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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Straight • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Fresh florals • Pearl pins • Crystal headbands
This ethereal style gives brides that perfect blend of romance and sophistication they've been dreaming about. The cascading braid creates a soft, feminine silhouette that photographs beautifully from every angle, while the flowing curls add movement and dimension that makes you feel like an absolute vision walking down the aisle. It's the kind of hairstyle that makes you stand a little taller and smile a little wider.
Beyond the beauty factor, this style is surprisingly practical for your big day. The braid provides structure and security that keeps everything in place through tears, hugs, and dancing, while the curls stay bouncy and romantic even in humidity or wind. It works seamlessly with veils of any length, and the partial updo keeps hair off your face while still giving you those gorgeous flowing locks you want in your photos.
Delicate pearl bobby pins scattered through the braid
Vintage-inspired floral hair combs at the crown
Crystal-beaded hairpins along the waterfall sections
Gold leaf hair vines woven through curls
Rhinestone barrettes securing braid sections
Baby's breath tucked into braid crossings
White spray roses or ranunculus clustered at nape
Cathedral or chapel veil attached above the braid
Fingertip veil with lace edge positioned at crown
Curl hair completely before braiding for lasting texture and volume throughout day.
Use texturizing spray at roots to prevent braid from slipping on fine hair.
Set curls with flexible-hold hairspray then let cool before touching or styling.
Pin braid sections with crossed bobby pins for invisible, shake-proof security.
Prep hair with heat protectant and curl all sections with a 1.5-inch barrel, letting each curl cool in your palm before releasing.
Begin a three-strand braid at your part, dropping the bottom strand after each crossover and picking up a new section to replace it.
Continue the waterfall technique around the crown from ear to ear, securing each dropped strand to maintain the cascading pattern.
Pin the braid ends at the nape or behind your ear, then gently finger-comb the dropped strands to blend with remaining curls.
Secure with additional pins where needed and softly pancake the braid for romantic texture while leaving curls touchably soft.
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Absolutely! The braid actually creates the illusion of thickness, and pre-curling adds volume. Use a texturizing spray before braiding to help it grip better and look fuller.
Yes, the braid provides excellent structure that holds in wind and humidity. Set everything with weather-resistant hairspray and your curls will stay bouncy all day long.
This style is perfect for cathedral veils! Position the veil above the braid at the crown, and the cascading effect will show beautifully when you remove it for the reception.
Schedule your trial 2-3 months before the wedding to allow time for adjustments. Practice at home once or twice if you're DIYing to build confidence and speed.
