A fishtail braid is like a French braid and it looks stunning an elegant. Many people get intimidated about trying to make a fishtail braid but it is quite easy to do, once you know the technique. This braid is easier to style on hair that has been washed a day or two earlier. This is because freshly shampooed and conditioned hair is too silky and it is quite difficult to braid such hair. The best thing about fishtail braid is that once you have secured it, the braid does come undone quickly and the style does not get frizzy. Here we will give you easy fishtail hair instructions that you can follow.
How to Fishtail Braid: Instructions
Some of the things that are required for making fishtail braids are as follows.
How to Fishtail Braid: Instructions
Some of the things that are required for making fishtail braids are as follows.
- Wide toothed comb
- Rat tail comb
- Rubber band
- Mirror
- Shine serum
- Hairstyling spray
Method
Brush your hair with the wide toothed comb, so that there are no kinks or tangles. Take two equal sections of hair from both sides of your face about 1 inches deep. Comb these sections towards the crown, making sure that the sections lie flat against your head. Now cross the right section over the left section and pull them against each other so that they are held tightly. Next use the rat tail comb, to lift a section of hair from the right side, just below the first plait. Add the new section into the section on the right side. Now cross this newly made right section over the left section and pull it to tighten the braid. Again use the rat tail comb to lift another section of hair from the left side and add this new section to the left hand side hair. Again cross this new left section of hair to the right and pull it tightly. Continue in this way, crossing alternating sides until you have reached the nape of your head. Secure the braid with a rubber band and apply some shine serum for a polished look. Spray with a hair styling spray to secure the style.
Side Fishtail Braid: Instructions
One of the most unique fishtail braid hairstyles is the side fishtail braid. It looks less severe than the French fishtail braid and is perfect for women who have very sharp and defined features. It gives a slightly messy look and it is just right for women who prefer some hair to frame their face. The side fishtail braid looks great with an off shoulder dress. For this hairstyle, you need hair that has been washed two to three days previously. First, brush your hair with a wide toothed comb to make sure that there are no tangles. Now slightly dampen your hair with water and then apply a volumizing spray or mousse to the entire length of your hair. Blow dry your hair and secure your hair in a low ponytail with a deep side parting. Bring all your hair to one side, preferably opposite to that to which the hair is parted. Begin braiding the hair by first dividing the ponytail into two sections. Take a small section of hair from the right hand side and then bring it over the left hand side. Repeat the same step on the left hand side. Continue braiding the hair in this way until you get to the end of the ponytail. Secure the end with an elastic band and pull out some ends to give it an edgy appeal.
Brush your hair with the wide toothed comb, so that there are no kinks or tangles. Take two equal sections of hair from both sides of your face about 1 inches deep. Comb these sections towards the crown, making sure that the sections lie flat against your head. Now cross the right section over the left section and pull them against each other so that they are held tightly. Next use the rat tail comb, to lift a section of hair from the right side, just below the first plait. Add the new section into the section on the right side. Now cross this newly made right section over the left section and pull it to tighten the braid. Again use the rat tail comb to lift another section of hair from the left side and add this new section to the left hand side hair. Again cross this new left section of hair to the right and pull it tightly. Continue in this way, crossing alternating sides until you have reached the nape of your head. Secure the braid with a rubber band and apply some shine serum for a polished look. Spray with a hair styling spray to secure the style.
Side Fishtail Braid: Instructions
One of the most unique fishtail braid hairstyles is the side fishtail braid. It looks less severe than the French fishtail braid and is perfect for women who have very sharp and defined features. It gives a slightly messy look and it is just right for women who prefer some hair to frame their face. The side fishtail braid looks great with an off shoulder dress. For this hairstyle, you need hair that has been washed two to three days previously. First, brush your hair with a wide toothed comb to make sure that there are no tangles. Now slightly dampen your hair with water and then apply a volumizing spray or mousse to the entire length of your hair. Blow dry your hair and secure your hair in a low ponytail with a deep side parting. Bring all your hair to one side, preferably opposite to that to which the hair is parted. Begin braiding the hair by first dividing the ponytail into two sections. Take a small section of hair from the right hand side and then bring it over the left hand side. Repeat the same step on the left hand side. Continue braiding the hair in this way until you get to the end of the ponytail. Secure the end with an elastic band and pull out some ends to give it an edgy appeal.
This was all about fishtail braid instructions. You will require some practice to turn out a perfect fishtail braid. You can also try different variations of the fishtail braid like a partial fishtail braid and an inverted fishtail braid.
