How to: Fish Tail Braid

The fish tail braid is a quick and easy braid to learn. Its my favorite braid, because it looks so cool!
Step 1: Start of with a low ponytail. Use a cheap plastic ponytail holder, because your going to cut it off after you finish the braid..

                                                     Step 2: Separate the ponytail in two. Side A and side B.

Step 3: Take a small piece from the underside of side A and bring it over to the top of side B.

Step 4: Continue on the other side. Take a small piece from side B and lay it on top of side A.

Step5: Continue all the way down, and then secure the end with a ponytail holder.

Step 6: Cut off the first ponytail holder you put in.

Step 7:  If you want the loose look, pull either side of  the braid lightly, kind of like your pulling it apart. Let the layers that might pop out go, it adds to the messy look!

If you want a more polished look, put some styling paste or gel on the hair before it begins. Then hair spray it when finished.

You can do some fun stuff with this braid, I took the bottom and simply tucked it under the base of the braid. (in the nape of the neck)  Then secured it with bobby pins and hair spray.

side view:

In the picture below, I took the fishtail braid and wrapped it around the base to make it a "fishtail bun"! Then secured with bobby pins and hairspray.

Have fun with this look! Braid in ribbon of your favorite colors or team's colors. If you have hair feathers, this will look really cool!!! If you don't, get some!