For people who want some variety, try adding fishtail braids into half-ups. By braiding only parts of the hair and leaving ...

Using a rat-tail comb, create small ... Once you reach the end of each braid, secure it with a small elastic band or, if using extensions, dip the ends in warm water to set the style.

A tail comb for parting is another great tool ... you can get online or at drugstores that are invisible at the end of the braid," she says. For a sleeker, tighter braid, Rubenstein suggests ...