How-To: Learn a Fishtail Braid

February 6, 2009

Sometimes called the herringbone, a fishtail braid is yet another twist on the traditional plait. I think this style is easier to learn on someone else's hair — and better to explain with pictures than tell with words alone — so get a friend and get started with this step-by-step slide show.

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18 Comments

Jaime Richards 1 year

Awesome, janusaaa! Glad you tried it!

janusaaa 1 year

im actually done with it and it looks soo cool :)

2 years

I love these.

Annie Tomlin 2 years

It just takes practice. If you play around with it here and there, it'll come together. As others above have said, it definitely helps to use styling product before you start braiding, particularly if you have fine hair. If I don't use product, it turns out OK, but I get more flyaways.

GummiBears 2 years

I actually like this style of braid. But I was always intimidated by how complicated it looks. One day I will master it.

Bookish 4 years

Bella85, this is actually a great style for thin hair, if it's long enough. If you'll braid it a little loosely, then put a bit of hairspray or texturizer on your fingertips and lightly pull on it- like you're trying to pull each half away from the middle- it makes it look fuller and thicker.

bella85 4 years

I love it, but I think my hair is too thin :(

Pepper 4 years

I prefer a looser Fishtail braid.

cfp 4 years

I always do fishtail braids in my hair. They're so much more interesting to look at than a normal braid and they're easy to do (as long as you have long hair).