The Only Instructions You Need for Creating the Perfect Fishtail Braid
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With 2016 in full swing and Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s only appropriate that we give you quick and easy romantic style options for your mane—which is why we love the fishtail braid.
This side variation shows off your length, hides a bad hair day, and has tons of movement and texture, looking equally effortless and fashion savvy. Mane Master Clariss Rubenstein walks us through getting the look.
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Before
Start on dry strands. Second- or third-day hair is great for the added texture.
Step 1
Gather hair over one shoulder and split into two sections. Let’s call them section 1 and section 2.
Step 2
Begin a fishtail braid by taking a small piece from the outside of section 1 and adding to section 2. Then take a small piece from the outside of section 2 and add to section 1. Continue in this pattern down the length of the hair.
Continue with this pattern, letting any loose pieces fall free.
Step 3
When you get to the ends, secure with a hair elastic.
Step 4
Spray with hairspray (we love Bumble and bumble Does It All Styling Spray) for hold.
Step 5
Use your fingers to loosen the edges of the braid by pinching and pulling on the outer pieces.
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Text by Justine Marjan.
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