Fishtail braid

A very populair braid is the fishtail braid: a braid with two strands. The best result is when you're taking small strands every time, but that does mean the braid will take longer (especially when you're braiding long hair).

The technique:
Fishtail braid tutorial

Ideas:

Instead of doing a fishtail with all of the hair you could also use the technique for an accent braid.

A fishtail is beautiful with a stacked braid.

If you have long hair, you can beautifully fold up your fishtail for a gorgeous updo!

A fuller looking fishtail can be created by pancaking the braid. Here the braid has been combined with lace braids.

So beautiful: this bubble fishtail braid with loops!

Have some extra time on your hands? Then try this double braided heart made out of fishtail braids!