How To Style a Fishtail Braid

We love the look of fishtail braids! This trend is incredibly easy to style, even on your own hair. Kinsey and I photographed the steps so you can try it out for yourself...

Here's how to style a fishtail braid... 1. Part your hair into two even sections. 2. Take a small strand of hair (preferably from underneath so that it wraps around the entire seciton) from one section and bring it over to the other side. Make sure your strands of hair aren't too large, or it will look more like a regular braid! 3. Do the same thing with the other section. 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the braid is finished. 5. To make your braid a little more full looking, lighting tug the edges of the braid to widen it.

Next, we had a crazy idea... weave pieces of yarn into the braid? FUN!

1. Tie yarn to one layer of hair at the root. We teased the roots a little bit to help the yarn stay. 2. Braid the pieces in with the same technique as seen above. Be sure to vary the colors of yarn. 3. Trim pieces of yarn and tie off with yarn.

We thought it was pretty cute! xo. elsie + kinsey too

Comments

Love fishtail braids! Tying the yarn in is such a cool idea! <3

Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 13, 2011 at 07:12 PM

I've never done the fishtail braid before, but I absolutely love having yarn in my hair! Definitely going to try it soon :)

<3 Linda

Posted by: Linda | September 13, 2011 at 07:12 PM

Does this work on curly hair? I've tried doing the fishtail braid, but failed so bad. I want to try the one with yarn...but I think I should take it one step at a time, and first learn how it's done the right way. lol

Posted by: SamanthaJae | September 13, 2011 at 07:18 PM

oh my god! what a cute idea to add yarn into your hair! once my hair grows back, i'll definitely try that out. haha!

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Posted by: Petite and Hungry | September 13, 2011 at 07:30 PM

Love it! Wish I had long hair!

Posted by: Tirzah | September 13, 2011 at 07:35 PM

Oh my gosh I love the yarn in her hair! so adorable! Was she able to braid it herself? That's my issue... I don't think I'm coordinated enough to fishtail braid without the help of another!

-meesch
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Posted by: meesch | September 13, 2011 at 07:37 PM

I just learned how to do these the other day. The yarn addition has just made this so much more fun!

♥ sécia
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Posted by: sécia | September 13, 2011 at 07:51 PM

Great tutorial! I love the idea of putting wool through the braids to make it colourful, very creative.

Posted by: Louise, Raspberries In Winter | September 13, 2011 at 08:06 PM

I know what I'm gonna do tomorrow. Train doing that fishtail braid! And I love love love with the colors of yarn. And I love Kinsey's hair color. That's how I'd love my hair to be :)

Posted by: Maïlys | September 13, 2011 at 08:17 PM

Exactly what I needed....good motivation for Operation Grow out Hair! I've got a loooong way to go! Hearts, Janna Lynn

Posted by: Janna Lynn | September 13, 2011 at 08:37 PM

ooww.. nice to try!! :)

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Posted by: irene wibowo | September 13, 2011 at 08:38 PM

I more than love this!

-grace

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Posted by: grace | September 13, 2011 at 08:47 PM

Ooh love this concept! Makes me miss long hair! xo

Posted by: Colleen / Inspired to Share | September 13, 2011 at 08:50 PM