How to: Dutch Fishtail Braid (Elsa Hair)

3. Step-by-Step 10-Minute Styling & Blowout Routine

In Part 3 of our breakdown for How to: Dutch Fishtail Braid (Elsa Hair), let’s walk through the exact hands-on technique I teach my clients so their hair looks freshly styled in ten minutes or less.

Sienna’s At-Home Salon Finish Protocol

For an at-home blowout to complement your Dutch fishtail braid, try using a round brush and a heat styling tool.

Begin by sectioning your hair into small parts and using a heat protectant spray to prevent damage.

Then, use a blow dryer to smooth out your hair, working from the ends up to the roots.

For a more polished look, try using a curling iron to add definition and texture to your hair.

Use a heat protectant spray and section your hair into small parts before curling.

Then, let the curls cool before brushing them out to create a more relaxed, undone look.

Take a moment to review the proportions, textures, and timing notes on this page so each step adapts effortlessly to your own routine.

Preparing your core essentials and workspace before you begin ensures smooth, consistent results from start to finish.

Head to Page 4 for my long-term gloss maintenance schedule, bond-repair tips, and salon touch-up checklist.