By Kristi Kellogg, Allure
Looking for a fun and stylish twist on a traditional braid? Enter the fishtail braid. Whether you're headed to a music festival or an afternoon date, the fishtail braid will become your new go-to hairstyle. And while it looks like a tricky look to pull it off, it's easier than you might think! We asked Tommy Bucket, celebrity hairstylist at the Serge Normant Salon, how to fishtail braid your hair. Read on for his tips!
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How to Fishtail Braid in Four Steps
How to Fishtail Braid in Four Steps
1.
Start with Hairspray
Spritz hair spray onto dry hair—Bucket suggests using Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. "Rake your hands through your hair instead of a brush and you'll get that modern, ropey look," Bucket says.
Spritz hair spray onto dry hair—Bucket suggests using Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray. "Rake your hands through your hair instead of a brush and you'll get that modern, ropey look," Bucket says.
2.
Separate Your Strands
Separate hair into two equal sections at the back of the head. Fishtail braiding requires only two sections (not three, like a classic or French braid).
Separate hair into two equal sections at the back of the head. Fishtail braiding requires only two sections (not three, like a classic or French braid).
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3.
Weave Under
Use your index fingers to pull out a half-inch section of hair from the area near the base of your ear on the right section of your head. Cross it over to the left section. (It's important to pull sections from underneath when you cross over to get that scaly look.) Repeat with a half-inch piece from the left section, crossing it over to the right. "And don't worry if layers start to fall out of the braid," Bucket says. "It gives the look a pretty, effortless feel."
Use your index fingers to pull out a half-inch section of hair from the area near the base of your ear on the right section of your head. Cross it over to the left section. (It's important to pull sections from underneath when you cross over to get that scaly look.) Repeat with a half-inch piece from the left section, crossing it over to the right. "And don't worry if layers start to fall out of the braid," Bucket says. "It gives the look a pretty, effortless feel."
4.
Secure it
Continue adding half-inch pieces until you reach the ends, and secure with an elastic. Massage the edges of the braid until it's big and bulky. "Don't put pressure on yourself to make it perfect," Bucket says. "If there's a bump or a knot, leave it."
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To get the exact look from the fishtail braid tutorial video, follow the same steps, but start by braiding two small pieces of hair on one side of your head and pulling all the hair into a low, loose ponytail before you begin. From there, follow the steps above and finish it off by adding a few flowers to the side of your hair.
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Continue adding half-inch pieces until you reach the ends, and secure with an elastic. Massage the edges of the braid until it's big and bulky. "Don't put pressure on yourself to make it perfect," Bucket says. "If there's a bump or a knot, leave it."
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To get the exact look from the fishtail braid tutorial video, follow the same steps, but start by braiding two small pieces of hair on one side of your head and pulling all the hair into a low, loose ponytail before you begin. From there, follow the steps above and finish it off by adding a few flowers to the side of your hair.
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