Fluffy Fishtail Braid | Hairstyles for Long Hair

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Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 smoothing brush, 1 hair band, 1 small hair elastic, hairspray/pomade and accessory {if desired}.

Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Begin by styling hair into a high ponytail {you can do a pompadour in front, or even a single Frenchback, to add some extra flair to the hairstyle}…
2. Take a small section of hair and wrap the strand around the elastic, to hide it, and secure with a bobby pin…
3. Next, take a rat-tail comb and back comb the top half of the hair in the ponytail.  You do this by lifting layer by layer, and back combing
   
   the hair down to the roots.  Do this for the top half of the ponytail only {leave the underside of the ponytail as is}…
4. Now, using a smoothing brush, gently brush the surface hair, and any rough spots from the teasing, so that they top layer of the ponytail is smooth and straight…
5. For the braid, go about 6-8 inches  down the ponytail and begin a regular fishtail braid….
6. Continue the fishtail braid until you are within a few inches of the ends of your hair, and secure with a small elastic.
7. Go back and gently loosen the braid for a more full look, and especially tug up the surface hair on the top section of the ponytail {this will further add to the volume you created with the back combing in Step #4}…
8. Add any hairspray or accessories desired.