Out of all the types of braids, double fishtail braids can be the trickiest yet one of the most impressive hairstyles ever known to women. Despite its name that implies double the effort of making a fishtail braid, it is definitely worth the extra trouble.

How To Do Double Fishtail Braids

Braiding has been around for hundreds of years since it requires no hair tools and is easy to execute. Fishtail braids are an intricate-looking hairstyle, but they are easy to do once you get the hang of it. 

Follow our step-by-step guide and find the best way to create double fishtail braids!

Step 1: 

Separate your hair into two equal sections. Use a fine-toothed comb to separate your hair down the middle in a clean part. 

Step 2:

Work on each side, one at a time. Pick a side and begin. You have two options when creating double fishtail braids.  You can create double fishtail braids where the braid starts at the top of the hairline at the forehead, or you can style the hair in simple fishtail braids where it begins at the base of the neck. 

Choose the style that is right for your desired look. If you are doing a simple braid, smooth the hair out with a brush, then create a fishtail braid by holding the hair taut between your fingers in two equal sections. 

Starting at the nape of the neck, take thin strands of hair and alternate layering them over the top until you get to the bottom of the hair. 

If you want to make double fishtail french braids, start the braid at the top of the head at the hairline. Begin braiding the same way as a traditional fishtail braid, except you gather hair from the head like a french braid to make the braid.

Step 3: 

Secure the braid with a professional braiding elastic. The process is easy and very similar to a single braid, so if you know how to do that, you are ready to upgrade to the double fishtail!