How to Make a Fishtail Braid
How To Fishtail Braid
Damini Masand
TECM 2700.009
4/29/14
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................. v
Manual Overview .................................................................................................. v
Supplies ................................................................................................................. v
Prepping Your Hair .................................................................................................. 7
Making a Fishtail Braid .......................................................................................... 11
Making Your Hairstyle Last ................................................................................... 17
Finishing Up ........................................................................................................ 17
Glossary .................................................................................................................. 19
Index ....................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction
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Introduction
Fishtail braids have become one of the most popular types of braids. Kim
Kardashian, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, and Minka Kelly have been known for
sporting this hairstyle!
The great thing about Fishtail braids is that it can be worn in many ways. For a
messy look, it can be worn simply on the side of the face or on top of the head. For
a more elegant look, it can be worn tightly down your back. In this manual, you
will learn how to make a basic Fishtail braid that can be worn down your back or
to the side of your face.
I will not explain how to make other types of Fishtail braids such as the “Half-up
Fishtail braid” or the “Fishtail braid bun”. These Fishtail braids require the same
basic motion and can be done once you have learned how to make a basic Fishtail
braid.
Manual Overview
After reading this manual, you will know how to:
• Prep your hair for making a Fishtail Braid
• Make the basic motions required to complete a Fishtail Braid
• Ensure your hairstyle lasts throughout the day
Supplies
You will need the following supplies:
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Comb or brush
2 Rubber bands
Hairspray
Curling iron (optional)
Once you have all of these supplies, you are ready to start preparing your hair!
Words that are bolded and colored purple can be found in the glossary on page 19.
Overview of Materials
How To Fishtail Braid
Overview of Materials
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Overview of Materials
Hair brush or hair
comb
2 rubber bands
Hairspray
Curling iron
(optional)
Prepping Your Hair
How To Fishtail Braid
Prepping Your Hair
Prepping Your Hair
Before you start making your Fishtail braid, you should follow these steps to
ensure your hair is ready to be braided.
1. Start with slightly damp or dry hair.
2. Comb or brush your hair to get rid of tangles. If you have curly hair, use a
comb rather than a brush. The comb will allow you to keep your curls and
avoid frizz.
3. Use a curling iron if you hair is straight and sleek. Adding curls into your
hair will make it easier to make a Fishtail braid and will give you a
sophisticated look. This is optional.
4. For a messy Fishtail braid, mess up the curls in your hair with your fingers.
If you decided not to put curls in your hair, you can dampen your hair and
run your fingers in your hair in circular motions.
5. For a tidy look, brush your hair instead of combing it.
Now you are ready to make a Fishtail braid!
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Making a Fishtail Braid
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How To Fishtail Braid
Making a Fishtail Braid
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Making a Fishtail Braid
1. Make a low ponytail with your hair and secure with a rubber band.
2. Split your hair evenly into two sections. These will be called piece 1 and piece 2.
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3. Take a small piece from the outer side of piece 2.
4. Pass piece number 3 to side 1.
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Making a Fishtail Braid
5. Piece number 3 is now joined with piece 1.
6. Now, pull a small piece of hair from section 1. This will be piece 4.
7. Cross piece 4 over section 1 and add it to section 2.
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8. Continue to tighten your braid after every crossover.
9. Repeat these steps until you are satisfied with your braid.
10. Secure your braid with another rubber band to keep it from coming apart.
Making Your Hairstyle Last
Making Your Hairstyle Last
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Making Your Hairstyle Last
To make sure your hairstyle lasts use any hairspray of your choice to set your hair
in place. Be careful not to spray hairspray into your eyes. For the best results, spray
6 inches away from your hair.
Finishing Up
Spray some hairspray on your brush and brush your hair to tame “flyaway hair”.
This will tidy up your braid.
Glossary
Glossary
Prep- prepare
Damp-slightly wet
Tangles- a mass of something twisted together
Sleek- smooth and glossy
Frizz- hair that is formed into a mass of tight curls
Circular- moving or forming in the form of a circle
Flyaway hair- small pieces of hair that stick out because of frizz or static
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Index
Index
Prep, v
Damp, 7
Tangles, 7
Sleek, 7
Frizz, 7
Circular, 7
Flyaway hair, 17
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