3. Bohemian Side-Swept Fishtail with Soft Curl Framing
Romantic, effortless, and deeply textured, this style sweeps all your curls dramatically over one shoulder, anchored by an intricate, sprawling fishtail braid that weaves down the length.
How to Make It:
- Gather all your curly hair to one side of your neck, allowing a few face-framing tendrils to fall loose around your cheekbones.
- Split the main body of hair into two primary sections. Take a tiny outer strand from the right section, cross it over, and blend it into the inner left section.
- Take a tiny outer strand from the left section, cross it over, and blend it into the inner right section.
- Continue this alternating fishtail pattern all the way down to the ends of your hair, maintaining a slightly loose tension for an organic feel.
- Secure the bottom with a clear elastic, then gently pull apart the sides of the braid to maximize its apparent width and texture.
Tips and Variations:
- Tip: If your curls are prone to frizz, apply a pea-sized amount of smoothing cream to your palms before handling the fishtail sections.
- Variation: Incorporate a thin, velvet ribbon into the two sections as you weave the fishtail for a vintage, cottagecore aesthetic.
