By: Zinnia
Fishtail braided hairstyles are a common show on the Runways and Red Carpets. This is mainly because this Braid hairstyle has undergone a lot of changes in fashion and glamour over the generations. Many hairstylists have added a touch of their own flavour to this classic form of hairstyle.
Now there are many styles of fishtail braids some of which are easy and some not so easy. But all are good for not just evening occasions but also for formal parties. Even as an office hairstyle this can be a total show and a great change from your regular ponytails.
Here are a few of the fish tail braids styles that you can choose and sport:
1. Front Bangs and a Messy Fishtail:
Got simple long hair? Give it a touch of front bangs.
Now add glamor and style by doing a normal but messy fishtail braid.
Tie up a bow and leave some hairs on the other side to hang loosely. You will love this sweet look.
2. Half up Half Down Fishtail
This half up and half down fish tail braided pony is a must try on as it is easy to do and sport.
Can go pretty good with normal sleek hair or a messy hair as well.
3. Braided Side Fishtail
Got thick medium length hair? Try this side braided fishtail on. Perfect for a First date,
or a romantic candle light dinner.
4. Thick Fishtail Braid Pony
Try pulling your hair in from all sides, Go twice left to right and right to left,
take the ends in and tie in a pony. Secure with pins to get this awesome
jazzed up yet a very formal braided look.
5. Braided Fishtail Head Gear
A side dragged fishtail pony can be wrapped and secured around the head
in form of a head band. Do not worry about the messy feel. It will only add to the glamour.
6. The Relaxed Fishtail Braid
A messy relaxed look, easy to do and just as awesome to sport.
A grand favourite for the Red Carpets.
7. Fishtail Bun
If you have thick hair, which is long enough for a jazzed up fishtail braid,
and then try doing a fishtail braid either from one side or from the absolute
end point of your head. Wrap around the head in form of a head gear.
Keep securing with hair pins and bobby pins as you go on wrapping it around.
8. French Fishtail Braid
A classy look. Can be great if you know how to do french twist pony tails
then this should come easy to you.
9. Conch Fishtail Braided Pony
A very different look with 3 different twists. Do a loose start for a pony with a
conch shell beginning and tie the forefront of it. Now do a tight fishtail half up half down braid and secure the braid to form a pony tail. Cool isn’t it?
10. Tight Rock star Fishtail Braided Pony
Do a low hung tight fishtail pony and you are good to go. A classic “on the road”
look and a great hairstyle for a live rock show.
11. Fishtail Braided Headband
I’m pretty sure my heart skipped a beat or two when I happened upon this gorgeous fishtail braided headband of This Chick’s Got Style. I’m particularly fond of this ‘do because it works well for various hair lengths and textures.