How to Secure a Fishtail Braid
The fishtail braid is sometimes referred to as the Herringbone braid because of its appearance. It's a very elegant braid that can be created from a ponytail or on the full head. Once you get the hang of it, you can do the fishtail braid on your own hair too. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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As you get toward the bottom of the fishtail braid, continue criss-crossing sections of hair until you're out of hair to work with.
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Hold the fishtail braid in one hand. Tie an elastic or rubber band around with the other hand.
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Tie it tightly to prevent the hair from slipping out of the braid. Let the braid fall down your back if you prefer to wear it that way.
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Tuck the braid tail up under the fishtail if you did a full fishtail in your hair. This will give you a more polished look. You can either tuck the entire braid under or half of it, depending on the look you want.
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Secure the braid with bobby pins. Spray the entire head with hairspray.
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Wrap the fishtail braid around itself to create a bun. This works best if you braided a ponytail, not a full fishtail. Secure the hair in place with bobby pins and spray with hairspray.
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Tips & Warnings
For a unique look, cross the sections of hair under each other instead of over.
Keep your hands close to the head to create a tight fishtail braid. Loosen up your hold on the hair to make a looser fishtail.
