Fishtail: how to make two pigtails?

A well-groomed, neat and beautiful hairstyle is a necessary attribute of the external image of each girl. Even if a fashionista is dressed in stylish and modern clothes, but her hair looks untidy - the overall impression of the bow will surely deteriorate.

One of the most versatile ways of styling hair is braiding. However, simple braids are suitable and not everyone likes. For this reason, in the current season, stylists recommend paying attention to not an unusual styling option - fishtail braids.

Fishtail is a pretty popular hairstyle. That is why hairdressers and stylists invented a variety of ways and methods of weaving such a braid. However, the principle of weaving remains unchanged. Consider two traditional options.

Pick-up weaving usually starts from the top of the head.

• To begin with, in the parietal region of the head, you need to separate three strands and cross them together (as if you are weaving an ordinary braid).
• Now you have 2 strands formed. Of the three that were separated earlier, the upper and lower should form one whole, and the one that we missed between them, the other.
• Now you need to separate a small part of the hair from that bundle of hair that is below, to which you should add a free curl on the same side. The single strand obtained in this way needs to be moved to the other side on top and connected to the opposite strand (the last must be led inside and down).
• Now move to another part of the head. Here we separate two thin strands of hair from the base: the first from the already formed, and the second from the free hair. Now you need to cross it the same way (as in the previous paragraph).
• We continue to carry out the process until all the loose hair is braided. After that, they can be collected and left with a long tail, or braided to the end of the hair (along the entire length).

Weave a braid without picking up begin in the neck.

• The first step is to divide the entire pile of hair into two equal parts. This can be done by eye with your hands or you can perform a clear and even parting with the help of a comb.
• Now from the upper outer edge you need to take a small strand and hold it over the separated half, leading under the other.
• The same manipulation should be carried out on the other side of the head.
• We continue to weave to the desired length.

In both cases, there are general rules that need attention.

• Before you start making fishtail, you should wash and dry your hair, and then comb it. Thus, the hairstyle will be more neat and tidy.
• Weave should be held tightly holding the hair.
• All parts of the hair should be the same in size.
• The thinner the strands you take, the denser the braid will turn out, respectively, the hairstyle will hold for a longer time.

Despite the fact that most often when styling hairstyles, professional hairdressers, as well as lovers of creating unusual hairstyles with their own hands at home, use these two design options, there are many other ways.

For example, fashionistas often make a fishtail from a ponytail, leaving part of the hair loose, weaving a braid on the side or around the head, using back weaving, hauling or other copyright elements.

In any case, the basis of the weaving technique remains basic. Therefore, having mastered it, you will be able to create real masterpieces of hairdressing with your own hands on your head and on the head of your friends.

First of all, it is necessary to make a parting, dividing the hair into two identical parts from the forehead itself. The weaving procedure itself is carried out in the same way as in the classical scheme. However, the process will have to be done twice with each part of the hair.

In addition, it is worth considering that there are several options for weaving two braids in the style of a fish tail.

In this case, the final hairdo will be two symmetrical braids, which will be located on both sides of the head (to the right and left of the face). Using this method, it is advised to start weaving from the bottom of the ear or temple.

The hair divided into two halves is braided into braids, and then (in the occipital region) are connected with an elastic band. The remaining tail is carefully combed.

In general, this hairstyle is a universal option for all occasions. It can be used by the fair sex of various ages: from pupils of a kindergarten to ladies of mature age. In addition, the fish tail will fit perfectly into any dress code - it can be braided to a girl for a children's party or businesswoman to work in the office.

The only requirement that is put forward on the hair on which the fishtail will be created is length. So, curls should be medium or long, and on short hairstyles this hairdresser’s masterpiece cannot be created.

There may be difficulties with braiding this type of hair on curly hair, so experts advise to straighten curls in advance using a special ironing. And you can also pre-wet your hair a little.

The fishtail weaving procedure at first glance may seem rather laborious, but if you learn the basic weaving technique, and you can create an unusual stylish designer hairstyle almost daily for a fairly short period of time. A big plus is the fact that this hairstyle does not require special additional devices - just take an elastic band and a comb.

To learn how to weave a fish tail, see the next video.