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• Method 2 of 3: How to Braid a Bohemian Fishtail Braid
• Method 3 of 3: How to braid a side fishtail
• Tips

1 Part your hair. Comb through your hair, part off the side of your head and transfer to the opposite shoulder. Gather the remaining hair on the opposite side of the cut.

• If you have separated part of the hair on the right, the hair should be on the left shoulder, and vice versa.

2 Divide your hair into two sections. Take your hair with both hands and divide it into two equal parts. Make sure the strands are tidy and the hair is not tangled between them.

3 Begin to weave the fishtail. Holding your hair with both hands to the side of your head, begin to weave a fishtail braid. Separate a small strand of hair from the edge of one of the selected strands, so there will be three separated strands. Slip the third (thinner) strand between the other two. Now the third strand is connected to the part of the hair that you separated at the very beginning. The hair is split in two again.

• Repeat this step with another section of your hair. Separate a small section of hair from the side of the part from which you have not yet taken hair, you will get a third section. Lay this third strand over the first. The third strand is now connected to the first section of hair. The hair is split in two again.
• Pull firmly by pulling the two strands in opposite directions.

4 Continue adding strands of hair. Add small strands of hair to the braid, separating them from loose hair and crossing them over the main strands as you did in step 3. Make sure to tighten the braid tightly after finishing each level.

• The fishtail will appear to be an "upside-down" oblique. Only two strands are intertwined, and the braid takes on a clear fishtail shape.

5 Loosen the braid. Usually the fishtail hairstyle is made slightly disheveled, giving it the effect of slight negligence. To achieve this effect, pull on some strands, adding a little mess to the hairstyle. You can pull on both strands of some levels of the braid to loosen them and give the hair some extra texture.

• If you find it difficult to braid this braid yourself, secure your hair with an elastic band when you sling it over your shoulder. Follow the directions to create a braid. Then use scissors to carefully cut the elastic from your hair. You will get the same careless effect as if braiding a braid without an elastic band. Loosen the strands when you remove the elastic.

6 The braid is finished.

Method 2 of 3: How to Braid a Bohemian Fishtail Braid

1. 1 Part your hair. Part the side of your hair. You need to separate the strands from the side opposite to the one on which you want to braid the braid. For example, if you want a braid on the right side, separate the strands on the left.
   • The strand should end at the top of the head, no need to separate the hair at the back of the head.
2. 2 Gather your hair near the separated section. Select a small triangular section of hair in the strands and separate it from the rest of the hair. Divide into three parts. Hair should be tied back on the side where the braid will be.
3. 3 Start braiding your French braid. Take three strands and start weaving a French braid. Take one of the outer strands and drag it over the middle one. Then take the outer strand from the opposite side and drag it over the middle strand. You will form the beginning of the braid.
   • As you continue braiding, add small strands of hair at the beginning of each level. Add hair from the hairline in front and behind the ear. Do not take strands from the back of your head.
   • Secure the braid with an elastic band when you reach your ear.
4. 4 Sling your hair over your shoulder. Take loose hair and throw it over your shoulder from the side where the braid will be. All hair is now pulled back on one side.
   • Pull out a few strands around the face to make the hairstyle look a little tousled and soften the look.
5. 5 Begin to weave the fishtail. Divide your hair into two sections. Take a section of hair from the right side of the back of the head, bring a section of hair through the hair from the right side and connect with the hair on the left. Take a section of hair on the left, transfer it over the section of hair on the left side and connect it with the hair on the right. Continue braiding this way until all hair is braided.
   • Tighten each level of the braid tightly. Pull the two strands of the braid in opposite directions to tighten the level.
   • After you have intertwined two strands of the level, connect them with the rest of your hair. Starting each level of the braid, separate new strands.
6. 6 Secure with a hair elastic. When you have braided all your hair, secure the end of the braid with an elastic band. Pull on the braid to loosen the braid.
   • It is not necessary to braid the entire length of your hair. You can stop braiding at any length.
7. 7 Ready.

Method 3 of 3: How to braid a side fishtail

1. 1 Pull the hair back into a ponytail. Secure the ponytail with an elastic band at the back of your head. Make sure to get a rubber band that you don't mind cutting.
2. 2 Begin to weave the fishtail. Divide your hair into two equal sections. Take the small part on the right, and pass it over the strand, connecting with the part of the hair on the left. Now, separate the thin section of hair on the left, throw it over the section and connect with the hair on the right side. When you're done leveling the braid, pull it tight, pulling sections of the hair apart. Repeat until you have braided the entire ponytail.
   • Make sure the small strands are connected to the main body of your hair. You shouldn't have many small strands left during weaving.
   • An alternative way to braid this braid is to start at the crown of the head. If you're starting at the top of your head, you don't need an elastic band. You will start with two pieces of hair. Continuing braiding to the back of the head, add strands of hair. You may need the help of another person if you are trying to do this hairstyle yourself.
3. 3 Finish your hair. Secure the end of the braid with an elastic band. Use scissors to carefully cut the elastic from your hair. Loosen the braid by gently pulling the strands out to the sides, and to complete the look, place the braid over your shoulder.

Tips

• Part your hair well to make sure the strands don't get tangled while braiding. It is also a guarantee that the braid will be tightly pulled during braiding.
• Don't keep the extra strands apart. When you braid a small strand of hair, tie it back to the main body of your hair. You must start each level with new additional strands.
• Don't overthink it. You are essentially just crossing the strands.
• To get a smooth braid, comb your hair well. For textured, messy hairstyles, leave your hair naturally wavy or brush it off after sleep.
• This hairstyle looks best on textured hair that is wavy or curly. If you have straight hair, simply add extra texture with a curling or straightening iron, or comb through your hair. You can try creating texture with dry shampoo or spray.
• If you have a layered haircut, tie these strands at the neck or leave them loose to create a chic look with a bohemian braid.
• When braiding each fishtail braid, be sure to use the same size of hair. Then you will get an even weave instead of an irregular braid.