Freshen up side braids by swapping the standard braid for a reverse fishtail. Gently pull the braid after securing it to make hair look extra thick without the fuss of extensions. The undone finish camouflages any parts of the braid that might be a bit wonky.
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Braided Back
You might not be able to appreciate all of the pretty details when wearing this hairstyle, but know that it slays. It might look complicated, but it's nothing more than creating a few twists and doing a fishtail braid under the halo twist. You can do that.
One fishtail braid is cute, but two is twice as nice. Don't overlook the placement of the two plaits. Having one worn forward and one flipped back makes it look like you're rocking a new hairstyle. Can you say clever styling hack?
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Tucked In Tail
A lot of fishtail braid tutorials instruct us to secure hair with an elastic before beginning the fishtail weave. This gorgeous hairstyle demonstrates how to start a fishtail braid without elastics. Bring sections of hair from the front of the head to the back for the plait, continuing until everything is secured. Notice how there's no elastic at the end of the tail?
Give the hun (half-up bun) a break and try a half-up fishtail braid. Your scalp will thank you and you'll have a new look to add to your repertoire. Tying strands into an elastic at the top makes it easier to create the braid because it keeps everything secure. If hair is long enough, you can hold it up to see what you're doing. If not, a double mirror allows you to see what's going on in the back.
