How does one do a rope braid hairstyle?

Answer 1

You can usually fishtail any hair, but to make it look good on short hair, consider doing what i call a French fishtail. It's like a French braid but instead of braiding it normally, braid like a fishtail. Braiding it when it's damp might help keep the fly-aways together. Make sure to use hairspray. It might take a few tries to get it to look good, but it'll be worth the time.

Answer 2

How to Do a Fishtail Plait

The fishtail plait is also called as fishbone plait or the herringbone. They are great spring and summer look as the help in keeping you cool and look adorable. They can give a great casual lookand areknown as rain-proof.

Though it looks a very long process and time taking as well but you will be surprised to know how easy it is to do. If you know the steps then it is surely going to become a favourite in rushing mornings. It looks amazingly beautiful on long hairs but that does not mean it can't be done on short hairs.

Few handy things you will require for fishtail plait

· Hair tie or elastic band

· A comb or brush

· Pins (optional)

· Hair grips ( They are optional as well)

· Mirror for seeing if it is tied right

Methods for tying a fishtail braid

First thing to do is divide the hairs into two sections parting from the middle. Brush can be used to part it evenly or even only with hands will do.Take a strand of hairs from the right section in the right hand and pulling out a thick thread of hairs from the left hand, add it in left section. Now do exactly the same involving the right section. For rest, take thin strand of hairs and keep adding to other sections. Continue till the end of your hairs.

Finish plaiting with a rubber band. You can also use hair pins according to your convenience as they also help in giving a sharper look. If you feel your braid is tight, then just slightly pull from sides to give a thicker look.

In case of really long hairs, you can also try making a bun but with short hairs you can leave it a little messy.With the development of advanced technology, Human hair extensions are also an option and solution for the people with short hairs who really are in love with the fishtail plaiting.

Quick and helpful tips for plaiting

· For thick hair, take thicker strands in order to have better control

· A fishtail plait in wet hair gives firmer grip that creates a precise braid

· Avoid metal rubber bands

· For a messy look before braiding, tease the hairs

· Addition of pin or bow gives a graceful look

· It is easy to do in tangle free and brushed hairs

· Using a mirror while braiding is a good option

· Leaving it overnight gives good waves

· You can also use spiral gripped flowers down the fishtail plait

Answer 3

Usually you can YouTube this. I taught myself, and it's easier if you have a friend do it. How long is your hair? If it's long, its quite a bit easier to do one on yourself, rather than shorter like mine. I will link you a good video for this. But you if you have long hair then you should be able to make a ponytail (High, low, or medium) and then you start your regular fishtail braid from there, leave at least an inch a half at the end of the braid so you don't break your ends if you do this braid a lot. If you would like the hold to last longer, try braiding it extra tight, and hairspraying it. If you have fringe or bangs, try leaving a few extra pieces on the sides of your face to make it look softer, and more elegant. If you dance, or figure skate, or whatever sport but still want to use the fishtail, try pulling all of it back into the ponytail.

Answer 4

1. Brush your hair thoroughly to remove any knotting, ensuring that the hair does not retangle.

2. Select the section of hair you want to braid. If this is not all of your hair, ensure that it is sufficiently divided so that there are no stray hairs connected to the designated braiding section.

3. Keeping a good hold on this portion of hair, divide the section you want to braid into two even groups. Hold one section in each hand.

3. From the section in your left hand, select a small part of the hair (around 1/3 of the section) from the outermost side of the hair section. Pull this across to the other section, which you are holding in your right hand. Securely hold this in the right-hand section, to combine it with the section you are holding on the right.

4. Take a small section the same size (1/3) from the outermost side of the right section (which you have just added a small section to). Take it across your hair and combine it with the portion you are holding in your left hand.

5. Continue this procedure until you are satisfied with the length that the plait is. Fasten securely with an elastic hair band.

6. Decorate if you want. Ensure that the hair tie you have used blends well with your hair and is thin, not thick. If you want, you may add a decorative hair tie or a ribbon.

Answer 5

Follow these steps to create a rope braid:

1. Separate the ponytail into 3 strands. Hold 2 strands in the left hand and 1 in the right hand.
2. Wind the strand in your right hand around your index finger to the right. Then switch hands so that all 3 strands are in your right hand, separated with your fingers. Hold onto wound strand, so it does not unravel.
3. Bring the wound strand over so it is now on the left. Then switch all 3 strands back to the left hand.
4. Now your right hand can wind the right strand again. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the end of the ponytail. Do not release or the rope will unravel!
5. Secure Rope with a tight elastic.