the fishtail chignon

THE FISHTAIL
CHIGNON
4 EASY STEPS TO A SALON-STYLE UPDO
Step 1
Use a medium barrel
curling iron to create
waves and texture from
root to ends. Run fingers
though waves.
Step 2
Gather hair to one side
or all back to create a
Fishtail braid, securing
end of braid with a
rubber band. (See steps
to create a fishtail braid.*)
The Fishtail Braid*
Step 1: Separate hair into two equal sections.
Step 2: Use your index fingers to pull out a half-inch
section of hair from the left crossing it over to the right.
It’s important to pull sections from the back when you
cross over to get the scaly look.
Step 3: Repeat with a half-inch piece from the right
section, crossing it over to the left.
Step 4: Continue adding half-inch pieces until you reach
the ends, and secure with elastic.
Step 3
Step 4
Spread out the fishtail
braid in areas to make it
larger by pulling the
braid with your fingers
on both sides.
Pin braid up at its base
creating a chignon and
secure with large bobby
pins. Add texture and hold
by spraying with After Blow
Strong Hold Finishing Spray.
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THE SMALLER THE
SECTIONS YOU TAKE
THE SCALIER AND MORE
INTRICATE THE BRAID
WILL LOOK.
FOR MORE CONTROL YOU
CAN CREATE A PONYTAIL
FIRST THEN BRAID IT.
KEEP A SECURE GRIP OF
THE HAIR AS YOU BRAID
SO THAT IT DOESN’T
UNRAVEL.