Fishtail Braids: 30+ Gorgeous Looks For Women

Fishtail braids are an incredibly versatile braided look that can look gorgeous on any hair type and for any occasion. Fishtail braids can look great big and chunky worn with thick hair, braided hair, or dreads but can also look very sweet worn small in a ponytail or to decorate your sleek and shiny waves.

Fishtail braid wedding hairstyles are super popular right now and fit perfectly with those loose boho waves and curls that stylists are crazy for. What’s more, these fishtail braid waves make the perfect canvas for a little decoration. Adding flowers, little pearls, or gems to your braid can really give it that extra touch. Wearing a fishtail braid on curly hair can look great loose as it can easily blend in with your natural curl, making the look seem effortless yet stylish.

Fishtail braids for black hair can be worn in many different ways. If you want to wear fishtail braids with extensions or fishtail braids with weaves, a small braid can look nice worn subtly to the side or in a ponytail. Whereas if you have box braids, dreads, or micro braids, one large fishtail braid can look really stylish. One idea that we love is combining different braided styles.

We’ve got some gorgeous fishtail braid images to inspire you below that will show you some of these amazing ways to wear a fishtail braid.

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Small Fishtail Braid in Black Hair

Fishtail Braid Black Hair
Fishtail Braid Black Hair

Twisted Fishtail Braids For Black Hair

Fishtail Braids For Black Hair
Fishtail Braids For Black Hair

Half Up Half Down Fishtail Braid

Half Up Half Down Fishtail Braid
Half Up Half Down Fishtail Braid

Short Fishtail Braids For Short Hair

Double Fishtail Braids For Short Hair
Double Fishtail Braids For Short Hair

Fishtail Braid with Box Braids

Fishtail Braid With Box Braids
Fishtail Braid with Box Braids

Colorful Dread Fishtail Braid

Dread Fishtail Braid
Dread Fishtail Braid

Boho Fishtail Braid Half Up Half Down

Fishtail Braid Half Up Half Down
Fishtail Braid Half Up Half Down

Fishtail Braid Styles For Black Hair

Fishtail Braid Styles For Black Hair
Fishtail Braid Styles For Black Hair

Fishtail Braid Wedding Hairstyles

Fishtail Braid Wedding Hairstyles
Fishtail Braid Wedding Hairstyles

Small Fishtail Braid Ponttail

Small Fishtail Braid Ponttail
Small Fishtail Braid Ponttail

Fishtail Braid – Step By Step Hair Up Do

Fishtail Braid Up Do
Fishtail Braid Up Do

Small Fishtail Pin Up Hairystyle

Small Fishtail Pin Up Hairystyle
Small Fishtail Pin Up Hairystyle

Unique Fishtail Braid

Unique Fishtail Braid
Unique Fishtail Braid

Side Fishtail Braid Up Do

Side Fishtail Braid Up Do
Side Fishtail Braid Up Do

Thick Hair Fishtail Braid With Flowers

Thick Hair Fishtail Braid With Flowers
Thick Hair Fishtail Braid With Flowers

Pull Through Fishtail Braid

Pull Through Fishtail Braid
Pull Through Fishtail Braid

Galaxy Hair With Fishtail Braid

Galaxy Hair With Fishtail Braid
Galaxy Hair With Fishtail Braid

Undone Fishtail Braid on Curly Hair

Undone Fishtail Braid On Curly Hair
Undone Fishtail Braid on Curly Hair

Floral Fishtail Braid Waves

Floral Fishtail Braid
Floral Fishtail Braid

Boho Fishtail Braid Waves

Boho Fishtail Braid Waves
Boho Fishtail Braid Waves

Queen Of Dragons Fishtail Braid

Queen Of Dragons Fishtail Braid
Queen Of Dragons Fishtail Braid

Fishtail With Braids

Fishtail With Braids
Fishtail With Braids

Small Fishtail Braid In Wavy Hair

Small Fishtail Braid In Wavy Hair
Small Fishtail Braid In Wavy Hair

Chunky Fishtail Braid

Chunky Fishtail Braid
Chunky Fishtail Braid

Fishtail Between Dutch Braids

Fishtail Between Dutch Braids
Fishtail Between Dutch Braids

Double Fishtail Braid With Hair Down

Double Fishtail Braid With Hair Down
Double Fishtail Braid With Hair Down

Loose Fishtail Braid

Loose Fishtail Braid
Loose Fishtail Braid

Two Fishtail Braids With Braids

Two Fishtail Braids With Braids
Two Fishtail Braids With Braids

Chunky Fishtail Braid For Weddings

Chunky Fishtail Braid For Weddings
Chunky Fishtail Braid For Weddings

Multi Braid Boho Fishtail Braids

Multi Boho Fishtail Braids
Multi Boho Fishtail Braids

Sleek Fishtail Braid

Sleek Fishtail Braid
Sleek Fishtail Braid

Long Fishtail Braid

Long Fishtail Braid
Long Fishtail Braid

Twisted Fishtail Braid Hairstyle

Twisted Fishtail Braid Hairstyle
Twisted Fishtail Braid Hairstyle

Double Fishtail Braid With Daisies

Double Fishtail Braid With Daisies
Double Fishtail Braid With Daisies

Fishtail Braid For Short Hair

Fishtail Braid For Short Hair
Fishtail Braid For Short Hair

Braided Fishtail Braid

Braided Fishtail Braid
Braided Fishtail Braid

What fishtail braid hairstyle is your favorite? Do you have any images of fishtail braids yourself? If so, send us an email, we’d love to see them, and maybe you’ll even get a feature in one of our articles.

For more braided hairstyles check out these 15 Stylish Dutch Braids To Copy and these 21 Looks: 90s Comeback Braided Hairstyles.