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Whether you are searching for hairstyles for the flower girl and ring bearer, or you just want to find appropriate formal hairstyles for a child attending the wedding, there are several outlets for finding hairstyle ideas. Finding photographs to use as inspiration for children's wedding day hairstyles is very easy to do with minimal time and effort.
Instructions
1. Look through wedding magazines, paying particular attention to photographs of children such as flower girls and ring bearers. Wedding magazines are a great place to find inspirational photos of children's wedding hairstyles and can give you a lot of ideas. Cut out any pictures of hairstyles that you like.
2. Search online on wedding websites for photographs of children in weddings. These will give you more pictures and ideas for appropriate formal hairstyles for kids to have at a wedding. Print out any pictures that you are considering using for the children at the wedding.
3. Visit websites of professional wedding photographers and look at any photos they have of flower girls and ring bearers in the weddings they have shot. These hairstyles have been officially used in weddings and can be very practical and appropriate for children attending your wedding.
4. Visit local hair salons and browse through their selection of kids hairstyle magazines. Oftentimes, children's hair style magazines will include a section on formal hairstyles that will be appropriate for a wedding.
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Silk flower ponytail holders can be used to create elegant up-dos.
Many craft enthusiasts use silk flowers to create bouquets for centerpieces, decorate their homes or even fasten onto hair accessories. If you attach a silk flower to a ponytail holder, it will appear as though you have a real flower tucked in your hair when you wear it up. Silk-flower ponytail holders are easy to make. Find a selection of silk flowers and make several at once while your glue gun is still hot.
Instructions
1. Plug in your glue gun and allow it to heat up while you prepare the other materials needed for creating the ponytail holders.
2. Cut small squares out of a sheet of felt. They should be about the same size as the bottoms of your silk flowers. You will need one square for each ponytail holder you plan to make.
3. Cover your felt square in hot glue and then lay the bottom of your ponytail holder against the silk flower.
4. Press the felt on the bottom of the flower, sandwiching the ponytail holder in the center. Allow the glue to dry fully before using the ponytail holders.
While men's hair styling may not come with the same degree of variation as women's, that doesn't mean that a man is without options when looking for a haircut. There are a variety of hairstyles available for a man with short hair which rarely require the work of an advanced hair stylest to create. By mastering a few of the basic facets of short styling, including using an electric buzzer, cutting a taper and cutting layers, you can build a respectable collection of styles to cut.
Instructions
1. Use a bowl cut for styling for a younger boy, as the bowl cut is a popular choice for children. Spray the hair on top, and comb it out of the way of the buzzer as you buzz the sides and back of the head with a short guide attached. Comb the hair from the top of the head straight down, and cut around the perimeter of the head in a single horizontal arc.
2. Give a buzz cut to a man of any age who doesn't want to have a lot of maintenance to worry about. This is a particularly easy cut because it simply entails buzzing the entire head one even length.
3. Give a brush cut to a man looking for slightly more hair than the buzz cut allows. Buzz the sides and back of the head in a taper from short near the nape up to the length of the hair on top of the head. Cut the hair on the top of the head the same length, often about an inch long, and have the hair worn straight up. This gives the hair the look of a paintbrush, as the haircut will follow the form of the head.
4. Cut a Caesar hair style by tapering the back and sides of the head slightly longer than in a brush cut and then layering the hair on the top of the head. Leave short bangs at the front of the head to be worn forward.
5. Cut a fade for an individual who doesn't want to deal with having a lot of hair but still wants enough to style if desired on top. The fade features a very close-cut taper on the sides and back of the head, so close it can appear to be shaved completely lower on the head, while the top of the head is cut long enough to be worn brushed forward or flipped up in the front.
6. Taper the sides and back of the head, and use scissors to trim the top of the head to a length long enough to be parted for a professional cut. This hairstyle can be combed into a side part, or even straight back, with the aid of gel to maintain a work-appropriate look all day long.
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Easy hairstyles are about more than saving time---they're about flattering the shape of your face and working well with the type of hair you have. As women age, hair follicles lose moisture and protein, which makes styling products even more important for creating lift and volume. With the right tools and products, women over 40 can have bouncy, shiny hair that's easy to style.
Styling Products
Styling products can do most of the work for you when it comes to creating a flattering hairstyle. First, identify your hair's special needs. Many women over 40 have color-treated hair. Dyed hair is fragile---the chemicals used to color the hair shaft can dry it out and make it prone to breakage. Use a shampoo and conditioner designed to restore moisture to the hair shaft, as well as to clean hair gently without harsh sulfates and parabens that strip color from the hair.
Many women experience problems with thinning hair. Volumizing shampoos, conditioners and styling products (such as mousse) can help pump up your strands, coating them with thickening protein for a little extra lift. If you have long hair, you may need even more support from a volumizing root spray.
Flattering Hairstyles
One of the most popular haircuts for women over 40 is a short, layered bob, as seen on Martha Stewart and Helen Mirren. To give your bob a sleek look, rub just-washed hair with heat-activated, leave-in conditioner. Blow-dry your hair with a round brush until it is just damp, moving from root to tip and curling the ends around the brush. Let your hair air dry, and pat down trouble spots with a frizz-controlling shine serum. For a glossy finish, InStyle magazine recommends misting your hands with a silicone shine spray and running them through your hair.
Women with longer hair may feel their options for styling are limited once they're over 40, but nothing could be further from the truth. Chignons are still chic, updos are eternal and long, flowing locks can be curled and layered in an age-appropriate style. For loose, easy waves like those seen on Michelle Pfeiffer, put away the curling iron. Wash your hair at night, and rub damp hair with a quarter-sized dollop of styling paste to give it the ability to hold waves. Gather hair into a ponytail, secure with an elastic, then wind the ponytail around the elastic. Secure the ends with bobby pins, and get a good night's sleep. When you wake up and remove the pins and elastic, you'll have soft, natural-looking waves. Finger-comb to separate and finish with a spritz of hairspray.
Easy Accessorizing
Most women over 40 don't realize that hair accessories aren't just for little girls. Every woman can take advantage of scarves, barrettes or headbands without looking too preppy or too young. A rolled scarf can be used to tie back a ponytail. Simple barrettes in tortoiseshell or muted brown can easily pull hair back behind one ear.
A headband is the easiest way to keep your hair off your face, show off the effects of a facial, or let everyone see that dazzling new pair of earrings. Keep your headband thin and look for styles covered in fabric or suede (visible plastic is a look best left for the kids). Many older women are afraid to pull hair back from their faces, thinking this look ages them; in fact, the reverse is true---just look at stars such as Rene Russo and Sandra Bullock. Pulling your hair back with a headband can make you look fresher and more approachable, a look that works whether you're on your way to the country club, a job interview or a visit with the kids and grandkids.
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You don't have to settle for that same old ponytail if you want to wear your hair up, nor do you have to spend a fortune going to the hair salon. There are several easy updos you can create at home using only a few hair tools. Casual and elegant at the same time, certain looks only take minutes to create.
Instructions
1. Straighten your hair.
Blow dry or flat iron your hair straight. For more volume, curl your hair with the curling iron.
2. Gather your hair up into a ponytail as high or as low as you want, and secure it with a hair tie or hair clip.
3. To create a bun, twist or braid your ponytail, wrapping the hair around the base of the ponytail. Secure your bun with hair pins. For a looser bun, don't twist your ponytail too tight. For shorter hair, instead of twisting your ponytail into a bun, tuck it under and secure it with hair pins.
4. To create pin curls, curl small pieces of your ponytail with the curling iron. For tighter curls, use a curling iron with a 1-inch barrel or smaller. Pin the curls with hair pins, working around the base of the ponytail and in the pattern of the curls.
5. Use a hair styling product, such as hairspray or pomade, to tame fly-aways. You could also let any stray hairs hang where they are or curl them for a more polished look. Apply hairspray or a finishing spray around your entire head to hold your style.
6. Add decorative accessories to your hair to finish your look or leave your 'do as is.
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Disassemble a clock completely to clean all of its parts.
You must use a specially formulated clock-cleaning solution to clean an antique clock. The cleaning process is tedious, since it requires that you clean each individual clock part separately. Failing to clean your clock can cause residue to damage components and render the clock unusable. You can either purchase a commercial clock-cleaning solution, or prepare one at home that contains similar ingredients as those found in commercial solutions, to keep your antique clock operational.
Commercial Clock Cleaning Solution
TimeSavers.com sells a clock-cleaning solution called Historic Time Keepers. It's a commercially produced clock-cleaning solution that rivals most homemade solutions, according to Michael P. Murray and Mike's Clock Clinic. The solution is a chemical blend of 5 percent oleic acid, 4 percent ammonium hydroxide, 1 percent methocel and 1 percent pine oil that is combined with water. The solution effectively cleans a clock's parts of dust and residue.
Homemade Clock-Cleaning Formula
If you do not want to purchase a clock-cleaning solution, Michael P. Murray and Mike's Clock Clinic has developed a solution you can make at home. Locate a plastic container that can hold at least a gallon of clock-cleaning solution and has a secure lid. Remove the lid and pour a half of a gallon of purified water into the container. Mix 4 ounces of commercial acetone and 4 ounces of oleic acid with the water until the chemicals are thoroughly combined. Acetone acts as an emulsifier and helps ensure the ingredients combine. Incorporate 4 ounces of liquid soap--either dish or clothing detergent--to the solution and blend. Add 8 ounces of ammonia with a 27 percent concentration level and mix again until all ingredients have been completely integrated. Combine equal parts of solution and water when you clean your clock. Always wear rubber gloves when working with the solution. Prepare the solution and clean your clock in a well-ventilated area to limit your intake of toxic fumes produced by the chemicals in the solution.
Oleic Acid
Oleic acid is found in most clock-cleaning solutions. It is a potent oil and grease solvent that effectively eliminates oil and grease build up on clock parts. You can usually buy it from a chemical supplier or clock company.
Ammonia
Ammonia is a common metal cleaner used in clock-cleaning solutions. You should only use an ammonia-based cleaner on clocks made after 1820. Use an "ammonia-free" cleaner for clocks made before 1820, as ammonia can damage cast brass--a metal often used to make wheels and plates on very old clocks. Chemical suppliers and printing companies typically sell ammonia with a 27 percent concentration level--the kind preferred by clock specialists for its cleaning power.
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Jheri Redding invented the "Jheri curl," often misspelled as "Jerry curl," that surged in popularity among African Americans in the 1970s and 80s. The Jheri curl was a type of perm that loosened African Americans' naturally tight curls by using chemical softeners and perm rods. The look fell out of style largely because of the high maintenance it required -- wearers had to apply greasy activator and heavy moisturizers each day and sleep with a plastic cap on their heads.
Short Men's Style
The most common Jheri curl style for men was cut short all the way around, and often featured bangs that rested 1 to 2 inches above the eyes. This style was worn by many African American entertainers and athletes throughout the 1970s and 80s. Famous wearers of this style included actor and singer Jamie Foxx, singer Lionel Ritchie, baseball player Pedro Martinez and actor Samuel L. Jackson in the movie "Pulp Fiction." Singer Rick James wore a mullet-like version of this style that was short on top but longer in the back, hitting at shoulder-length or below.
Long Women's Style
Many African American women adopted the Jheri curl style in the 1970s and 80s. This longer style featured a side or middle part and layers that began at the chin. Hair was shoulder length or longer and had substantial volume on the sides. Many women added blond or red highlights to accent the curls. Famous wearers of this style included actresses Lela Rochon and Stacey Dash.
Michael Jackson's Style
Michael Jackson was undeniably the most famous wearer of the Jheri curl. His style, copied by fans and celebrities alike, was cut to sit close on the sides with volume at the top of his head. Bangs were often side-swept, with a few tendrils hanging down just over his eyes. Hair at the back rested at shoulder length or just below. His hairstyle gained infamy in 1984 when it caught fire while filming a Pepsi commercial. Many people believed the Jheri curl's greasy activator contributed to the mishap.
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