'do. Separate the hair in 2 sectionsTwist each section in your handsCross over the sections and twist the ends togetherTuck and roll the ends, secure pins in 'X' formation. Update On The 'S' French Braid Updo: Step By Step How-to - StumbleUpon. I am flattered that the response is so great on the French Braid Updo.

Update On The 'S' French Braid Updo: Step By Step How-to - StumbleUpon

Here is a series of steps in photos that hopefully sheds some light on how to do it. Brush your hair. If it goes big, that's OK! Better actually. *For curly hair, don't brush it, just run your fingers through your hair. Start slight off centre of your crown. Braid slightly diagonally towards your ear. Curve back from your ear and braid in the same manner to the other side.

Keep braiding as per above back and forth until you run out of hair. Et Voila. Helps?? Let me know if this a) helps or b) confuses more. Even though I've been a hairstylist for 20 years, I swear you can do this if you can master a French braid. TIP: Next time you see your hairstylist, ask her to watch how you French braid and correct any mistakes you may have.

I know, this just may be the Rubik's Cube of hairstyling. The Alice Band Braid - Headmasters introduce fabulous new Blow Dry collection - sofeminine.co.uk - StumbleUpon.