Mix the styling of a french braid and the look of a ponytail, and you'll get a Dragon's Tail. This style will keep your hair out of the way as you take on the day!
It is not hard to guess that the name comes from the resemblance of the braid to the scales that dragons have along their spine. The same bumps have crocodiles and alligators on their backs. So, you can still spot the pattern nowadays in its natural habitat.
Fishtail braid: A fishtail braid resembles a French braid in its smoothly woven appearance, but divides the hair into only two sections instead of three. A small piece of each section is passed over to the other section over and over to form the braid. This style was called the "Grecian braid" in the 19th century.
Plait Knot. Tying options: Uses: The Australian Braid (or Plait) is an alternative to the Bimini Twist and creates a strong loop for use as a double-line leader on the end of a fishing line which can then be used for a loop-to-loop connection.
Dookie braids are thick braids that are not braided to the scalp like cornrows, instead, they hang freely.
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The dragon braid is a Dutch (braided upside down) lace braid, that's also pancaked. The style gets its name from its resemblance to the scales seen on the back of a dragon.
Think of the Dutch braid as an inverted or reversed French braid. By bringing the left and right strands underneath the center piece, it will create a single braid that pops up. Much like the French braid, this braid hairstyle can also work as a single braid or a double braid.
Braided Hair
Historically, Irish brides often wore their hair in braids with ribbon and lace woven through the braids. Braided hair is an ancient Irish symbol of feminine power and luck. If your hair is too short, then speak to your hair stylist about incorporating a hair piece to weave through your hair.
Although you can use any braiding technique for it, a Dutch braid will look most attractive. Don't forget to texture the rest of your hair for a more dramatic look.
For exampple, according to legend, the tangles that sometimes seem to just appear in a horse's mane are called fairy knots or fairy braids. The story goes that during the night, fairies wander out in search of horses. Fairies are reportedly very particular about the horses they ride.