Holiday hair tutorial: The only fishtail braid step-by-step you’ll need to finally master the look

by FASHION Staff December 19, 2014

hair-tutorial-fishtail-braid — Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

Learn how to do the perfect fishtail braid for the holidays »

There’s no denying it, braids are not going anywhere. As one of the season’s biggest trends (no, not just on Pinterest), what better time to finally master the look than the holidays? With the help of stylist Karen Vu from Sassoon Salon in Toronto, our holiday hair tutorial will show you how this Etro Spring 2015-inspired look is done.

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Model: Fran Miller, Photography by Alexandra Votsis, Hair by Karen Vu of Sassoon Salon

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Step 1:

First prep hair with a volume mousse/spray at the roots, and setting lotion at the ends. Blow dry the hair giving it plenty of root lift.

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Step 2:

Spray the hair with medium hold brushable hair spray generously, then finger comb the hair backwards to give it a looser look.

Divide the hair into a half ponytail just above the occipital bone, and secure into place with an elastic band.

Spray the underneath hair with hairspray, and finger comb to achieve a more textured look.

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Step 3:

Begin your fishtail braid by holding the pony tail in two sections. Start by taking a small section from the section and crossing over top, adding it to the second section. Then do the same on the opposite side.

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Step 4:

Continue to take a small section from one side and cross it over to the opposite section.

Continue down the pony tail until you run out of hair. Secure with a small clear elastic.

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Step 5:

Once the braid is secured, loosen the shape by gently tugging on sections to create some flyaways and texture. Use a tail comb to loosen the hair around the head by placing the tail end in the hair and gently pulling out.

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Step 6:

Finish off with spraying the look with hair spray.

And now you’re ready for your next holiday party.

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