Side Fishtail Bun | Updos | Cute Girls Hairstyles
- Posted on 07 May, 2012
- Updos
- By Anonymous
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Items Needed: Brush, one hair elastic, 3-4 Goody Spin Pins {if not, then 6-7 bobby pins}, curling iron {for pre-braid texture}, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5+ minutes
I love the way that fishtail braids look, and have been wanting to a Fishtail braided bun for a long time! Since this is prom season, we decided to finally film this hairstyle for all of you.
Feel free to tag your own photos of this hairstyle with: #CGHSideFishtailBun
If you do not know how to fishtail braid, please see our easy step-by-step video here first...
http://tinyurl.com/howtofishtail
Before the tutorial, I slightly curled the top layer of the hair only, using a curling wand, leaving the underneath layers as is. I then gathered all of the hair to the side by the right ear and created the fishtail braid.
Once the braid was finished, I secured it with the hair elastic and tugged on the sides of the braid just to make the braid appear more loose. Then I rolled the braid up into a bun and pinned it just behind the ear.
To avoid having to use so many bobby pins, I used 3 Goody Spin Pins. These pins are the perfect solution for holding hair buns together all day! I figure that each spin pin saves you from having to use 2-3 bobby pins, and they come in colors to match your hair type. If you would like to purchase Goody Spin Pins, you can find them at Wal-Mart, Target, Sally's, etc. You can also find them on Amazon here...
This braided updo hairstyle is perfect for prom, homecoming, weddings, or on days when you simply want to wear a very unique, but cute, hair bun! I think it turned out very cute!
Enjoy!
FTC Disclosure: This is not a paid review of the Goody® Spin Pin. I purchased these myself and use them in my hair bun tutorials. All opinions of the product are strictly mine, and results may vary.
Hey everyone., I'm Mindy from CuteGirlsHairstyles and today we're going to film this fishtail bun.. This is a great, easy updo that you can wear to work or even you could dress it up and do prom or even a wedding if you really wanted to.. But it's really great and pretty easy., So we can started --. Let me spin her around, so you can see -- by doing what I call the cheater version of curls.. So if you look underneath her top layer, her hair is just regular straight like it would be. If she just let it air, dry. And all we've done, is just taken the very top layer and put a few curls into it for little add texture and volume., And you can use a wand, a curling iron. Even a top styler would work great, adding those curls. Now we're going to take her hair and we're going to just swoop it loosely over to one side.. So we don't want to pull that two tight or we lose the fun volume and texture that we're wanting.. So think about the bottom of her ear is where I'm going to begin the fishtail braid down., So you're going to start here. Separate the hair into two section and just begin a fishtail., And what I'm going to do is stop talking, so we can fast forward.. I have another video on how to do a fishtail braid that you can watch if you don't know how to do this, already. And they're pretty slow. So I'm going to speed up the video right, here. [, MUSIC PLAYING ]. So when you get to the end of your fishtail you're, just going to secure it with a rubber band like so. And then I'm going to go back and just pull on the part a little bit to loosen the fishtail. So it looks a little more full. And when you've got all loosened the way you want it then just take it and form a bun shape like so. Tuck those ends in so that you can't see them.. We want it to sit a little bit lower. There. We go like that. And then take your Goody Spin Pins or your bobby pins and you're just going to twist them in so that it grips that hair and starts securing it into place. I'll do another one back here like so.. Those are nice because it seems like you just use less of them and they grip really well more than -- like bobby pins. You might need to use more of them. And then I'm just going to fluff pull a little bit more, because we really want to accept the fact that it began as a fishtail and looks really full and scaly-looking. You can see. I just need one bobby pin right there to just hold that in place. And there you go., You have a lovely little updo that looks great.. You can use for work, prom weddings.! If you added just a little few little jewels or anything like that flowers, it would dress it up and look amazing. And then, of course, just finalize with your favorite finishing hairspray to just hold everything in place. And there you go., I hope you enjoy and we'll See you next time,
Comments
Anna Marie: Hey Mindy, I just learned how to fishtail braid last night thanks to your wonderful tutorials. Both of my sisters have sported the "do" since last night and I wore it to school and got a ton of comments. This looks like another wonderful work of art that I'd like to try out. Thanks!
LulluBelle28: I love this look. It's beautiful and easy to do! Thanks for the idea!
Sierra Rose: This is so creative and cute! I love buns, and braids.. Perfect combo! :)
xXElleN816Xx: I love this hairstyle Mindy! Your hair looks really nice too, love the bump in the front =]
Carolina Torres: Doing this for school tomorrow! Thanks for the idea! xx
Jessica Barnum: I look forward to trying this on my sister's hair. She asked me to do it for her wedding and I think this would be beautiful!
Nina Lopez: I LOVE all your tutorials, I am 13 and I love trying these on my little sister! Your daughters must be so lucky oh and I love their eyes!:)
kassie cvikel: OMG! I just love this hair style and I will always use this!!!
Marisa Komosinski: Cute! I love that it can be formal, or, it can be casual too. Now I need to learn how to fishtail! Gonna have to check out your fishtail video now!
Amy Louise: ever since watching your latest vids- i have gotten into the habit of doing a top layer of random curls to give my braids and things more texture, cause my hair is very thin as well. great tip. it makes everything even a pony tail look much nicer! =]
stephanie herrera: Did the hairstyle on myself and love it! (+: 3
carjeajoh: beautiful! I can't wait to try this! :)
Sinead Fay: I love her bangs! So soft and natural and pretty :)
The Brandon Bunch: You look gorgeous in this video and your family, as always, is adorable! Thanks for sharing all of these Wonderful hairstyles with us.
Reagan McCloud: And this is PERFECT for me! I love fishtailing my hair, its just an easy way to get my long hair out of my face for the day but I'm getting tired of the braid, fishtail, down, and ponytail & sloppy bun look.. but i can't do a bun or pony much more, because my hair is long and thick & it hurts. But I will be able to add this into my hair styles so thank you for that! :) <3
Willowredraven: Love this look will wear this week to work!
Kiwidiot: Hi, Mindy! Could you please show us how to do a 4 strand french braid? I would really appreciate it! :)
abbymcdonough: Wow!! Another great video Mindy! Thanks for all you do :)
Julia Foster: The back looks cool. I FINALLY GOT SPIN PINS! THEY WORK GREAT!!
deeissuperdupercool: I'm growing my hair out to do more of these styles!
Debbie Rodriguez: I love your hair in this video...Please tell me how you did it? I just started/learned how to do the Fishbone braid...LOVE this look too :)
Yrie27: Love this hairstyle! I wish my hair was longer ^^
HollyHorrific: lol that was like the first time i've seen you guys edit a video! awesome! love this bun! i would try it but my hair is weird for side braids and stuff. great video!
Amanda Sweetman: i saw this on pinterest a lot and wanted to try it. Thanks for the tutorial =)
Bethany Wtason: Thanks so much for this video! But i find this really hard to do on myself - could u do a tutorial on this?
caili m: omg i love this soooooo much can you do other fistail styles please!
Madi teVelde: You should do a sock bun tutorial!!:)
Olivia Bee: Your daughters are starting to look so grown up! Your videos have come such a long way. :)
missygal15: Your daughters are so pretty! I love the bun btw :)
Mindy McKnight: I know! If you see our very first video "Messy Bun #1"... then you can see how far we have come! Thanks for the compliments!
BooBooChopples: Hey Mindy, I Love watching your videos for idea's for how to wear my hair for work. Love you guys.
miryea100: i love the headband curls i do them all the time on my own hair
Jenn Butkiewicz: you should do more tutorials with the top styler! (:
Mindy McKnight: No professional or amateur training at all. My mom did simple braids on me, but everything else I learned on my own. My youngest daughter is 15 months old right now, and SOOOOOOOO cute!!!
Madison: I love the fishtail!
mochaberrily: I think it was a great speed-up section! Much better than having to FF through a long braiding section. BTW, the music fit the purpose very well. :-)
potato.babe: I am again blown away from the pretty smile of your daughter! She is gorgeous :)
Nav C.: tbh i dont like sidebuns at all but this one was amazing i loved it!
Felicia R.: I don't think I'll ever get over how gorgeous your girls are! :-)
QueenEmily: Reaping hair for the main character in my screenplay. I love your hairstyles :)
melo bleuet15: You daughter's so patient and cute! She really seems to enjoy when you do her hair ^_^
LifeDuzntGivMeLemons: your fish tails come out so nice!
CraftinCutie: You should do a How to cut your own bangs or a French braid for learners video!!
alwaysAGz: lovely! have to try this one out
Chloe Stewart: Can you do a sock bun hair tutorial, or heatless beach waves? Or cute ways to style a ponytail? Like so she can see!
pjnkblue: That's so cute. Thanks very much
AwesomeTinyHobbit: Aack!! I loooove Goody's spin pins!! My hair is waaay too long and thick for just plain old bobbies in a bun.... Lifesaver!!
sidekickdumpling: Love it!!! :) I was wondering if u could do a prom /slightly fancier look for short-medium hair but not an updo..cause my friends peom is coming up and sshe wants to leave her hair down but we dont know what to do! D:
Mindy McKnight: I honestly do not know! They are gorgeous! Thanks for the compliments!
Rebecca Smith: @cutegirlshairstyles Love it!!!!!! Can you do a tutorial for Swedish pigtails?? Like so she can see it!!!!
maddie noel: Love it!
CatMadShea: you are fantastic at doing the fishtail omg
Eline Kemperman: This is so pretty!
Jenn Butkiewicz: That sounds awesome! i like the hunger games tutorials you do!
Georgia Manning: I've been watching you guys since the very beginning. I love you guys! keep up the good work!!!!!!
Reagan McCloud: This is SO cute! You so need to come to Ohio to do my hair for prom next year.. :)
Mindy McKnight: Awesome! Thanks for the compliments! {Love your username, by the way!}
Mindy McKnight: Nope you can use regular ones too. I've just found you have to use about 20 regular bobby pins or 3-4 spin pins depending on thickness of hair. Either works so it's just a personal preference.
Nicole Sardi: @cutegirlshairstyles Hi Mindy! I LOVE your channel can you please post different braids and more teen stuff? Thanks ILy
Daniela Perciun: I'm so lucky,I have same hair and color as your daughter,thanks super much for all what you do!!!
katie kauer: i love it! i just need to figure out how to do it to myself
Mindy McKnight: Yes, this is the first time! I will try to keep it at a minimum... it is just that fishtail braiding takes a long time!
moprincess12: Seriously who would dislike this. Great job.. my hair isnt long enough but i will definitly try it:):)
ohmistymanic: so cute. love it
MMBurnett: aha I LOVE spin pins!!! I use them all the time!
DineSa: Your daughter is so adorable! :) I love your vids <3
Mindy McKnight: We filmed my curls that same day, so look for it in the next coming weeks!
RosieTwitter5: Could you maybe do Foxface's arena hair from The Hunger Games? You are amazing at hair!
Maddie: omg thats so pretty (: i love your hairstyles
Cameron Christie: Omg i love cute girls hairstyles mindi you are the most amazing hairstylist ever you have taught me sooo much. My sisters and I absolutely love you.
Sarah H: what did you use to curl your own hair in this video? love it!
Mindy McKnight: Thank you, Michaela! Thanks for being such a great fan!
Brittany Adams: I got some spin pins and few months ago, put it off cuz they are kind pricey, but after I got them I regretted waiting, they are amazing. Use them almost every day, including right now!
Alexis Nethaen: Mindy, u're always so creative :)
msizzle99: Doing this for 8th grade formal:)
Annabel Reid: how did you get the back of her hair to go like that ? It looks so pretty :) x
alex: Thanks CGH!Mindy u have inspired me.i always Thot doing hair was boring slowly i loved it!i hope I can be a expert like u or maybe a mini-u.but one thing is.... I have short hair..:( my mother forced me as she said I was dropping to much hair...:(
Klydine Mercado: Your daughters are very pretty :"))) and they're hair are both beautiful :))) They're Blessed to have a mommy like you :)
Mindy McKnight: We have it pinned on our "Try" board on Pinterest! Just need to find the time!
Deborah Zomer: Question, what product(s) do you use on your kids hair to keep them healthy and knots free?
Rachel B.: Please do more short hair do's!
Mindy McKnight: Love them!
MsConejita91: I love this hair do!!
Kaye Ellis: Your girls hair always looks so well looked after what do you use on it. Love all your videos
Mindy McKnight: We mention where to obtain them in the video description box. Hope it helps
Jackie, a mommy: Really cute! When you started pulling the sides of the braid for volume it reminded of a rattlesnake! Haha anywho.... Great video :)
Southern Belle: that is so cute! i love your videos!! i have a few questions :) first how old is your daughter that you adopted and also did you go to school to do hair or are you just naturally great at it?!?! please vote UP so mindy sees this!!!!! :) <3
CB A: why are your children so insanely gorgeous! by the way, great hairstyle! (:
mrl1038: This is an adorable hairstyle except I have extremely thick long curly hair so I am forced to put it in a pony everyday :(
Rachel Dyer: i am in a musical and i need a tight bun, can you lead me to video that shows a tight bun? Thanks, and i definitely want to use one of your hair styles because your tutorials are great and you demonstrate them perfectly
Trixie Supit: I Love This Vid I already know how to do a fishtail but also braided and a bow braid and a normal braid and 3 different others that i learnt by myself!!! luv ya bye!!! :} (:
Mindy McKnight: We are planning on it... the finger waves from the night before with Peta on the roof will be our next THG hairstyle! Thx!
Rozalyable: Love it =) xoxox
Yoliu scalonafk: Amo el cabello de esa niña siempre lo tiene hermoso
judymoody34: gonna do this for school :D
Omnia Abu-Taleb: Your daughter is so pretty .. Always smiling :)
Katie Moore: can you please do a hair tutorial on how you did your hair!?
Mindy McKnight: Usually the problem is getting it started. If I'm right...One trick is to create a ponytail (near the ear for this style). Then do the fishtail. The ponytail elastic helps to hold the hair in place and makes it easier to fishtail. When finished secure the ends with another elastic. Then simply cut out the top elastic (CAREFULLY) so your hair loosens and relaxes into the perfect fishtail.
Mindy McKnight: Yeah... I know. It was sad to do, because all of our videos are pretty much organically filmed. We just did not want to have you sit and watch 3 minutes of fishtailing when we already had a video showing you how! Thanks for the compliments!
Mindy McKnight: Yes, I use them in my hair buns all the time now...