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8 Fishtail Braid Hairstyles for Long Hair | Whether you’re looking for a basic fishtail braid ‘how to’ tutorial for everyday, or want something more complicated like a side, dutch, messy, crown, or double fishtail braid updo for a big night out or a wedding, we’ve rounded up 8 styles you will fall in love with. Have short hair? We’ve included a couple of product recos to help keep flyaways in place.

The Fishtail Braid: 8 Hairstyles for Long Hair We Love

When you have bangs, it feels like they constantly need to be trimmed, but once you decide you're done with them, they take FOREVER to grow out. Amiright?! The good news is that there are heaps of different hairstyles that will teach you how to grow out your bangs without compromising your look. These are 13 of my favorites!

How to grow out bangs: 13 hairstyles we love

Whether you’re a hair dye fanatic, or are thinking of plunging into the world of fun hair colors for the first time, we’ve broken it all down for you and are sharing the pros and cons of highlights, semi-permanent, and permanent hair dyes. Because looking good shouldn’t be complicated.

Hair Dye 101: Highlights, Semi-Permanent, and Permanent Hair Dyes Explained

Braided hairstyles are all the rage these days, but if you sport short hair, it may seem like the options are few and far between. As it turns out, there are HEAPS of different braided hairstyles for short hair to choose from, and we've rounded up 8 of our faves. Whether you prefer a full updo, a simple half up half down look, or something casual and messy, these easy step-by-step tutorials have something for every occasion - weddings, prom, and casual everyday looks!

8 braided hairstyles for short hair

Whether you prefer to sport simple ponytails, beach waves with a casual half-up, messy buns, or braids, the possibilities really are endless when it comes to sexy summer hair. We've rounded up 10 of the best messy updos that are simple and easy, yet chic and trendy. These updos are perfect for medium and long hair, and the step-by-step tutorials will teach you how to look fab in next to no time.

10 sexy messy updos for summer

If you're looking for quick and easy hairstyles for work that look sleek and professional, this collection of hair tutorials for women is a great place to start. It's filled with updos for medium-length and long hair, and while we love a simple and chic pony tail, we've included lots of other ideas that are perfect for the office. Step-by-step videos included!

10 simple and easy hairstyles for work

If you're looking for the perfect summer updos for long hair, but you're sick and tired of tying your locks into a boring mom ponytail or messy bun day after day, check out this fantastic collection of half up half down hairstyles for long hair!

10 gorgeous half up half down hairstyles for long hair

Frizzy hair is my arch enemy, but thanks to these tips, products, and remedies, I've learned how to get rid of frizz once and for all. These DIY hair hacks work best with hair that's neither straight nor curly, and will teach you how to tame your locks when rain and humidity strikes. And if all else fails, you can always opt for updo hairstyles until the cold weather hits!

6 frizzy hair tips

If you love sporting sexy waves, but hate torturing your hair with curling wands and hair straighteners each morning, check out this awesome tutorial that will teach you how to get lazy, heatless waves FAST! This look took me less than 10 minutes, and while it did take longer for my hair to dry, it was worth the effort. Not only did the waves look sexy, but they lasted ALL. DAY. LONG. This is by far the best heatless waves tutorial I've ever tried!

How to get sexy, lazy, heatless waves fast!

If you're looking for new and trendy summer hairstyles to dress up your look, you'll love this collection of 10 easy and classy French braid tutorials. Tutorial 1 will teach you how to French braid hair if you're new to the world of braided hairstyles, tutorials 6 and 10 will teach you how to sculpt your hair into a sexy French braid bun if you're looking for summer wedding hair ideas, and tutorial 9 is perfect if you have short hair. Good luck and enjoy!

10 easy and classy French braid hairstyles

If you can't fathom making it through the day without tying your hair back, but are sick and tired of sporting the same boring mom ponytail day in and day out, these tutorials are just what you need to make yourself look more stylish. These looks work best for medium-length hair and long hair, make the perfect running late hairstyles on days you don't have time to shampoo, and I love that they can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Full tutorials included!

15 (more) ways to make your mom ponytail more stylish

Whether you're looking for easy back-to-school hairstyles for your daughter, or just like to mess around with your toddler's beautiful curls while she's watching Dora the Explorer, this collection of easy braided hairstyels for little girls has 10 great tutorials for long and medium-length hair. Some of these updos take a bit of practice, while others are a bit more natural, but there is something here for kids of every age!

10 adorable braid hairstyles for kids

If you have shoulder-length hair and love to try out different updos to make yourself look trendy and stylish, check out this awesome collection of braided hairstyles for medium-length hair! These are perfect hairstyles for dirty hair, and I love that they can be dressed up or dressed down for different occasions. Full tutorials included!

10 braided hairstyles for medium length hair

From simple ponytails and a casual half-up, to beach waves, messy buns, and braids, the possibilities are endless when it comes to summer hair. The point is to keep it simple, easy, and casual, and we've rounded up 10 of the best hairdos to teach you how to do just that. These summer hair updos are perfect for medium and long hair, and will make you look chic and trendy without taking up a lot of your time. Full step-by-step tutorials included!

10 tutorials for easy, sexy, summer hair updos

If you're tired of tying your long hair back into a ponytail or messy bun every morning, but still want to keep your locks out of your face, this collection of half up braided hairstyles for long hair is for you! These half up half down hairstyles are simple enough for a day at the beach, but elegant enough for a night out with your special someone. Full instructional tutorials included!

10 simple and elegant half up braided hairstyles for long hair

If you love to sport sexy beach waves, but aren't a fan of the damaging effects of curling wands and hair straighteners, check out this collection of tutorials to teach you how to get perfect beach waves WITHOUT heat. I've tried them all with a lot of luck, but I especially love the technique in the first tutorial as it takes minimal effort and always looks amazing. Good luck!

5 tutorials to teach you how to get perfect beach waves WITHOUT heat

10 tips to teach you how to get healthy hair

If you're sick of tying your long hair back in a boring ponytail, but don't have the time or energy to wash, dry, straight, and/or curl it before leaving the house each morning, these simple sexy hair long hair updos are just what you need to add a little oomph to your look!

10 simple sexy long hair updos

If you're sick of tying your long hair back into a boring ol' ponytail every morning, but can't stand to have your hair touching your face, these simple and sexy hair updos for long hair are just what you need to make yourself look glamorous this fall and winter!

10 simple & sexy fall hair updos for long hair

The messy bun is by far my favorite look when I'm running late and don't have time to shampoo my locks. This style works with short, long, and medium hair, and you can switch it up by positioning it high or low on your head depending on the occasion and your mood. Perfect for casual days and outdoor weddings, this collection of easy step-by-step tutorials will teach you how to do a messy bun from the comfort of your home.

10 fabulous messy bun tutorials for long hair

Whether you're just starting to go grey, or have been plucking silver strands from your head for years, this is a fabulous collection of DIY remedies to help you hide grey hair without permanent hair color. We've included fabulous hair products and hair tips to help you get to the root of the problem so you can prevent grey hair from taking up residence on your head in the first place.

7 tips for preventing and hiding gray hair without permanent hair dye