We all get that itch when summer arrives to switch up our hair a little bit, whether that means color, cut or simply just some additional new styles. Rihanna has really set the trend with her long ...

There's nothing quite as effortless — or as romantic — as a braid. But what's really special about your classic braid? Well, that's where the fishtail braid comes in. This cool and unique braid is a ...

At the start of a new season, it's always fun to look for ways to change up your look and try new hairstyles. If you're looking for something a little more unique than a casual ponytail, we recommend ...

Ah, the elusive fishtail braid. A wild, intricate-looking beast, the fishtail braid is most native to the heads of festival-fashion girls, hidden under twine and glitter, and more recently seen on ...

Plus the best products to use for the job. Mediaphotos/Getty Images Believe it or not, fishtail braids date back to 430 BCE. The beautiful braids famously adorned the Caryatids, which were ...

Move beyond the basic plait with a fishtail braid. Stylist Tommy Bucket explains how to wear the hairstyle, like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Angela Simmons have already done (watch a video tutorial ...

Okay, it may seem like fishtail braids already had their moment, but trust me when I say that you definitely haven’t seen the last of the trend. I mean, not only are fishtail braids a sleek and ...

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we often ...

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Braided hairstyles are all over social media these days, and if you're like us, you might be tempted to try one or two out. But the only thing holding us back from fashioning our hair into a braid?