Learn to Plait Hair Most of us know how to do a basic 3-strand plaits, but what about french plaits, dutch braids, waterfall braids, and fishtail plaits? If you've got long hair and can master these tricky styles on yourself, your Summer hair game will be on point. It won't be long until your friends are lining up for their own chic style. Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Benjamin Stone