Misty Spinney is a hair stylist, makeup artist, and fashion stylist with a strong background in design and deep passion for creativity.

Trust us: This braid is way easier than it looks—and it's a great way to get your hair off your neck in the summer. Start by raking a smoothing cream through your hair to tame frizz and flyaways. Next ...

Step-by-step instructions for a crown braid you can do yourself! We’ve long been fans of the crown braid—it’s just the right amount of royalty chic without being over-the-top girly. In this hair ...

Crown braids are many things: beautiful, versatile, universally flattering. But easy doesn't usually make that list — until now. We've concocted a plait that's as simple as it is stunning, and we're ...

Although there's something amazing about relaxed beachy waves during the summer, let's be real here — wearing your hair down when it's 90 degrees outside is not exactly the most pleasant thing in the ...

The L.A.-based celebrity hairstylist chatted with Us Weekly’s Stylish about some of the prettiest looks he’s created for the cast over the years. Our favorite? The gorgeous perfect-for-summer side ...

Whether you're a fishtail braid newbie or looking for something a little more advanced, check out five of our favorite tutorials for nailing the easy summer hairstyle. Hairstylist Kristin Ess and ...

This tutorial shows how to achieve full, voluminous boho braids with a knotless technique that creates a natural sew-in effect. The focus is on structure, layering, and styling tricks that enhance ...

Braids are a great way to take care of your coily tresses while still looking chic. They lock your stands away for a few weeks of I-woke-up-like-this bliss. If you want the ultimate low-maintenance ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the senior beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...