How To Fishtail Braid - Beginner Friendly Hair Tutorial
- Posted on 06 November, 2016
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
Here's how to Fishtail Braid! This new Braid Encyclopedia video is beginner friendly, but may help those of you who are more advanced too!
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Fishtail braided hairstyles are some of my favorite, so I loved breaking down this style. These steps should help make the hair style easy and quick even for beginners.
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( upbeat music, ), Hey everyone., Kayley here. And today I'm showing you how to do a fishtail braid.. I'Ve got a couple different methods to appeal to anyone and everyone, whether you're, great at braiding or maybe not so great.. I got you covered.. This is part of my new braid encyclopedia series, where I'm going to be doing just basic braid how-tos, so that you could follow my videos. Whatever the video is. You will know how to do all the different braids that I am showing you in the video. We're starting off with this one. Tell me which one you want to see next in the comments below., And that being said, I think it's time to get to this. Tutorial. So let's get started., I'm actually going to give you guys three different explanations for the same braid, because all of our braids work differently., The first one is basically big picture.. It'S for those of you guys who need to get it in your head and then your fingers do the rest.. The other is literally the opposite.. I'M going to teach you exactly what to do with your fingers. While you head just catches on to what's happening. And then the final one I'm going to call `` The Confidence-Builder.'', You don't need to have really great like finger dexterity., You don't need to be great at braiding.. So if you really get confused by the first two stick around., I got you on that third one., Alright `` Big Picture, ,'' peeps. Here we go. ( upbeat music ), We're going to start with two sections. So go ahead and get that ready to go.. Then, Step 1 is to pick up a small piece of hair from one side.. It will look a little something like this. Step 2 is to put it into the other section.. You repeat that, on the other side. Step 1 is to pick up a section of hair like so. And Step 2 is to transfer it to the other side.. Once again, Step 1 Pick up a section. Step, 2 Transfer it to the other side.. Then you switch sides. Step 1 Pick up a section. Step: 2 Transfer it to the other side.. I kind of think of this as like, throwing a ball. Like you, throw the ball to the other side, and then that side throws the ball back. And then you throw the ball again and it's just like a game of catch all the way down. Your hair. ( upbeat music ), And there is your fishtail braid.. Now, let's move on to how to actually move your fingers while you're doing this braid. ( upbeat music ), This entire braid works off of two sections. And you want to hold your sections like you're. Holding a pole or a flag., So you want to wrap your entire hand around it, and then you want your hand up as close as possible to the top of the braid, as you can get. So step 1 is to pierce and by doing that, we're going To create the small section that transfer over later., You can either piece with you index or with your thumb. You're, going to do that on the outside of your section.. The outside. Is these sides furthest away from the center of the braid.? So as though it was like a target, the center would be right here and then, like the outer rings, where you barely get any points for being out here. That'S where you want to pierce.. If you use your index finger you're going to go in from the front like so., If you use your thumb, you're going to come through the back like so., Whichever one works for you., I like using my index finger. So index finger through and that separates a Little tiny section from the side you're working on., So you've now successfully made a little tiny section that is ready to go off and live on its new home on the other side., So step 2 is to grab so that it can live in its little house. Over here. And grab with this hand, because your little section is now going over into the other section. Step - 2 Grab. Step 3. You got to cut the umbilical cord with the mother section., So you're going to slide your left hand down because we're working on the left side right, now. Slide your left hand, down. Cut that umbilical cord. Step 4, Reset back where you were at the beginning. With your two flag, poles that are touching the base of your braid., Alright, so now we're going to transition to the other side., So you're, going to pierce again on the outside of your sections out there, where there's like no points are on the target. Pierce. You've Got your little baby section., It's all grown up.! It'S ready to go off to its new home over here. You're, going to grab and then you're going to cut that umbilical cord by sliding your right hand down, because that way, it gets all these hairs that are kind of tangled up down here at the bottom. To let go. So slide to cut that umbilical cord. And step 4 Reset. Grab both sections like flag poles and hold it really tight at the base of the braid., And now you have successfully done two sections.. You just have to do. Like 20 more., You got this. Now without my weird analogy: you're just pierce grab slide reset. Pierce., Grab., Slide. Reset.. Another thing that I noticed that I do is after I pierce I kind of like use my thumb and twist my wrist, so that I can grab it more easily. And then I slide. So once you kind of get the hang of it, you could try that.. You pierce and then you know, like an extra step in there twist grab slide. Pierce. Twist. Grab. Slide. It'll just make you faster.. If you're still working on the basics. Don'T worry about that. You just pierce twist grab slide. Pierce. Twist., Grab. Slide., And there you go., Fishtail braid. And as promised, I have a confidence-builder for those of you guys who might still feel a tiny bit. Lost. ( upbeat music, ). Ok, so you still have to start with two sections., That's part of the rules., But here's what you get to do for the confidence-builder. You get to drop one., So you only have to hold one section at a time. Step: 1 you're, going to pick up a Little piece of hair. Step: 2 you're, going to put it in the hand, that's holding your section. Bam. And then Step 3 Switch hands.. So pick up the section: that's chilling: out. Drop the other section. And then you start over again.. Step 1 Pick up a section of hair. Step: 2 Put it in the hand, that's holding on to the section. Step, 3 Switch hands. And again. That just means that you pick up the section. That'S just hanging down and you drop the one that you're holding. Step. 1 Pick up a little bit of hair. Step 2 Put it in your other hand. Switch hands. And one more time. Step 1 Pick up a little bit of hair. Step 2 Put it in the other hand. Step, 3 Switch sides.. So the key to keeping this from falling apart and like destroying your confidence is to keep your hand, that's holding your section up as close to the base of the braid as you possibly can.. You need to feel that braid on your index finger because if you start dropping it you're going to end up with a mess very quickly.. I don't think this is really faster than the method that I just showed you guys., But it is so much easier just as far as what like your fingers have to do, because if you just had like pinchers, you could do this. A crab can do this.. That'S it., It's so easy! A crab could do it., Pinchers. ( imitates a crab ), It's a little harder down. Here. Crabs would have a little bit of harder time down. Here., It's a little bit less perfect and a little looser than the last methods that I showed you.. But it is a lot easier in the sense that you don't have to be able to articulate your fingers a lot.. You could have like lobster pinchers and it would still work. So if you're not that great at braiding, this braid could be your lobster. Hashtag `` Friends'' reference., And that is how to do a fishtail braid.. I hope you enjoy having your new braiding skills.. If you want to try out some more fishtail braided hairstyles, I'm going to link a playlist somewhere around here and in the description box, where you can see all my different tutorials that have fishtail braids., So that now you can just be a fishtail aficiando.. I hope that you enjoyed this video. Be sure to subscribe. If you haven't already for more hair tutorials for everyday and I'll see you in my next video. ( blows a kiss ), Bye, (, upbeat music, )
Comments
Sherlock Gnomes: As a single dad just trying to get my daughter to look cute in public, this was incredibly helpful! Thanks!
cat: FINALLY!!! This is the ONLY video for fishtail braiding I found helpful! I am definitely subscribing! Btw, now I know how to fish tail braid!
Grimpixelations: Me:* trying to make a fishtail braid* Also me: *Somehow makes A regular braid with for parts* Wait... that’s not right...
Xavier P: I'm only here because my girlfriend wants me to braid her hair and never done it before
Reagan Huslig: "Step 1 is to pick up a little piece of hair" Me: *grabs hair* I quit
Madli Raidvere: Yesss! Thank you! I have Cerebral palsy, and therefore the motor skills of my right hand are quite crappy. But I could do it! The only braid I now am able to do! I started where I could see the base, my right hand held one half of the braid and I basically did the work with my left thumb. It turned out quite ok :) Since my hair is sooo long (to the base of my butt :P ) it took me a while :D Are there any other braid options I could manage?
Gwen Marmon: Thank you for this! I’m 40 something and finally learned how to do a fishtail braid! Super helpful!
Sumbal Tariq: My mother is sleeping and I am trying this braid on her head
Daria Gradzka: Thanks, this was SOOO helpful. As I am only 12, I could never do much with my hair but this helped A TON.
Kate Harris: Kayley I just wanted to let you know how much i appreciate the confidence builder part of this! I have a disability in my left side which means I can't really move my left fingers independently of each other so i can't do most braids but with your way i can!! thank you so much <3 can't wait for more!
Becky Boyd: I'm 33 years old and I've been trying to fishtail braid for YEARS! Finally!!!! And the most awesome part is with your tutorial I actually did it without a mirror Thank you so much!
Sassycat Chan: Omg thank you for once, somebody who actually has more than one way and I did it!!!!
lucybeachgirl: Thank you so much for the confidence builder, I did it! I know it's not perfect but my 1st attempt turned out pretty well and I'm so excited about it! I have never been able to do a fishtail before and am so excited to be able to rock this new hairstyle now in my rotation. Thank you!(:
Gabriela Edwards: *Thank you so much for this!* I've never been really good at braiding my hair because it's so long and thick, and I get discouraged very easily when I don't understand where my fingers go. Your tutorial was very simple and easy to understand, and the three ways of doing it made it incredibly easy to follow along! For the first time, it clicked for me how go do this. Thank you so much!!!!!!
Especially SpecialTM: Thank you so much for this! :) I just recently cut my hair the shortest I’ve ever had it and even with my long hair I could do nothing with it. It honestly made a little self conscious seeing plenty of other girls do these amazingly beautiful things when I couldn’t even look good in a ponytail, but following your tutorial I was surprised to find that I could actually do it and feel good with how I looked, so again, thank you!!
Talia Gbolahan: I never thought I would successfully do a fishtail braid in life. I watched half of this video and did a perfect one in ten minutes. Thank you
Sebastian Nelson: First braiding video out of so many I’ve seen that actually explains it so perfectly. Got a great one on the first try!! Thank you!! Also you describing it in 3 different ways is the most efficient way I’ve ever seen a tutorial done. Version 2 worked a treat for me!
Sarah B: Fantastic, thank you so much. A method which actually makes sense. I’ve just done my first ever fishtail braid and it’s actually easier than I ever imagined ♀️ Thank you for explaining it so well
CrazyCatLady 80: Omg that’s amazing!! I’ve just done it to my own hair! Thank you for that simple explanation of how to do it x
SheilaF12: I’m 33 years old and I am just now learning how to do a fishtail! Thank you for this video. You made it super easy to learn. My 4 year old is on cloud 9
Bro0ke_ Lyn: Omg I literally watched this once and did the braid in 2 minutes. It is so easy and looks SO good. The best part is is no one at school knows how to do their hair like this and I do
Elizabeth Carwile: Wow this tutorial on how to do a fish tail braid was so helpful! I had never done it before and it was so easy!! Thanks for the how to!
Hugo Milian-Smith: Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I tried it last night and realized how easy it really is! I tried it again without watching your tutorial and got it again!!! THANK YOU!!
Icelyn Choy: Thank you so much for the tutorial. I've been learning how to do a fishtail braid for a long time and you make it so much easier for me. You are amazing!!!
Elexica: Thanks to you I just managed to do my first fishtail braid ever. I've been trying many times in the past and giving up. Thank you for a very clear and fun video!
Andrea Carr: I’ve been trying to learn how to fishtail for years and finally your video taught me! Thank you for the descriptive details about hand placement and how to work my fingers through the braid— that was so helpful and worked!!!
caleigh grace: I love love love how you explain everything so well it makes doing hairstyles way easier
Angel: I always thought this style of braid would be very difficult but after watching this tutorial and trying in my own hair it was so simple and easy than a regular braid and way more eye catching than a traditional one thank you!! I feel more confident about my hair styles in the future ❤️❤️
Allie Smith: She explains it so well!! Is she a professional hair stylist??
Tara Shaw: This was so easy to follow. Thank you so much! Your terminology and breaking it down to easy steps is so wonderful!
Samantha Mae: Thank you SO much for this extremely helpful tutorial. I’m 20 years old and can barely perfect a basic braid , and was pretty convinced I’ll never learn how to braid my own hair. Literally was concerned for my future daughter bc i don’t know how to braid hair i come across this video and for the first time in my whole life i actually perfect this. Thank you so much. Your video is the best out there.
Kathryn Nova: Loved this tutorial! I took the outer piece of hair and instead of pulling it across to the the side over the top, I pulled it under the larger piece, this created basically an inside-out fishtail braid.
reagan: Thanks so much! I have watched almost twenty other videos on how to do this and was lost with no idea what they were doing. after watching 5 seconds of this I already understood what to do. I normally go to school with a TERRIBLE messy bun and was looking for something that doesn't scream homeless. You just earned yourself a new subscriber! ilysm!
Shyla Chacon: This was so perfect! I didn't even have to rewind. I thought it was going to be so hard, but the way you explained it, I got it perfect on the first try! ❤️ thank you so much
Emily P: OMG! You are awesome, a fishtail braid is such a hard braid I could never ever do it on myself or anyone else and thanks to you it’s so easy for me now! Thank you so much
someone: You explain it so professionally
Berit Blackie: You just made it SO simple and doable- THANKS!
LilithSinistra: literally been trying to learn how to do this pretty and fast my entire life and even after cosmetology school a fishtail still took me FOREVER. this is a much easier way (i needed version two, version one i already knew) got this down and cut my braid time probably in half. thank youuu
Kimberly O'Donnell: Thank you so so sooooooo much for this!!!! I've watched a few different videos, seen a couple of pictures, and listened to other people describe it but I could never figure out how to do this Fishtail Braid! I finally came across your video and I got it within the first 3 minutes! I just want to cry! I can't believe I finally got it! You did such an amazing job at explaining it and giving really great step-by-step instructions! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Definitely subscribing!!!
Torryn V: Omg thank you for this! For the first time in my life I was able to successfully do a fishtail braid!
BombshellSummer: She's so good at explaining if only she taught calculus
Harry Bartlett: Awesome video! I can’t wait to try this out on my granddaughter’s hair. I was just looking to do something different and cool for her. Thank you, very easy.
estelleblue: Thank you for making this so easy! I just made the prettiest braid for my daughter.
Jess: For someone who could only do the standard braid, your tutorial was super easy to follow! I can now do fish tail braids too
alaina poindexter: Absolutely adorable! Not just the braid but you! I just braided my daughter’s hair following your video, and it actually worked and looked so cute. Ty so much! :).
King Colin Backster a.k.a. Rosie Miranda: You are so damn adorable and great at explaining this insanely simple hairstyle that I somehow didn’t learn how to do until this point in my life even after completing cosmetology school, years of theatre And performance, and several years running a professional wig and costume design company. Thank you for this!
zabindhanji: Thank you Kayley! My first time successfully creating a fishtail braid! I've watched video tutorials before, but yours really worked for me :)
C. Wall: This worked! So impressed and did it perfectly the first time!! Once I picked up a section and transferred twice, I got it! About midway through, I didn’t even need to look in the mirror and was walking around doing it:)
Hannah: OMG, I had totally given up on being able to fishtail braid and this video explained it perfectly and I was able to do it. You’re awesome!
Krist S.: The "confidence builder" method worked like a charm! I could ever braid my hair for the life of me, so thank you so much ;;
Pixelifications: I have always wanted to do this braid and could never pull it off. I finally was able achieve a (admittedly sloppy) result! You really explained it in a helpful way, thanks!
Kichona Cho: I remember giving up because I thought this was too difficult, but trying it now, or at least using your tutorial, it seems so easy. Too bad I had my hair cut so it's a little short, but still works like a charm!
K: thank you so much for this, i've looked up so many tutorials and i've never been able to do a fishtail but this is so well explained i managed it without falling apart first try!
Kay M: I just learned how to fishtail braid!! Thank you. So easy when you know what you're doing.
Kelcie M: I finally can fishtail my own hair! Directions were easy to follow, thank you!
Bobbi Deal: Best tutorial!!! I watched the “recommended” section and was able to braid my hair within minutes. Great explanations on the technique, finger positioning, and I love the “cut the umbilical cord” explanation!!!
Kiara B: This is like the most efficient, accurate and the best tutorial I have seen yet. I would recommend this to everyone!
Mia Godwin: You’re awesome! Thank you so much! I learned this is like 30 minutes! I love your analogies, and I will definitely be using this hairstyles many times in the future! ❤️
Kitty Cat Lover 563: Thank you! This was very helpful about learning how to fishtail braid! It’s cute and simple to learn
Cristina Ángeles: What a truly magnificent explanation. Your awareness of people's different learning styles truly makes this one of the best "how to" videos I've ever seen. Very pleased. Thank you. Still in awe really. Thanks!
Kimberly Phillips: Girl, you got me! Love your tutorial! I just did my first fishtail braid!
yoJ U: You made it so easy, and now I even know how to do it on my own hair. Thanks!!
Rainey Can: Omg thank you for this!!!!! I actually just fishtail braided my hair as soon as I finished watching and it actually came out really good!!! <3
Looby Lou: This tutorial was super helpful thank you so much for sharing, I'm 40 and have been trying to get this technique for a while for my daughter's hair but I couldn't get my head round it at all, the penny has definitely dropped thanks to your explanations ♥️
Lisa Packard: Kayley Melissa, Thank you so much! I have never been able to braid and I have my hair long enough now to braid. I would pay to have my hair in a fish scale! You did a great job teaching in detail.
Victoria .Goldrick: You’re so good at explaining! Can’t wait to watch the other tutorials to get more ideas for my daughter!
Leanne W: Thank you! This always seemed impossible to me but you made it so simple ❤
Blanca7C: This video was so helpful! Thanks! I would love to see more beginner hairstyles! :)
Ashley Ponsford: Wow this was amazing!! You made it so simple and yet went into all the details. Thank you!!
Chloe de Vera: ohmygosh this was really helpful. I have been wanting to learn how to do a fishtail braid on myself in forever, but I was going to give up after seeing this video, but I just needed to keep on trying. This really helped!!!! Thank you, I finally can braid my own hair now :)))
Christina Nicole: This was a very clear and easy tutorial! I truly appreciated the clear, close view and the slow pace with detailed descriptions a perfect tutorial!
Paranormal Poppy: I remember watching these aaages ago and it managed to stick in my brain because you explained it so well. I was then searching through hair style videos and came across this again and it brought it all back. You are so helpful compared to many other videos where they just speed through it all. Thx so much :) <3 <3
Amy Vennard: I have struggled for so long to do a proper fishtail braid. Your tutorial made so much sense to me and I did it easy first try! :)
Lee Er Phua-Sharp: As a women with long hair most of my adult life, I can only do normal braids. Your video is so easy to understand and I love your charisma and that’s very important thank you for your tutorials! I subscribed today
jana: Omg !! Thank you so much for making this video!!! I always had trouble with fishtail braids and omg this video literally helped me so much I’m forever grateful!!
Aaron Olson: This is so helpful! Thank you! I’ll be doing this to my daughters hair!
M. Fernanda: Kayley, this is such a great tutorial! I've never seen one like this before on youtube... I mean, it's awesome that you explain exactly how to move your fingers in you hair and the analogies are quite funny! Keep doing tutorials like these, I love it! Also, I would like to suggest the dutch braid for the next video, I find it so hard to do it, my hands DO NOT follow what is in my head!
Marzena Izykowicz: Thank you so much!!! I can do my own fish tail....your technique is so simple Love it xx
Laura GaGa Lutton: Thank you for the 3 different methods for doing one braid :-) I can now do a proper fishtail braid on my own hair which is midlength and fine and my daughter's which is waist length and fine :-) x
Brittany: I so appreciate all the different ways you demonstrated this! Best braid demonstration I've seen, and makes me feel so much more confident to try it.
Ashi B: This is was amazing I’ve been wanting to do a fishtail braid for a long time now I can! Thanks so much
Keira Celestine: Rope braid will be great. Like those that you start from the top of the head with small sections and gradually increase the amount. Whenever I try, I'll always mess it up. Initially, for 1min, it will stay tight before it loosens up and falls all over the place. Btw, Kayley you are amazing!!! I haven't tried any of your hairstyles lately because my hair is at medium length but I'm like one of those who watches the videos because of the "omg so fabulous" hair and your videos are generally really nice to watch. :D
Amy DeLeon: Thank you!! I've always thought this was a stunning braid & you've explained it perfectly!!
Chelsea Lucas: Awesome video!!! Option 2 worked like a charm for me, I did my first fishtail braid as I watched! Thank you!!!!
ky _: This is the best braid tutorial on YouTube. You explain the WHOLE thing and don’t just speed up the rest of the braid. Thanks so much
Caroline Rae: This is an incredibly thoughtful tutorial, thank you! ♥️
Jamie: I've never tried this befote watching your video. you explained it so well it came out great the first try! I never knew how easy it could be and can't wait to experiment with more!!
nayispoppin: no lie, i watched so many fishtail tutorials in the past, and not once was i able to follow thru or braid my hair as shown on the videos. Then today i randomly stumbled upon your video, and just like that, with just a one-time watch, i was able to fishtail braid my hair girl, i love you already! you are UNLIKE other beauty gurus out there, you actually take the time to really guide us clueless people <3
BrianaMary24: Wow! I just watched this twice & learned how to do it! I thought I'd never figure out braiding! Going to watch your other braiding videos!!
Ava Rogers: omg thank you so much! I understood this tutorial so well and it worked for my hair and i’m so proud of it! thank you sm! :))
Anmol 9312: i have watched 10000s of braiding tutorials and have never been able to braid , this is the first time EVER i am able to do a fish tail braid! this tutorial was incredibly helpful and i loved how you explained it so well, subscribed. x
Maya: Ahh psychology in the teaching.. i love that! compassionate in that everyone learns different, i think that's so considerate.. awesome❤
Eva: Thank you! This was super helpful. Ive been wanting to learn how to do this since I was a kid - 30 years later, I finally know how!!! :)
Nhey Calma: I have been trying to do this fishtail braid for a long time, and this is the best instruction i watched. Finally did it perfectly. Thanks.
Serena Lee: It wasn’t on this video, but when I saw you do a fishtail braid on a different video and I saw how you moved your fingers, I decided to give it a go. I tried doing it years ago but I COULD NOT get it at all. But after just looking at how your fingers moved, I managed to get a stunning fishtail braid first try! This video is so great and I love that you even gave a method that even people who are hopeless with hair could do. Keep up the good work!
Mauna Pearlstein: Your instructions are so clear and you’re a great teacher. I’m sure with practice I can make this work.
Chris H: Omg I remember the original braid encyclopedia video way back when! It was such a great video to help me first learn about braided hairstyles! So glad you're doing an updated version now :)
vlcj0y: I LOVE your metaphors! For whatever reason, THIS has "dumbed" it down for me in such a way that I can FINALLY start getting the hang of it! I have long hair and have always wanted to be able to do wicked cool braids but have never found a tutorial that explains it in such a way so I can visualize it and recreate it on myself. FIRST successful fishtail braid to date!! THANK YOU!!
LYNNaROO31: I’m nearly 30 years old and could never get a fishtail down. Thanks for the video and the helpful tutorial. ❤️❤️
Teresa Stebner: This video was so good! I used all 3 ways to help me and did it! Thank you so much ❤ Melissa Kayley