What springs to mind when you think of a waterfall? These natural wonders are often considered to be absolutely stunning to look at, jaw droppingly intricate and full of cascading waves. The exact same things can be said for the hairstyle which shares its name with these beautiful spots of nature. Waterfall braids have been in style for hundreds of years and are more fashionable and stunning than ever before. Despite looking like something out of a fairytale, these elaborate braids are surprisingly simple to recreate. All you need to do is plait the braid into long, flowing locks like in these 20 pretty examples.

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Looking for a stunning way to show off your glossy brunette locks? This waterfall braid pushes up the crown into a very subtle, slightly messy beehive effect.