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Kipona Aloha Makeup and Hair for Hawaii. Destination Wedding and Event Makeup and Hair servicing Maui and all of Hawaii. Founded by Celebrity Makeup Artist and Maui native, Cynthia Rose.
We are thrilled to announce we have a gorgeous feature on rocknrollbride.com
Photography: Melia Lucida
Stylist: Feast Hawaii
Flowers: Harvest Dream Girl
Make Up: Kipona Aloha Beauty
1. Lottie for LimeLight collection
Where do I start. First if you don’t know who Lottie is already: do yourself a favor and look her up. She is my favorite makeup artist. She created 2 eyeshadow pallets and 3 liquid lipsticks for LimeLight and they are all INCREDIBLE.
2. Murad Soothing Lip and Skin care.
I found this when I was living in DRY DRY DRY California. All models had the worst chapped lips. This was the only thing I found to fix that. It is AMAZING. It heals and smooths and makes lips kissably soft.
3. LimeLight by Alcone 10 Years Younger Finishing Spray
I do makeup that has to stay for hours after I am long gone and the client is either on the red carpet or a bride in tropical climate like Maui where everything slides right off..this is my go to. This is my saving grace. This is everything.
4. Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF 45
It’s a talc-free, transparent matte powder with SPF 45. It’s in a small container that fits in my purse or set bag for me when I’m working outside or running errands, it is amazing. I can brush it on the high points of my face and tops of shoulders and have extra protection without getting my hands greasy or smelling like a piña colada.
5. LimeLight by Alcone Botanical Foundation
I have a lot to say about this one. Firstly full disclosure: I was exclusively a Tom Ford girl before I came to LimeLight. And I was NOT looking to switch back to a foundation I phased out of my kit 5 years ago. Even though it made Cosmo's 'Top 10 Foundations' in the world and is used by so many pros I respect and so many actors swear by it. I was happy with Tom Ford and I didn’t wanna try an old fav of mine again. Let’s just say, I AM SO HAPPY I TRIED IT AGAIN. The coverage is SO build-able. You can create the most light, sheer BB cream-like finish. Or get a FULL-ON full coverage look depending on how much you use. It's entirely up to you. And you don’t have to pay Tom Ford prices. From their website; “This Foundation was developed by renowned makeup artist Vincent J-R Kehoe. As President and Director of the Research Council of Make-up Artists, he designed and produced a foundation that has been the choice of professionals and celebrities for almost a decade. This Mineral Oil Free, Lanolin Oil Free, Fragrance Free creme foundation is perfect for dry to oily to sensitive skin.” Basically, it’s amazing.
6. T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand.
A few things you should know about me: I hate carrying more things than I need. I also hate waiting. So this solves a lot of me. Not only is this a 3 in one product, but I can change my mind and switch between the barrels and it heats up so quickly I waste no time waiting. And unlike conventional tools, which can damage hair, these were designed to nurture, reduce styling time, seal in moisture, and get amazing curl in one pass. I LOVE this wand.
7. Olivia Garden Divine Detangler
I literally go insane when I can’t find this brush. I swear it has changed my hair and changed the way I do hair. From the ergonomic design to the way it makes hair soft and tangle free. I love love love it.
8. Tom Ford Brow Sculptor
Did you really think I could make a list without something from my beloved Tom Ford? The best shades, the best design… a calligraphy tip that you can make small strokes or wide lines. It also has a brow brush and sharpener built in. The taupe is my brow secret weapon.
9. LimeLight by Alcone Must Dew
Everyone that knows me knows I LOVE glowing skin. This is my skin secret weapon. Not only do I use it on myself every day and night (and so does my husband), I love to leave it on clients and let is soak in while they get their hair done for soft supple makeup ready skin. Also, if you dab a bit on tops of your cheek bones it gives such a gorgeous glow.
10. LimeLight by Alcone Enduring Lip Color.
I am a SUCKER for a liquid lipstick. I want things that LAST. If you look in my kit you would find the lip section to be 90% liquid lipsticks. And now they’re all LimeLight. These are THE BEST. Goes on as a cream, dries matte, lasts for HOURS. Smells YUMMY, and it won't dry out your lips or turn them into an uneven, flaking, gross mess. And I am all about customization. I love to mix and match these. This has literally become my favorite lip product. I wear Creme Brulee or Mia myself pretty much daily.
11. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
If you don’t know about this, I’m sorry. This hair product is life changing. It’s a multitasker. A little hold, a little dry shampoo and little texturizer. If you like dry shampoo and like your hair to have cool girl texture, this is everything you’ve been looking for. It soaks up oil and gives body and smells like the things dreams are made of.
12. LimeLight by Alcone Waterproof Complete Concealer.
I have been using this since day one of my career and have NEVER stopped. I SWEAR by it. I could NOT do makeup without this. Don’t believe me? Ok, fine. Take it from the always gorgeous Christy Brinkley, who said that her #1 beauty secret was THIS concealer. In my nearly 15 years as a pro, this is truly the BEST concealer I have ever used. Period.
You can purchase LimeLight by Alcone here
You can purchase Tom Ford beauty at Violet Gray
You can purchase Peter Thomas Roth, Murad and T3 at Sephora
You can purchase Oribe at fine salons.
We are thrilled to announce that one of our weddings have been featured in Carats and Cake!
http://caratsandcake.com/kelseyandtyler
We loved working with the gorgeous Bride who happens to be the owner of Flower Girl Los Angeles, our favorite florist in Southern California!
Here are some of our favorite images from the wedding!
Flowers by Flower Girl Los Angeles. Photos by Maui Maka Photography. Makeup and Hair by Cynthia Rose for Kipona Aloha. Location Hui No'eau Makawao, Hawaii.
We here at Kipona Aloha pride ourselves foremost on being renowned wedding beauty experts. Especially for weddings in Hawaii! Our founder Cynthia Rose has taken her years of experience in weddings as well as with celebrities and models and compiled a list of dos and don’ts to help you navigate your beauty regiment before your big day in Hawaii:
6 months Prior
This is the latest I would start if you have *major* skin concerns. Have your doctor have a look and prescribe some help for issues like acne, uneven pigmentation or scarring. You can also take care of brown spots, fine lines, pores & redness. And because it may require multiple sessions & several months to see their cumulative results, this is also the right time to schedule a series of dermatologist-administered light peels & microdermabrasion on both the face AND body.
3 months Prior
If you haven’t already, find the best brow groomer in your area. Brows frame the face and having them look on point is a must. At least 3 months prior talk to your brow groomer and find on a shape and tint you love.
This is also the time to book a follow up appointment with your dermatologist so they can see how your skin is responding to any new prescriptions and products. At this point, there is still time to tweak anything so you get the best results by your wedding day.
1 Month Prior
Have your last professional facial. *Never* have a facial or microdermabrasion right before the wedding.
From this point on it isn’t wise to try any new products or aggressive in-office treatments. Instead, stick to wearing extra sun protection, using a mild exfoliator, and applying moisturizer religiously to your face and body.
For extra glowing skin and diminish dark circles drink lots of water, get adequate sleep, exercise, and maintain a well-balanced diet.
Invest in a Keratin Treatment. If you battle frizz, go for an in-salon keratin treatment one month before the wedding so your texture is under control but hair doesn’t fall flat on the day. This is especially helpful for tropical weddings. Hawaii’s climate can be quite humid and a keratin treatment can really smooth out unruly strands.
3 Weeks Prior
This is the time to book a wedding hair and makeup trial (or preview as I like to call them). Wear a white t-shirt (or one close to the color of your dress) for the preview, so that you can see how the make-up looks against that color. Take a picture of yourself in daylight and another with flash to see how it looks in both lightings before deciding on a final look. Bring references to your make-up and hair preview. Start looking for images of make-up and hair that you really like and bring them with you on the day.
Sometimes with destination weddings you aren't afforded the luxury of a preview day or trial, instead you can use reference pictures to effectively show your artist what you would like as well as send photos of yourself. A seasoned artist will know what questions to ask, but be prepared to send pictures they are always helpful. Remember, one person's "smokey eye" is another's "natural look".
Book a professional teeth cleaning and in-office whitening to remove surface stains, plaque and whiten and brighten teeth. To maintain the brightness, use over-the-counter whitening strips up until a day before.
Any last min acne flare ups? Absolutely no picking blemishes. If you can’t get in with your dermatologist, we recommend using this instead:
http://www.dermalogica.com/us/html/products/overnight-clearing-gel-50.html
2 weeks Prior
Get your final trim, and touch up your hair color or highlights. Perfecting your color, whether it’s a root touch-up or subtle highlights, at this point is smart because it gives the dye a chance to settle while still looking fresh, but doesn’t leave enough time for your roots to start growing in.
Drink at least 64oz. of water a day. Proper hydration improves dryness and fine lines. Skin is a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss, so drinking more water can make our skin better hydrated and have a plumper appearance.
1 Week Prior
Try to avoid salty foods, excessive carbohydrates, and do NOT overdo exercise as all of these things cause your body to retain water and can result in a puffy face and eyes. We know it can be hard especially with all the tempting delicious foods on Maui (And soon we will be doing a blog post of all of those amazing hidden foodie gems. Sorry!). But remember everything in moderation and you can always have a spluge day after.
Have your eyebrows shaped for the last time.
Take extra care to avoid the sun and/or apply sunblock. This is especially useful to remember because you will likely be on island 1 week prior to your wedding and it’s very tempting to be a sun worshipper when here. Remember hats, umbrellas and sunblock are your friends.
Take care to use lip treatment to avoid chapped lips. Don’t forget sunblock on your lips too. The sun can be pretty unforgiving in Hawaii.
Avoid new skin products or treatments, and basically anything you think may cause an allergic reaction such as: overexposure to the sun, a strong glycolic peel, self-tanner, and spray-tanning booths this late in the game.
3 days prior
To ensure your skin is smooth but not irritated, get waxed no later than 72 hours before the wedding day. KEEP IN MIND: if you’re new to waxing, have an aesthetician test it a few months ahead of time to see how skin reacts.
Remember to reduce redness and swelling immediately following hair removal, ask your aesthetician to recommend a calming cream.
1 Day Before
Get a manicure and pedicure! You will undoubtedly be having some close-up shots of your hands. Be it your getting ready shots or the wedding band exchange and for a Hawaii wedding you may even be in a sandal or strappy toe baring heel. Your best bet is to get a manicure and pedicure to smooth and exfoliate your hands and feet and have them looking their best. To ensure chip-free lacquer, try a gel polish mani *as well as* pedi. The sand on the beach in Hawaii can chip away at a gorgeous new pedicure. If you go for a gel cured pedicure you can help reduce that risk.
Use a body wash to gently exfoliate or polish your skin, especially your décolletage and arms.
Apply lots of gentle moisturizer -- everywhere.
Don’t forget to drink extra water!
And remember to remain calm, breathe, and most importantly: have fun…after all you’re in Hawaii.
Mahalo and Ho'omaika'i!
Cynthia Rose
So happy to see these beautiful images come out of Joanna August Spring 2016 Collection! Joanna August is one of my favorite wedding lines. So elegant and so bohemian! Absolutely perfect for a wedding in Hawaii.
The new styles will be available for pre-order at joannaaugust.com on April 20th and will be available in stores this coming August.
photography: Tyler William Parker // makeup: Cynthia Rose of Kipona Aloha// florals: Flower Girl Los Angeles