The rain outside is relentless which means I will have to find other ways of wearing my hair until it lets up. One thing on my to-do list was learning how to do a "fishtail braid", so I logged on Youtube and checked out a few tutorials. It wasn't very difficult at all, after a couple of tries, I had the fishtail braid pictured!
This is a great alternative to rocking regular ponytails, or on those days when you want a chic, effortless look. I love hair styles that are ultra femme without looking like you're trying too hard. If you try this out, leave some hair out around the front for a messier look. The good thing about this style is that it doesn't have to be perfect. - I'm going to experiment with this style using some clip-in extensions. If it works I will have a video tutorial for the chica's with shorter hair that want to wear this look.
You can also take notes on different ways to wear this look from a few celebs:
For those with shorter hair in the front like Rihanna, curl the loose hair with a 1" curling iron for feminine face framing tendrils. - If you have longer hair in the front like Leona, loosely pin pieces back with a bobby pin for a wispy look.
Whether you're wearing it messy like Angela, or pinned back and neat like Cassie, it's definitely a refreshing change of pace from regular braids!
girl get out of my head! Ive been wanting to try this look for a while, so this post couldnt come at a better time! thanks for the tutorial! you are truly amazing!
Hi! I LOVE the braid and want to try it, too when my hair is much longer. This is not related to this post, but could you possibly make a dream catcher necklace for me like the one Esperanza Spalding was wearing on the BET Awards singing Prince's song? Please send me a PM at Kimrenea65 on YouTube if you can! THANKYOU!
soooo pretty!!! i recently tried this but i did a regular braid. I must try this again using a fishtail. I was also considering clip in extensions. If you have any tips/ favorite brands/ installation tips or anything of that nature. Plzzz share, i' m not even sure where I can find them.
I love this look! I have tried it with my short hair in the past but will def be trying with my extensions...Your makeup look is very beautiful! Thanks :)
I love it. Funny thing is my coworker Karinna (shout out to her) asked me if I know how to a fishtail braid and why I don't do it to my hair. My response was, my hair is very long and thick and it's hard to get it right and straight down. I never thought of the side sweep. I will be duplicating this look. Thanks
I really like this look on you. I will give it a try the next time I straighten.
Your make-up looks awesome too! Do you have hair on your upper lip and if so, do you wax it? I'm starting to notice my upper lip hair is getting darker and I really want to start wearing lip stick like you have on but, I'm afraid that it will draw attention to the hair.
LOVE!!!!!!! I've been trying to figure out how to do this for the longest! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great on ya!
i loooooooooooooove this! ive completely transitioned to a 'comfortable length' after a year and a half and i want to try this.
ReplyDeleteI have always adored the fishtail braid look. Very chic and effortless looking hairstyle!
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love this. I'm going to try this out!
ReplyDeleteNext time I straighten my hair, I shall do this style. I love how you did your eyes, btw!
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to do that braid on my hair all the time. Your hair is gorgeous,love it.
ReplyDeletethats angela :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Your hair looks so silky soft.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Gonna have to try this.
ReplyDeleteHair is gawjus (as always)!
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I love your pretty braid. I have wanted to try this for sometime but I don't think that my hair is long enough...
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Aww you look so cute with the makeup!!.
ReplyDeleteThe braids look really good, I would like to try it sometime (maybe when it stops snowing).
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your hair looks so soft! is your hair naturally that way? is your hair coarse and highly textured? cause it looks soooo silky and easily managed
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I would like to try this one day.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably do it with braids, cause my hair isn't long.
girl get out of my head! Ive been wanting to try this look for a while, so this post couldnt come at a better time! thanks for the tutorial! you are truly amazing!
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice on you, yours looks so much better than all of the celebrities you posted.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Beautiful! Can you please provide me with the brand/color of the lipstick you have one? Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteyou are sooo pretty! love the braid!
ReplyDeleteYou look so good!! I love it!!
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that fish braid is hawt!
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I learned how to fish tail braid from that same girl on youtube!
ReplyDeleteCute style! Loved how you rocked it. Can't wait for my hair to grow longer to test this out!
ReplyDeleteuber chic! I cannot wait until my hair is long enough for fun styles like this... p.s. really love your blog!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi! I LOVE the braid and want to try it, too when my hair is much longer. This is not related to this post, but could you possibly make a dream catcher necklace for me like the one Esperanza Spalding was wearing on the BET Awards singing Prince's song? Please send me a PM at Kimrenea65 on YouTube if you can! THANKYOU!
ReplyDeletesoooo pretty!!! i recently tried this but i did a regular braid. I must try this again using a fishtail. I was also considering clip in extensions. If you have any tips/ favorite brands/ installation tips or anything of that nature. Plzzz share, i' m not even sure where I can find them.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous! I want to straighten my hair so badly but I don't know how to use my pressing comb.
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I have tried it with my short hair in the past but will def be trying with my extensions...Your makeup look is very beautiful! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. Funny thing is my coworker Karinna (shout out to her) asked me if I know how to a fishtail braid and why I don't do it to my hair. My response was, my hair is very long and thick and it's hard to get it right and straight down. I never thought of the side sweep. I will be duplicating this look. Thanks
ReplyDeleteyour fishtail braid is amazing! I love fishtail braids. They're in a tie for my favorite the basic braid.
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I really like this look on you. I will give it a try the next time I straighten.
ReplyDeleteYour make-up looks awesome too! Do you have hair on your upper lip and if so, do you wax it? I'm starting to notice my upper lip hair is getting darker and I really want to start wearing lip stick like you have on but, I'm afraid that it will draw attention to the hair.
Thanks for responding!
thanks for posting this...learning how to complete a fishtail braid was on my to-do list too but i never got around to it :P
ReplyDeleteyou can also wear your fishtail as an updo to protect your ends: http://i56.tinypic.com/2ezmlfn.jpg
[ not a picture of me but very cute (: ]
you look SO stunning!!
ReplyDeleteugh. can't wait til my hair is long enough to do this.
*sighhhhhhhhhh*
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raven
You are soooooooooooooooooooooooo beuatiful!!!Realyy, I love your blog!
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Roberta
what if you just don't have enough hair.......lol
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove this look; definitely giving it a try! Thanks for the post
ReplyDeleteGAW-JUS!!
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That is simply gorgeous on you! Will definitely be trying when I get some more length : ) *Mae*
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