Hair Care

How to Do a Fishtail Braid in 5 Easy Steps

Still haven't learned how to do a fishtail braid? This step-by-step fishtail braid tutorial will make you an expert — instantly

by Tiffanie Petett

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Never learned how to fishtail braid? You're not alone. And this ethereal, intricate-looking 'do might look intimidating. But it's important to remember that braiding is probably the simplest hair skill to master. All you really need is a pair of hands and a hair tie — no hot tools or hair products necessary.

These fishtail braid instructions are easy to understand, and you only have to follow five simple steps. Plus, we've included clear, close-up photos so there's no need to pause and rewind.

Time to break out the elastics, stretch out your fingers and get ready to unleash your inner hair stylist. Keep clicking to see exactly how to fishtail braid.

Image via Imaxtree

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Still seems too hard to master!!

by Glam101 Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11:09AM Report as inappropriate

Not a good article this is very hard to do yourself unless u have muscular shoulders or are very quick

by kfloyd01 Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 06:38PM Report as inappropriate

great instruction even though im still confused lol

by Nicole2814 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 03:57PM Report as inappropriate

love how clear the instructions are, could you do this with a few more complicated styles too?

by sportimonki13 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate

Tried and loved this style.

by Chica181 Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

Ah, to have a braid like this! The instructions are appreciated!

by GigiSD Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaC123 Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 03:22PM Report as inappropriate

I do it a completely different way and it has a whole lot easier compared to this one. Only your hair and one elastic is involved. I do it when my hair is wet and the braid stays all day. I just weave it, I don't use a "disposable" elastic like they do in this tutorial.

by glitzandglamour Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 02:25PM Report as inappropriate

This is a very pretty braid. I s

by alexa512 Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate

The model's hair texture is good for this kind of braid. I have "slippery" hair, and the braid just unbraids itself within minutes unless a lot of hairspray is involved. :)))

by venenumletalis Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 07:14AM Report as inappropriate