![]() ![]() Just remember, to take your time with loosen in it up because you can’t tighten it up after you loosen it! □ĭon’t stress too much though - even a messy fishtail braid is a great look! 6. Keep going and going and going! □įor a cleaner look, gently pull the outside of the braid to “thicken” it up. This will help keep your braid in tact but make it look more full.įor a wild boho look (aka a messier look), like I typically do, loosen it up a TON. Don’t pull out the entire section of hair, just the outer side for a relaxed braid. Loosen it up.īefore you put your hair tie in, loosen it up! Start from the bottom and start tugging on the outside of each loop. Repeat steps 2 and 3 all the way down your hair, pulling it tight as you go. One thing to note, try to take the same size strand of hair from top to bottom so it has a similar look. Take a small piece of hair from the other side and cross it over to the first side. It definitely works better for longer hair though. I love the look of small sections of hair but don’t always have the time for it! A chunky braid is a cute hairstyle for a casual look, so I don’t mind it for a busy day. On the flip side, if you take bigger chunks you’ll be done faster but it will look more like traditional braids. The smaller the chunk, the more intricate braid you’ll get! It will also take a bit longer. Take the section of hair from the outside of one half and cross it over to the inside of the other half. Take a small section from one side and cross it over to the opposite side. ![]() So if you’re pulling it over your right shoulder do your best to pull the left side taut! Otherwise it’ll get saggy at the nape of the neck. If you do choose to do it the side just make sure to pull it tight from the beginning. Just practice and you’ll get good at braiding shorter hair too. It’s also easier for beginners to braid long hair, but short hair is totally doable. If you’re new to fishtails, start with that! Pulled to the side is a little easier as you learn since you can actually see what you’re doing rather than trying to do it behind you. I typically always pull my hair to the side for more of side braid but this can be done in the back of your head too. Separate your hair into 2 equal sections. Just check out the video below or scroll past for a step by step guide for how to do a fishtail braid and practice, practice, practice! How to Do a Fishtail Braid for Beginners, Step-by-Step:ġ. Here are some of my favorite volumizing powders, which can help give your hair a little more grip for a perfect fishtail braid.ĭoing a fishtail braid on your own hair takes a little practice but it’s totally doable! I have fine hair, so I’ve spent a lot of time over the years finding the right products to make my hair look full and give it texture. You just need to add a bit of texture if your hair is very silky so your braid has some volume and strands of hair don’t slip right out. You can apply some of these dry shampoo tips for this hairstyle (specifically number 5!).īraids tend to stay better if you have coarse thick hair, but these easy braids can work just as well on fine hair. The best part is that it’s also perfect for 2nd or 3rd day hair to cover up greasy hair. This is the perfect hairstyle to do on air dried hair. I’ve been air drying my hair a lot lately to save it from all of the damage that drying and curling my hair causes. Tips for Doing a Fishtail Braid on Yourself. ![]() ![]()
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