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Twisted Fishtail – Side braid hairstyle tutorial

August 12, 2014 By Hair Romance 14 Comments

Twisted fishtail side braid hairstyle - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

I’ve got a new hairstyle tutorial for you that’s a twist on the fishtail braid.

This hairstyle is quicker to do than a regular fishtail and has a fun puffball finish. I’ve got the trick to getting this volume under my styling tips below.

Twisted fishtail side braid hairstyle - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

My lovely friend Mona was visiting last week and only at the last moment did I get her in front of my camera to shoot this hairstyle tutorial. I only had a few minutes and we just made up this style as we went along.

Mona has really long hair but it’s also really fine. She says she can’t braid her hair but she nailed this style and was wearing it again today.

Check out my tutorial below and add this twisted fishtail into your weekly hair-drobe.

Twisted Fishtail – Side braid hairstyle tutorial

Twisted fishtail side braid hairstyle - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

You’ll need:

  • 4 hair elastics
  • Bobby pins
  • Volume styling powder

Step-by-step

  1. Gather your hair into a side ponytail. Secure it with an elastic.
  2. Cover your hair elastic. Take a small piece of hair and wrap it around your elastic and pin the ends in place with a bobby pin.
  3. Split your ponytail in two equal sections and start your fishtail braid. Fishtails seem more complicated than regular braids but they’re really easier. You only have two sections instead of thee and you just keep crossing small sections from one side to the other. Think of outside-in as you’re taking a pice of hair from the outside of one ponytail and adding it to the inside of the other ponytail.
  4. Continue your fishtail braid for 2-3 inches. Then secure with a small hair elastic that matches your hair colour.
  5. Fishtail braid the next section. Try and make it approx the same length as the first section. Secure it with an elastic.
  6. Repeat creating more fishtail braid sections until all your hair is included in the braid. On the final section, you can loop the ends of your hair through your elastic.
  7. Stretch out your braid to emphasise the shape of your twisted fishtail braid.

Twisted fishtail side braid hairstyle - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

Styling Tips

  • Remember with fishtail braids to keep crossing sections over from the outside-in. I find repeating (out loud or in my head) this helps me keep track of what I’m doing.
  • Use small hair elastics so they don’t detract from the finished hairstyle.
  • The trick to getting volume in braids, especially in fine hair, is volume styling powder. My fave is Schwarzkopf which I used in this tutorial. Sprinkle the powder lightly on your braid. Pat it gently so that it absorbs into your hair. Then stretch your hair out for mega volume.

How to stretch out your braids - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

Twisted fishtail side braid hairstyle - click through for tutorial on Hair Romance

Thanks for being my hair model Mona!

I’d love to see this style in your hair. If you try it, snap a photo and share it with me on Facebook or Instagram xx

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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    December 6, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    This is my new favourite hairstyle! I have quite thick hair so it doesn’t look quite the same but it’s a great way of keeping it in all day without needing any fiddling with! It copes fine with wearing a hat as well. It’s quick and easy to do but people always comment on how nice my hair looks! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      December 8, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Rebecca! This would be a fab style under a hat 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tanya says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    This hairstyle makes me smile. So quirky and fun!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      September 30, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks Tanya 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mona says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:31 am

    Just seeing this now! LOVE IT!
    Can’t believe you managed to make me and my hair look pretty on one my worst days! LOL

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      August 26, 2014 at 9:14 am

      Ah, I miss you my friend! Even on your worst days, you are gorgeous xx

      Reply
  4. Tanvi says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I love love love this. Gonna try it tomorrow fo’sho!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    ? tanvii.com ?

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      August 17, 2014 at 5:36 pm

      Thanks Tanvi! Love to see a pic if you try it xx

      Reply
  5. Steph @ Lipstick & Cake says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:08 am

    WOW! This might just be my favourite Hair Romance hairstyle everrr. Off to try RIGHT NOW!
    And how beautiful is your friend? x

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      August 15, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Thanks lovely! And this is my friend from SD that you have to meet. Will put you two in touch xx

      Reply
  6. Nichole Carpenter says

    August 14, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I love it! This is so simple, yet so clever.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      August 14, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks Nichole!

      Reply
  7. Nicole says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:32 am

    I love this!! I have fine hair too and its great to find styles that work. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      August 14, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Thanks Nicole! That styling powder is my fave product when doing anything in fine hair. It’s as easy as sprinkling volume on your hair x

      Reply

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