3 Striking Fishtail Braid Hairstyles For African Americans

Thick natural hair is meant for braiding. This is where your creativity can really thrive. When you have moved beyond a basic braid, there's an urgent need of new inspiring braided designs. Even a common fishtail braid will never look boring or ordinary if you go idea hunting. Here are 3 interesting ideas of fishtail braid hairstyles for black women: a graceful updo, a stylish downdo and a fancily braided ponytail.

Fishtail Braid Hairstyles For African Americans

#1: Cornrows & A Fishtail

This gorgeous braided hairstyle is assembled from 5 simple cornrows. Divide hair into 5 sections and plait 5 curvy cornrows. Make a high pony tail and braid a simple fishtail from it, and there you get an awesomely chic fishtail hairstyle not only for little girls but their mothers as well.

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#2: Elegant Fishtailed Updo For Natural Hair

Simple double French braids have a potential of being braided into a gorgeous elegant updo like this. Sleek and tightly braided, this hairstyle will look appropriate in office. It provides protection for natural hair and creates a very neat and refined general look.

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#3: Fishtailed Micro Braids

Chunky fishtails on black hair are inimitably beautiful. If you opt to make your braid wider and flatter like this one, it's going to be one of the most head-turning styles ever. Having your natural hair braided in micro braids or using extensions will help to achieve the unique texture and envious thickness.

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Feel free to introduce fishtails into your protective braided hairstyles for long hair. I hope these ideas will spark your new creations.