How to Fishtail Braid

1.) Divide your hair into two large sections, parting straight down the middle. 

For a sharper look, you can use a comb to part your hair evenly. If you'd prefer the tousled Katniss Everdeen (from The Hunger Games) look, though, simply part it with your hands.

2.) Pull a thin strand of hair from the outside of the left section. 

Pull it over the top of the left section, and grasp it under the right section.

• In other words, the strand of hair has gone over the left section and finishes under the right section. 
• In general, try to use the same thickness for each strand throughout or your braid will look uneven. 
• For a more intricate braid, use skinnier strands. It takes more effort, but it looks gorgeous. Using skinnier strands is very lovely. 
• For a beginner, pulling it tighter helps you to learn the method properly. 

3.) Repeat on the right side.

Pull a skinny strand of hair from the outside of the right section, pull it over the right section, then weave it under the left section.