Ah, the elusive fishtail braid. A wild, intricate-looking beast, the fishtail braid is most native to the heads of festival-fashion girls, hidden under twine and glitter, and more recently seen on ...

Plus the best products to use for the job. Mediaphotos/Getty Images Believe it or not, fishtail braids date back to 430 BCE. The beautiful braids famously adorned the Caryatids, which were ...

Hairstylist and Glamour’s Elevator Makeover pro Theodore Leaf demonstrates how to braid a classic fishtail braid, while makeup artist Sona Gasparian shows you a quick technique for creating a smoky ...

Have you ever tried and failed to do a fishtail braid? Or maybe you've nailed the knack but the results are somewhat stumpy and pencil thin. Well, here's how to do a fishtail plait - the right way.