Skincare and Haircare

Christmas festivities are over, New Years is done and dusted , and 2014 has begun. This time of year is always full of excitement and resolutions, but for some of us, the new year begins with a drawn out...

Couturing brings you the essential guide for glowing skin with fun, fast and super easy tips. 1. Exfoliate your body If there is one key step , it is to exfoliate your skin. Keep your skin looking...

  In the past decade men have really started taking grooming seriously - I would love to attribute that to the rise of the metrosexual and the gift that was Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2002)....

Using fake tan is the best way to get that summer glow without damaging your skin with harsh uv rays. Whether you are getting a spray tan or applying it yourself, it is extremely important to prepare your skin...

With a myriad of at-home tanning products readily available to us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choice. Selecting the right product can be particularly daunting if you’ve had a prior faux pas or are...

Couturing takes the hard work out of picking the perfect beauty gifts for you this Christmas with our top beauty picks! We’ve scoured the cosmetic departments and beauty services to bring you our top picks...

Couturing beauty writer, Thara gives us her list of Top Beauty gifts for men and women this Festive season. WOMEN Bearberry Rejuvenating Set by Laviol $150.00 A beautiful organic skin care set...

Couturing's beauty writers are picking their favourite Top Beauty gifts for Her and Him this festive season to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones! Here are Syahmin's top picks for Beauty...

You may not have heard of Aromababy, but it is a celebrated brand which celebrities have been using on their babies since the brand started in 1994. Created by Catherine Cervasio after a desire to find...

Summer is here! That just means two things - thongs and bare feet on the beach. Worried you've still got your dry skin from winter? Couturing explores ways to get the best feet for summer. Salon...

Summer can wreak havoc on your locks so it’s important to take extra good care of your hair during the warmer season! The heat can make your hair go frizzy and leave you with greasy roots and dehydrated...

As we emerge weary eyed from winter hibernation, the warm weather that greets us is a clear reminder that party season is upon us. It's that time of year for bare shoulders and short hemlines, but don't go...

At Couturing our focus has been on women's and men's skincare, but let's not forget babies! Today we're picking our favourite baby skincare products with the help of some of our extended Couturing...

When you're a new mum, it's sometimes difficult to know what is good for your little one when it comes to skincare. There are thousands of products on the market making it very confusing at...

Defy limp locks with a product that packs a voluminous punch. Over 1 in two women have fine hair, often experiencing lack of body and radiance and find their hair difficult to style. With this,...

Guinot has introduced two new products to its collection. Appropriate for all skin types, the Guinot range welcomes a cleanser 'Lait Hydra Fraicheur' and a refreshing toner 'Lotion Hydra Fraicheur'. Used...

Can you keep a secret? Because we’re about to deliver some juicy hair secrets courtesy of Victoria’s Secret and ELEVEN Australia! There’s no denying that the ‘Angels’ who strut the runway glad in...

Want gorgeous, healthy glossy locks? Alterna Bamboo Shine is your answer! The Bamboo Shine On the Go Travel set aims to brighten up dull hair with shine enhancing organic Indian Gooseberry, and organic...

Barbers enjoy a rich tradition dating back to at least the 14th Century in Europe, and for half a millennium, Barbers performed surgery and dentistry in addition to haircuts and shaves. Indeed the...

We are all guilty of using heat styling tools and the effects that they have on our hair are damaging. If these tools are used without protection on your hair, your hair can become flaky and dehydrated which...

KEVIN.MURPHY is hitting high notes on the small screen in Hollywood with the hairstylists of some of our favourite shows, opting for KEVIN.MURPHY's fabulous range of products to use on some of the world's most...

There's the old adage that Beauty comes from the inside out. Sometimes it's easy to forget this mantra, especially with the pace of daily life and availability of great products and treatments. But there is...

There’s been shimmer and there's been shine, but now there's KEVIN.MURPHY's SHIMMER.SHINE, a perfect match for hair. Containing light-reflective skincare technology, essential oils, bioflavonoids and...

American Crew, the world’s leading men’s grooming brand, has revealed its latest collection, CREWCIAL, showcasing the key  trends in men’s styling. The three key styles, Baxter, Hugo and Sam, represent...

Rationale skincare, Australia's top selling medical skin care range, launched its latest clinic in Toorak Village last week with a party to celebrate this new addition to the Rationale family. Founder...

Don’t let your skin reveal your age. Let it reflect your ageless beauty Philosophy’s Miracle Worker anti-aging retinoid pads deliver the ultimate in skin confidence by helping to diminish the look...

For your wedding, choosing the perfect hairstyle is just as important as picking the right gown, flowers and makeup.  The most important thing to consider when choosing the right hairstyle is your face shape....

"The Power to be Beautiful" Beauty lovers worldwide have fallen in love with the Clarisonic brush, the unique beauty tool that uses its sonic micro-massage technology to cleanse the face as it's said...

If you've had your eyes peeled these past couple of months, you may have noticed a rise in resealable brown paper bags making an appearance in bathrooms nation-wide. These small parcels of 'tough love' are...

Following the success of the Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment, Matrix has perfected the power of oils creating two new Matrix Exquisite Oils to complete the collection.  Exquisite Oil Softening...

Seductive hair has been pursued by Kerastase since the the 1960's. Since then, Kerastase hasn't stopped in its endeavour to achieve this mantra, with new innovations and products such as its latest...

Made up of thousands of cells, your hair can be extremely complex. However, the reason for frizzy hair is very simple. Each strand has three layers, with the top layer called the cuticle, which lies flat....

For the man that's on the run, hair may be the last thing on his agenda. But nailing that look for your locks before you head out the door could mean the difference between a good day in the office or a...

Ever thought to use products in more ways than one?  Couturing brings you some of the beauty products that can be used for multiple purposes. Lucas Pawpaw Ointment A cult product used by beauty...

Recently, two new fabulous additions have been included into the already comprehensive Shu Uemura 'Art of Hair' product range. Many of you may be devotees of the 'Art of Hair' range, whereas some of you...

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) is only 3 days away and we're super excited to see what Designers have in store for us this Spring/Summer 2013. Beginning 31 August and running until 8 September,...

Maybelline New York, created a sophisticated and elegant look with the red carpet runway bringing some serious glamour to MBFW! Even better, this look can be easily replicated for an elegant yet chic...

Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival Sydney (MBFFS) kicked off with a bang last week with the opening night Trend Gala show held at Sydney Town Hall. Designers such as Bec & Bridge, Camilla and Marc, Alice...

The makeup at General Pants was distinctly fresh and dewy screaming SPRING to those counting down the last few days of Winter. Maybelline New York kept the focus on the eyes, leaving skin appearing fresh and...

Cementing its status as an Australian style authority, Witchery launched their Spring Summer 2013 collection -Bold Vision - at Sydney’s iconic venue Carriageworks last week.  Declaring a crisp and...

ELEVEN Australia, the hot new name in hair care, says it offers a fresh approach to hair care. Simple to use, easy to identify and products do exactly what they say they will do. Couturing beauty writer,...

  When Cher Horrowitz's character in the movie Clueless was unsurprisingly rejected by her potential love interest, who happened to be gay, her voice over conveniently questioned, "Did I stumble...

KEVIN MURPHY BRINGS MODERN BEACH CHIC TO MYER’S BIGGEST COLLECTIONS SHOW YET Internationally renowned hairstylist Kevin Murphy has once again directed the hair for the Myer Spring/Summer 2013 launch...

  “Remember: What you put on your skin – soaks in – use organic!” -  Miranda Kerr KORA Organics began with Miranda Kerr's desire to develop a range of products that bring together the...

Packing three of their best-selling products into one box, Philosophy's "Great Skin Is In" kit aims to overhaul the appearance of the skin. The three products in the kit - "Purity… Made Simple" Cleanser,...

  If you have a sensitive scalp, you will understand the difficulty in finding products to suit your hair. But this all ends with Kérastase Paris Spécifique Dermo-Calm, the new scalp care...

L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil has made its mark on the salon professional industry, becoming a cult product since launching in 2011 in nearly 60 countries. The original Mythic Oil is a nourishing...

Couturing's beauty team, bring you their top beauty trends for right now. HAIR: 1920’s Vintage and Hair Accessories 1920’s Vintage hairstyles will be one of the most popular trends over. Many...

When it comes to grooming and haircare, men traditionally have been somewhat overlooked. In recent decades, mens' attitudes toward their appearances have changed dramatically and as a result men are spending...

With a new era of stem cell biology taking the world by storm, Kerastase has created a revolutionary hair product that will be loved by people who want beautiful hair. Initialiste is the first of its kind...

Just like our skin and hair, nails will also bear the brunt of winter this year. Couturing brings you our top 5 picks for nail care that will keep your hands and feet soft, supple and warm this...

This winter, take on a hibernation of sorts - one which involves a lot of TLC for your body, skin and hair during the dark days of wind and rain. Winter time should mean exfoliation and massage for good blood...

With a father as a hairdresser, I have become quite the hair product snob. Luxurious quality is something I was accustomed to and snubbed anything found on supermarket shelves. So when given some...

No mess, no fuss and non toxic, threading is an Indian and Middle Eastern technique that removes facial hair using a twisted piece of thread. Dating back to the era of Cleopatra, threading has been extremely...

The top 3 words when it comes to hair are texture, volume and freshness. And this is precisely what L’Oreal’s Tec.ni art range delivers. Fresh dust, Texture dust and Super dust are powders that...

Whoever once said ‘things end for something better to begin’ wasn’t kidding, with the launch of new magazine Elle Australia at the end of MBFWA, wrapping up an intense and inspiring fashion...

You may not have heard of ELEVEN Australia but you may be familiar with their hair treatment called Miracle Hair Treatment. This hair product, the first for the brand, has been a best seller since its launch...

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia begins next week and so begins the frenetic process of preparing to attend one of the most important weeks in Australia for the Fashion and Beauty scene.   We...

For a beauty addict, French pharmacies are a treasure trove of the most amazing, luxurious products one has ever seen. As common as your local discount chemist shop, pharmacies are scattered around the streets...

“I absolutely have no idea why Miranda hired her” “Tell me about it. We were in the Beauty Department and she held up this Shu Uemura eyelash curler and said 'What is this?'” – The Devil Wears...

Banana Boat Moisturizing Aloe After Sun Gel Aloe Vera is a wonder balm for treating burns as it provides soothing relief to skin. Banana Boat’s gel rejuvenates skin with moisture preventing peeling...

In Part 2 of Summer Skin Care, Couturing advises you on the best tinted moisturisers and foundations to protect you from harmful UV rays during summer. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUMMER SKIN CARE TIPS Mecca...

With summer in full force for the year, your skin is not the only thing you should be taking extra care of. Your hair also needs to be paid some special attention due to the harsh UV rays we expose it to, the...

With the warmer weather almost upon us, it’s time to get serious about protecting your skin. In Australia, we experience hot, dry summers and have little protection from our thinning ozone layer. So get...

One could take their pick really. It might be Michael Clarke’s fourth double century of the season or the latest release group sets from Campagnolo. It could be which horse jockey Damien Oliver will punt on...

If you are guilty of overdosing on skincare products, maybe it's time to detox and take a more natural route.   Enter Skin & Bones. This brand prides itself on being safe and free of toxic...

Scars are a natural part of life. Whether they be inflicted from injury or the lasting impression of acne, most people will have to deal with scarring. Scars result from an over-production of collagen at the...

For many, a facial is a rare luxury afforded only on special occassions. There are, however, some practical reasons for indulging yourself on a more regular basis.   Firstly, facials can help to...

With Spring bringing the promise of warmer weather, for many of us, the cold weather has wreaked havoc on our skin. During the winter months our skin can be subject to flaking, cracking, inflammation and...