Sunday 4 January 2015

Wait & Braid | Side Inverted Fishtail.

I think fishtail braids are one of the most popular braids out there and it's easy to see why! The fishtail braid was one of the first braids I ever learnt and it's still one of my most worn hairstyles. The fishtail does take longer to do but it's definately worth learning! This is an inverted fishtail braid and the only difference from the normal fishtail is that you're crossing strands of hair under and not over. All you have to do is split the hair into two sections and keep on getting little strands from each side and crossing under. I know I'm the worst person to explain this but there are lots of videos on Youtube to help you out!

I decided to do this hairstyle on New Years day and instead of the usual I done the braid at the side of my head and left the rest of my hair out of the plait for a different look. I really like it and I think it was a really glamourous but edgy look for the new year.

Hope you all have a wonderful New Year and liked this style too!
Love Rachel, x
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  1. This looks lovely! I've only just fathomed out the fish braid! xxx

    KirstyLeighx

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    1. The fishtail was one of the hardest to get the hang of :) I'm happy you know how to do it now though! x

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  2. This is a very cool look! I need to learn the upright fishtail braid before the inverted though haha :)

    Vievelle

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    1. I love how this braid looks too! Learning the fishtail first would make this braid easier :) x

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  3. Pretty look! I love fishtail braids!

    Style Sunrise ☀

    :)
    x

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  4. Looks amazing, I wish I could make it to myself :)

    XOXO
    http://fashion-mask.blogspot.pt/

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    1. All it takes is some practise and you'd definitely be able to do this braid :) xx

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  5. Such a pretty braid - I suck at doing fishtail plaits aha!

    The Velvet Black // UK Style & Beauty Blog

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  6. I love doing fishtail plaits, this is a cool take on them, which I will definitely try out xx

    thelilymint.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Same here and I love the inverted look, xx

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  7. It's amazing, I love fishtail braids! You have a great blog! I'd love if you checked out my blog, and if you like it, can we follow each other on “GFC” (blog followers), “Google+”, and bloglovin? I promise I’ll follow you back <3

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  8. This looks so pretty! Definitely trying this out xo

    Greets,
    Sharinelsonx.Blogspot.com

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  9. Such a cute hairstyle! I am the worst at fishtail braids but I will give it a go!

    missac99.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. You should give this hairstyle a try and you'll get the hang of it soon! x

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  10. I love your braid post, girls. You are so good at it. Gorgeous one.
    kisses girls
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  11. This looks great, I wish I could braid my hair. I'm hopeless at fishtails! x
    ELEANORMAES

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    1. I could never braid my hair and then I started practising and it's so easy, xx

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  12. This braid is so pretty and looks brill! I can't believe you learnt a fishtail first! It took me forever to get to grips with and they're still a bit dodgey haha.
    Sam xx
    Knockoutcouture.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Haha, they do take a lot of time to get right! xx

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  13. Such cute style xox

    http://www.rainbowsandunicornsblog.co.uk/

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  14. this is such a gorgeous hairstyle! x

    taraclare.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. This is so preeeeetty! I wish I could fishtail my own hair! New goal right there.... xx
    heymil.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. You should definitely try this some time :) x

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  16. It is really pretty on you (may be nicer on a blond girl ?). XXX http://valeriesdays.blogspot.fr/

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  17. Wow! That fishtail braid looks great on you!

    BrightonHillNaughtyandNice

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  18. This fishtail looks amazing on you, dear :)

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  19. I'm determined to grow my hair this year so I can style it in ways like this, its so stunning! xx

    Viva Epernay

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    1. One of the cons of having short hair is not being able to do braids :( xx

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  20. Nice braid!
    xx, Adriana
    www.theblackblush.blogspot.pt

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  21. It looks so good ! Although I'm the worst when it comes to fishtails braids, I am definitely going to try this one out :)

    Andrea,
    GUCCI&POLA.

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  22. This braid looks amazing on you! Love your outfit!

    Jana
    Life of Jana

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    1. Thank you so much! The dress was a present at Christmas :D x x

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  23. Oh I miss my long hair! You look beautiful, this hairstyle is super boho-chic cool and perfect for your hair!
    Much love and happy new year!!
    Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi

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    1. It is really edgey! Thank you so much and remember hair always grows back :)
      Happy new year to you too. x x

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  24. Happy New Year again! Gorgeous as usual! I've resolved to make more of an effort with my hair/outfits this year so I'll be looking to you for inspiration!

    Heather x
    http://heatherrrrm.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Happy new year to you too! That's so nice of you to say! Doing your hair and clothes really does make a girl feel happier that's for sure! x x

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  25. Looks so nice on you! :)

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  26. Very cute! I am so bad at braiding my own hair tho it never turns out cute like this lol

    http://www.heatheryofeather.com/

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    1. I'm sure with practise you'll be able to do it too :) x x

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  27. cute hairstyle!! love fishtail braids!! :D

    Animated Confessions

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  28. I love the braids & the outfit <3

    Serene xoxo

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  29. love the braid on you!

    www.theclosetcrush.com

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  30. Love, love, love that braid Rachel!!

    xoxo

    Kaley

    My Closet Life Blog

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  31. This looks lovely on you! I hope to try out some new hairstyles this year and this may end up being one of them :) xx

    www.kirstytalks.co.uk

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    1. Aww! I'm so pleased you like this braid! & thank you so much. x x

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  32. Love this! I've seriously been trying for so long to try & do a fishtail braid but I still struggle!

    xx angela | the sunday chapter

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    1. I struggled so much at first but watching videos really does help! x x

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  33. amazing hairstyle! i recently chopped all my hair off so don't think i could do this but it looks gorge on you :) xx

    cat // je suis cat

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    1. Thank you :D Hair always grows back so it's good to experiment :) x x

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  34. I honestly don't know how to braid but I'm trying to learn how to. My cousin is the on responsible in doing mine every time she has the time to do so. I love fishtail braid like yours! Hope I can do it as well. Pretty :)

    Have a nice day, Leah and Rachel! :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Shaira! You should definately learn to braid. it's tough at first but you soon get the hang of it. Hope you have a lovely day too. x x

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  35. You've done such an incredible job here! It looks so gorgeous :)

    elwillmer.blogspot.com
    xx

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    1. Thank you so much! This is a really nice braid to wear and it's definately a fave of mine! x x

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  36. Awesome braid side, so beautiful! Amazing pictures! Happy New Year! =D

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    xoxo,
    Jessica

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    1. Thank you & Happy new year to you too! x x

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  37. What a cute braid!! Looks really nice on you! :)

    Jessica
    the.pyreflies.org

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    1. Thank you! The fishtail is so popular! Many will love this style I think! x x

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  38. Such a gorgeous braid, really suits you :) x

    The Belle Narrative

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  39. You look gorgeous in the last shot and I really love the braid!! :)

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    1. This is such a nice thing to say and it really does make me feel so much better :) thank you. x x

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  40. Love the way this braid looks! Looks so lovely in your hair as well, you are so pretty ^_^

    http://floralsandsmiles.blogspot.ca/
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    1. Aww thank you so much! That means a lot :) x x

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  41. This is gorgeous! I love fishtails, and I recently, after years of trying to learn how to do them, can now say I can! Woo! I will be trying this hairstyle on myself for sure. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Also - Happy New Year lovely ladies! So excited to watch your blog keep on growing this year! <3

    www.hayleyeszti.com

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    1. Aww thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too! Hope it's good one :)
      & fishtail braids are so good to know! SO glad you like this style! x x

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  42. Wonderful hairstyle! You are very beautiful! I am happy to follow you !! I'll be glad if you will visit me! thanks in advance)
    http://ramforinhgills.blogspot.ru/

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    1. Thank you so much! I'll visit your blog - thank you for following too. x x

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  43. Super pretty! Loving how you did this. I try to do things like this and fail!

    Denise
    www.fashionloveletters.com

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    1. Thank you :D & don't worry! In time you will improve :) x x

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  45. absolutely adore the way you've done this fish tail, will definitely have give this a try :)

    thelastmoonsong.blogspot.com

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  46. Love the braid, so adorable

    Check me out
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    Tyana
    theluxedition.blogspot.com

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  47. Oh very cute braid
    Happy New Year 2015
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  48. Thank you so much for stopping by and for following! I'm following you back now on ”GFC”, and ”bloglovin (#642)”
    I'm also following you on "Google+" and I'd be very happy if you follow me back :)
    Keep in touch sweetie! Hope you have happy 2015<3

    x♥x♥

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  49. I adore fishtail braids and it looks so lovely in your hair. Fabb post :) hope you girlies had a fab christmas and new year xx

    Danielle ||Miss Sunshine & Sparkle

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    1. Thank you! I had a great Christmas & New Year and I hope you did too! xx

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  50. This looks really lovely but I can't seems to master it regardless ow hard I try. :-(

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Aw, that's such a shame but maybe one day :) xx

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  51. So pretty! Always love the photos and posts that you guys do!

    Georgia | www.georgiajade.com

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  52. This look is so lovely on you, wish I was good at doing my hair!

    vvnightingale.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you :) I used to be awful at doing my hair but watching youtube videos really helped me out! xx

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  53. Such a lovely hairstyle. I love fishtail braids. Thanks for sharing!
    xx

    http://alemint.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you and the fishtail is my favourite braid! Your welcome :) xx

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  54. Hello Rachel,

    You are so pretty and the fishtail braid that you did is adorable. 😍 I wish I know how to do it myself. 😳 may be a tutorial on how to do it would help us anxious readers. :)

    Raya
    www.raysofraya.com
    instagram : @raysofraya

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    1. Hey, thank you so much! I really want to start making tutorials too! xx

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  55. SO beautiful! That's one of my secret goals for 2015 - to rock more braids! :) Thanks for sharing! Xo, Alison

    http://www.simplyfairbyalisonjeanine.com

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    1. That's an amazing goal! I'm going to make it one of mine too :) x x

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  56. I really need to up my hair game and have a go at this! It looks so pretty :)

    Louise / www.asseenonlouise.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you & you have lovely hair :) x xx

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  57. Love this braid so much!! So pretty on you! Great blog post ladies, xx!

    Becky, xx / http://undertheseabeauty.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Aww, thank you so much! that means a lot! x x

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  58. This is such a great post! :)
    x from Poland, Poppy

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  59. I'm going to have to learn how to do this because I love it!

    xx E∆
    LietoDie

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    1. I'm so happy you like the style! I hope you do try it out :D x x

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  60. I love yur love the hairdo! awesome!

    xoxo
    Anja

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  61. Great look, il love the fishtail braid :)
    New post: http://monaschon.blogspot.it/2015/01/pizza-or-caviar.html " PIZZA OR CAVIAR?" Leave a comment if you want :D ♥

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    1. I love the fishtail too! It's such a lovely braid! x x

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  62. Aww, thank you so much. x x x

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  63. The hairstyle looks lovely on you! I also love your top :)

    Velvet Blush

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  64. loooove your hair! this look so great on you, you should do i more often x3

    dresses-and-travels //@susandollparts

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  65. Wow, girl, you are so beautiful! And this haircut looks very well on you.

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  66. ahh i love this one so much! i need to have longer hair to do this though... it looks so nice, definitely going to try this out <3

    lots of love xx
    Nee from ROSECANDLE11

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  67. love the braid! did your eyebrow piercing hurt?

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