How To Contour & Highlight With Creams And Powders

March 13, 2013

Kouturekiss - Contour And Highlight With Cream and Powder

With contouring, you can sculpt your face into whatever shape you like. To add shadows or depth, we’re going to use darker powders or creams. Usually, the key places to contour are the hollows of the cheeks (You can find these by sucking your cheeks in like a fishy face), the temples, and the jawline. However, you can pretty much contour wherever you’d like! (Even your nose or eyes – it will help add dimension to your face if it’s looking a bit flat.) When contouring it’s best to use matte products (without shimmer), because this will be more natural looking. (more…)

Purple Smokey Eye For The Green Eyed Girl

February 26, 2013

Kouturekiss - Purple Smokey Eye - Green Eyed Girl_EDIT

  1. Start with priming you bare lids to prevent creasing. The color of your eyeshadow will come out truer and last longer with priming.
  2. Using the flat lid brush, apply the vibrant purple shade all over your lid up to your crease.
  3. Using the crease brush, apply a deeper shade of purple from the corner of your eye to the middle of your crease and blend it out with a fluffy blending brush. (more…)

The Reverse French Braid

February 13, 2013

Kouturekiss -The Reverse French Braid

Although classic styles are a reliable go-to, every tradition needs a stylish update. A great example is the reverse french braid. While the classic french braid holds it’s own, this fun and quirky braid is a great version! See the steps below!

  1. Start as you normally would with a french braid by taking a section of hair and dividing it into 3 strands.
  2. As a second step, rather than placing the pieces over each other like a classic french braid, place them under each other. This is what will give your finished braid the ‘reverse’ look. (more…)

Get Soft, Brushed, Touchable Curls, In Less Than 10 Steps

February 13, 2013

Kouturekiss - Get Soft Brushed Curls In Less Than 10 Steps
Curls can turn out looking awkward and messy if not done right. You want to keep your hair looking soft, frizz-free, with a healthy shine. For soft and touchable curls, avoid using a hairspray. It’s ok for your curls to fall out a bit during the day; it’ll give you an effortless look.

  1. Start with air-dried, conditioned hair.
  2. Apply an anti-frizz serum. This will serve to condition and protect your hair from the heat.
  3. Brush though each section of hair before straightening it to untangle it. To prevent breakage, hold the roots of your hair. (more…)