Tie A Double Windsor

Tie a Double Windsor

Are you tired of tying your tie the same way every morning? Make an attempt at a double Windsor if you want to try something different.

A double Windsor can take a little longer than a Windsor or half Windsor, but the result is usually a much more balanced knot.

Instructions

1. Lift up the collar of your shirt. Place the tie around the back of your neck so that the wide end hangs down on the side of your dominant hand, a little more than twice as low as the thin end.

2. Cross the wide end once over the front of the thin end and then around the back of the thin end a few inches below your neck.

3. Slip the wide end through the back of the V-shape made by the knot, pulling it out the front of the V-shape toward your nondominant hand.

4. Wrap the wide end around the knot on the nondominant side. Continue to wrap the wide end around to the front of the knot on the dominant hand side.

5. Slip the wide end through the front of the V-shape made by the knot, pulling it out the back of the V-shape toward your dominant hand.

6. Wrap the wide end around the knot.

7. Pull the wide end through the back of the V-shape formed by the knot.

8. Tuck the wide end down through the front loop of the knot.

9. Pull down gently on the wide end from below the knot until the knot is tight.

10. Grasp the thin end with your non-dominant hand and slid the knot up to your neck.

11. Flip your collar down, button up and you're ready to go!

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Well Water Effects On Permed Hair

Perms chemically treat hair to make it curly.

Well water is typically hard water. This means it contains an excessive quantity of minerals which it leached out of the aquifers it passed through. Hardness is technically a measurement of the calcium in the water, but well water also contains copper, iron, magnesium, silica and lead which can cause damage to hair.

Calcium

Calcium is the mineral used to measure water hardness. It builds up on the hair and can weigh it down. This leaves the hair feeling dry and less voluminous. The calcium buildup can make permed hair look relaxed because the added weight of the calcium on the individual strands pull the hair straight. Calcium can also build up on the scalp. When the buildup begins to flake off, it causes itching and may look like dandruff. Calcium buildup on the scalp can also cause the hair to break off at the follicle and block the end of the follicle from growth.

Iron

Excess build up of iron can leach the moisture out of hair and leave it brittle. This increases the risk of breakage and split ends and limits the hair's natural volume. It also changes the color of the hair, giving it an orange or rust-colored hue. An iron buildup can make your hair less receptive to the chemicals used to color, treat and perm hair. Hair suffering from iron damage often does not take a perm well; the perm either does not last as long, or it's not as curly as intended.

Copper

Copper buildup can seriously discolor hair, making blond hair look green and brown hair look multiple shades darker. Permed hair is significantly more suseptible to copper damage because permed hair naturally absorbs copper more readily. Copper, like iron, can prevent a perm from being properly absorbed by the hair. The resulting perm may not take correctly, resulting in uneven curling, a shorter perm life, less curl than intended or a relaxation of the hair.

Magnesium

Like other minerals, magnesium dries out the hair and makes it look weighted down. It can also make the hair appear dull with a lack of luster or shine. The extra weight can pull the curl out of hair that was previously permed, and can inhibit the effectiveness of a new perm.

Silica

Silica, like calcium, typically builds up at the scalp. It looks like dandruff when the buildup flakes off. Before flaking, it can build up around hair follicles, choking the hair and causing it to fall out. If you perm your hair while suffering from a silica buildup, you may experience hair thinning, excessive shedding and loss of volume.

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Make Flower Hair Accessories

Make your own hair accessories with silk flowers.

Create your own custom flower hair accessories to match your favorite outfits or as low-cost accessories for special occasions such as outdoor weddings or renaissance fairs. Using artificial flowers allows you to enjoy your homemade floral hair accessories for years to come and opens up new design possibilities including exotic or hard-to-find flowers and impossibly colored blooms.

Instructions

1. Choose a large artificial flower or several small artificial flowers for your homemade hair accessories.

2. Turn the flower over and cut green stem just beneath the flower petals to create a flat bottom on the flower. This will separate the petals from the stem and the center of the flower. Discard the stem but set aside the center of the flower for later use.

3. Open a plain barrette or hair clip. Keep the barrette or hair clip open while you work to avoid gluing the clip shut.

4. Attach the flower petals to the top of the barrette or hair clip with a hot glue gun. If you are using several small flowers, arrange all of the petals until you are satisfied with their location and then glue down the petals.

5. Cut any remaining stem from the back of the flower's center with scissors to create a flat bottom.

6. Hot glue the flower's center to the middle of the petals on your barrette to reassemble the flower. Let the glue dry completely before you wear your flower hair accessory.

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Make Fleece Ringlets

Many dolls have bouncy, Victorian'style ringlet curls that hang from their heads. Many doll-makers use pre-made curly wigs on top of their dolls heads, but you can also make your own curls right at home from fleece fabrics. The fleece fabric is stretchy and if manipulated correctly, can form bouncy curled ringlets ideal for fringe, doll hair, wigs, fake beards and other projects that require the use of soft ringlet hair. You can also use fleece ringlets as trim or an embellishment for scrapbooks, pillows and other projects.

Instructions

1. Cut the fleece along the width of the fabric. Cut 1/3-inch or smaller sections of fleece with the sharp scissors. Cut down the entire width of the fabric, so that you can adjust the length of the curls once they are formed, and you won't have to glue extra pieces together if they get too short. Do not cut the strips smaller than 1/4 inch wide, or else the strands may break.

2. Hold one end of a fleece piece in each hand. Pull the fleece apart as far as you can without breaking the strand. This may take some practice to apply the correct amount of pressure without breaking the strands.

3. Release the ends of the fleece and watch the fleece spring into a curled ringlet shape. If the fleece does not pop back, then you did not stretch the fabric enough.

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Keep Your Scalp From Getting Irritated From A Perm

Wash the perm out thoroughly to prevent damage to your scalp.

One of the ways a woman makes her hair look beautiful is to get a perm. Doing so often allows for more flexibility in styling the hair and makes it easier to manage. While getting a perm has benefits, it has drawbacks as well. A perm contains chemicals that can damage the hair and burn the scalp. Anyone getting a perm must take the proper precautions to keep the scalp from getting irritated.

Instructions

1. Avoid scratching your scalp before the perm. This includes using a brush because the bristles may inadvertently scratch your scalp.

2. Refrain from washing your hair right before the perm. Doing so opens up the pores in your scalp and makes it more susceptible to burning.

3. Use a scalp protector such as shea butter or petroleum jelly to coat your scalp and protect it from the harsh effects of the perm.

4. Avoid perming your hair if your scalp has been damaged. The chemicals in the perm will only make the situation worse.

5. Follow the directions for how long to leave the perming chemical in your hair. Don't leave it in too long, and wash it out immediately if it's burning.

6. Wash the perm out using neutralizing shampoo. It is designed to be pink when perm is still present in your hair and turns white when the perm is completely gone.

7. Allow a professional to perm your hair rather than doing it yourself. A professional will take the proper precautions to ensure that your hair is not damaged. You may not be able to adequately wash out the perm if you apply it yourself.

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Make Finger Waves For Black Hair

Finger waves are a glamorous, vintage look that works for most hair types. Even black or African-American hair, which can often be dry and hard to manage, lends itself well to this type of style. Finger waves make your hair appear as if it has been curled without the use of any heated styling tools, which is very important if you happen to have coarse hair that is easily damaged. As the name implies, you will use only your fingers and a comb to achieve this timeless hairstyle.

Instructions

1. Wash and condition your hair, using a rinse-out conditioner. Squeeze the excess water out of your hair, and do not blow dry it.

2. Coat the surface of your damp hair completely--but not heavily--with styling gel or pomade. Keep your hair damp; if needed, periodically add water to moisten your hair or thin the gel or pomade just a bit. Use a fine-toothed comb to work the gel or pomade through your hair.

3. Comb your hair straight down against your scalp. Hold your index finger and middle fingers together and place them against your scalp, next to your part or where you have created a part. Comb only the top layer of hair--the one just beneath your fingers--backward, and comb the rest straight down again.

4. Move your fingers over slightly so they are gently on top of the first finished wave. Hold the hair down and comb the top layer of the hair--the one below your fingers-- forward. In other words, the opposite of what you did before. Move your fingers so they rest atop this new wave and continue finger-waving all of your hair.

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Toddler Boy Hairstyles

This short style is cute, yet easy to maintain, because it only requires a wash and dry.

Before selecting a style for your male toddler, decide how much time and effort you are willing to put into styling his hair every morning. If you are a mom on the go, you may want to select a shorter, easy-to-style look that takes little more than a wash and a brush. Also, determine how long your little one is willing to sit still for grooming and how active he is, because some hairstyles can turn into a mess in mere minutes.

Long and Curly

For a boy with curly hair, medium-length to long, and curly, can be quite adorable. This style is usually maintained with a wash and detangler. Be ready to spend time combing these locks because depending on the texture of your son's hair, it may become tangled easily. Use a small amount of hair gel to keep the locks separated and perky throughout the day.

Short All Over

A short-all-over haircut can be best for a busy mom. This haircut requires a mere wash and dry and always looks well-kept. If your toddler is one who is always getting messy, it's also easy to clean. Because you won't have to brush it, this hairstyle will save you money on hair products such as detangler, gel, mouse and even a brush.

Faux Hawk

Many parents are opting for the hip faux hawk style. This style is characterized by a cut that is short on the sides and back of the head, with locks that are a little longer on top. The longer locks are usually spiked up with a small amount of gel in the form of a mini-mohawk. This hairstyle takes little more than a comb and gel to maintain, and is easy-to-clean because it's basically a short-style cut.

Part and Sweep

This style is another that is shorter in length on both sides of the head and the back, while remaining longer on the top. The top portion is parted to one side and combed over. This hairstyle is appropriate for toddler boys with fine --- or at least straight --- hair, and it looks clean-cut. This style looks great in a formal and casual atmosphere and is easy-to-maintain.

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