Braids have been a popular hairstyle for thousands of years after originating in Namibia, according toByrdie.
For instance, the traditional three-strand version can be modified into aFrench or Dutch braid.
To branch out further from the more typical styles, a fishtail braid is anideal hairstyle for long hair.
These statues had different iterations of fishtail braids and adorned the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis.
Here’s how to do it.
YouTuberKayley Melissa compares the braiding process to playing catch with your hair.
Instead of tossing a ball, you trade-off with each section catching a strand from the other.
For starters,Hair.comrecommends trying an inverse fishtail.
For another combo of braid types,Luxy Hairoffers a tutorial on a French fishtail.
For shorter hair, YouTuber Milabudemonstratesa fishtail updo made up of three smaller fishtail braids.
To finish, the three fishtails are pinned together to create a seamless look.
