Make a Mermaid Tail Side Braid

The mermaid tail braid is a style that looks intricate and beautiful but is actually quite simple to create. This braid style can be dressed up or down. Anyone who can create a basic three-strand braid can recreate this style. The classic mermaid braid works best on medium-long to long hair.

Steps

Creating a Basic Mermaid Braid

  1. Prepare your hair for styling.[1] For braiding, two-day hair, or hair that hasn’t been washed in a few days, helps give your braid extra hold.
    • If your hair is clean, use a hairspray or a spritz of dry shampoo to give it some lift and texture. This will give the finished braid a messy chic vibe.
    • If you want a sleeker look, use a water-based gel or mousse instead of hairspray to prepare your hair.
    • Before you begin to braid, brush or comb your hair so that it is tangle-free and easy to work with.
  2. Divide your hair into two equal sections. To make your hair easier to braid yourself, offset the two sections to one side of your head so you can create your braid to the side.br>
  3. Braid your hair into two individual three-strand braids. As you are braiding on section of your hair, use a large clip to hold the other section of hair out of your way. When you finish one braid, hold it in place with a clip while you braid the other side. br>
    • After you are finished braiding both sides of your hair, secure both braids together with one elastic band that is close to the natural color of your hair.
  4. Use bobby pins to connect the two braids top to bottom. Stick the bobby pins into your braid horizontally. You can use miniature bobby pins, as they are more easily concealed. Use bobby pins close to the shade of your hair.[2]br>
    • Use as many bobby pins as you need to make your braid feel secure.
    • Slightly pull at your braids to help loosen them and conceal the spots where you inserted your bobby pins.
  5. Set your mermaid braid with hairspray. This will tame any flyaways and keep your style in place all day. For a more natural look, pull a few strands of hair down around your face to soften it.
    • Pull at the sides of your braids to create the shape that you want, and adjust your braid as needed.

Varying the Mermaid Braid

  1. Create a half-up mermaid braid. This is a simple way to create a different look with the mermaid braid. It will keep your hair out of your face, while still allowing you to have a flowing hairstyle.
    • Divide the top portion of your hair into two sections. Braid each of these sections in a simple three-strand braid. Use a clip to hold the section you aren’t currently braiding. Once you are finished with both of these braids, use a neutral-colored hair elastic to secure them together. Then, use small bobby pins to pin the two braids to each other.
    • Set your style with hairspray.
  2. Make a braid crown mermaid braid. This is a half-up hairstyle that is pretty and slightly bohemian. It works best with long hair. To begin, grab two sections of your hair from the front of your head behind each ear.[3]
    • Then, braid each of these sections of hair in a three-strand braid. You can use small, clear elastic bands to secure the ends of these braids. Be sure to braid to the very ends of your hair.
    • Pull the strands to the back of your head, and secure the bottoms of the two braids together with another small elastic band. Then, use bobby pins to secure the two braids together in the back of your head.
    • Pull at the braids to loosen them, and keep a few strands of hair down around your face to soften this look.
  3. Start with a French or Dutch braid. To make your mermaid braid more sophisticated and dressy, you can add a French or Dutch braid to your combined mermaid braid.
    • A Dutch braid gives a more dimensional look, while a French braid is slightly more subtly complex.
    • Divide your hair into two sections for your mermaid braid.
    • Braid one section of your hair in a classic three-strand braid. Then, braid the second section into a French or Dutch braid to create a seamless look once you combine these braids..
    • Use bobby pins to combine these braids into a mermaid braid.

Accessorizing Your Mermaid Braid

  1. Tie the end of your mermaid braid with a scrunchie or ribbon. This is a simple way to add a bit of flair to the end of your braid.
    • If you use a ribbon, tie it in a bow for a clean-cut look, or let it hang loose for a more natural look.
  2. Add a scarf or headband.[4] A scarf or headband can serve to keep your hair out of your face and add style to your mermaid braid look.
    • Tie a colored silk scarf around your head for a more dressed-up, sophisticated look.
    • To make the mermaid braid a more sporty, everyday hairstyle, try adding a plain cotton headband.
  3. Decorate the braid itself. Adding small, pretty decorations amidst your braid will draw attention to the style and make it look more complex.
    • For a carefree, hippie look, add fresh flowers into your braid.[5] Simply stick the stems down into your braid. If they don’t feel secure, you can use bobby pins to keep them in place. For a similar look that will last longer, use fake flowers.
    • You can also add decorative bobby pins into your braid. Many bobby pins have flowers, jewels, or bright colors on their ends. You can stick them into your braid to create extra visual interest.


This tutorial is so good and your hair look's so good when done. Thank you so much!

Things You'll Need

  • elastic hair bands
  • bobby pins
  • hairspray

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.refinery29.com/braiding-beauty-products-for-prep
  2. ↑ http://cupofjo.com/2012/05/mermaid-tail-braid/
  3. ↑ http://treasuresandtravelsblog.com/blog/2014/10/21/halfupbraidedcrownhairtutorial
  4. ↑ http://www.brit.co/braid-accessories/
  5. ↑ http://www.howtohairgirl.com/2014/06/flower-child-5-ways-wear-flowers-diy-hair/

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