Kourtney Kardashian Long Straight Dark Chocolate Brunette Hairstyle


Added: 09 Aug 2012
As a member of the Kardashian clan, Kourtney usually looks stunning in front of the camera. Here, not so much. Her makeup is nice, but her hair is a disaster. Let's take a look at what went wrong.

Kourtney's hair color is actually pretty good in this photo-her espresso locks have nice, subtle highlights throughout the ends and overall her hair is in great condition. Kourtney has a long, angular face shape, so the layers and slight waves are a nice way to soften up her features. The problem here is the limpness and lack of volume, which for anyone else could be forgiven. But, seeing as the Kardashians make their fortunes from looking flawless in front of the camera, this look is a fail!

To start, the strange cowlick on both sides of the hair part is distracting and looks messy. Her hair then sits limply and falls into flat waves at the bottom. Kourtney's hair would have looked much more stylish in a sleek, straight style that would suit the lack of volume. Or, a tight high ponytail, like the one her sister is often seen wearing.

This glossy hairdo has subtle layers cut into the front and sides to lighten the length enhancing the soft movement through the mid-lengths to ends. This style can be worn for any occasion and needs regular trims to prevent split ends. Ok, so it's not a major hair fail but there could be improvements. If you are having a limp hair day like Kourtney, try wearing it back or create a super straight style to hide its lack of body.

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Long
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Dark Chocolate Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
Yes

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Rake your fingers down through this style using your smoothing shine to create this textured effect.
Products
mousse, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your left eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even left part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


step 3

A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 4

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 5

Take a section of your hair from your ear to your temple that is the same diameter as the brush. Place your brush on top of the hair starting at the roots and pull the hair slowly in a backward direction with your blow-dryer following in front. Be sure the section is dry and then repeat the step on a new section of hair directly behind.


step 6

Take a section of your hair from your ear to your temple that is the same diameter as the brush. Place your brush on top of the hair starting at the roots and pull the hair slowly in a backward direction with your blow-dryer following in front. Be sure the section is dry and then repeat the step on a new section of hair directly behind.


step 7

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


step 8

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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