I hope you're having a great weekend! I had fun experimenting with my hair and makeup last night, so I thought I'd share my results. A fishtail side braid is my favorite when I'm going for a casual and relaxed weekend vibe. Don't you just love how carefree it looks?!
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Nail Polish: UO // Sweater: Charlotte Russe [similar here + here]
Tips for Creating a Fishtail Side Braid
I'm not going to post a tutorial for a fishtail braid, simply because there are so many good ones already out there that it would be repetitive for me to do another. Here's one to check out if you're just learning how to fishtail.
My best advice for creating a fishtail side braid is to do it on hair that isn't freshly washed. This is the perfect hairstyle for second-day hair with a little dry shampoo added in to create additional texture. Batiste Dry Shampoo in the Tropical Scent
Don't you love any hairstyle that gives your hair a break from constant washing?
I switch shampoo and conditioner pretty often to avoid buildup, but I'm currently using one of my old standbys: Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo + Conditioner Combo Pack by Organix
I'm basically addicted to how yummy it makes my hair smell! Coconuts always makes me think of the beach, which is my happy place.
No time to wash your hair? Add dry shampoo then style it into a messy side fishtail braid! #fishtail #braids Click To Tweet
If you're interested in my makeup, I posted all of the details and products on this post.
I hope you're having a great weekend so far! If you need hair inspiration, head over to read how to get long, loose curls and how to get more volume in your hair. Have a fantastic week!
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I love this look!! I don’t think it’d work with my hair though. :/ gotta grow it out
I will definitely have to check out the link you posted on how to do this. I have wanted to learn this braid for so long but never thought of it at the right time. I think this is just the reminder I need. You look beautiful!
This hair style is very cute. I would like mine like that. Thank you for sharing.
This looks really cute on you. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks 🙂
What a gorgeous fishtail braid although it is not messy. It looks perfect.
Wow thank you! 🙂
I like your hair!
I really like the braid!
Thank you for listing a great tutorial for learning how do do a fishtail!
You’re welcome! Thanks for commenting 🙂
I like this as an alternative to my usual plain braid.
you look very nice, and your braid is beautiful. Wish I was better at braids, especially seeing how I have a young daughter.
Thanks Heather! I learned all of my hair tips and tricks from watching YouTube. You should try this channel because they have lots of tutorials for young girls and some of them are really easy to do: https://www.youtube.com/user/CuteGirlsHairstyles <–that's the one I learned from. 🙂
i cant wait for my hair to get long enough to do this again
this would look so cute on my granddaughter
Omg this is gorgoeus! I love the classy look!
Fishtail braids always look so cute with light colored hair because of all of the different colored pieces. So pretty- I love this!
That’s adorable I wish my hair was longer and blonder!
Gorgeous fishtail braid!!!
Your hair and makeup are absolutely gorgeous! Love this look!
Wow, thank you! 🙂
This looks easy enough for even me to do!
Very pretty! Casual and chic at the same time.
will try this sometime
Wow, she’s so beautiful
This is so pretty!!!! I just need a bit longer hair for this….
I would love to know how to braid really nice and good. My sisters friend knows how to braid really good.
I learned by watching YouTube videos and practicing a LOT 🙂
That fishtail is flawless! I have to start doing those on myself, they are so cute!
Fishtail braids are so fun!
You look cute! Love the braid!
You are just stunning. I love the braid, I love your eyes. Pretty, pretty!
Thank you so much!! Everyone is so sweet! I’m glad you all like the braid 🙂
I havent done a fishtail braid in years, I forgot about it!! My daughter would absolutely love to have one!! Guess I better start practicing!!
Your hair looks very pretty in this braid.
Looks amazing! I think I have too many short layers in mine for it to work :(.
Hi Helen! If you put something like mousse or a texturizing product in your hair it will help keep the layers from poking out. 🙂 I have to do that, too.
You look stunning with this braid. I also love the makeup you are using. Thank you for sharing all this information
Thank you! 🙂
What a cute braid and Daisy you look so perfect!
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so cute! i love doing fishtail braids!
Love it! You’re so pretty and this braid is pretty too!
You look beautiful! It’s very classic and stylish.
i love the fishtail braid very pretty
Very pretty fishtail. I’ve watched many a how to vid and still can’t manage it. But it looks lovely!
it doesn’t look messy at all. it’s very pretty
The most prettiest braids! Love the look and the way its on the side!