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!

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!

The Party Bouffant

August 7, 2013

Kouturekiss _ The Party Bouffant

If you’re looking for a hairstyle that’s fun, flirty and sure to grab attention at your next get together, look no further than the Party Bouffant! With the simple steps listed below, you can take your hair from average to full on vixen!

  1. Start with loose waves (this will be the base of the volume of your hair).
  2. Begin teasing the crown of your hair. You can do this in layers, sections, or whatever will give you the highest amount of volume.
  3. Using your teasing brush, begin to brush and smooth out the top layer of your hair for a nice polished look.
  4. Secure with bobby pins. Be sure not to flatten the volume of your bouffant!
  5. Finish with hairspray!

The Mermaid Braid

August 5, 2013

Kouturekiss _ The Mermaid Braid

With summer in full swing (and shortly coming to an end!), it’s totally time to play up your hairstyles! What better way to celebrate summer, femininity and all things ‘beachy’ than with the Mermaid Braid? Check out the steps below to master this mystical ‘do’!

  1. Start with wavy hair, pull all of your hair over one shoulder, and separate into two sections.
  2. Take one section and do a simple 3 strand braid. Then, secure with an elastic.
  3. Repeat Step 2 on the second section. (more…)