by Allison: Hair How-to: The Fishtail

22.6.12

Hair How-to: The Fishtail

When it comes to keeping cool, sometimes it isn't your clothing that is the problem. Unless you have a chic little bob, what do you do with your hair on a sweltering day? If you are at all like me, it can be quite an issue. I am completely challenged in the art of hair styling, and I would give anything for some new ideas on a hot day. Let's just say a ponytail, a knot and a basic braid get a bit old after awhile.

This has gotten me thinking about braiding my hair. It has been quite a popular trend lately, but we aren't talking about your basic french braid. The styles that I have seen take braiding to a whole new level. Some looks are very complicated, while others seem quite possible for those challenged in skill and time. Why not give them a shot, right?

To beat the summer heat, I plan on sharing with you some of my fave styles during the summer. However, since I am still perfecting my technique, I will link you to my favorite posts rather than demonstrate myself. Believe me, you don't want to see that!

Right now I am dying to try fishtailing. It's funny... I vaguely remember doing this to my hair aeons ago, but now it's time for a refresher course. This fashionable cousin of the braid is definitely a must have for your repertoire. From A Beautiful Mess...