Exclusive! DIY Shay Mitchell's Romantic Fishtail Braid

Whether you're going on a first date with a new Match.com stud or your thousandth with your significant other, you want the same thing out of your hairstyle: a pretty, romantic look that appears as if you tried . . . but not too hard. Flowing waves, braids, up, down — it's almost impossible to choose. That is, until JCP Salon and Matrix creative director, Nick Stenson, combined the best of all sexy-sweet hairstyles into one simple, unique look. And who would make a better model than braid queen Shay Mitchell? By wrapping a fishtail braid around the side of Shay's head while keeping some strands loose, Nick created a dressy-casual 'do that's sure to make your date do a double take. Click through to copy the look for your next big night out.