30 Fishbone Zöpfe Frisuren

Fishbone braids with two Ghana or boxer braids is a classic way to wear this style, giving you a feminine look that’s pretty for any occasion. Taking it up a notch from the standard style with a straight braiding pattern, this fishbone style uses a curved part and curved braids to bring extra visual appeal.

This fishbone braid style is great for keeping your hair secured in place, while the ponytail leaves you with some long hair to play around with. Unlike the typical fishbone braid pattern featuring cornrows at 90 degree angles feeding into larger braids, this cool ponytail uses more unique braided patterns right up against the hairline.

By using four larger braids over top of the fishbone pattern underneath, this style has lots of sporty appeal, and is perfect for active women who want their hair to look stylish while requiring minimal maintenance.

If you’re looking to get really extra with a fishbone braided style, the hatched pattern created by these ultra skinny criss crossed braids is a look like no other. These little delicate braids balance nicely against thicker Ghana braids that have been pumped up with extensions and accessorized with contrasting purple wrap.

If you’re thinking of a fishbone braids hairstyle for your wedding or another special occasion, this low bun can add some softness to your beautiful braided style. Especially for ladies who are used to wearing fishbone braids or other protective styles, this helps to update your look without making you look like a completely different person.

With lots of braids beginning at the hairline and converging at the top of the head, this high bun updo gives you 360 degrees of fishbone braids. We like this look for a less conventional style that will get you through at least a few busy weeks with no extra styling required.

Another super unique fishbone braid style, this look uses a crossed braid pattern in the front, with more classic fishbone braids at the sides of the head. The hair on top of this look has been finished off in two-strand twists that come together to create a cute floral-looking bun.

Most fishbone braid hairstyles don’t feature any loose hair, but this is a great example of how you can mix fishbones in with other looks. Tight braids at the sides of the head create a mohawk silhouette, while bouncy spiral curls give you a gorgeous crest of soft touchable hair.

This fishbone braided ponytail is all about the volume, using lots of braiding hair to create thick Ghana braids that really pop off of the head. With the addition of braid jewels, this fishbone braid style is perfect for a special occasion like prom.

Reversing the usual style of fishbone braids at the top and sides of the head, this protective updo flips the script and puts the fishbone braids at the back. Spiral curls are then piled on top of the head to create lots of height and drama, and also let your play with having some face-framing curls.

This classic fishbone braided style is one of our absolute favorites and is definitely one of the coolest ways to dress up your usual Ghana or boxer braid style. Some baby hair left out at the edges helps to add softness to the style, and also happens to be very on-trend right now.

Somewhere between a mohawk style and a traditional bun, this fishbone braided updo is perfect for looking feminine yet edgy on your wedding or prom.

One of several fishbone braided ponytails on our list, this style definitely takes it to the next level. This ultra high ponytail is all sass and swagger, using braids wrapped around each other to create some structure and definition. A few copper colored braids create even more visual interest, letting you experiment with a pop of color in this beautiful protective style.

Looking like a cross between fishbone braids and box braids, this style uses lots of interesting texture, and keeps hair nicely swept away from your face while still leaving you with lots of long braids to have some fun with.

While lots of fishbone braided styles use weave or braiding hair extensions to add extra volume and length, you can definitely get this look using only your natural strands. This sweet style keeps your hair protected and out of the way while showing off the perfectly executed braid pattern.