If you’re looking for an easy hairstyle to do with your short or even long hair, this fishtail braid tutorial is for you. I feel like this look, a braid on each side pulled together to the back, is a classic hair style. But there’s one way to make it feel even more cool and different, switching that classic 3 strand braid, into a fishtail braid. Here’s how to do the fishtail braid half up tutorial on short hair (but you can do this on ANY length of hair).
Fishtail Braid Tutorial For Short Hair
This tutorial really works for short hair or long hair. It’s so easy to do and is such a fun way to update your half up hair style. Mastering the fishtail braid doesn’t take long. You’re basically just taking the two sections, and then to braid, you take a tiny bit on the outermost of one section, and cross it over ot the next. Then repeat on the other section, and repeat.
Step One – Start With Loose Curls Or Waves
Start this hairstyle by curling or beach-waving your hair. Whatever method you prefer.
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Step Two – Grab Section On One Side to Fishtail Braid
Next, you’ll part your hair where you want, and then take a small section of hair. This is going to be one braid on one side to pull back. Pull as little or as much as you like, depending on the look you’re going for.
Step Three – Fishtail Your Section
Separate this section into two equal parts and begin to fishtail until you get to the end. Taking small outer pieces of one section, crossing over to combine with the other section. Then repeating on the other side. Continue doing this until you get to the end. Secure with a clip or hair tie and then do this on the other side so you have two fishtail braids.
Step Four – Pull Apart The Braids
Now that you have your braids, you can start to pull them apart a bit to add more texture and volume. Hold the end tightly and being to pull some pieces apart to give it texture. Work your way up the entire braid on each side.
Step Five – Combine The Braids
To finish this look, you’ll then combine the braids at the crown of your head underneath the hair. You can secure each one separately with bobby pins and let some of the hair on the top of your head, fall over it. Make sure your bobby pins or hair tie is covered with the loose curls over it. I like to add some texturing powder or spray to the hair that will fall over the connected braids to give it some volume and texture.
PRODUCTS USED
This is such an easy hair tutorial to do on your own. Making it an easy, no-heat hairstyle that you can do after you’ve already done your hair the day prior. This is great for day 2 or 3 hair. And if you want, you can even combine these fishtails into a messy bun too.
