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 ...

Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on ...

If you haven’t heard, bobs are all the rage this spring—and for protective style devotees, the braided bob is the next move. Perfect timing, if you think about it, as vacation season is around the ...

Learn how to create a beautiful 4 stitch braid with this easy step by step tutorial. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to upgrade their braiding skills, this guide breaks down the technique for ...

Olivia Munn sounds the alarm after shocking breast cancer diagnosis: "No symptoms" I quit a $250,000 job, thinking it would be easy to find another one. After a year of unemployment, I wish I could go ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Some days, one glance in the mirror and you instantly know your hair is ...

You’ve decided on the dresses your wedding party will wear, and now it’s time to figure out their beauty looks. While the best bridesmaid hairstyles should obviously complement whatever they will be ...

Did you know that braiding has been around for over 5,000 years, with roots in diverse cultures worldwide? This ancient art form is experiencing a renaissance, particularly in men’s fashion, as more ...

Mary Shannon is a Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's ...