How To Fishtail Braid

Haute Hippies, Mary Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie have been seen donning side braids for the past few years. But the do', a cute look on them, just never seemed to translate to those outside of the boho realm. 

Mary Kate Olsen

Nicole Richie

Alexnder Wang Runway Show

That was until Alexander Wang gave models the same hairstyle for his S/S 2010 runway show.

 

The juxtaposition of the loose look paired with chic athletic gear made long-haired fashionistas take notice. A gal can only straighten and curl her hair so many times. Adding a twist to the classic style, a new class of celeb braiders have been spotted wearing the more intricate fishtail variety. A spin that takes you from from daytime casual to nighttime cool. 

Achieve the look in 5 simple steps:

#1 Pull your hair into a tight side ponytail. Separate the hair into two equal pieces.

#2 Take a thin piece from the underside of the right strand and join it with the left strand.

#3 You will be back to 2 equal pieces like you were in step 1.

#4 Take a thin piece from the underside of the left strand and join it with the right strand. 

#5 Again, you will be back to 2 equal pieces like you were in step 1. Repeat steps 2 and 4 until you reach the end of your hair. Finish with an elastic. Carefully slide the the first hair tie from step 1 off.

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