Learn How To Fishtail Braid

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We started this "Back to Basics" series a while back on our YouTube channel but, we've only shared the french braid with you. Here we have the fishtail braid video tutorial. This is a bigger fishtail braid but if you want the braid to look more detailed, you can just use smaller pieces. Or you could just use the Brilliant Braid tutorial for a quicker style.

the TUTORIAL: BIG BUN

Everyone has a bun tutorial but we've had some requests, so this is how we do it. Also, I don't think people emphasize the importance of teasing. That's what makes or breaks the bun. The more you tease, the bigger and better the bun. It's actually a pretty quick & easy hairstyle. 
1. Start off with your hair in a high pony tail.
2. Tease the pony, a lot.
A lot a lot.
3. Gather all of the teased hair and swirl it around the base of your pony tail and pin into place.
4. Smash the bun and pin where needed to perfect the shape.
5. Smooth the bun with a smoothing serum. We used this one.
6. Spray the bun with hair spray.
Done!


the TUTORIAL: LOW BRAIDED TWIST UNDER

You can do this hairstyle with or without a headband. Whatever you'd like. It's super easy, just the way we like it. Here's what you do...
1. Put a headband in your hair. Or don't.
2. Braid your hair to the side. Here's a regular braid tutorial if you need it.
3. Fold the braid upwards and lay it flat on your head, then pin it into place.
4. Fold the rest of the braid underneath the already pinned braid and tuck it under. Pin into place.
That's all! Use bobby pins to pin whatever pieces need to be pinned.