How to Fishtail-Braid Hair

Minka Kelley wears a fishtail braid to the Screening of Screen Gems'

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Every woman has those busy mornings where she can barely find time to shower, let alone spend a lot of time on her hair and makeup. At the same time, you want to look put together and polished. For mornings like that, the fishtail braid is the perfect solution. This braid it quick and easy to do, and looks great when it's done. No longer will your hairdo suffer because of lack of coiffing time!

1.

Part your hair down the middle, dividing it into two sections, almost as if you were making pigtails.

2.

Grasp a 1-inch piece of hair from the outside of the left section and bring it over to the inside of the right section.

3.

Grasp a 1-inch piece of hair from the outside of the right section and bring it to the inside of the left section.

4.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of your hair is included in the braid. This may seem tedious, but the gorgeous braid you end up with will be well worth it!

5.

Secure the braid at the bottom with a hair tie. You will now have a braid resembling a fish tail, only cuter!

Things You'll Need

 

1.Hair tie

 

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