Braiding: Anyone know how to do the Fishtail type of braiding?

Directions:

Gather a section of hair where you want the braid to start.

Insert your left index finger through the strand, bottom to top, separating the section into two strands. Use your right hand to finish separating the two strands.

Gather a small section of hair from the right side of the head.

Move the section over your index finger and combine it with the left hand strand (between your thumb and index finger.)

Transfer both strands to your right hand.

Gather a small section of hair from the left side of the head.

Move the section over your index finger and combine it with the right-hand strand (between your thumb and index finger.)

Transfer the strands back into your left hand.

Repeat 3-8 until there is no more hair to add.

Take the right strand in your right hand and the left strand in your left hand.

Note: For the sake of clarity, we'll say that the last section of hair gathered was from the left crossing over to the right.

Insert your right index finger, palm up, through the back portion of the right strand, separating off a small section.

Turn your right hand palm down and add the separated section to the strand in your left hand. (Return your right hand to palm-up position.)

Use your left index finger to separate a small section from the back of the left strand.

Turn your left hand palm down and add the section to the right-hand strand. (Turn hand palm-up again.)

Repeat steps 11-14 to end of braid.

Tie off with hair fastener.

It is exactly like french braiding, except that you pull one of the three portions of hair BEHIND the braid instead of IN FRONT of the braid. It creates a cool look but may take some practice.

Another fishtail type braid is in a pony tail. Divide hair into 2 portions and pull small portions BEHIND the pony tail and join it to the other group of hair. Repeat with the other side. Secure with another rubber band on the bottom.

Yeah! I used to do this all the time.

Here's the process!

1. Divide hair into two equal sections. (Vertical division)

2. Take a little section from the outside of the left side, bringing it over the left section.

3. Put the section in the innner part of the right side and hold.

4. Take a little section from the outside of the right side and bring it over the right section.

5. Hold that piece on the inner part of the left side.

6. Continue, alternating sides, until the braid is however long you want it.

As you can see, the strands will crisscross in the middle and that's your fishbraid. It will take a little while to take shape, but eventually you'll see it form. Use bigger or smaller sections depending on how you want the braid to look. Happy braiding! :)

SIMPLE:::::::::: part hair in two, grab a small section (from behind) of hair from one of the two parts, and bring it around to the other section repeat with other side, alternating sides. it is easier then a braid.. tip hold the two parts firm not letting slack in either one, creates a strong beautiful braid. (fishtail)

yes well i did at one time....its not hard tho but i forgot b/c i never really use it on clients so its useless lol..im sure u can find instructions on here easy to follow if u can french braid or even just braid ull get it :D