Fishtail/Herringbone Braid Tutorial

Here's my tutorial for the fishtail/herringbone braid. 

Enjoy! :)

French Over

Once you've mastered this hair-do, it's super easy to do & it looks awesome! 
(disclaimer: I can't do it very well on myself- it's easier to do on someone else.)

You'll need to know how to french braid for this hairstyle, or dutch braid, if you prefer.

What you'll need. ^

 Find yourself a victim -er- willing participant, I mean. ;)

Part hair over head from ear to ear. Secure the back section out of the way.

I have Mollie put her head in my lap- 'tis easier to braid that way.

French braid starting just above the ear, and continuing over the top of the head.

 About half-way through, I have her sit up, and then I continue braiding down the side of her head.

Secure the braid, and remove the hairband from the back section, comb.

Finished!
I hope that made sense... Let me know if you try it! :)

Rolled Braided Bun Tutorial

 It's been a long time since I've posted a hairstyle tutorial, but better late than never, right? ;)
I decided to try a video tutorial- it was easier than getting someone to take the pictures for me, or trying to take them myself. :D 
(And I apologize in advance for the poor lighting- and cluttered background! :D)

 

What do you think? Let me know if you try it! :)

Fake Bangs

After watching several Youtube tutorials on how to do fake bangs, I stayed up late modifying it for waist-length hair. :)

Take the amount of hair you want for your bangs from the crown of your head.

 Clip out of the way in the most flattering way possible. :)

I put the rest of my hair in one braid, but you can fix it any way you want-or just leave it loose!

 Comb the crown section smoothly back, and braid loosely.

Leave the tail long enough for the bangs, and a little extra so you won't have any (extra) funny lumps on top of your head. :)

 Lay braid flat against your head, with the tail of hair hanging down as long as you want the bangs.

Pin braid securely in place against the back of your head.

Use bobby pins to pin the bangs in place. If you pin them in an X they will stay in better.

Mess with them to get them to look the way you want.

Wear a cute hat or head scarf! 

note: Taking a larger section of hair from the crown of your head will give you thicker bangs. These turned out a little thinner than I was aiming for. :)