Style this: fishtail braid

I'm really loving the fishtail braid that seems to be popping up all over the place.

Photo via Google images

I'm also loving how easy it is to do with your own hair. I found instructions and a video tutorial on The Beauty Department's website - it was quick and easy, and it seems to me like the messier the better. Perfection.

Check out my step-by-step instructions along with The Beauty Department's video after the jump . . .