Summer really is the season of the braid. I love the way braids look in all seasons, probably because I still remember what it felt like when I had a pixie cut a few years ago and had so much hair envy for long-haired ladies! There’s really not much styling you can do with a pixie cut. Of course now that I have long hair, I realize that braids aren’t just a chic summer hairstyle; they’re also practical. Long hair gets hot! Some of the best summer braids aren’t one braid but actually a combination of several braid styles – like the one I’m showing you how to create today. It should keep you cool through the latest heatwave.
Step One: Start by creating a Dutch braid. A Dutch braid is just an inside-out French braid. So create this style by starting with three small sections of hair and cross the sections under one another rather than over. (Confusing? Find full instructions for a Dutch braid here.)
Step Two: End your Dutch braid at the nape of your neck and tie off with an elastic.
Step Three: Take a small section of hair and wrap it around your elastic and pin in place with a bobby pin pointed vertically towards your head (double up on bobby pins if it doesn’t feel secure).
Step Four: Split your ponytail into two even sections and make a fishtail braid. Take a small piece of hair from the outside of your right section and cross it over to your left section, pull tight. Repeat on the left side taking a small piece of hair from the outside and crossing it to the right, pull tight. Repeat to the end of your hair and tie off with an elastic
Step Five: Pancake and mess it up a bit. Pull on the outer edges of your fishtail braid to make it a bit fuller.
That’s it! Once you’ve mastered a couple of different braiding techniques, mixing them together is easy and really ups your braid game! If you struggle with braids, you could also try combining a couple of faux braid styles like the pull-through braid into a faux fishtail. Don’t worry either if your braids end up a bit messy; I think messy braids with layered pieces sticking out are some of the chicest styles! Besides, at the end of a full summer day, everyone’s braid should look messy from their adventures. Cheers, Rebecca.
Credits//Author and Photography: Rebecca Stice. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess Presets for Lightroom.
18 Comments
I wish my fishtails were that even 🙂
So cute! You should do a DIY on the dress.
I 2nd that, where is this dress from??
Oh Em Gee! Where can I find that dress?
Was going to ask the same!
Wow this braid is gorgeous. Thank you for the step-by-step instructions, now we’ll totally be braiding on our lunch break:)
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It looks amazing
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This mixture of braiding techniques looks so wonderful!
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Oh my – I really do love this!
It’s by a brand called Wren, but I got it several years ago and it looks like Wren’s site isn’t working anymore.
Wow! love it. Makes me miss my long hair so bad!
I think it can also works on my shorter hair, definitely something to try out! x
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Love this look! my hair is not near long enough but I’m going to give it my best try anyway 🙂
This braid is awesome, .thanks for the step-by-step guide, now I will be totally braiding on my lunch break. So cute!
Hello Lovely fishtail but it look like taking hour’s to make it
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