Fill Your Brows To Perfection!

April 30, 2013

Kouturekiss _ How To Fill Your Brows To Perfection

Step 1: Begin with naked, brushed brows.

Steps 2 & 3: Outline the shape you want with an eye liner brush. Fill in the outer part of the brow to give it a sharper arch with the same brush.  (more…)

The French Bang Braid

April 21, 2013

Kouturekiss - The French Braid Bang

If you’re anything like me, your daily goal is to get out of the house on time, and still look like you made an effort! Whether it’s clothes, makeup or hair, i’m always looking for ways to cut back on time while doubling up on style! When you have long hair (accompanied by overgrown or side swept bangs) some mornings you may be walking that fine line of embracing the chic ‘just rolled out of bed’ look or the just plain’ bed head’ look! A great way to control the overall appearance of your hair is to dress up your bangs! The style I’ll show you in this tutorial may look like it takes time, but in reality you can have your hair tamed and pulled off your face stylishly in under five minutes! So grab a brush, a couple of bobby pins and get your fingers ready to master the french braided bang!

  1. Brush your hair to remove any knots or tangles.
  2. Then section off the amount of hair you want included in your braid.
  3. Secure the rest of your hair back with a clip or elastic to ensure it won’t be touching the hair we’re working with.
  4. Grab a small section and divide it into three pieces and begin braiding your hair.
  5. (If you’re new to french braiding, the key is to place each strand over the other, like in a traditional three strand braid, except before placing a strand over the other you gather a bit of hair and combine it in.)
  6. Continue braiding until your braid has reached the desired size. It’s important to keep pulling each piece nice and tight so the braid is snug and looks neat!
  7. Once you’re finished braiding, grab a bobby pin and slide it under the braid. With your second bobby pin, slide it in the opposite direction to form an X shape. This will ensure your braid will stay secure all day!
  8. Un-clip the rest of your hair and strategically place it over the bobby pins for a nice finished look!

As soon as that second bobby pin is secure, you’re ready to hit the door! Voila! The great thing about this style is it looks great with any hair type! Whether you have pin straight strands or curly locks the braided detail will add a great finishing touch that will leave you looking trendy and well groomed while still allowing you to leave the house on time. What more could you ask for?

The Faux Side Shave Braid

April 12, 2013

Kouturekiss - The (Rihanna Inspired) Faux Side Shave Braid

The majority of our favorite hair trends are influenced by top celebrities. A recent trend seen on top celebrities such as Rihanna, is a style that you’ll have to be ready to commit to! While the side shave can be a little shocking, we can’t deny the edgy appeal it exudes. Love it but don’t have the guts? Well you’re in luck. There is a faux side shave braid that will give you the badass look your aiming for, without sacrificing your locks. Follow the steps below to master this edgy style!

Steps 1 & 2: Start by parting your hair to the side you want left down. The key is to give yourself a dramatic part, so at least 3/4 of your hair should be to one side. (more…)

Cheek Perfection! Get The Perfect Cheek With 3 Easy-to-Master Products

April 10, 2013

Kouturekiss - Cheek Perfection

Between contouring, highlighting, and other beauty buzzwords right now it can seem a bit confusing when it comes to cheeks! Pulling out all the stops is fun for special occasions but on a daily basis it’s nice to simplify. Here are 3 products to add to your routine to get that perfectly sculpted cheek everyday!

  1. To start, you’ll need a matte bronzer, a shimmery highlighting powder, a blush, and an angled brush and a blush brush.
  2. Start with your angled brush, swirl it into your matte bronzer and apply in a line to the hollows of your cheeks. Sweep it back and forth so it’s blended.
  3. Dust off your same brush and sweep your highlighting powder on the tops of your cheekbones.
  4. Take your blush brush and apply your colour starting on the high point of the “apple” of your cheek. Don’t know where the apple of your cheeks are? Just smile! That round higher “cheeky” part that goes up when you smile? That’s the apple! The majority of your blush goes here.
  5. Now blend your blush back towards your temples. Don’t reload your brush, just use the remainder for this. This will blend everything together!
  6. Voilá! The perfectly sculpted cheek!