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Fishtail Crown Braids | Hair Tutorial

fishtail crown braidsThis has to be my most requested post! Fishtail crown braids also known as milkmaid braids are a great way to get your hair out of your face and go one more day sans washing while still receiving tons of compliments.

  1. Start with your hair in a center part and separate all your hair into two even sections.
  2. Working with one section at a time, split that section into an additional two sections. You should now have three total. One on one side of your head and two on the other.
  3. Taking small sections from the outside of each section, cross each over to the other side all the way down the braid. Side note: if you are a visual learner or I’m not making any sense, just watch this video on how to fishtail braid.
  4. Before tying off your braid with an elastic, pull each loop of the braid gently to make the braid look thicker. Once you’ve pulled your braid apart enough, secure it with an elastic and start the process on the other side.
  5. Once you have two fishtail braids, one on either side, cross and pin them atop your head making sure the ends are tucked under.

For those of you who wear extensions, this is another style that you can easily add and hide clip ins for added bulk and volume in your braids.

fishtail milkmaid braidsAre you a fan of braided hair styles? If you are and test out this style, please tag me or use #NWBlonde so I can see your recreations!

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18 Comments

  1. Rianna Costantino wrote:

    Whilst my hair isn’t long enough to do the crown, I now know how to do fishtail braids, so thank you! xx

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for reading Rianna

      Posted 5.2.16
  2. This is gorgeous! Will definitely have to try!

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Thanks for reading Nina! Tag me in any recreation pictures! I’d love to see

      Posted 5.2.16
  3. Kacie wrote:

    Omg, ADORABLE!! I am terrrrrible with my hair. Like…a ponytail and bun are the extent of my hair abilities, haha! I so wish I could achieve this. I guess practice makes perfect?? Thanks for sharing!

    xoxo, Kacie
    RegallySoled.com

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Exactly Kacie! Practice, practice, practice! I hope you give it a try even with 3-strand braid!

      Posted 5.2.16
  4. Tianna wrote:

    gorgeous hair! Love these! thanks for sharing 🙂

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Thanks Tianna! Glad you liked the post!

      Posted 5.2.16
  5. These look perfect! Love them!

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Thanks Jennie! Glad you liked the post!

      Posted 5.2.16
  6. Channing wrote:

    I love braids so much but I can never do them myself! I’ve watched countless youtube videos and looked at so many tutorials and I never can get it right. I can do a basic braid but nothing beyond that. Is there any advice you can give me so that I can learn it?

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Practice, practice, practice! I honestly used to practice on myself everyday before showering until I got it. If you have a friend who likes to have their hair played with helps as well. Most styles can be recreated with 3-strand braids as well

      Posted 5.2.16
  7. Cara wrote:

    Such a beautiful hairstyle! Love it!

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Thanks Cara!

      Posted 5.2.16
  8. sydney wrote:

    This look is so pretty, I can’t wait to try it out!
    xo, Syd
    anchoredinthesouth.com

    Posted 4.26.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Thanks Syd! Glad you liked the hairstyle! Tag me if you recreate the style! I’d love to see it!

      Posted 5.2.16
  9. Cute hairstyle! When I had longer hair I always wanted to know how to make this look.

    Posted 4.27.16
    • Ana Luiza wrote:

      Glad you liked the look Brooke!

      Posted 5.2.16

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