The Fishtail

The fishtail, although it looks intimidating, is probably one of the easiest braids to accomplish. Here is a step by step explanation of the perfect fishtail:

1. divide your hair in to two sections
2. take a small amount of hair from the outside of the left section and cross it over the section to add it to 3. the inside of the right
4. take a small amount of hair from the outside of the right section and cross it over the section to add it to the inside of the left
5. continue until the fishtail is done


Yes, it really is that simple. Here is the final product:

For a step-by-step tutorial, here is a link (start at 1:40)