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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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?

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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.

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If you're not on team #unicornhair, you can fake it for a day with temporary hair color. The pop of color helps to showcase the texture of a low fishtail braid. Don't fuss about whether the color gets on specific strands. Apply it randomly and get braiding.

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Here's one adorable way to get strands off your sweaty neck in the summer. Leave a few loose tendrils around the face then weave small sections on the side of the head into fishtail braids. Pin everything at the back of the head for a romantic finish. Let locks go where they please. The hairdo is not supposed to be stiff.

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