The Faux Side Shave Braid

Posted on April 12, 2013

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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…)

The Side Fishtail Braid

Posted on April 10, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Side Fishtail Braid

The fishtail braid may look elaborate but—here’s a secret—it’s surprisingly easy to do! Follow these simple steps to achieve the perfect go-to on rushed mornings:

Steps 1 & 2: Start by brushing your hair—for a messier braid, opt for using your fingers, instead of a brush, to detangle hair while preserving hair’s natural texture.
Step 3: Create a ponytail with an elastic (Psst! This is the secret that makes this braid simple to do).
Step 4: Separate the pony tail into two sections.  (more…)

The Perfect Nude Lip Trick

Posted on April 3, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Perfect Nude Lip With Concealer and A Color

The perfect nude lipgloss or lipstick… It takes a while before you find one, IF you find one! If you’re one of those girls who just can’t seem to find the right nude lip colour that matches her skin tone, here are three tips to create your own! The best part of this tutorial: it’s one for every skin tone! All you need is a concealer and a lip product! Which lip product? Keep on reading to see which one matches your preference!  (more…)

Master Urban Decay’s Naked2 Palette: Transitioning From Day to Night!

Posted on April 2, 2013

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Kouturekiss - Transition From Day To Night Urban Decay
If you’re a beautista on the go, you know the value in keeping your beauty routine simple. In our society, not only will we pay more, but we will also put forth more effort for our makeup if it’s guaranteed to make life easier. With Urban Decay’s Naked 2 Palette, the task of transitioning your eyes from ‘day’ to ‘night’ is not only simple, but convenient as well! (more…)

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The Waterfall Twist Revisited, Again!

Posted on March 26, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Waterfall Twist Revisted Again

The waterfall twist is a unique style that adds a little something special to your typical down hairstyle. This style is also a lot easier than most because for the majority of the time you are working with only two pieces. So follow the steps below to master this pretty, whimsical ‘do’!

Step 1. Start with tangle free hair. Start with a section of hair behind your ear and divide it into two equal pieces.

Step 2. Twist the front section over the back section.

Step 3. Grab a piece of hair from the top and place it between your two first sections. Once the new piece is laying between your twist, pull it tight and keep it out of the way. (more…)

A Lilac Eye For The Blue-eyed Girl

Posted on March 19, 2013

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Kouturekiss - A Lilac Eye For The Blue Eyed Girl

Think purple shadows only compliment green eyes? False! Blue-eyed gals can pull them off too. Shades of lilac atop blue eyes create an analogous color scheme perfect for spring—here’s how to create a soft smokey eye with purple hues:

  1. Apply a primer to bare lids using your ring finger to create a smooth surface and to help eye shadows stay in place, remain true to color and be crease-free. Using a large eye brush, apply the second-lightest shadow in your palette to your lid and brow bone. (more…)

How To Wear Black Eyeliner During The Day

Posted on March 18, 2013

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Kouturekiss - Eyeliner During The Day

Black eyeliner can be a bit jarring during the day sometimes. Especially for those with light hair or fair skin. But black eyeliner also gives the most definition to the eyes! What’s a girl to do?! Here’s a fool-proof way to make sure your eyes are nicely defined but not over done during the day!

  1. Load up your brush. Make sure you don’t overload it, we want the edge sharp!
  2. Your brush should look “flat” and loaded evenly with product like this! (more…)

The Overgrown Bang Twist

Posted on March 14, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Overgrown Bang Twist

One of the most annoying things about bangs is when they grow out. Don’t want to bother getting them trimmed anytime soon? No problem, here is a quick and simple way to get them out of your face while keeping them volumized with no braiding.

To start off clip the front sections of your hair to the back (optional) and then section off your bangs from the rest of your hair.

Step 1. Pick up a thin portion of hair from where your bangs begin (more…)

The Waterfall Twist Braid, Revisited!

Posted on March 4, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Waterfall Twist



Add an unexpected twist to your everyday tresses! The waterfall twist braid is perfect for amplifying a simple hairstyle. With practice, this easy-to-wear braid can become a go-to style for the upcoming summer months.

  1. Start by applying a pea-size amount of a finishing serum, like Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Dry Styling Oil, to dry locks; this will make braiding dry hair easier by taming any flyaways.
  2. Gather a two inch section of hair near the part—you can start at the hairline or behind bangs—and separate that section into two equal pieces.
  3. Take the piece closest to the hairline and twist it over the second piece.
  4. Holding the two pieces of hair in one hand, grab a small piece of hair from above the twisted section in your other hand and place it between the first and second pieces. Let the new piece hang loosely—you will never add hair to the two original sections. (more…)

Purple Smokey Eye For The Green Eyed Girl

Posted on February 26, 2013

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  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 Baby Bouffant With Loose Waves

Posted on February 19, 2013

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Kouturekiss - Baby Bouffant With Waves

Sometimes you spend so much time getting those perfect wavy curls in your hair, but after one day, the front doesn’t lay right anymore and you feel like you need to wash it again.

To take advantage of your leftover waves and keep them looking fresh for a s second (or even third) day, try the baby bouffant! It is easy, fast and full of volume and bounce!

  1. Separate the front/top portion of your hair, basically the area where you would or do have bangs. Clip it out of the way for now. (more…)

The Large Braided Bun

Posted on February 14, 2013

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Kouturekiss - The Large Braided Bun
You know those days where no matter what you do, your hair won’t cooperate? It’s frizzy or tangled, and there seems to be no saving it. You could always hide under a rock and hope for better luck tomorrow, or you could try to work with it! The easiest fix when your hair is unruly is to pull it up and tuck it into a bun, but the basic ballerina style can get boring. To change things up a little, you can try a braided version! A four-strand braid can make your hair look extra thick, giving your bun even more oomph!

  1. Start with your hair in a high ponytail. I like mine to be really tight, but you could definitely rock a looser, more bohemian style too!
  2. Break your ponytail into 4 even sections. To make it easier to follow, I used a different color hair tie to mark each section.
  3. Begin the braid by crossing the left-most (green) section over the adjacent (yellow) section. Next, cross the right-most (blue) section over the adjacent (red) section. Then, cross your middle sections, left (green) over right (blue).
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