The Looped Twist

January 7, 2014

Kouturekiss _ Get Loopy

  1. Begin with your hair in it’s natural texture. This hairstyle works best if you begin with a middle part, but you could do a side part as well.
  2. Pull all of your hair into a side ponytail.
  3. Section the hair above the ponytail into two parts.
  4. Pull the ponytail backwards through the hole you just made.
  5. Gently tighten the ponytail to make sure it’s secure
  6. Gently pull the hair above the ponytail to loosen it up a little.
  7. Wrap another ponytail around the hair about 2 inches below the one above it (depending on how thick your hair is), and make another hole for the hair to go through.
  8. Pull the hair through and gently pull just like you did before.
  9. Continue doing this until you reach the end, and… voila!

Paddle Brushed Waves

January 2, 2014

Kouturekiss _ Paddle Brushed Waves

  1. Start off with clean, dry hair and a curling iron. The barrel size you will want will depend on your hair length. I used a Conair 1-inch.
  2. Section off your hair and begin curling in one inch sections.
  3. All of your hair should be curled now. This is a cute look on its own, but I wanted to go for something a little more romantic and soft. (more…)

The Mini Braided Headband

January 1, 2014

The Braided Headband _ Kouturekiss

  1. Begin with your hair already styled the way you want it when the braid is in (i.e. straight, wavy, curled, etc). I chose to straighten mine.
  2. Section off your hair beginning parallel to the arch of your eyebrow, and the hair that falls in front of year as well (this will help you to hide the start of the braid later on).
  3. Section off a 2×2 inch section of hair and begin loosely braiding.
  4. Tie off the end of your braid with an elastic.
  5. Wrap the braid over the top of your head and place it wherever works best for your hair cut and style.
  6. Place the end of the braid underneath a section of hair to hide it, and secure with a bobby pin.
  7. To add more volume and drama, tease the hair behind the braid and smooth it over to avoid any stray hairs.
  8. Apply a finishing creme or spray and…
  9. Voila!

The Chinese Staircase (revisited)

December 5, 2013

The Chinese Staircase _ Revisited

Looking for a new play on a ponytail that’s unique and fun? Look no further than The Chinese Staircase. This is one of those hairstyles that look extremely complicated, but in fact are quite simple. But, regardless of the skill level needed for this style, either way it will be sure to be a conversation starter! See the steps below!

Step 1: Take a strand from the front of your head and hold apart from the rest of your hair. Gather the rest of your hair to the side and secure with an elastic.

Step 2: Grip the strand with one hand, and using the other wrap the strand around the front of the ponytail and loop it to create a knot.

Step 3: Gather another strand of hair from the ponytail and combine it with the end of your knot. Add a small amount of gel to combine the two pieces to avoid fly-away’s.

Steps 4-10: Repeat steps 2 & 3 on the new strand of hair. Continue these steps as far down as you would like.

Step 11: Secure the bottom with an elastic.

Voila! And there you have it! You’ve created a look that is anything but ordinary. So the next time you’re looking to put your hair in a ponytail, try this version to spice it up!