To create a full fishtail, herringbone or two strand braid, follow the same steps creating a two strand over braid, but start at the front of the hair in a triangle section.
To create a full braid, follow the same steps for creating a two strand over braid described above, but start at the front of the hair in a triangle section.
One of the great things about the fishtail braid is that depending on how you position your hands, the braid will change the way that it looks from tight against the head to loose and full. To get the soft and full look that is shown above and to the right the hands need to be held as much as 6 inches away from the head as the braid is being done. The hair should be braided close to the scalp until about halfway from the hairline. Then the braid should be created at least 6 inches away from the scalp. This will give the braid a very soft and draped look. You have option to finish with a tight herringbone braid and then tuck it up and under the hair. The tucked braid should be pinned securely. This gives the hair a type of soft updo look that is very elegant and romantic.
Long Fishtail Braid
Fishtail Braid
