What is fishbone braiding?

A fishtail braid is a braiding technique in which strands of hair are braided together to resemble the spine of a fish. The prerequisite for a fishtail braid is medium-thick hair that is shoulder-length or longer.

Fishbone braids are a combination of elegance and uniqueness with a relaxed, romantic, and liberal feeling. This hairstyle is expected to continue to be popular with many girls this summer. This hairstyle is suitable for hippie-chic fashion style and also for flowing maxi dresses or jeans and t-shirts.

Fishtail braiding steps

Prepare

Comb: A comb helps detangle your hair before braiding. Use a wide-toothed comb to avoid hair loss.

Hair Ties: Have one or more hair ties on hand to hold your hair in place and prevent the braid from unraveling. To secure the ends of the braid, small, clear hair ties are best. These are barely visible, giving the illusion that the fishtail braids are holding themselves together.

Bobby Pins: These little clips will hold intricate braids very well and are virtually invisible in the hair.

Hairspray: Finish with hairspray to ensure your fishtail braid will stay in place all day long.

Once you have prepared all the tools, you can start braiding fishbone hair with the following method.

Self braiding high quality fishbone hair

Step 1: Create a section depending on how you want to braid later. For example, you can start braiding from the hair below your shoulders. This is the first step in how to braid a fishtail.

Step 2: Loosely tie your hair with a hair tie

Step 3: Use your fingers to divide your hair into two main sections of equal size and hold them with one hand.

Step 4: Now, take a thin strand from the outside of the left main section, and bring it to the inside of the right main section. The narrower the splits, the more fragile the fishtail braid will look. However, to achieve a consistent result, the strands should always be the same width.

Step 5: Repeat the process on the other side: Take a thin strand from the outside of the right main section and bring it to the inside of the left main section.

Step 6: Continue like this, and your fishtail braid will gradually appear. Make sure you braid as much as possible so that the pattern is clearly visible.

Step 7: Secure the end of the braid with a clear hair tie and carefully remove the hair tie you tied at the beginning. To finish, use your hands to gently pull the braid to the sides.

Low Fishtail Braid

Loosely tie your hair with a hair tie. Tip: The easiest way is to braid your hair with the hair pulled over your shoulder.

Use your fingers to divide your hair into two main sections of equal size and hold both with one hand.

Take a thin strand from the outside of the left main section, and bring it to the inside of the right main section. The narrower the split, the more fragile the fishtail braid will look.

Repeat the process on the other side: Take a thin strand from the outside of the right main section and bring it to the inside of the left main section.

Continue like this, and your fishtail braid will gradually emerge. Make sure you braid as much as possible so that the patterns are clearly visible.

Secure the end of the braid with a clear hair tie and carefully remove the hair tie you used at the beginning. For a more natural, finished look, carefully tease out small strands of hair from the braid.

Tips:

Once the braid is complete, secure the braid with a moderately elastic hair tie and gently pull the braid apart with your fingers to give it a more natural look.

Additionally, you can also combine this braid style with a silk scarf, ribbon or glitter string to make the braid more prominent and personal.

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