Tricks + Treats: Cascade Braid with Sarah Lockhart

Hello, dear readers! This is Sarah from Sweetestnest, and I could not be more excited to add a style post to Elsie's parade of Tricks + Treats!

I think that braids are one of the most versatile and easy hairstyles to wear during Autumn. They are textured and seemingly unintentional, or smoothed and polished.

 

Today, I'm sharing the cascade/waterfall braid with you. I think it's really easy to do on yourself, and others, and you can switch it up a bit to match your day's style. 

We decided to use it for a halo shape!

 

Step One: Begin with a standard 3 strand braid.

Step Two: After 3 or 4 weaves, drop a strand. Gather a new strand that pulls the braid toward your wanted direction. Repeat as many times as necessary until you get your desired shape.

It really is that easy!

* If you pull at strands as you go, you can get an even more defined braid shape (like Elsie's)! Love, Sarah

Thanks, Sarah! This is so much fun. You can style my hair any day.... You're the best! Love, Els

ps... here are a few sneak peeks from our shop today! the sign is up (YAY!) and so is the vinyl... now we're just doing finishing touches (i'll blog much more about this next week! this is just a tiny peek)...

 

Comments

[rebekah]

they look so good, ad you make it look so easy, i'm going to try it myself, bet its not as easy as it looks!

[Dianne]

OMG ! It's so gorgeous, I wish I lived close by so I could visit... REGULARLY! Congratulations on making your dreams a reality!

[Theresa]

Your shop looks gorgeous, what a dream come true!

[elissa, ebb & flow]

love it! i always wear my hair the same way because i'm so rushed in the morning, but this looks like an easy and fun alternative. i'll have to give it a try!

[Isabella Kiss]

that is super gorgeous, even though it is really simplistic. unfortunately, when I tried to do it to myself i FAILED. :(

[Erika M]

Wish my hair was longer so I could braid it - cool braiding!

[Carina]

I'll have to try this one out, my hair is so much shorter than I'm used to rn that I've been keeping it verrry simple. The store looks great! Very engaging window display :)

[Isabel Marques]

Very pretty braids! I really have to learn how to do this

[amy]

I'm going to try this with my hair this weekend! Love it!

What I love even more are the photos of the shop! Can't wait to see more... Good luck with everything!

[Amanda Thorson]

I'm going to wear my hair this way today...we will see how it goes, hairstyling isn't really my strength....I also have pretty short hair.

[katie w]

love the braids...and can't wait to see more photos of the store, it looks amazing so far!

[Gabbie]

The shop is looking great! Can't wait to see before and afters!

Also, great hair post - going to give it a try later :)

[Callie]

This is so cool!
-Callie
http://onawhimfashion.blogspot.com

[Sarah]

I love the braids!

It's so great to see your shopp come together. It makes me believe that someday I'll be able to do what I love also! Good luck to you guys! :)

[becca bond]

So pretty! I love 'messy' braids, this is a new way to do them! Thank you!

[Compass-Collective]

Braids are always darling. And the store looks amazing, I really can't wait to see more!

[Cara Mason]

I featured this on my blog!
http://themidkid.blogspot.com/2011/02/stuff-i-like-sunday_27.html

xoxo Cara Mason

[lady ewok]

pretty! do the braids stay in all day or fall out? thanks xx

[Kharisma N]

What a nice braid and store!

http://detailsinfabrics.blogspot.com

[Shelley Couvillion]

I love this article. It's so amazingly adorable and it makes me want to try that tomorrow. Soooo cute.