FISHTAIL BRAID
Sharpen up your braiding skills by discovering how to do a fishtail braid. As one of the most impressive-looking braids, the fishtail plait is a must-know trick for hair styling Queens. Messy and tousled or neat and sleek, style it your way with our step-by-step guide.
For a braided look with an ethereal touch, the fishtail braid is the perfect style. It’s a go-to for Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively, who loves a messy fishtail plait, as well as actress and model Kate Bosworth who prefers to rock a tight braid.
The finished effect is more detailed and intricate than French or Dutch braids – but it’s easy to master once you’ve got the basics. You can then use the technique to create a number of luxe-looking new styles on both long and short-length hair, including festival fishtails.
STEP BY STEPS
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_1_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_1_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649324183501&impolicy=ImageGrid)
PREP HAIR WITH GHD BODY GOALS - TOTAL VOLUME FOAM
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_2_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_2_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649324563408&impolicy=ImageGrid)
TWIST DRY YOUR HAIR
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_3_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_3_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649324816147&impolicy=ImageGrid)
SECTION YOUR HAIR AT THE CROWN
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_4_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_4_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649324927392&impolicy=ImageGrid)
DIVIDE CROWN SECTION INTO TWO
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TAKE A SECTION OF HAIR FROM THE LEFT & CROSS IT OVER INTO THE RIGHT
Tip: For a looser plait, don’t pull the hair too tightly.
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_6_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_6_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649325257192&impolicy=ImageGrid)
TAKE A SECTION OF HAIR FROM THE RIGHT & CROSS IT OVER INTO THE LEFT
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CONTINUE TECHNIQUE DOWN THE HAIR
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_8_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_8_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649325566396&impolicy=ImageGrid)
SECURE WITH AN ELASTIC
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_9_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_9_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649325695985&impolicy=ImageGrid)
TEASE & PINCH THE BRAID TO SOFTEN THE LOOK
Tip: Skip this step for a tighter looking braid.
![Fishtail_Braid_Step_10_SBS_Grid.jpg](https://media.ghdhair.com/images/content/Fishtail_Braid_Step_10_SBS_Grid.jpg?v=1649325819794&impolicy=ImageGrid)