One of the first hairstyles I wanted to learn as my hair got longer was a fishtail braid. Well, I did learn how to “do” a fishtail braid, but “do well” would be another thing entirely! Although I understand how to make this style, it’s far from being my favorite.
My fishtail braids always fall apart or look messy in a bad way. Thankfully there are a few ways to get a fishtail braid look without actually having to do the real technique.
This style looks like a big, messy (in a good way) fishtail and is pretty easy. It actually uses some of the techniques I’ve highlighted previously in the triple twist ponytail and French pull-through braid tutorials.
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Step One: Take a small section of hair from both sides of the head and twist them (I like to twist both inwards) and tie them together in a small ponytail.
Step Two: Repeat this step with two more small sections of hair.
Step Three: Take another small section of hair from both sides of the head and tie them into a small ponytail.
Step Four: Take the last small ponytail, find the middle and pull your hair up and through (this might be a familiar step if you remember the triple twist ponytail tutorial).
Step Five: Pull tight.
Step Six: Continue making small ponytails, inverting them and pulling tight.
Step Seven: When you reach the end of your hair, you can tie it off and be finished, or you can pull the outside edges of your braid to make the final braid thicker and messier (my preferred style!).
Looks a lot like a fishtail braid, right? But if you’ve got slippery fingers like me when it comes to braiding, the way you build this braid is a lot easier than the “real” technique. It also gives you the chance to do a really thick, full braided look, which I’m a fan of. Cheers, Rebecca.
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Credits//Author and Photography: Rebecca Stice.
Where was this tutorial before I cut off all of my hair???? You make it look so easy!
This is so cool, but I still need a video tutorial!
Wow it looks easy! I will try it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing <3
I’m so jealous of that hair color! It’s gorgeous ?
Beautiful!!
Maybe I’m just hair dumb, but I couldn’t follow! I’d love to see a video.
Such a beautiful hairstyle
Xoxo
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this looks amazing!
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I’m literally in love !
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This is so great! I can’t wait until my hair is long enough to start doing fun braids in my hair again!
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Beautiful pictures, love the contrast between the blue and the orange 🙂
You make it look easy. So beautiful especially with your red hair.
xx,
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I love the richness and vibrance of the red in your hair! My nephew has red hair but it’s much more coppery. .. probably better for a boy 🙂
wow these are stunning photos – reminds of me anne of green gables! beautiful braid!
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You make it look so easy! I must try it 🙂
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Love that this is easier – because braiding is my nemesis!!
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I’ll have to try this method! My fishtails always end up looking too polished- I like the messy aspect of this braid! Also your hair color is gorgeous!
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I swear all hairstyles look ten times better on red heads.
Paige
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Beautiful! And a very easy do 🙂 have a great day!
If you’ve got a lot of small pony tails held with elastics, is it not a complete pain to take out at the end of the day?