EmilyKate asked if we could do a step-by-step fishtail tutorial. So, just like this post, if you ask us to do a tutorial, we’ll try our best to do it for you! Hopefully this will help all of you that struggle doing a fishtail braid!

I really like how with a fishtail braid you can make it look so different by just adding bigger/smaller sections into the braid. It is also very easy to do, in fact if you know how to do a normal 3 strand plait you can definitely do this one. All it really comes down to is practice!

Hope it helps! In the video I used bigger pieces but it’s really up to what look you’re going for, and how much time you have. 😉

Items Needed: Brush,  1 hair band, hairspray {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 2-5 minutes (depending on your hair length)

Skill Level: Easy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Begin by brushing the hair to remove any tangles…
2. Separate the hair into two equal sections…
3. Next take a small sliver of hair from the outside edge of the right section, and take it over the rest of that same section and combine it into the left section {in a reverse fishtail braid, you would go under the section of hair, and not over}…
4. Now take a small sliver of hair from the outside edge of the left section, and take it over the rest of that section, and combine it into the right section {just the opposite of Step #3}…
5. Repeat steps 3-4..
6. Once it gets to hard to reach, bring the braid over your shoulder and continue to braid {only now it will seem like you’re doing a reverse fishtail because once you take the braid over your shoulder you need to bring the strands behind the braid instead of in front for your braid to work.}
7. Continue Steps 3 & 4 over and over again until you run out of hair…
8. When you get to the end of your braid, secure it with a hair elastic.

Here’s the 4 basic braids post, for those of you who are interested: https://setongirlshairstyles.wordpress.com/2017/06/19/first-blog-post

Please feel free to leave a comment below telling me what you think of this post. If you still need more help with this braid, let me know and I’ll be happy to answer your question!