Ten Red Carpet-Approved Ways To Wear A Fishtail Braid
Photo: Getty Images1/10Nina Dobrev
The Vampire Diaries actress dressed up a simple black outfit with her fishtail braid, giving the overall look an element of fun that any other style would have lacked. The volume at her crown keeps the hair at the top of her head from falling flat.
Photo: PR Photos2/10Blake Lively
The Gossip Girl star looks like she could go from the red carpet to the beach with her blonde braid and tanned skin. The messiness of the style makes it perfect for a casual daytime event.
Photo: Getty Images3/10Dianna Agron
The Glee star combined turned her fishtail into a headband braid for the SAG Awards. It was the perfect romantic addition to an elegant red carpet look.
Photo: Getty Images4/10Rihanna
Red alert! When the singer went through her red hair phase, every style she tried looked edgy and endlessly cool. The compact braid draws attention to her funky color choice.
Photo: Getty Images5/10Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa’s unkempt braid works well with her bohemian sense of style. Paired with a suede jacket, flowing white top, and a floral hair tie, she looks straight out of the seventies.
Photo: Getty Images6/10Kendall Jenner
Kendall’s long, silky hair made for a very sleek fishtail braid at the LA premiere of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One. It’s youthful without being too over-the-top.
Photo: Getty Images7/10Jessica Szhor
The Gossip Girl actress’s strapless dress really lets her fishtail shine. Her thick, dark hair looks beautiful in this tightly woven hairstyle.
Photo: Getty Images8/10Bella Thorne
The Disney star topped her red fishtail off with a black velvet ribbon. The pieces that wouldn’t stay in the braid are curled slightly, giving them texture and purpose in the style.
Photo: Getty Images9/10Ciara
The singer incorporated a small fishtail braid into her loose and wavy hair. This is a great example of how to wear the look without having it take over your entire hairstyle.
Photo: Getty Images10/10Emily Osment
The actress’s short hair made for a pretty and petite fishtail braid at a Disney Television event. The hairstyle complements her summery orange dress and coral flush.
