A fishtail braid gives a high bun a textured, intricate look suited for picture days and formal occasions. Gather all hair into a sleek high ponytail at the crown. Divide the ponytail into two equal halves. Take a thin strand from the outside of the left half and cross it over to the inside of the right half, then take a thin strand from the outside of the right half and cross it to the left. Repeat down the entire tail, secure with an elastic, and pancake slightly. Wrap the wide fishtail braid around the base to create a flat, rose-like top knot, securing with decorative pearl-topped hair pins.
7. Criss-Cross Front Cornrows into a High Bun
Styling Method
Criss-cross cornrows provide a durable, long-lasting protective style that stays neat for several days. Part the front section of the head into four neat diamond or triangular quadrants. Braid each quadrant into a micro-cornrow, crossing the left and right braids over each other at the mid-crown in an ‘X’ pattern. Gather all braid ends and the back hair into a high top knot, wrapping the bun tightly and securing with a satin scrunchie or decorative hair cuff.