You’ve all seen it: the side braid. Supposedly made infamous by Lauren Conrad, this look has been seen on red carpets, runways and LA sidewalks alike. I don’t give Ms. Conrad credit for this hair gem (or the books she’s “written”), but I can show you how to do it.

Disclaimer: Being able to do a side braid does not guarantee a hit reality show based on you doing nothing, or a crappy, watered down fashion line in Kohl’s stores across the country.

Now that I have that out of the way, let’s get braiding. And don’t need to be intimidated by the French braid! Just keep your cool and practice; come Summer, you’ll have the perfect day-to-night ‘do down pat.