The Waterfall hairstyle is almost an ideal model for emphasizing a feminine appearance. She looks graceful and the flowing jets create an indescribable romantic atmosphere around the owner of such beauty.
If you have a length slightly lower than the classic square, then there is an opportunity to become a real princess. In this case, you do not need to contact a stylist, it is enough to practice at home a couple of times. But such training will require patience, although experienced women of fashion make this beauty literally in 5 minutes, it does not matter, to themselves or to others.
Content
- Features and history of appearance
- Varieties
- We weave a classic version and not only
- We decorate and complement the look
Features and history of appearance
The everlasting classic "spikelet" is always in fashion. But many people do not like her ordinary and already boring, familiar look. Therefore, stylists and hairdressers are trying to come up with all the new works of art for the head that amaze the eye of the layman.
The flowing look is ideal for girls with a curl length up to the shoulders or below. There is no maximum parameter limit. It is better if they naturally curl a little. Otherwise, you can slightly curl them both before and after the performance.
There are only 2 variants of the origin of the name:
- The finished product of the hairdresser is named after the Gavarnie waterfall, which is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The height of this miracle of nature is over 4000 meters. The romantic name comes from a place that inspired stylists to create a piece of such beauty.
- The name comes from the French braid - this is a more pragmatic and realistic option. Allegedly, hairdressers were just trying to come up with new types and methods of creating a standard styling.
The full name sounds like "French Falls". Outwardly, the finished look really resembles the fall of streaming waves from a great height. They cascade over the shoulders and attract the attention of others. It refers to difficult to perform, especially for beginners, but in any case, with sufficient training, it is possible to get a finished result no worse than in a salon with stylists. The main thing is persistence and attentiveness.
The execution itself is called openwork, since there are free cells in the process. If you wish, you can create additional volume by slightly fluffing the curls. You can, on the contrary, pull everything as much as possible and give your head a neat, even sleek look. It all depends on the final desired image.
Before starting the process, it is important to acquire a sufficient amount of high-quality varnish so that the wind does not destroy the work.
Who suits - I also want
Stylists advise using the hairstyle on long curly styling, as well as straight with medium length.
Experts advise using this styling in daily use if there is a problem with root fat content. Then the defect will be invisible and the head will always look neat and well-groomed.
The effect of falling jets will not work for owners of too short haircuts. And with straight styling, it is better to use a curling iron to preserve the image of the jets.
For owners of strong curls, the recommendation is to go over them with a special iron, so that there are no difficulties when creating a composition.
For a start, it is better to train on others, and then try the sample on yourself, after the experience gained.
Varieties
There are several varieties of the Falls.It all depends on the length, capabilities and imagination of the person who does this styling. Experience also matters.
Distinguish:
- double French;
- with tape;
- with a beam;
- with twisting;
- openwork flower;
- back.
Each sentence has its own charm. But with any choice, the final image looks amazingly graceful and feminine. At the same time, the styling is suitable for daily use and for relaxation or a romantic dinner.
It looks most effective on highlighted curls, since in the process of creation you can play with dyed strands in an interesting way.
First of all, you need to learn how to weave a classic waterfall, and then experiment with other designs.
Advantages
There are many advantages that have led to the great popularity of the cascade or partial braid. These include:
- easy to learn the algorithm of creation;
- suitable for long and short, straight and wavy hair;
- will decorate thin and rare hair;
- interestingly emphasizes highlighting and coloring.
Thin hair should be combed first, and small strands should be taken. Then the effect of thick hair will appear.
We weave a classic version and not only
First you need to prepare the following tools:
- massage comb;
- the comb is simple, better with a thin handle that will help separate even curls;
- invisible elastic bands, hairpins;
- varnish.
Then everything is neat, but simple:
- Comb the curls as best as possible so that they do not get tangled and lie smoothly near the roots. If they are stiff or frizzy, it is recommended to lubricate them with wax or other weighting agent. So it is easier to deal with recalcitrant curls.
- Separate the strand from the front of the head. The size and thickness of the original part directly depends on the desired thickness of the braid.
- Divide it into 3 parts in the hands and create a simple braid towards the center of the head. So about 6 cm.
- At a certain moment, the upper part does not go into a common braid, but remains lying, this will be the first "trickle of the waterfall".
- Then this is how the process takes place: one is omitted, the other is introduced.
- When the process is over, the braid must be fixed with an elastic band.
- To make the image last longer - treat the hair with varnish.
It is better not to wash your hair just before braiding, as the curls will not obey and become too electrified.
Dual option
In this version, two pigtails are created in parallel on both sides. This is a more complicated procedure for creating a hairstyle.
The step-by-step algorithm of work is as follows:
- Separate a large piece of hair at the left temple.
- Comb thoroughly so that they do not get tangled and start creating a thin pigtail. In this case, the parts of the braid are intertwined according to the reverse arrangement, when the strands do not lie on each other, but under the bottom.
- The braid is braided to the end of the auricle, and then fixed with a hairpin.
- On the right side, also separate the part, but create it according to the classic version of the braid.
- Tuck to the left side and secure with a hair clip.
- Then the lower stage of weaving begins. You need to take a strand under the upper weave on the left side and do the same work as in the upper version.
- Stop the process when the lower pigtail reaches the junction of the upper and left.
- Remove the hairpins from the upper right and left parts and start weaving a tight braid, which then fix with an elastic band.
- Wrap the loose hair on a curling iron and pour over the result with fixing varnish.
This option is a little more complicated to perform than the classic styling, but it looks great both for a party and for a romantic date.
With a strong desire, there can be not two tiers, but much more. But in such a situation, it is necessary to gain experience for quality work. The first time, the multi-tiered option will not work.
With ribbons
The principle of weaving remains practically unchanged.But the whole hairstyle is complemented by a beautiful accessory - a ribbon.
The accessory is tied to one of the strands, leaving a small end. It should be remembered that it will need to be hidden behind the entire hairstyle. I tie the accessory to the middle.
When weaving the ribbon, it is important that it and the right strand are at the top of the entire composition.
Use such a hairstyle as a child's, so that the girl at school can look not only neat, but also pretty.
With a beam
This styling will work well during business hours. There is no need to leave loose curls. They are simply collected in a beautiful bunch. At the first stage, a classic French waterfall is made according to standard weaving. What is not used in the procedure must be collected in the tail. The rest of the hair needs to be combed and then create an original bun that is comfortable in shape and size.
It is better to fix it with the help of invisibility under the main hairdo.
If you create beauty for yourself, then it is better to do it so that there are two mirrors: one in front, the other behind. This will allow you to see all the details of the procedure and avoid mistakes.
Twisting
A great look for everyday life and for an evening event.
Step-by-step instructions for performing:
- Take a wide strand above the ear and divide it into 2 parts.
- Cross so that the top (1) goes under the bottom (2).
- Separate the new curl and run it between the bottom and top.
- Twist the top and bottom curls.
- Separate new strands again and skip them between 1 and 2.
- So work until the end, and then secure the result with a hairpin or invisible.
To create heightened romance, you can also weave a ribbon into this look. If you are going to work, just curling the curls is enough.
The details should not be pulled too tight, so as not to get a headache along with beauty.
With an openwork flower
A great look for women with long and thick hair. The execution procedure is also simple. At the first stage, a regular pigtail is created for a flowing performance, which ends with a simple spikelet. Twist a regular braid at the base like a spiral. Secure everything with studs.
If there is not enough volume, then you can visually add it when, at the stage of the standard pigtail, release individual elements from the main weaving.
For short hair
Yes, ideally this look is designed for the owners of long hairstyles. But there is an opportunity to make a composition and on short haircuts. The main thing is that they should be enough to create braids and protruding strands. The rest of the process completely repeats the classics and the creation takes place in the same way.
It is imperative to treat short haircuts evenly with mousse before starting the process. Then the elements will not slip out of the braid and the finished look will last an order of magnitude longer.
It is best to apply this performance with an even square, without slopes and graduations.
We decorate and complement the look
To create an evening solution, as well as if you want to play with accessories, you can add the following decorations to your look:
- hairpins - now the jewelry market is overflowing with a variety of models, with sparkles, bright ornaments and bizarre shapes;
- multi-colored ribbons;
- glitter varnish - suitable for a party or a romantic date, and you should not use such decorations in the office, especially with a severe dress code;
- hairpins with beads;
- flowers;
- highlighting individual parts with colored varnish with a temporary effect.
When choosing colored ribbons and hairpins, it is important to pay attention to the integrity of the look. The color should match the shoes or handbag, and not get out of the general color. Otherwise, the composition will break and reveal flaws.
In a design such as a French waterfall, the use of bangs is permissible. If the face is long, it is best to keep the bangs straight. With rounded lines, side bangs will be the perfect solution.
French flowing hair is not just a romantic phrase. This is an opportunity to "play" with a standard spikelet, which can make a splash when cascading. You don't have to head to an expensive salon or a cool hairdresser. A couple of hours of free time, several attempts - everything worked out.
The main thing is not to neglect some recommendations for the weaving pattern. Or just watch the video.