Beah Hair 101: Waterfall Braid

Waterfalls, we like to hike to them and swim under them. Now we all shall have them in our hair. I’ve seen these braids all over and am fascinated by this ‘do. They are gorgeous, romantic, bohemian and if you have fine hair (like myself) you aren’t left looking bald (like I tend to do with french braids). I’m convinced it’s the most delicious beach hair look around.

It sounds simple, and after 20+ tries, I finally got it to work. Basically all you do is a typical french braid, but you drop the bottom section each time, and pick up new hair next to it. The key to it looking good it to make sure the sections are all the same amount of hair. Yeah, I probably am not making any sense, so check out any of these tutorials: Tutorial #1 (hilarious, rather entertaining super caffeinated gal) , Tutorial #2 (Super helpful, much calmer mom),

Now…ándale! Get braiding.

Photo By: y0ur-mum.tumblr.com who has hair I would cut my pinkie toe off for.

Beach Hair 101: Quick front braid

At this very moment, just off the beach, I am wearing this…but unfortunately, I do not look as glam as Isabel Lucas. I will live.

The quick little front french braid. it looks good on everyone and fakes fullness & volume at your hairline. It’s the best way to fake like you just spent a long time doing your hair when really, all you did is THIS.

Simply gather a thick section on one side of your head, and French-braid it over toward your other ear. Pin in place or braid it to the end and tie it. Do a cute little section (Thank you Jen), or go all out and make a dramatic headband effect a’ la my hair muse, Sienna Miller.

Tricks: 1: A priceless tip my mom told me: do not look in the mirror when you braid (works like a charm). 2: Add some mousse to your hair, somehow it makes everything stick.

Need any more help, go to YouTube and search “how to french braid”. You’ll be braiding like THIS in no time.

BEACH HAIR 101: Fishtail Braid, S’il Vous Plait.

It’s my 3-year wedding anniversary tonight, and I am absolutely determined to replicate this fishtail braid above. Might need some mousse and clip-in extensions for the full effect.

Ironically, the only braiding skill I do possess is that of fishtailing. It is super easy, holds well, and is my go-to quick beach ‘do. One problem. If I attempted to write a step buy step explanation, it would make no sense whatsoever, be long winded, and leave anyone trying the instructions frustrated.

So, I relinquish this link to you - How to: Easy Fishtail/Plait. Bonus: She has a saucy intro and accent - and the tutorial is quite excellent.

Best of luck.