The Kim Shui Spring/Summer 2023 Collection drew inspiration from female warriors, the 4 ancient beauties of China and the normal dress of Hmong people in Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi and Yunnan.

Kien Hoang, Oribe Principal Artist of Global Design, translated this into two sleek, sculpted braided hair looks representing a Chinese warrior and the circle of life. Each looks feature braids formed into circles, with the braids extending to numerous lengths.

Get the Look – Single “Circle of Life” Braid:
1. Spray Maximista Thickening Spray at the basis, after which layer Gel Sérum Radiance, Shine and Hold over hair before combing it back right into a sleek, high ponytail. Secure with an elastic.
2. Apply Gel Sérum Radiance, Shine and Hold and Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream to the lengths of the ponytail.
3. Create a 3-strand braid, adding extensions for length.
4. Wrap braid across the base of the ponytail, after which loop the braid through the bottom to form a big circle, representing the circle of life.
5. Secure style with bobby pins, leaving the braid to increase to numerous lengths starting from shoulders to waist.
6. Finish with Superfine Strong Hair Spray.

Get the Look – Double “Warrior-Inspired” Braid:
1. Create a middle part, equally dividing hair into two sections.
2. Working with one section at time, spray Maximista Thickening Spray at the basis, after which layer Gel Sérum Radiance, Shine and Hold over hair before combing it back right into a sleek, high ponytail. Secure with an elastic.
3. Repeat on the opposite side, creating two uniform ponytails.
4. Apply Gel Sérum Radiance, Shine and Hold and Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream to the lengths of the ponytails.
5. Create two 3-strand braids, adding extensions for length.
6. On both sides, wrap braid across the base of the ponytail, after which loop the braid through the bottom to form a circle.
7. Secure style with bobby pins, leaving the braids to increase to numerous, equal lengths starting from shoulders to waist.
8. Finish with Superfine Strong Hair Spray.