Box {Four-Sided} Fishtail Braid | Wear It Down Or Up In A Bun!
- Posted on 02 September, 2013
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
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From time to time, a fan will submit a hairstyle photo of their own creation and it will literally BLOW my mind! Kendra from Canada sent me a version of this braid she had created that I absolutely loved! We think this will be a big hit, and wanted to credit her in this video.
Yes, this is a fishtail braid... but it is a fishtail braid on A:: FOUR sides of the ponytail! The front and back are regular fishtail looks, while the two sides are reverse fishtails!
To create this look, you combine alternating double stitches of a fishtail braid with a reverse fishtail...
Click here to learn how to fishtail braid: http://youtu.be/DXh5Wv6z0ho
Click here to learn how to reverse fishtail braid: http://youtu.be/QUZg4bccwjk
Also, to make a beautiful updo... simply twist the braid up into itself to create a magnificent-looking bun that would be perfect for ballet, a wedding, Homecoming, Prom, or any other occasion!
You will definitely love this hairstyle because you will receive compliments all day long! If you love this braid, please feel free to share this video!
Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1-2 hair band/ponytail holders, 1 small hair elastic, 1 bobby pin, hairspray and accessory {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes
Skill Level: Medium {only because it is time consuming and your arms get tired!}
To see step-by-step instructions and more photos of this style, please visit...
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We also uploaded another video today, a Not-So-Hidden Mickey buy over on DisneysStyle {http://www.youtube.com/DisneysStyle}. Be sure to go check it out!
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Music: Two Birds
by Charity Vance (http://www.youtube.com/CharityVanceMus...)
iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/two-b...
License: Personal emailed permission from Charity herself.
[, MUSIC PLAYING ] -Hi y'all., I'm Mindy from Cute Girls, Hairstyles. And Brooklyn's here with me today, to show you guys how to do a box. Fishtail. Now Kendra from Canada sent this idea in via email. And everyone once in a while. I come across an idea like a fan suggestion that just blows my mind. And this one was one of those.. So it's a combination of a normal fishtail and a reverse fishtail. And seriously it turns out so cool.. So we're going to show you. And if you don't know how to do either one of those two hairstyles I'm going to put the links in the description box below. And you can check them out there. Now to the box fishtail.. Ok, we started by pulling her hair up into a high pony tail., But you can even do it on the side if you're doing it on yourself., No problem. We're going to just part her hair into two sections just like, as if you were going to do A fishtail. And we're going to begin by doing a normal, fishtail stitch., So we're going to take a little bit of hair from one side cross it over the front and put it into the middle of the second piece.. Now, on this side, we're going to take an outside piece again cross it all the way over the front and put it into the middle of our first piece. We're going to do this one more time., So that was a completed stitch.. Now we're going to start a second stitch. So cross over the front. Grab a side piece. Cross over the front.. So now we have two what I call completed normal fishtail stitches.. Now we're going to do two: reverse fishtail stitches. We're going to pick up a little section on hair. Again, however, big you want., The smaller you go, the more intricate the fishtail. And we're going to go under this time., So we're crossing in under back into the middle again, just like before. We're going to go to this side pick up some hair cross it under Into the middle., So we have now done one stitch of a reverse. Fishtail. We're going to do another, reverse again. Grab a piece., Pull it under., Make sure you don't pick up the other pieces when you do it. Put it in the middle. And then switch it over.. Now. The first couple stitches are just the hardest because the braid hasn't really formed yet.. After that it gets a lot easier.. So we've done essentially two normal stitches, two reverse stitches., And now we're going to go back and just repeat this over and over. Now the only bummer to this is that it's a fishtail, which means it's going to take a few minutes because they're intricate stitches., So We'Re going to go again over the top into the middle and again over the top into the middle.. That'S stitch. One.! Here'S stitch two over the top into the middle over the top into the middle.. That'S the second one.! Now we're going to reverse it., So we're going to go over the back into the middle and over the back and into the middle.. Ok, now here's my other tip. When you're taking the piece of hair make sure you're taking it from the outside edge.. Take it underneath. And make sure you take it right to the middle. And now hang onto that hair.. Don'T let this back hair flip to this outside edge and accidentally pick it back up, because it won't look as good. Make sure it goes right to the middle and stays put. And make sure you're picking up new hair from the outside edge, all the time.. So back across. That was stitch, one., Here's reverse stitch two. And back and we're just going to continue on. [, MUSIC PLAYING ]. Ok. Now, when you get down to the end, where you're, having a hard time hanging onto to things anymore and you're, just running out of hair, then I like to just finish it off just across the front, just like with big pieces, -- keep the effect going. And Then you can even just finish it off in a braid., Take an elastic., Rubber and it.. Ok. Now what I like to do to just give it a little more polished, look is just take a piece of hair and wrap it around the elastic., And then you can actually take a bobby pin and just go right up the center of the braid. There. We go like this., Pull some hair out right there. And give it a little more polished off look. And we're done.. Now you can see --. So we have our fishtail here our front fishtail --, but you can see that all down the sides. We have a fishtail. On this side. We have a fishtail. And on the back we have a fishtail., So we've essentially just made a giant box of fishtails.. So I like to just tug them.: This makes it just a little more loose and beautiful. And you are finished. Now. Please show me all the things that you come up with to do for this hairstyle, whether it's wrapping it in a bun --. That would be amazing, -- or wearing it over your shoulder into a long fishtail in front. And make sure you hashtag me.. You can use the hashtag right here. And then I get to see them. And I'd be so excited.. So her is the finished final look. Ta da. How many compliments did you get when you wore this the other day, -A lot. -Yeah? This is not one I've seen., So I'm really excited about it. And all of her friends noticed., And they were all commenting on it, which is what's going to happen to you. If you wear it. Now, we have also made a new Disney video.. So we'll put a link to it up, here. Make sure to check it. Out., It's a not so hidden Mickey. And you guys will love it.. I think it would be such a clever hairstyle to wear if you're going to the Disney parks. So cute, because it looks like Mickey Mouse in the hair, -- adorable. And we will see you guys: later. Bye., -See, ya., [, MUSIC, PLAYING ] [, BABY HUMMING, ] -Do it again. [, BABY HUMMING, ],
Comments
Rita Scionka: Always loved the 3D round braid. Then I discovered the 3D split braid. Now this 3D fishtail, which I thought wouldn't even be possible, but its so simple... And I just saw that there's a 3D infinity braid! I'm loving 3D braids!
Katelynn Boblet: I did this on my horse, and it is so beautiful!
Twinses Cortes: That is AMAZING I love it ♥I am so going to try it out :D
swtd12eams: Very cool! Love this box fishtail braid! You're amazing, Mindy!
Dancingvioliin11: OMG it looks so awesome!! I love it! Thanks for another great hairstyle! :)
Rose Norris: I love how this is literally a fishtail no matter which way you turn it. Love it!
Mel Guy: I love how accurately and articulately you explain the steps, very helpful!
Bibitibooo I.: WOW! Such a perfect idea! Never seen it before! Gonna try it right away! Thank you!!!
Angelica Del Carmen Ramos: love it! doing this braid in a few for my niece :-) Thanks!!!!
Justin Queen: This is amazing!! :) Thank you! I'm going to need a little more practice (I'm a mom to an almost three-yr-old, so her hair is still a little too thin and babylike for this style! But we're loving it! Thanks for all these great styles! Melly Queen
Libertine DeSade: This is really cute, I'm going to try this!
crystal castle: Im so addicted to watching this channel!! My aunt and two cousins always ask me to braid their hair and this definitely helps me with different ideas!! <3
Hm384: Omg! I love how i can do this with my own hair without it looking bad!!! This is soo cool and unique but simple!! Thanks mindy!!!<3
Bryce Brewer: I did this hairstyle on my little sis and it turned out awesome! My mom used the waves from the braid the next day:)
Amber Antoine: This is amazing! I tried it on my sister and I think it turned out great!!!
Rebecka Low: Amazing I love this style ❤️
me.time. tls: I try this on my little girl 3 y o and success . Thanks. I love all the video from cute hair styles
Eden Mylott: This is amazing!! Definitely going to do this!!
Nicole Gonzalez: Hey mindy! I made the box fishtail on my side and I got so many compliments on it!!! LOVE IT
babylover0990: Awesome and something really easy to do in my own hair! Thanks for sharing with us!!
TheSwilbur: Hi Mindy! I just wanted to say that your channel is DEFINITLY one of my favourites! I love watching all your videos and trying them on my hair too! Please continue to make videos every week! -Sam =)
mortuiSumus: oh my gosh. how did i not know this???? it's amazing. gotta try it like right now.
Gloria Real: Can't wait to do this on my daughter this weekend!!! Everyone loved the 3d braid I can only imagine this one!! EXCITED!!!:))
Lillian Chow: I put this braid in my hair during last bell of school and I just took it out! I had tennis for a little over 2 hours after school and it still stayed in! I love thus braid! It also made cute waves in my hair, especially because I don't have a curling wand, it was awesome!!
Sabina B.: Thank you! I did this as side braid and I've gain lots of compliments. :)
JessKinga: Wow so easy yet so amazing! LOVE this
Katherine Ch: I 'm afraid that my arms will fall apart if I try this.
Line Roested: I just made this, and it's SO easy!!! It's also really pretty and special, and makes your hair stand out ;) I made it on the side by my self, and it wasn't a problem
Nicole Timmins: 2cute* did my nieces hair after watching this, an it came out perfect! love it! thanks for explaining how to do it in easy detail! :) xoxo
Wociaz: this is very beautiful and easy to do, thank you!!
Jasmine Allan: I love this! I done it on my 6 year old sister and everybody at school was asking her how it was done and saying it was really cool :) Thanks for showing me this braid it's amazing!
Lilith North: I wish I still had long hair...
junocomm: I love this braid! I will be trying this braid on my nieces hair and my own. : )
jovittepunkgirl: This is one of the most gorgeous hairstyles I've ever seen:)
Brooke Sergent: Wow this is amazing. I'm going to try it now.
Catherine: Thanks for the tutorial! I did that to my friend and she got SO many compliments! :) Even the boys were like "whoaa there, can I take a picture of this?"
fakelxve: Mine looks like I just twisted a bunch of hair together
Andrea Urbán: I love this hairstyle! Thank you! ♥
d anna: nunca tinha visto uma trança dessas é muito linda vou tentar fazer
Jammar83: Mindy and family I have to say thank you so much for all that you do to teach us all new wonderful hairstyles! My daughters (especially my younger daughter) love having me try out new styles and this school year coming up it will be even more important for them. Here where we live their school board has switched to uniforms and my youngest is so about her style and being unique and now she can't do that through her clothes but we will continue to learn and experiment with her hair. Thank you!
Skadi: Thanks for the idea, love it!
Danielle Burr: If Only I Had Long Hair :(
Alicia Lau: this is amazing i can't wait to try it out :)
MsBandgeek77: This looks amazing im gonna wear this to school tomorrow!
Mary Haney: Thank you so much for this channel!!! I watch it almost every day and can't get enough of it
411 Grandmas Style: I want to say thank you for teaching me how to do the Box four-side fish braid my granddaughter just loved it ....It was a hit in school
Leigh Bradish: Can you do a four stranded braid
Angela Marble: i love this. it looks so easy too omg
G Acc: love it...going to try this on my girls : ) thanks you Mindy
p d: Thanks so much!! I'm going to do this for my 3rd day of school tomorrow!!
Jennifer Stg: Since I have very long hair,my mom is gonna try it out and I know it's going to look beautiful! :)
Elandria Meyers: I have dow n to my ankles and I did that and I got so many accompliments
Kayla Ortiz: That is so beautiful...I have learned most of my hair styling from you guys
Country Music GuitarGirl: Oh my gosh! This is sooo cute and a must do! Plus it's easy!!!!
Cunedia Cohen: Great job! I've learned so much from watching you. And thanks for keeping the videos short.
Minivids02: That's an amazing hairstyle, Mindy!
Kaicie K: Nope. Can't do any of these. I can't do anything without seeing the back of my head. And no one else I'm my family is girly. Fml
Loola Fash: Mindy I love this style. I will post you a picture of it in my hair on twitter as soon as I can :) thank you!
Jessica Zun: I love this I am definitely going to be doing this on myself
Maria Palermo: i need to wear extensions in my hair to get it nice and long but i LOVE this look!
Asel Grankina: So cool! I've tried this one! So cute!
Valerie Munday: Am I the only one a little freaked out by the little girls on here and their revealing of their prepubescent age?
Claudia: Did this on my daughter yesterday and loved it. Can't wait for her hair to be long enough to roll this braid into a bun. That must look really awesome.
Jackie Garcia: This braid is soo new!! I love it!!:)
sly Sly: I love this fishtail...I'll try to do it this week end.
Rachel K: I tried this and it turned out perfectly! Thanks so much Cute Girls Hairstyles! You are amazing at all these hairstyles, I now am able to learn more and more hairstyles than before!!
ali kurady: It's esay
shadymccoy7: Great hairstyle! I'll have to try it next time I straightened my hair.
Call_Me_Jocelyn: Love this braid :D I just wish I had longer and nonlayered hair :(
Carly Rowland: I cant believe how easy it is to makw this beautiful braid :-) I'm so trying this out. thanks cgh x
I Do What I Want: Just did it and I love it!
Alexis B: mindy looks especially beautiful in this video :) and this hairstyle is amazing omg her hair is perfect
Jasmine Walker: Great hairstyle I will totally do it!!!
t: You're perfect at doing hair! Im wearing this for P.E.
Harley Elder: That looks like an awesome hairstyle (:
Lourdes G.: I just did it and it looks amazing !!!!
LifeisaLullaby: LOVE LOVE LOVE! And Mindy your hair looks so great!
Shania Tiglao: I love this I will go to try this later♥
Cynthia Clayton: Thisba really pretty and easy hairstylebi love the new intro to!!!:)
4EvaHeartBreak: So pretty! I wish I could fishtail well enough to do this xD
Miranda Rose: Amazing, and so easy!
alinho555: I did it! it looks soooooo complicated, but is so easy to do:) thanks a lot! I got literary like 100 questions how I did it:) p.s your hair is amazing!
Naima Dutton: This is absolutely amazing!!
Lydia Franklin: I just did this to my sister it looks awesome!
Marilu Ramirez: Love this!!! I love that her daughter hair is long and it looks thick. So I know that it will work on my hair.
Doodles: This is just too cool, I'm definitely trying this on myself. It's a great hairstyle for the summer and it's different from your regular fishtail.
Amy Taylor: wow this is amazing i cant wait to try it out!! :)
X Y: Amazing!!!!! Thank you❤️
khiaraleigh: Such an awesome hairstyle!
KarenQ72: Love your Videos, Have tried lots of your hairstyles on my daughters hair and get loads of comments at the school on how great they look!!!!! Keep all these cool videos coming :)
Mindy McKnight: You are so welcome! I knew that would happen for you, Brooke! It is definitely the most intriguing fishtail I have seen...
Miguel Samano: Omg I did that on my lil sis for school and it looked amazing if only someone else in the family had a taste in hair styling <3^~^
Rose Tekie: omg i love this hair style im going to do it !!!! :)
Paola Wilson: esa trenza esta hermosisima,,,,,,desde que la vi me encanto!!!!
Kitty Lover: I actually started doing this braid about 1 years ago! I was bored and trying different things with the fishtail!!
Elizabeth Thomas: so easy and so cute! wonderful!
Karina Montes: I love how she has a whole bunch of hairstyles plus they are awesome
m12t: Looks amazing!
Hannah L: That's awesome. Thanks for showing us that:)
Miranda Metz: Did this today! Turned out great!!