Hair is such a temperamental thing… not going to lie, sometimes I seriously suspect it to have a mind of its own…
One day – “hey! lets add double the volume just for fun!” it says
or
Next day – “let’s make that favourite cow lick on top of your head stand almost upright!”
or
Another day – “I wonder what it’s like to look like medusa – let’s try it out!”
I’ve tried the creams, the products, even hats! But can never seem to stop nature’s practical joke…
BUT, there is one thing… *lean in* that I can almost guarantee your hair will not see coming….
Yes, that’s right, the humble braid is a saviour!
But, there’s only so many times we can redo the pigtails or that pony braid updo
So there’s something easy we can do to shake up the old plait… Let me introduce you to the…
FISHTAIL BRAID: which you can perfect from just a few simple steps!
1. Pull your hair over your shoulder (or you can do a braid down the back if you want!) and split your hair in two
2. Take a small amount of hair from the outer edge of one of the bunches and bring it over and join it with the other bunch of hair (of course the smaller the clusters of hair you bring over the more detailed the fish tail braid will be)
3. Do the same with the other bunch of hair; taking a small amount of hair from the outer edge of the other bunch and bring it over so it joins the other half of hair. Keeping it tight for a neater braid.
4. Repeat steps 1-2 until you have a fish like tail and tie!
As the braid gets longer be sure to hold onto both bunches tight, so it all doesn’t fall out and stays nice and neat.
Done and done!
Now with this new hair trick up your sleeve, let’s take control of our hair and braid it like a fishtail! No more crazy hair days!
Quick and effective – have fun!
Have you got any other hair dos that save you from that bad hair day?
DAISY AND THE FOX
Daisy and the Fox 
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I completely agree! I’m sure my hair has a mind of it’s own…and it always seems to look it’s best when I’m at home and have no place to go. Haha. Thanks for sharing such a great ‘how to’ 🙂
thank-you!! and no worries 🙂
so true! it always seems to look best when i see no one – funny that 😛
You are so reading my mind. We have had 4 weeks of straight rain in Hong Kong and talk about bad hair days. I actually can make the fishbone braid on others but can’t do it on myself. That takes skill.
haha rain is not a hairs best friend – a whole lot of hat wearing and braids i bet! 😛
it is a bit hard – i feel like a need a third arm to make it perfect 😛
Here is an idea for the ponytails. Should I rename the site?
haha 😛 and yes! perfect for the ponytails! 🙂
Love this!
thank-you! very quick and easy when you know how 🙂
Love this!! I need to try this out!
thank-you! 🙂
you’ll be a pro in no time! 😀
That was ages ago .. I had fishtail … that was when I was young and beautiful .. now ???????? Life is comfort so short hair those day, but it’s an easy and great way for long hair. Wish you a great weekend.
short hair would be very convenient and easy to manage! 🙂
yeah – perfect for longer hair – a little twist on the normal braid!
hope you have a wonderful weekend as well! 😀
You have a fantastic hair … thick and healthy looking.
When I cut my hair short after 30 year of long hair, it was a massive stop and I went to one of Londons top hairdressers – cost me an arm and a leg .. and it didn’t make any different to my mental status … but I like my short hair today.
thank-you! 🙂
that’s not good 😦
but at least you like it now! x
Always wanted to do this! Thanks for the steps!
No worries at all! 🙂
have a great weekend!
Absolutely gorgeous Bec – you’re sooo right about hair!!!
Beautiful photos too!
C&S
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thanks chlo and sarah! 😀
braids is one favourite strategy that i always rely on (as you guys know :P) – cuts the fuzz like a charm!
I love side braids! Great tutorial!
thank-you very much! 🙂
yeah – they are a nice elegant version of the classic braid 🙂
I’ve actually never done a fishtail braid. French braids, yes, but fishtails… I’ve failed dismally!! Thanks for the tutorial, I’ll give it another try! And yep… I relate to the bad hair day. Though my hair, being fine, seems to reduce volume by half rather than the other way around… not sure what’s worse! x
thanks! hope this time the braid works out for you – fingers crossed! 🙂 I’ll be rooting for you! 😛
fine hair would be easier to work with i assume? I am a boofy hair victim, the only time i can brush it is before the shower, when no one will see it – i look like hermione from harry potter! haha x
I haven’t done that in years. My Aunt taught me when I was a teenager. What fun memories! It is a pretty braid too, I will have to try it again come summer 🙂
what a walk down memory lane! 🙂
yes – perfect for summer! way to get hair of your face in a pretty way! 🙂
That was very useful and cute too! It is perfect for indian summer!
thank-you! 🙂
yes! perfect for the heat 🙂 great to pull back the hair in a pretty way!
I’m so happy you posted this! I’ve always wanted to learn how to do a fishtail braid and the step by step pictures you posted are great. I do have layers but I’m going to try it anyway 🙂
-Beverly
thank-you!! 🙂
good luck with it – hope it works out all good! 😀
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Great article from the writer at “Daisy and the Fox”.
Ah great stuff, I love a fishtail braid – it’s my go-to style when I straighten my hair (usually its far too curly to fishtail!) I sometimes even have fishtail-pigtails (an animal conundrum there!) and am always amazed at how many people comment on them and want to know how to do it. Great tutorial!
thank-you!! 🙂
it is a fab go to style – i nice twist from the norm braid 🙂
fishtail pigtails – good idea! – must do that sometime!
thank-you for the lovely comment! 😀
how stunning you are !
haha thank-you – you are very kind!! 🙂