DIY Hair: Messy Fishtail (and contest)

PILLOWS_9Last weekend I was able to convince my sister to come over and be my model for a fun little hair tutorial.  I’ve recently learned to fishtail braid and am shocked by how easy it is to do. I thought I would share it with you today…  happy braiding!

Today’s tutorial is a part of a fun little collaboration I’m working on with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series.  If you tweet me your own DIY hairstyles using the hashtag #YouKnowYouLookGood, you will be entered to win one of ten Vidal Sassoon Pro Series product bundles.  (If you don’t feel comfortable submitting images, you can still provide your favorite beauty/style tip  using the hashtag.)  I will feature the top photo submissions here on S&S a little later this month.

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The “before.”  My sister has gorgeous hair on it’s own, so it’s not like we really were lacking in the raw materials department.

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We used Vidal Sassoon’s new pro-series line to create this look.

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I started by raking about a quarter-sized dollop of Vidal Sassoon’s Pro Series Extreme Smooth Combing Creme through her hair.  This gave it a nice amount of texture which helps to hold the braid in place, and also tamed any fly-aways or frizz.  (I’ve also been using this product a few days after I get a blow-out to tame frizz, or to give my natural waves a little bit more definition).

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From there, I gathered her hair at the base of the neck and divided it into two sections.

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The fishtail braid is formed by pulling a tiny section from the bottom of one side, and crossing it over to the other side…alternating sides.

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As you continue to criss-cross, a gorgeous braid is formed!

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Continue to the end, and then finish off with a clear hair-tie.

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I fattened up the braid a bit by tugging on the sides..

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I pinned back a few loose tendrils, giving it a messy, casual look.

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I finished everything off with a hefty dose of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Hairspray.

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The finished product… so pretty!

Disclosure:  This post was sponsored by Vidal Sassoon Pro Series

Photography by Lydia Hudgens

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  1. Quinn Cooper:

    She’s such a beauty!
    The fishtail looks awesome! I wish my hair was longer right now so I could wear a braid but sadly I’m waiting for it to grow. Hopefully in the near future!
    xo Quinn

    Quinn Cooper Style

    4.22.13 Reply
  2. Lauren:

    i still can’t figure out how to do this haha must try again!

    4.22.13 Reply
  3. Rachelle:

    she looks so pretty you did a great job with the fishtail.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

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  4. Ash Bear:

    I will have to get someone to try this on my hair since my hair is finally long enough!!

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  5. Hitha:

    Fishtails were always my go-to when I had long hair. I’m loving these sister posts (so wish I had one), and your sis looks great with that braid!

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  6. Amber - Real Girl Glam:

    I love a fishtail braid! I seriously need to do them more often.

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  7. Alyssa:

    So pretty–I love how much volume it has, too! I feel like just as I was learning to fishtail (and actually getting it down pretty good), I cute all my hair off. I can’t fit it in to a fishtail now, but I definitely want to rock it once it grows a bit more!

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  8. Rebecca:

    Now I just need to learn to do this myself! 🙂

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  9. Kristina:

    Turned out so cute, your sister has fantastic hair! I can really tell you two are sisters in these pics.

    Kristina does the Internets

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  10. chelsie | chelsie, darling:

    Fishtails are so chic! I’m kind of wishing my hair was super curly to achieve the same look Rebecca got-whom, by the way, is gorgeous!

    x

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  11. Emily Lunstroth:

    I love fishtails, I never realized it was a talent I should share until I braided my friends hair while bored at a LAX game and everyone was like “ummm Emily why would you not share this information?!”….ops!

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  12. Chic 'n Cheap Living:

    Your sister looks just lovely and I love the casual chic vibe here!

    xoxo,
    Chic ‘n Cheap Living

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  13. Rachel:

    She has gorgeous natural hair!

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  14. Mandy - Other Shoes in the Sea:

    Wow! That looks a lot easier than I thought it was! Will have to try that. Your sister has gorgeous hair! 🙂

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  15. Chelsea:

    Your sister is gorgeous Grace! I love fishtail braids, they’re so messy but deliberate at the same time. Perfect for warmer weather!

    xoxo,
    Chelsea & The City

    Today is the last day to enter my North American Bear Co. Giveaway!

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  16. Elizabeth // The Now:

    I had a messy fishtail braid for my rehearsal dinner and I loved it more than my hair for the wedding!!! And I mean….both of y’all’s hair is so gorgeous. I’m insanely jelly 😉

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  17. Andrea:

    Such a cute braid!! I wish I had curly hair like your sister, it’s so pretty!
    xo Andrea
    Wonderful and Marvelous

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  18. Stacey:

    Super pretty! And I had NO idea that fish tail braids were so easy!

    Meanwhile, can I please request a post about what products you use to stretch your blow-out for five days? My best is three days and it looks pretty dead by the end of day 3. Would love to go for a full 5!

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  19. Chelsea:

    When I was a nanny I practiced my fishtail braiding skills on the little girl I nannied for. She agreed that they were “very fashionable.” My hair is so fine it takes a ton of product, but I love the look! xo

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  20. Katrina [Parker and West]:

    Well, shoot. Now I wish I hadn’t chopped all of my hair off so I could recreate this! It’s gorge!

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  21. Alexa:

    Oh she’s beautiful! Love how it turned out!

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  22. Sara:

    I want her hair! It’s so thick and beautiful!

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  23. Alyssa:

    Your sister’s hair is gorgeous! My hair is naturally curly, but it never looks half this good!

    xo,

    Alyssa
    Runway Chef

    4.23.13 Reply
  24. victoria | vmac+cheese:

    Gorgeous girls, the both of yuz.

    4.26.13 Reply
  25. Barb Barth:

    Wow… gorgeous hair… beautiful every step of the way. Just love that tossled braid look.
    I agree with Victoria… lovely girls!

    6.23.13 Reply