Fish Bone Braids
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Showing posts with label Fish Bone Braids. Show all posts
Spiral Twist Fishtail Braid Hair Tutorial
Our hair tutorial today shows how to create a pretty "spiral twist fishtail braid" ponytail hairstyle.
This braid is very simple to create, but will leave people wondering how you did it! We love that this braid gives sort of a 3D illusion. It is hard to tell where the braid starts and where it ends... with a fishtail running along the top, as well as twisting along each side of the braid, and crossing over the front. So fun!Spiral Twist Fishtail Braid Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As shown in our video above, strategic stretching along the edges of the braid really makes this style pop. Also, it is optional but placing a few bobby pins to hold the braids together as we did will help create the illusion of it being one braid instead of 2.
This ponytail style will work best with long and medium length hair. Big, loose, messy, and disheveled braids are trending right now. So feel free to stretch, fluff, loosen and twist to your hearts content!
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size hair tie for the top of the ponytail
- 2 temporary hair ties or clips for the ends of the braids
- 1 medium size hair elastic for the end of the braid
- Several bobby pins (optional)
- Hair product to help prevent flyaways
If you love fishtail braids as much as we do, check out a few more of our favorite hairstyles using fishtails:
Double fishtail stitched braid
Twisted edge fishtail braid
How To Make A Fishtail Chain Braid Ponytail Hairstyle
Today's hair tutorial is a beautiful and easy braided ponytail hairstyle that we have been seeing all over Instagram recently. We fell in love with it when we first saw it and have had a few requests for a tutorial, so we knew we wanted to do a video on this style!
This ponytail is so pretty and unique looking and the best part is that it is much easier to make than it looks. If you want to cut down on some time, you could use regular 3 strand braids or twist braids instead of fishtail braids (as they are so gorgeous, but a little more time consuming.)
Fishtail Chain Braid Ponytail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This ponytail style would be great for casual occasions as well as formal events. For a more polished look, hair could be wrapped around the top of the ponytail before you start braiding.
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 1 medium size hair tie for the top of the ponytail.
- Several medium/small hair elastics. The amount will depend on the length of hair you are working with and how many loops or links you will be making in the chain braid.
- Hair spray, wax, gel, or other product to help with flyaways.
Some amazing Instagram accounts we remember seeing this hairstyle on and were inspired by: _ardo_ardo_, tojashair, goudhaartje.nl, ymbook, ryt_rs, my_babygirlshair, hair_glamour1, mita_p_akbari, braidymom, trencitajohnson
Braided Edge Banded Fishtail (Part 2)
Today we are showing a variation of a fun new braid that we posted last week. If we have to choose, we actually like this version the most. ;) We love the way the fishtail strands are intricately stacked on this braid. And although this braid looks like it could be difficult, it is actually quite easy to create!
Braided Edge Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As mentioned in our hair tutorial (above) the only difference between this and last week's braid is the way that the fishtail strands are brought in. Last time we pulled the strands up through the ponytail, which made a reverse fishtail braid. This time the strands were taken down through the ponytail, creating a standard fishtail braid in each section.
Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Braid
Today we are sharing a fun new braid! The Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail.
We love this braid because it is easy, even for beginning braiders, but looks so unique and intricate. It is also less time consuming than most fishtail braids.
Braided Edge Reverse Banded Fishtail Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
You may remember the "twisted edge fishtail braid" we posted several years ago? This was one of our favorite creations and one of the braids we are most proud of on our blog! This braided edge banded braid is sort of a variation of the twisted edge fishtail.
This braid can be done in a ponytail style (as shown) or as a half up. As mentioned in our video, you could also make this using a regular fishtail technique instead of a reverse fishtail (which we hope to show in an upcoming tutorial.)
We love this braid left together as more of a tight and sleek braid. Or lifted and stretched for a more voluminous look, which accentuates all of the details of this braid.
4 Easy Hairstyles For School, Cute and Heatless, Part 3
Today we are sharing 4 more cute and easy back to school hairstyles! Trendy and popular braids, twists, and half up hairstyle ideas for school. These are all heatless, 5 minute hairstyles!
This hair tutorial video is part 3 of our back to school hair ideas series for the 2017 - 2018 school year. To watch parts 1 and 2, click here: Back to school hairstyles, Part 1, Back to school hairstyles, Part 2. We will be posting one more video in this series next week featuring another set of simple hairstyle ideas. All of these hair tutorials will be showing DIY hairstyles and quick styles that my teen daughter wears on a regular basis to school. Nothing super creative or extravagant, but a fun collection of braided hairstyles and every day hair styles for busy school mornings.
4 Easy Hairstyles For School, Part 3: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles featured in today's video:
#1 Double French braid space buns, messy buns, or top knots.
#2 Dutch braid faux hawk half up hairstyle.
#3 Triple twist half up hairstyle.
#4 Triple twist fishtail braid.
We didn't feel like any of these hairstyles really needed detailed step by step tutorials, but just a quick overview showing the partings and basic process of creating the styles. We do have several videos on our YouTube channel showing how to french braid, fishtail braid, and dutch braid if you are wanting more detailed instructions for those braids.
These hairstyles would be great for middle school, high school, and college students, although any age could wear them.
Hope you guys like these back to school hairstyles. See you next week!
Easy Fishtail Braid Hack! Snap Braid Half Up Hair Tutorial
Have you struggled with learning how to french fishtail braid? Or dislike how long these intricate braids can take to create? Then you will love this braiding hack!
For today's hair tutorial we are showing a braiding tool called the "snap braid." We found ours a few years ago on Amazon (affiliate.) This tool is great for creating half up fishtail hairstyles (as shown) or full length fishtail braids.
Snap Braid Half Up Fishtail Braid Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Fishtail braids have gained popularity over the years and are "on trend" with braided hairstyles in general. Of course, this braid can be made to look tight and neat, or a little more loose and messy. If you have wavy or curly hair, I think this style would look so beautiful and more textured / voluminous. We are loving the carefree boho look of this braid.
Supplies needed to recreate this look:
- A "snap braid" braiding tool (affiliate.)
- If you are making a full length braid, you will need a hair tie or elastic to tie the braid off at the end.
- Finishing hair spray, gel, etc.
3 Quick and Easy Hairstyles For School Using Headbands
Some cute and simple no-heat headband hairstyles for every day!
Hey guys! We are always looking for easy and quick hairstyles for school mornings. I'm guessing you are too? These 5 minute hairstyles are all super easy and still fashionable even though they take very little effort! The headbands used to create each look add a stylish touch and of course can be matched to your outfit of the day.
Easy Headband Hairstyles Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hair tutorial #1 in this video features an elegant twist on each side, finishing in a low fishtail braid.
Hairstyle #2 is a trendy half up hairstyle with hidden micro braids wrapping around the braided headband placed at the top of her forehead.
Hairstyle #3 is the easiest of all! A fancy side ponytail with a twist wrapping around the back.
Supplies needed to recreate these hairstyles:
- Clear hair elastics.
- A headband of your choice! A few cute headbands we found online: Double layer braided boho headband, celtic knot headwrap, brown flower headband. (affiliates)
- A topsy tail (affiliate) as shown in hairstyle tutorial #2.
- Finishing hairspray or hair product.
Angel Wings, Fishtail Braid Tie Back Hairstyle
This week we are showing a variation of one of the styles included in our "7 easy hairstyles, part 2 video" we posted a few weeks ago.
Usually we make this "angel wings" style using regular (3 strand) braids or rope braids. But we decided to try it using fishtail braids and loved the end result, so of course we wanted to share it with you!
This would be a lovely braided half up hairstyle for school, church, the beach, weddings, recitals, dances, etc. I think it has a very pretty bohemian princess look to it. Depending on your preference, you can leave your fishtails smooth and tight, or you can stretch them out for a more relaxed, soft, and messy look like we did.
Angel Wings Fishtail Braid Tie Back Hairstyle Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Supplies needed to recreate this hairstyle:
- 7 small/medium hair elastics
- Finishing hairspray (optional)
Multi Strand Pull-Through Ponytail
This week we are featuring a braid we saw on Instagram a few months ago on an awesome hairstyling account @merobraids. We loved how unique and intricate this woven ponytail looked when we saw it, and had to give it a try!
We first saw the idea of using more than 2 strands in a regular pull-through braid from @prettylittlebraids on Instagram, when she came up with the idea of using 3 strands, and my daughter has actually worn the 3 strand pull-through braid (or 3D) version quite often. This is the same concept, just taken up a strand... or 10.
Multi Strand Pull Through Braid Hairstyle, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
As mentioned in our video, you can count the number of strands you are pulling through each layer for more of a precise braid, or you can just go with the flow like I did. After working with the braid a little bit after I filmed this video, I would recommend starting with an elastic in the first layer (on the bottom strand) instead of doing it without (like I did in the tutorial.) It is easier that way and turns out better as well. ;)
This style is quite easy to create once you get the pattern down, but it can be a little tricky keeping all of the sections separated. If you are working on an actual person, I would recommend having them hold 1 or 2 of the sections for you while you are braiding, which will help tremendously. I have done this with my daughter and it is much easier. Or, as mentioned in our tutorial, you can use a clip to help keep one of the sections out of your way as well.
Although this ponytail looks kind of delicate with its "sideways fishtail design," it is actually quite durable and would be great for school, sports, the gym, etc. This would also look awesome wrapped up into a bun, which would be perfect for dance, ballet, figure skating, and other special occasions.
Supplies needed to recreate this ponytail:
- 1 large hair elastic or hair tie for the top of the ponytail.
- Several medium size clear elastics. The amount will depend on the length of hair you are working with.
- Pomade, gel, hair wax, etc. To help control flyaways. (Optional)
Fancy Fishtail Kit Hair Tutorial, Fishtail Braid With Beads
We recently purchased a "Fancy Fishtail Kit" (made by Goody) and thought it was so fun, we decided to do a tutorial with it. My daughter wears fishtail braids to school quite often, but loves the subtle style and flair these beads add to the braid. On top of that, this tool is so much quicker for her than creating a regular fishtail braid (which can be quite time consuming on long hair) and on school mornings, she is all about quick!
Fishtail Braid With Beads, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
This hairstyle would be great for all ages... teens, little girls, even moms. I could also see this working for casual as well as formal occasions. The braid itself is quite standard, but the beads give it more of a glamorous look, which would be pretty for Prom, Homecoming, church, recitals, weddings, etc. You can choose to leave the braid sleek and neat looking, or stretch it out and deconstruct it a bit for more of a relaxed, trendy, and voluminous look.
My daughter was at school the day I had time to film this tutorial, but we wanted to show you what this looks like on real human hair. I think it's so pretty!
This braid can be created on the side (as shown) or in the low center. Of course, this could also be placed in a high ponytail if you prefer, or even made as a half up hairstyle or wrapped into a bun.
This will work best with medium length or long hair and would be adorable with curly or wavy hair as well as straight. If your hair is longer than the tool, you can extend the braid all the way to the end of your ponytail with a regular fishtail braid if you prefer, or you can stop at the last bead like we did.
As mentioned in our video, this kit comes in several different colors. I have seen the beads in silver, gold, and black. I tried searching online for a link to this kit and did not find it, even on Amazon (I think it is too new.) But, it can be found in most discount and drug stores (we purchased ours at Walmart.) I am including a picture of the packaging (below) so that you can hopefully find if it if you are wanting one.
7 Quick & Easy Hairstyles, Part 2
You ask, and you shall receive! We had so many requests last week after posting our "7 quick and easy hairstyles for school" for a part 2 video. So, this week we are showing 7 more quick and easy heatless hairstyles, which makes 14 total, or 2 weeks worth of 5 minute hairstyles!
Since my daughter is now a teen in middle school aka junior high, she does her own hair before school every morning. She is always looking for cute, easy, (and most importantly) QUICK hairstyles that she can do herself (DIY.) For this video we have pulled together 7 more "go to" hairstyles that we think would be fashionable and simple for teens, tweens, or any age. These styles aren't anything super unique or intricate, but we are hoping this video will again help add to your collection of every day hairstyle ideas.
Video Tutorial Part 2, For All 7 Hairstyles: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hairstyles included in this video:
*Flip braid side ponytail (also known as a faux fishtail braid or topsy tail braid.)
*Flip braid messy bun (or chignon) on the side
*Side flips hairstyle
*Bubble braid tie back
*Accent braids
*70's braids tie back hairstyle
*Angel wings braids
Most of these styles will work with most hair types: Curly, wavy, or straight. All will work with long hair and medium hair, the accent braids will even work with short hair
7 Quick & Easy Hairstyles For School
This week we are showing 7 quick, easy, and heatless hairstyle tutorials!
Since my daughter is now a teen in middle school aka junior high, she does her own hair before school every morning. She is always looking for cute, easy, (and most importantly) QUICK hairstyles that she can do herself (DIY.) For this video we have pulled together 7 of her "go to" hairstyles (one for each day of the week) that we think would be fashionable and simple for teens, tweens, or any age. These styles aren't anything super unique or intricate, but we are hoping this video will help add to your collection of every day hairstyle ideas.
7 Easy Hairstyles For School, Video Tutorial: (Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.)
Hair tutorials included in this video:
*Pull-through braid on top
*Half up messy bun / top knot
*Knotted tie back
*"French knot" hairstyle
*Side braid accent
Faux waterfall braid / lace braid
*Faux lace braid & fishtail braid combo
Most of these styles will work with most hair types: Long hair, medium hair, short hair. Curly, wavy, or straight.
If you would like to see more 5 minute hairstyles like this, be sure to let us know. We can do a part 2!
Back To School Hairstyles, Split Fishtail Braid Ponytails
This week we decided to do a couple of cute ponytail tutorials for the start of our back to school hairstyles series. The end results of these styles look quite different from each other, but both were created by using the same lace fishtail braiding technique (which we are calling the "split fishtail braid." )
Watch Our Split Fishtail Braid Ponytails Video Tutorial - 2 hairstyles, 1 braid. Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.
For the first hairstyle, the braids are hanging freely, coming together at the bottom of the ponytail forming a fishtail V-shape. This is more of a casual and relaxed ponytail (which would be great for school as well as sports.)
For the 2nd hairstyle idea (shown in the pictures below) you will lift and pin the braids up over the top of the ponytail, similar to a "rib cage braid." This is a technique usually utilized with a single French braid. A few examples of this technique on YouTube using a single braid: Julie Morton, Cute Girls Hairstyles, Dluxhairnmakeup.
This look is more glamorous and would be great for a special or formal occasion. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this variation for sports, as it is a little more delicate than the first ponytail. If you are looking for more of an updo rather than a ponytail.... after pinning the top of the braids, you could tuck the ends of the ponytail underneath, for an elegant and unique upstyle.
Supplies needed to recreate these looks:
- 2 medium size elastics or hair ties, 1 for the top of the ponytail, and 1 for the bottom of the braid.
- 1 hair clip or temporary elastic to keep the first braid from unraveling while you work on the other side.
- Pomade, gel, or damp hair to help with flyaways.
- Several bobby pins (if you are creating the 2nd ponytail style.)
- A bow, ribbon, flower, or other accessory. (Optional.)
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