10 Fishtail Braids to Try Out This Summer

Blake Lively is no stranger to braided hairstyles, and this over-the-shoulder fishtail is one of her most famous looks to date. 

For this look, the singer created two high buns, but left a portion of one of the buns out and and fishtail braided. 

Taylor's barely-there fishtail side braid adds the perfect accent to a classic pony. 

SJP fashioned her fishtail into an updo with this wraparound headband look.

Kerry Washington's braid pulls out all the stops. Starting with twisted hair on either side, her look then incorporates a loose fishtail braid. The look also draws attention to her auburn highlights. 

Sarah Hyland's fishtail incorporates loose, face-framing waves around her face.

Emily Blunt's red carpet look at the 2019 Golden Globes featured a fishtail updo with wavy face-framing pieces.

Eva Longoria's side-swept hair paired with a fishtail braid made for a romantic red carpet look.

The Scandal actress switched-up the milkmaid braids updo by wearing the plaits in a fishtail style.

The fishtail braid has been Gaga-approved on the red carpet several times. For the premiere of A Star Is Born at the Toronto Film Festival, the star wore her hair in a looped updo that incorporated the braiding technique.