Well, first and foremost, the fishtail braid is not ugly – most people think that because it has fishtail in the title and I have to say that it is one hundred percent not true!  In fact, the fishtail braid one of the most romantic and absolutely stunning braids out there.  It is one of the number one hairstyles for weddings as well!

Just look at it!  Come on, there is nothing that beats out the fishtail braid when it comes to having a summer wedding and finding a hairstyle that is not only classy, but also keeps that bridezilla cool.  If you are curious exactly how to do a fishtail braid, you are in luck – here is a step-by-step instruction guide on how to do it!  First, as always, start out with your hair in a ponytail.

•    Then, once you have separated the ponytail, you are going to start out by holding the two strands in your left hand.
•    Now you are going to take a thin piece from the outside of the right strand and join it with the left strand.
•    Reverse how you are holding hair and switch hands.  With your left hand take a thin piece from the outside of the left strand and join it with the right strand.
•    Go ahead and repeat these steps until the braid is finished!

And that is all there is to it!  So go ahead and fulfill your dreams of learning the fishtail braid, try it on yourself, daughter, son or maybe even your husband!