The fishtail braid, which is also known as the fishbone braid or herringbone appears romantic and fashionable. Besides, it can be styled for nearly all occasions. For example, you can choose it for parties or dates or school days, etc. In addition, you can place the fish braid in the back, off to the side or even as pigtails or create part of your hair into a fishtail braid.

You can style it smooth or messy according to your hair textures or mood. For a smooth effect, you’d better use some smoothing cream to control the flyways. For messy effect, you can curl your hair and backcomb it. For more luscious and daisy effect, you can add it with suitable hair accessories.

To some people, it may be a hard job to create a fishtail braid. As a matter of fact, it is not time-consuming and difficult to style it when you have mastered the basic styling tips.

Fishtail Braided Hairstyles Tutorial: Trendy Hairstyles for Girl /Via

Fishtail Braided Hairstyles Tutorial: Trendy Hairstyles for Girl

This picture shows a special and trendy fishtail braid. The hairstyle is featured by the side way fishtail braid. Creating it needs several main steps.
Divide your hair into equal sections, the Left and Right Sections. Braid the left side. Add more locks as braiding. Keep braiding until it reaches the nape of the neck and fix it with a pin. Style the right side hair into a ponytail, remove the hair pin and add the left braided hair ends in. Twist some lock around the pony to hide the hair band. Use some pins if needed.

How to Fishtail Braided Bun Hairstyle: Everyday Hairstyles Tutorials /Via

How to Fishtail Braided Bun Hairstyle: Everyday Hairstyles Tutorials

This is a cool and fun fishtail braided bun. Comb your hair smooth into a low ponytail and fix it with a hair band. Begin fishtail braiding the pony and keep on until the hair ends. Fix the hair ends with another hair band. Loosen the braid for more wideness and volume so as to achieve a natural and carefree effect. Twist the loosened braid around the pony. Fix the hair ends with hair pins.

Fishtail Side Bun Updos Tutorial /Via

Fishtail Side Bun Updos Tutorial

The stunning fishtail bun looks like a blooming flower. It adds more fun and wow factors to the usual hair.
Smooth your hair. Begin braiding your hair from the top of head. Repeat the steps until it reaches the hair ends. Use a hair band to tie the hair ends. Twist the braided hair into a bun. Tuck the hair ends inward and use some pins if needed.

Messy Side Fishtail Braid: Perfect Summer Hairstyles /Via

Messy Side Fishtail Braid: Perfect Summer Hairstyles

This is a messy and causal fishtail braid hairstyle. It is best for informal occasions such as outdoor activity. A little volumizing mousse can be added on the top of your head for messy effect.
Comb all your hair to your favorite side. Tie it into a ponytail with a clear hair band. Begin fishtail braiding. Tie the hair ends with another clear hair band. Remove the first clear hair band and mess the top section and fluff it out for more volume and natural effect.

Romantic Side Braid Tutorial: Easy Hairstyles /Via

Romantic Side Braid Tutorial: Easy Hairstyles

This is a glamorous fishtail braid hairstyle. It works better on long hair. The longer the hair is the better effect you will obtain. You can refer the following steps when styling it.
Comb your hair smooth. Select some locks from one side just near the ear level and begin braiding. Add more locks as you braid. Tie the hair ends with hair band. Drag the braid to one side. Loosen it for volume. Add some hair accessory if you like.

Easy DIY Braids for Long Hair /Via

Easy DIY Braids for Long Hair

This is a partly fishtail braid. The topper section hair in styled into a sweet fishtail braid and the rest hair is left loose. Smooth your hair. Take a large section of hair from the top and begin fishtail braiding. Tie the hair ends with a clear hair band. Leave the remaining hair loose.

Double Dutch Style Braid: Hair After Fishtail Braid Tutorials /Via

Double Dutch Style Braid: Hair After Fishtail Braid Tutorials

The pictures present us a romantic and trendy double Dutch style fishtail braid. Divide your hair front hair from the middle. Braid them one by one. Drag all the hair to one side and fishtail braid it. Loosen the fishtail braid for extra volume and wideness. Tie the hair ends with a clear hair band.
Chic Messy Fishtail Braid Tutorials: Quick Low Key Hairstyles /Via

Chic Messy Fishtail Braid Tutorials: Quick Low Key Hairstyles

This is a super smooth fishtail braid. If you want your fish braid to be sleek, you can start with wet hair and use a comb when braiding.  Clean up your part and separate your sections out with a comb. Apply barely a touch of non-flaking gel and comb before braiding. Drag your hair to one side. Begin braiding. Ensure you pull each part tightly for a smoother effect. Loosen the braid with your figures lightly.
How to: Girl Fishtail Braid: Long Hair Tutorial /Via

How to: Girl Fishtail Braid Tutorial

This is an upgraded and cool fishtail braid hairstyle. It is back braided.
Leave two lock and pull them together at the middle and then fix with a hair pin. Style the rest hair into fishtail braid and fix the hair ends with a band. Loosen the braid lightly for more natural effect.

DIY Side Twist Fishtail Braid /Via

DIY Side Twist Fishtail Braid