Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)
 On the "fish tail", of course, it takes more time than the usual Russian French braid or ponytail. But it's worth the time - Xhosa get more volume, relief, interesting. "Yes, if you have thick hair" - you will object. Then, an original way of how to make a "fish tail" surround and give personality - in this lesson.

Do not rush to abandon the braids (whether Russian, French or "fishtail"), if you are not very liquid and long hair. With new ideas is not difficult to have a three-dimensional braid like a star.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


How to weave classical braid "fishtail" many people know. But we recall briefly.

Step 1.   Divide the hair into two equal parts (without parting!).

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


Step 2.   Take a small strand of hair from one part of (preferably from the bottom to strand as it embraced the entire section of hair) and move to another part of the hair. Locks should be fine, otherwise braid will look like a normal Russian braid of three parts.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


STEP 3.   Do the same on the other side (insert a small strand of hair in the second part of the first, too, from the bottom).

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


Step 4.   Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the braid is complete.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


Step 5.   Attach the rubber band. For higher volumes it is recommended to spread hands plait, braid pulling apart.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


But not everyone is endowed by nature with thick hair, the same thickness and length. And wearing a pigtail "fishtail" desirable. What to do?

Tip 1.   Use overhead strands. These are the strands that are attached to the hair clips. Usually, when the strands are overlaid to give volume and capacity flowing hair, it requires 3-5 (and sometimes more) of overhead strands of different widths and lengths.

In case you need a volume for the spit, we can restrict only one strand of wide. To do this, lift most of the hair up. Keep only those that grow below the ears. Pin the hair on top of the lower strand of the invoice.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


Then braid plait the instructions.

Tip 2.   For girls of the original, even the young and daring. Increase hair and add volume can be ... colored thread or ribbons.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


The idea is not so crazy, look!

Step 1.   Leans the upper part of the hair, and the hair is tied to the bottom with a thin strand of colorful strings of yarn.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


Step 2.   Weave braid "fishtail" as accepted. Ribbons and threads are involved in the weaving of the remaining hair.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


STEP 3.   Fix the braid band. You can hide gum, wrapping her colored thread. Too long thread ends are cut off.

 Original pigtail "fishtail" (+ walkthroughs photos)


By the way, this idea of ​​thread can be used for beam, and cauda equina - original and witty!

Photo: Elsie Larsen, abeautifulmess.typepad.com
Author: Olga Larsen