I haven't seen a French braid look this good since, well ... ever.

Kendra, from the E! channel's hit show The Girls Next Door, rocked a braid like a playmate should at the 2007 ESPY awards. Lets face it, French braids and little pigtail braids are just plan dorky. My last experience with French braids was back in high school ... riding the big yellow school bus with the rest of my cheer leading squad watching in disgust as they braided each other's hair then adorned them with school spirit filled colors. Made my want to shove my spirit fingers down my throat (I always opted for the simpler do's like a ponytail).

Now I am no hair stylist, but I sure can take a guess at how to create this look at home. First section off a medium sized chunk of hair right above your ear (pick your "good side") and French braid. Take the top section of your hair, tease, and add product to make a "faux hawk" -- try Big Sexy Hair products. Finally, sweep your hair into a loose side pony tail. And viola, you are now ready for your close up (being smokin' hot helps a lot too).