not your average braid

One of the summer's hottest hair trends has been the fishtail braid. The style is a cool twist on a typical braid and can be easily dressed up or down.

Although the braid looks intricate, it can be achieved with just a few easy steps:

#1. seperate your hair into to sections

#2. take a thin piece from the far side of the right section and cross it over into the left section

#3. take a thin piece from the far side of the left section and cross it over into the right section

#4. repeat step 2 and 3 until you have completed the braid

#5. tie the end with a thin elastic

#6. adjust the braid using bobby pins and hairspray

Depending on the thickness of the sections you can achieve various looks with the braid. A tight and intricate fishtail achieves a polished look like Dianna Agron. For a bohemian vibe like Minka Kelly create a loose and tousled fishtail. Jessica Szohr shows us something in between with a loose crown but neat plait.

Dianna Agron, Jessica Szohr, Minka Kelly

After much trial and error I've finally mastered the art of the fishtail and it's become one of my favorite quick and easy hair fixes. Last weekend i relied on the braid to save my hair from DC's heat and humidity during a long day of sightseeing.

me and my fishtail, second from the right

For more instructions on how to fishtail, check out Us Magazine's tutorial with Whitney Port.

What's your favorite summer hair look?

peace,

Katina