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How-to: Fishtail braided bun hairstyle

July 17, 2012 By Hair Romance 16 Comments

Fishtail braids often seem complicated, but once you know the tricks you can create all kinds of hairstyles. This easy fishtail braided bun is perfect for medium length to long hair. It’s an easy hairstyle for day, and looks stunning dressed up with a jewelled accessory for night.

How to do a fishtail braid

Fishtail braids look harder than normal braids, but if you think of them as two ponytails it’s really simple to do.

1. Put your hair in a ponytail. Once you’re more practiced, you can skip this step, but it’s a must to keep this braid in place, especially if you have layers cut in your hair.

2. Split your ponytail in two. Hold one side in each hand and keep these separate as you braid.

3. Cross a small section from the left to the right. Take a small piece of hair from the left side of the left ponytail and put it in the right ponytail.

4. Repeat on the right. Take a small piece of hair from the right side of the right ponytail and put it in the left ponytail.

5. Repeat this process all the way down the ponytails. Each time, cross a small piece of hair from one ponytail to the other side. As you move down the ponytail they cross over, forming the fishtail braid.

6. Tie the end and stretch it out. Secure the end of your fishtail braid with a small, clear elastic. Gently pull at the sides of the braid to stretch it out. This makes your hair look thicker and fuller, and emphasizes the shape of the braid.

How to do a fishtail braided bun

1. Put your hair in a ponytail to the side. I like to loosen the hair a little so that it’s not too tight to my head.

2. Split your ponytail in two. Hold one ponytail in each hand.

3-6. Fishtail braid your ponytail. Cross small pieces of hair from the left ponytail to the right, and the right to the left, repeating all the way down.

7. Tie the end of the braid. Use a clear elastic as it’s small and won’t show in the finished style.

8. Stretch out your braid. The most important step! Gently pulling at the sides of your braid is the best trick to make your hair look thicker and fuller.

9. Twist the braid into a bun. Wind your braid up and around to form the bun.

10. Pin in place and you’re done! Try and push your bobby pins through the hair elastics to make the hairstyle more secure.

Let me know if you try this hairstyle. I’d love to see a photo of the fishtail braided bun in your hair. You can post it on the Hair Romance facebook page, or tag @HairRomance on Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.

Are you a fan of the fishtail braid?

Filed Under: Buns, Hair Romance, Hair Style Advice, My Hair, Tutorials

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Comments

  1. Pevita says

    June 25, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    Lovely hair, and the tutorial is soo detail! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      June 25, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Pevita 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine Brigid says

    July 22, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Absolutely gorgeous. GORGEOUS. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the clear tutorial, I know that’s not easy to do in pics….

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      July 22, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks so much Christine!

      Reply
  3. Kimberley says

    July 21, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Ooh I love this style! I often do fishtail braids but have never thought to create a bun with it. Definitely giving this a go soon. Thanks for the inspiration! x

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      July 22, 2012 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks Kimberley! Would love to see this in your beautiful long hair!

      Reply
  4. Emily Woodhouse says

    July 18, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing the procedure.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:03 am

      Thanks Emily x

      Reply
  5. yojo says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Thanks!! that tutorial is amazing, i like how you show each step of the way with pics!! i have seen braided buns before but have had no idea of how to recreate them, but now i do! thanks:)

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      July 18, 2012 at 8:03 am

      Thanks yojo xx Hope you give this style a try!

      Reply
  6. Misha says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I love it! I also love your necklace! Where did u get it???

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      July 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks Misha! My necklace is from a little shop called Mushu in Surry Hills, Sydney but I bought it a few months ago

      Reply

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