Curl With A Straightener

November 4, 2013

Kouturekiss _ Straightener Magic _ Final

Step 1. Begin with a one-inch section of hair. Smaller sections are easier to work with when curling with a flat iron so I suggest taking one inch at a time even if you have a larger iron.

Step 2. Twist the iron underneath the hair, making sure not to lose the tail. If your not careful, the tail can get caught in between the iron and the rest of your hair and begin pulling. This also causes frizz, so be careful to be as neat as possible during this step!

Steps 3 + 4. Once the hair is wrapped around, it should look like this. Begin pulling downward in a steady, smooth motion for an even curl. The longer you take on this step, the tighter the curl. I wanted voluminous waves so I ran through my sections fairly quick.

Step 5. Continue curling until your entire head is complete. Once done, shake your hair out with your fingers and apply an anti-frizz serum to tame any flyaways. Spritz with a bit of hairspray and voila!

The Messy Bun

October 24, 2013

There is no need for me to go in to detail of my love for buns! With so many different versions of the bun to choose from, it’s become a style that can truly be worn for any occasion! The version I’ll be doing today is cute, quick and a little messy, making it a perfect go-to style for days you’re running late!

The Messy Sidebun _ Kouturekiss

Step 1 - Gather all of your hair to one side and secure it with an elastic.

Steps 2 & 3 - Take your donut form and place it at the end of your ponytail. (Usually you slide the donut up to the base of your ponytail, but with this style, to get the ‘messy’ look, we’re going to slowly work our way up from the bottom!)

Step 4 - Wrap the ends of your hair around the donut and slowly turning and twisting the donut form inside out until it works its way up the ponytail.

Step 5 - Once your bun is secure, take any layered pieces and pin them with a bobby pin.

There you have it! The messy bun is sure to become one of your favorite looks this fall!

Four Foolproof Everyday (perfect for back-to-school) Hairstyles!

September 21, 2013

Kouturekiss _ 4 Foul Proof Everyday Hairstyles

Whether you’re totally dreading it or itching to get back to your classes, the back to school season is back in full swing! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed getting back into your school schedule, but that is no reason to let your hair routine suffer! Below are four foolproof styles that will not only fit in to your tight school schedule, but they will have you on the fast track to being one of the most stylish students this semester!

#1. The Top Knot - Okay, we know you’ll promise to get to each class on time this semester, but waking up late is bound to happen at least once! But don’t stress! The Top Knot is the perfect style to keep you looking neat and glam without making you late to school! Just gather hair tightly on the top of your head and secure with an elastic. Tease your ponytail and then wrap it around into a bun and secure with bobby pins. Ta-da, instant glam!

#2. The Fishtail Braid – This look has become super popular. It’s trendy, pretty and the perfect way to dress up a casual hairstyle. Just divide hair into two sections, and take a strand from one side and gather it to the other side. Keep repeating this step on each side and secure with an elastic on the end. Let a few strands hang out to frame your face and you’ll have an effortlessly trendy finished product! Perfect for class!

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The Feminine Faux Hawk

September 21, 2013

Kouturekiss _ The Feminine Faux Hawk

When it comes to hairstyles, there are few that encompass ‘fun and fearless’ like the iconic faux hawk! But don’t let it’s badass reputation fool you! This style is simple to soften up and with a few tweaks you can even give it a glam edge! Follow the steps below to try it out!

  1. Start with detangled hair and take a section of hair from the crown of your head and heavily tease it.
  2. Gather a section on the side of your head and, using a bobby pin, secure it tightly in place.
  3. Repeat step 2 on the other side of your head.
  4. Once both sides of your hair have been pinned in place, ‘fluff’ your hair until you have tons of volume!
  5. Voila!

There you have it! This style is super versatile as well! Try it with straight hair like I did, or even try it with loose waves to soften the over all look! Whatever variation you choose, this will easily become a go-to look this fall!