Although I do love me a good sock bun, I find that they look very fake. I have experimented a bit with trying to make a bun- even with my thin hair- and I mus say I am pleased with the outcome!
I created a regular ponytail and on then created a loop. (If your hair has a lot of layers you will need hairspray to keep the sections down.) I then took the sides of the loop and pulled them to front, bobby pinning them in place. I then spread out my hair so I wouldn't have any spots that were see-through, pinning and hair spraying the sections that need it.
It did require a lot of bobby pins, especially for my thin hair. I like this method better because it actually looks like your bun is a part of your head and not a hair piece. I also added a "poof" at the front to give myself some volume!
I hope you get to give this look a try and achieve success. Don't get worried if you don't get it right away, this will take some patience and maneuvering. Just keep at it until you get the look you want!
Always stay happy and healthy! :)
Tschüss, Katharina
I like to cut short layers into my hair and deceive other people into thinking I have a full head of luscious hair, but the truth is...I have thin, fine soft hair that doesn't hold much of any style, except for straight ones. For the longest I have been trying different ways to curl my hair in a way that it will hold for at least half the day. From a flat iron to a small and large barrel curling irons- I have tried it all. I finally think I have the solution, and how it has not come to me earlier blows my mind.
I always thought I had to curl my hair from the roots, but with this method I only curled the bottom 2-4 inches with a flat iron. I should mention that I was on my second hair day (I had showered the morning before) and stylists usually say that your hair will work better with you when it's "dirty". I haven't tried this method with a curling iron, so I can't vouch for how well it would work.
Here is a close-up, less attractive picture of how I looked. My sister was trying to take pictures of my face but the sun was blinding me, causing this scrunched-up face.
My hair lasted all night, from approximately 5 pm until 2 am. It did loosen up a tiny bit, but nothing super dramatic. Even the next morning my hair still had some flip to it, but definitely not like the night before.
So for any of you struggling with thin hair that won't curl, first- I feel you, second- try this method and hopefully it will work for you!
Always stay happy and healthy! :)
Tschüss, Katharina
Just because brushes have "names" doesn't mean you have to use them specifically for that. I have been experimenting lately with how I can use my brushes in a way that may not be expected.
One of my favorite ways to apply foundation lately has been with the Real Techniques Contour Brush that comes with the Core Collection. It is a lot smaller than a usual foundation brush but I love the finish that it gives. I also really enjoy how it applies foundation to the face in general. Lately, I have really been into the natural looking foundation where my spots and blemishes are not completely covered and my skin looks like skin- with bunches of highlighting and contouring going on- and this brush gives me that! Using this brush, I can achieve the coverage I want by adding more layers to the areas that need a bit more.
Another brush that I have been enjoying is the SOHO Concealer Brush, except I haven't been using it for concealer, instead for lipstick. Even though it is quite large for a lip brush, I like the control I have because of the tapered bristles. When I have on a lip liner and then apply my lipstick using this brush it gives a perfect look.
I think this brush could also be used to apply a loose eyeshadow since it is so dense. I have used it to highlight the brow bone and inner corner and it packed the shadow on nicely.
This might be well known to many, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. Blending brushes for eyes can do the same for concealer! They give an airbrushed finish to the area and blend out the products nicely- just as they would on the eyes. Some of my favorites include the e.l.f. Mineral Blending Eye Brush, Coastal Scents Pro Blending Fluff and Classic Blender Natural. (Coastal Scents may just be the hidden gem for great brushes!)
This isn't necessarily a brush, but your old and dried up felt-tip liners can be used to apply gel liner! If you have the hang down with the felt-tip but hate it drying out, this trick is for you. This works perfect for me because I can create as straight of a line as I would if I were using the "ink" in the felt-tip.
Lastly, is the e.l.f. Studio Complexion Brush. Although I think it is amazing for applying all-over face powders, I can't rave enough about the way it applies contours. I know, I know...it's a big brush, BUT if you maneuver it the way you want, you can get a great faded out contour! I really cannot say enough about how awesome it looks- oh and that includes applying blush as well!
I hope this inspired you to think about different ways that your brushes can be used. Just because it has a specific name doesn't mean you have to stick to it...you never know, you might find your new perfect way to applying foundation, lipstick, concealer, etc!
Stay happy and healthy! :)
Tschüss, Katharina
I am officially on spring break (woo!) and what better way to start it, than to go drugstore shopping! There have been a few things that I wanted to try and I thought this would be the perfect time to get on with it.
All the way to the left you can see Revlon SuperLustrous Lipstick in Primrose. I had wanted to try Pink Pout because I heard it is a MAC dupe but I think it would be too blue-toned for my skin. Primrose is a perfect Barbie pink and has a neutral undertone, in my opinion- it is not too cool or warm. I think this is a great color for spring, and adds a bit more color to your lips compared to the pinky-nudes I usually go for!
I also bought a few face products, including the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant, Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder in Fair and L'Oreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup in shade Porcelain Ivory (W1-2). I have heard really good things about all of these products and am really excited to give them a try!
Lastly, I got the L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe. I did some swatches to show what it looks like next to other shadows. Left to right: L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe, Wet 'n Wild ColorIcon Eye Shadow Single in Nutty, Lorac Pro Palette Pewter shade, Urban Decay Naked Palette Smog and Sidecar shades. Although they all look somewhat similar, there is no exact dupe.
I love finding new products in the drugstore- I'm a firm believer that there are dupes for every high end product, it just takes some searching! What new products have you seen? Let me know in the comments below!
Stay happy and healthy! :)
Tschüss, Katharina
