Fishtail Sidebraid

February 19, 2015

kouturekiss_fishtailsidebraid

  1. Step 1: Begin with clean, dry hair in its natural texture and part your hair the way that you want it for the hairstyle.
  2. Steps 2 & 3: Take a 2-3 inch section from the front of your hair and braid it.
  3. Step 4: Wrap the braid to the back of your head and pin in place.
  4. Steps 5 & 6: Do the same thing to the other side of your hair.
  5. Steps 7 & 8: Pull all of your hair to one side and begin fishtail braiding.
  6. Step 9: Secure the end of the braid with an elastic and voila!

Easy Everyday Highlighting

July 13, 2013

Kouturekiss _ Easy Everyday Highlighting

  1. Highlighting adds so much dimension to your look! Just grab a cream or powder that’s a few shades lighter than your skin tone… added bonus if it’s a little shimmery! Everything you lighten on your face brings it forward visually so use your brush or fingers to add your highlighter to the high points of your face or places that need a little light! (more…)

Contour Queen: Master Your Technique

June 26, 2013

Kouturekiss _ Contour Queen

Contouring is a makeup technique used to define and enhance a face’s natural features—not only will this look create the perfect glow for summer, it will also slim your face — who doesn’t want that? Follow this contouring routine for radiant, slim-tastic perfection.

Step 1: Start with foundation on and problem areas, like acne, concealed. Using a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone, highlight by sweeping the product across the top and bottom portion of the lips, the bridge of your nose, under eyes, to the brow bone and atop cheekbones.

Step 2: Blend the highlighting concealer with a stippling brush.

Step 3, 4 & 5: To create sharp, bronzed lines, use a large eye shadow brush to apply bronzer diagonally under your cheekbones, at the base of the your hairline, on the sides of your nose, on your jaw line and under your chin. This contouring technique will add an elongating affect to a rounder face.

Step 6: Using a large blunt-cut brush, blend the bronzer; be sure to blend in the direction of the facial lines you are contouring.

Step 7: To make cheekbones stand out even more, apply a shimmery cream product to the top of the cheekbones and to the apples of the cheeks using a blush brush.

Step 8: Set and blend the highlighting and contouring products with a loose powder.

Voila!

The Braided Headband

April 15, 2013

Kouturekiss - The Braided Headband

Hello everyone! Today I am back showing you all how to do the braided headband. This is a super cute spring and summer look that many celebrities wear during the season. It’s chic and steps up any outfit you wear whether it is for the beach, lazy day at home, a quick shift at your summer job, or on a cute date. And guess what? You can get this look in under just five steps and 5 minutes and you can be out the door ready for the day.

Steps 1 & 2: Brush out your nappies. Tangles are not idle for this hair tutorial and you need to have nice smooth hair so that your braid comes out not to frizzy. (You can wear this look with curly hair as long as your curls are not frizzy.) (more…)