Handmade Silk Flower Pins

A cloth flower pin adds a fresh and elegant touch to a simple top.

You can create your silk floral pins to be whimsical or sophisticated, giving them as gifts or using them to accent your wardrobe. A staggering array of colors and kinds of flowers give you an exciting array of floral pin materials to choose from. The simplest option is to craft your own silk floral brooch using the realistic flowers you find in a craft or hobby shop. Another option available to you is to sew together a silk ribbon to create a voluptuous bloom for you to pin on your shirt, blazer or purse.

Silk Flower Brooch

Browse through the copious array of artificial flowers for sale at a craft store, and you will find yourself astonished at the variety of realistic cloth flowers. Select your favorite; you likely will be able to get more than one bloom from a stem of flowers. Remove the flower from the stem and attach it to a brooch pin with a hot glue gun. Cover up the area where the pin meets the flower by gluing a small piece of silk, felt, ribbon, or a fabric leaf.

Silk Ribbon Floral Pin

While you are at the craft store, you can also pick up silk ribbon to try your hand at sewing a silk flower from scratch. Select silk ribbon that is 2 inches wide, and purchase thread of the same color. Fold the ribbon in half, and sew down the two ends with a needle and thread. Next, make large, wide stitches along the bottom of the fold where the top and bottom of the ribbon meet each other. Gently pull the thread tight through the ribbon, which will cause the silk to "gather." Twirl the gathered fabric into a spiral, starting with the un-sewn ends. Complete the silk brooch by sewing together the rosette shape at its back, and gluing on a pin to its back.

Silk Fabric Brooch

Another silk floral brooch option is to trace a floral shape directly onto the back of a piece of silk fabric. Cut out multiple copies of the flower shape, and stack them one on top of the other so that the petals alternate. Sew a few beads or a button onto the center of the flower, and glue a pin to the back of the flower. Hide the pin's backing by gluing a small square of foam, fabric or felt over the pin.

Silk Petals Floral Pin

Draw a small rounded heart shape on a piece of card stock paper and cut it out for use as a flower petal pattern. Trace the petal shape onto silk fabric, and cut out the petals. You will need no fewer than eight petals in order for your flower to look full. Place a small spot of glue on the base of the heart shape for one petal, and lay the base of another petal directly opposite of it. Place another spot of glue on top of the two petal bases, and lay a third petal on top of the glue. Complete one layer of petals by placing a third spot of glue on top of the three petal bases, and glue the fourth petal into place. Repeat this process until you have glued on all of your petals. Glue pearls in the middle of the flower, and glue the pin on the back of the flower with a piece of fabric to hide where the pin meets the fabric.

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Lifelike Anime Hairstyles

Characters from Japanese animes often have unique and intricate hairstyles.

Dressing up as a character from a Japanese anime for a costume party or a cosplay convention is a thrilling experience, but it takes a lot of time and effort. Planning, working on the costume and figuring out the appropriate makeup is one element, but mimicking a character's hair takes some special consideration. Because so many anime characters have bizarre and unrealistic hairstyles, they can often be difficult to copy. Luckily, several lifelike styles exist that are both interesting and doable.

Kenshin

Himura Kenshin from "Rurouni Kenshin" is the only character with red hair in the series. To achieve this look and make it realistic, you will most likely have to dye your hair. Choose a natural shade that falls somewhere between orange and auburn. If your hair is black or dark brown, you will have to bleach it in order to make it lighter. Cut your hair so that the front portion has various layers that fall between nose and chin lengths. Tie the rest of your hair, which should be much longer, into a low ponytail with a simple dark band.

Yuna

Yuna from "Final Fantasy X" and "Final Fantasy X-2" is an enchanting summoner with an enviable hairstyle. This look works best on hair that is long in the back and has shorter layers in front and on top. Part your hair on the right side and separate the top portion of your hair (from just above ear to ear) and clip it out of the way. Braid the lower half of your hair and thread a thick, long ribbon through the braid. Crisscross it over the entire braid, tying it off toward the end and snipping off the loose ends of the ribbon. Let down the rest of the hair and use a straightening iron to flip the ends of the hair outward.

Sailor Moon

Sailor Moon is known for her signature long pigtails that hang down from the two round buns at the top of her head. Part your hair in the middle, leaving some bangs or strands in the front to frame the face. Gather each half of the hair into a pigtail at the either side of the head, near the top. Secure the pigtails with an elastic band. If your hair is very long, you can leave a portion of each pigtail hanging free (perhaps one third). Tease the rest of the hair to give it a three-dimensional look and then loosely twist it into a bun, securing it with bobby pins or another elastic band. Repeat on the opposite side. If your hair is short, you can clip in a hair extension at the base of each bun to hang down.

Aeris

Aeris from Final Fantasy VII has a unique look that is relatively easy to do at home. Leave your bangs loose and pull down two strands of hair from above the ear to hang down by your face. Pull the rest of the hair in a ponytail at the middle back of the head. Create a rope braid with this ponytail by dividing the hair into two strands and twisting each stand to the left. As you twist each strand, coil the two strands around each other to the right. Tie the rope braid off. Use a curling iron to create some lift in the bangs near the part in the front, and curl the two strands in front into loose spiral curls. Tie a large, pink bow at the base of the rope braid at the head.

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Funky Valentine'S Hairstyles

A simple hairstyle for Valentine's Day can be just to stick a red rose behind your ear or into your hair.

Valentines Day has become a huge part of our society. Its colors tend to be red, pink and white. Hallmark has made it a day of love and hearts. Many people do their hair in sexy styles, but a great way to celebrate this holiday is with funky looks. You can work hearts into your hair, create a heart or look like a greeting card by adding some funk.

Braided Heart Hairstyle

You can either braid your entire head into two braids or tie your hair half up and half down, and then create two braids out of the ponytail. Tie the two ends of the braids together to create the "point" of the heart. You can then clip the top of the braids to create the heart shape. The website PrincessHairstyles.com suggests also weaving some colored ribbon into the heart.

Valentine Embellished Hair

Buy heart hair clips or heart-embellished bobby pins. You can also bobby pin in red felt cut into heart shapes. You may want to do an up do and add these clips onto the ponytail or bun. You can also clip these into a down style, or use them to pin back bangs. They turn a simple look into something fun.

Red and Pink Colored Hair

If you want to try a really funky Valentine's hairstyle, experiment with its signature colors: red and pink. You can spray temporary or wash-out hair coloring in or you can clip in red and pink hair extensions. Make the strands look like colored highlights, or spray underneath the crown of your head to make it more subtle. To really stand out, you may even want to use real bleach to strip natural hair, and then use red or pink professional hair dye.

Valentine's Headbands

Valentine's headbands add a funky and fast look. You can create your own by bedazzling a red headband. You can also purchase headbands that are pre-decorated. If you are going to a themed party or want to stand out in a crowd, you can push your hair back with a furry headband with heart antennas. This look is bold and fun.

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Hairstyles For Dance Performances

Hairstyles for Dance Performances

All dance styles are different and for dancing performances, the hair must be styled accordingly. Generally, the hair is pulled out of the face so the dancer can see and keep coordinated through their performance, although some dancers choose to have their hair down. The hairstyle of the dancer during their dancing performance varies by dancer, song, instructor, style and tradition of the dancing.

Bun

The bun is the most common hairstyle for dancers during a performance. Worn high or low, this hairstyle keeps the hair pulled back away from the dancer's face and provides for a sleek and professional appearance. This hairstyle can be as simple or elegant as the dancer chooses. Ribbons or flowers can be added for additional beauty.

French Braid

Many dancers prefer the French braid hairstyle as it keeps the dancer's hair pulled back, but it gives the hair an elegant braided appearance making it appropriate for most dance styles. French braids are braids that lay flush with the top and back of the head and extend below the neck in one or two braids. Additions such as flowers and jewels can give this hairstyle a more sophisticated appearance.

Ponytail/Pigtails

The ponytail is a very commonly known hairstyle all over the world. The simplicity of the ponytail may complement the dance, or ribbons, hairpieces, flowers or jewels can be added to fit the dancer's personality and the style of the dance being performed. Pigtails can also be a fun way to keep the hair pulled from the dancer's face during performance and can be dressed up or down according to the needed complexity of the hairstyle.

Wearing It Down

Every dancer has a different type of hair. By keeping the hair down, the dancer can showcase his or her own personal style and uniqueness while still being able to dance and perform to full capacity. Clips, pins, headbands and other accessories can be added to the hairstyle to make it more interesting depending on the dancer's personal preference and the dance and dance style being performed.

Curls

Dancers can curl their hair for an elegant, more sophisticated look. Dancers with natural curl can emphasize their curls and show their natural beauty while dancers with naturally straight or wavy hair can showcase new looks that is both different but familiar. Curls are a good hairstyle for any style of dance but can add a very soft, subtle look to slower styles of dancing such as ballet, modern or lyrical.

Funky Hair

Funky hairstyles work well with many dance styles from modern to hip hop. Dancers can tease their hair for a crazy, outlandish look adding streaks of color, spikes, braids or any other fun twist that fits the dancer's personality or song choice.

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Use Corkscrew Hair Rods

Use Corkscrew Hair Rods

You can perm hair shorter than 5 inches beautifully with standard rods, but long hair requires a special kind of rod. You must perm long and overly thick hair with a spiral or corkscrew rod. You can also use corkscrew rods to create spiral-shaped curls and to achieve a permed style that lies close to the head.

Instructions

1. Start with clean, damp hair. Comb the hair free of any tangles. Create a ½-inch, horizontal section in the lower nape, next to the hairline. Comb the newly created section down and pin the rest of the hair up on top of the head using the hair clips.

2. Begin on the right-hand side of the head, closest to the ear. Carve out a ½-inch section at the furthest edge of the horizontal section, creating a ½-inch-by-½-inch square segment of hair. Comb through the small square of hair to remove any tangles.

3. Place an end paper on the ends of the hair and fold it over the hair like a book. Place the end of the corkscrew perm rod (the end without the locking mechanism) underneath the ends of the hair. Wrap the hair using a downward rotation, threading the hair along the grooves of the rod, until the rod fits snugly against the scalp. Hook the locking mechanism into the opposite end of the rod to hold it in place.

4. Move directly to the left of the section and create an identical section. Repeat the steps to place another rod in the hair. Continue until you have wrapped the entire horizontal section. Create another ½-inch horizontal segment directly above the previously wrapped section and wrap it. Repeat this process until you have wrapped the entire head.

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Make A Cinderella Costume

Cinderella costumes come in a vast array of styles and themes.

Cinderella is a classic, rags to riches fairy tale and a great character to dress up as for Halloween. While you can purchase a wide variety of Cinderella costumes, it's easy to make dresses for little girls, too. Whether you craft the costume with a tulle tutu and ribbon for a ballerina-inspired costume, or opt to sew a classic princess dress, choosing pretty accessories and shoes are half the fun.

Instructions

1. Start a few weeks ahead of time to allow yourself time to find the perfect pieces to make the costume complete. Give yourself at least two weeks to locate all the pieces of your costume and make sure that they work together. That way, if something does not look right to you, you will have time to alter or replace it before the big event.

2. Find a light blue ball gown with a wide skirt. You can interpret Cinderella's look any way you choose, however. If you prefer, you can wear a different style or even a different color. Remember that Cinderella is most often portrayed in blue, so you will have less explaining to do if you wear a light blue dress.

3. Assemble your accessories. Cinderella looked so stunning at the ball in large part because of her opulent accessories. Make sure that you have a rhinestone tiara, gold clutch purse, gold belt that can be loosely draped around your waist or a gold scarf to wrap around your shoulder and appropriate jewelry. Since you are dressing up, large, sparkling costume jewelry is most appropriate.

4. Design your crystal slippers. Cinderella's trademark is her glass or crystal slippers. You can make your own slippers by gluing large rhinestones to a pair of shoes. The rhinestones should cover every inch of the shoes so that they sparkle and shine just like the princess' did. If you do not want to make your own shoes, purchase clear plastic shoes that are embellished with rhinestones at almost any shoe store that sells formal evening shoes.

5. Make sure your makeup looks the part. You may want to exaggerate your makeup since you are going to be in costume. However, whether or not you change your basic look, you should coat the finished result with body glitter. After all, Cinderella was out for a magical night courtesy of her fairy godmother, so of course she would have been wearing a little fairy dust.

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French Inspired Hairstyles

French-inspired hairstyles should highlight your best features.

If hair could talk, it would probably speak French. From the tres chic (very chic) to the campagne d tendue (relaxed countryside), French-inspired hairstyles have been at the forefront of haute couture for centuries. There's a style for every mood, from the soft and romantic to the glamorous and sultry. According to the professional tips of Hair Styles Cut, individual face shapes determine how these styles should be adjusted to frame and accentuate the best features of a woman's face.

Classic Chignon

High chignon updo

The elegance of the classic chignon has origins that date back to ancient Greece, but the look was popularized in France during the Victorian period. The French term "chignon du cou" means nape of the neck. Variations include the bun, the twist or a loosely knotted bun secured with a single clip, allowing shorter pieces of hair to fall naturally.

French Twist

Variation of the French twist with a bun

The French twist is a more formal look for medium length to long hair. Hold a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. The ponytail should be slightly off center toward the left. Then twist it upward, folded it down into the original twist and secured it with bobby pins. It's and elegant look for a wedding or formal evening event.

French Braid

Loose French braid

The casual look of a French braid is particularly romantic as the braid begins to loosen throughout the day. The braid begins with three equal sections at the crown. Smaller sections of hair from each side are alternately added until the braid is complete and secured with an elastic band or secure decorative clip. Leaving three inches unbraided at the end creates the illusion of more length.

Fish Tail

The fish tail braid divides hair into two large sections. The braid can be worn down the middle of the back or to the side. A thin strand from the right section is crossed over to the left section. Alternately, a thin strand from the left section is crossed over to the right section. Sections are braided the end until the tip the braid tapers almost to a point.

Classic French bob

French bobbed hairstyle with curls

The French bob is traditionally a short haircut with graduated layers that are angled at the sides. The style became popular in France for women doing auxiliary work during World War I. Bobbed Hair is shorter at the nape of the neck and can be angled sharply to a point though modern versions typically feature a softer transition. Variations of the style include angles on medium and long hair bobs that add volume and lift to layers.

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About Perms

The perm (short for permanent wave) has long been a hairstyle associated with the 1980s. However, perms have actually been around since 1872. Over the decades, the techniques and fashion associated with the perm have changed dramatically. Even today, perms are quite popular, although the current fad for the hair treatment is typically much more natural than the perms found during the '80s.

Identification

A perm is a chemical or thermal treatment to hair that creates waves or curls. During the hair session, the bonds in the hair are altered so that straight hair becomes "permanently" curly. Various techniques are available to achieve different looks. Today, a modern perm may be referred to as chemical texture treatment.

Misconceptions

Contrary to the name, perms are not permanent. Overtime, the chemical alteration will lose effect, causing the hair to eventually return to normal. However, most perms will last at least two months. For people who are better candidates for the hairstyle, those springy curls may last as long as six months.

Considerations

Some people are better candidates for perms than others. For example, individuals with color-treated hair may not respond well to perms. This is because both treatments are chemical processes. When compounded, the combination may result in unhealthy hair. People with thick hair are also more receptive to the effects of a perm.

Warning

Even when performed on healthy hair, perms can be unhealthy. The chemical process dries out the hair, although newer techniques tend to reduce this effect. In order to minimize the damage done to your hair after a perm, it is recommended that you avoid brushing and use moisturizer frequently.

Expert Insight

If you are interested in getting a perm, it is probably a good idea to seek out a hairstylist who is experienced with the procedure. That way, you can discuss the pros and cons of the perm and he can examine your hair to see if you are a good candidate. You may also want to bring magazine clippings of hairstyles you're seeking to replicate so that the stylist can get a better idea of what you're looking for.

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Formal Upstyle Hairstyles

To make the hairdo more creative, you can find a bunch of interesting hair accessories.

Formal updos look elegant and are suitable for occasions like prom, weddings, cocktail parties, ballet or a spring formal event. Most of the formal updos start with a basic ponytail, which is then twisted around to form something else. To make the hairdo more creative, you can find interesting hair accessories.

Edgy Pony Updo

To make an edge pony updo, your hair should be washed 24 hours before you have to get ready. If it hasn't been 24 hours, make sure every strand is completely dried and untangled. To make the hairstyle, use a bristle brush to smooth out your hair, and evenly distribute a very small amount of styling gel or cream throughout the hair to hold them in place. Using your fingers, bring your hair together on the crown area, in the shape of a ponytail. Once you have all the hair together, use the brush for smoothing them. Once you have a ponytail, separate out a small section of it and wrap it around the pony's base to make it look thick. Then pull the pony on the front of your forehead and make a twisted loop, which should be centered between the front of the head and the back of the scalp-crown. Using a bobby-pin, pin the pony's edge on the side, approximately half an inch from the hairline.

Elegant Prom Hair Updo

To make a tight pony-bun hairdo, first make a side partition on either sides of your head and then merge the hair on the sides to make a tight ponytail. You can brush it after tying to smooth out the tangled strands, and apply a hairspray or mouse for dampening hair. Grab the ponytail in your forefinger and thumb, and wrap it clockwise around the thumb and the finger. This will create a big loop. Keep holding the loop with one hand, and use the other hand to smooth it. Use several bobby pins to secure the loop in place. Make sure you leave about two to three inches of long ends free. Now you will have a couple of hair strands sticking up from the base of the ponytail, which using a hairspray or gel can be shaped to look like hair fan.

Ballerina Bun

A ballerina bun is a simple ponytail styled bun positioned further up the crown to give it a little volumizing effect on the crown. When the bun is ready, you place pearl or crystal barrettes, soft headband, tiara or loos flowers, around the base of the bun. To prevent the decorative item from slipping from the bun, place two bobby pins to secure.

Pinned Up Ringlets

Although relatively easy to make, ringlets needs professional hands particularly for achieving a balanced style. The hairdo is ideally suited for curly or wavy hair, about shoulder length. The hair may not be suitable for thin or fine hair. To create the hairstyle at home, merge the hair together below the crown to form a tight ponytail. Then fold the pony upwards and wrap it around your finger to form a loop. You may use bobby pins to secure the loop in place. Then lift up your hair strands higher from the crown and pin them so they cascade down. Then take out the remaining hair as well from the pony tail, divide into two sections, and pull each over the pony tail so they are up near the pony's base. Then release the ringlets and blend them together using your fingers. As a result, you will have securely pinned ponytail with a cascade of wild curls around.

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Get Stink Out Of Bed Sheets

In many cases, you can get rid of an odor from a bed sheet by simply throwing it in a washing machine. But if you are dealing with a really bad smell, like feces, urine or pet odors, you may need to take additional steps to ensure that the odor is eliminated completely.

Instructions

1. Treat any urine or pet stains on the bed sheets with an enzymatic cleaning solution. This is a specially formulated cleaner that neutralizes the smell of urine and removes the stain. Agitate the enzymatic cleaner into the stain with a scrub brush.

2. Wet the bed sheet and lay it out on a clean hard surface where it can dry safely. Cover the floor in paper towels if you don't want it to get wet. Assure that the sheet is out of the reach of children and pets.

3. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the entire damp sheet (or just the source of the odor). Baking soda is an effective odor neutralizer. Allow the powder-covered sheet to dry completely for eight or more hours. The odor will absorb into the baking soda as it dries.

4. Shake the left-over baking soda off of the sheet and into the garbage when the sheet is dry again. Then toss the treated bed sheet into a washing machine with detergent and a half cup of baking soda. If it is a white sheet, use bleach---it is very effective for killing odor-causing bacteria.

5. Dry the bed sheet by itself with three dryer sheets on the hottest setting. Heat helps reduce odors.

6. Spray the dried bed sheet with a deodorizing spray. If you plan to store it, lay some scented dryer sheets inside of the folds to keep the sheets smelling fresh.

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Use Bobby Pins To Create Hairstyles

Because they've been around for so long, bobby pins are an often overlooked accessory to modern hairstyles. Designed to hold up a hairstyle "behind the scenes," bobby pins can make the difference between a polished appearance and a 'do that falls flat.

Instructions

1. Secure stray strands under your ponytail. If you have strands of hair that aren't long enough to tuck into your ponytail, gather them at the nape of your neck and pin them up underneath your ponytail with bobby pins.

2. Make waves with bobby pins. If you have medium-long length hair, twirl 1-inch sections of damp hair around your finger and secure to your scalp with bobby pins. Let your hair set until it's dry, remove the bobby pins, and then tousle gently with fingers and spray a frizz-free serum on the top.

3. Create a faux hawk. If you have long hair, pull it back into a pony tail, but leave out a section at the forehead. Then, pull the loose section of hair up in the air, and tease slightly in the back. Pin back with bobby pins to create the appearance of a mohawk in the front, and spray to finish.

4. Keep a bun bouffant in place with bobby pins. After you've made a ponytail, tuck the end of your pony tail under itself and secure close to the elastic band with bobby pins. Spray to set.

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Medium Prom Hairstyles

To make your prom extra special, try an updo.

Prom is one of the most anticipated special events in a young woman's life. From the perfect dress to the perfect date, prom will be an event to remember. No prom look is complete without an elegant hairstyle. The right prom hairstyle should complement your dress and makeup, as well as frame your face. If you have medium-length hair, there are many prom looks you can create.

Bold Bun

This prom look is modern and bold, yet classic at the same time. Inspired by Audrey Hepburn's classic updo in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, this bun is easy to accomplish with medium-length hair and complements an elegant black gown. To achieve this style, slick your hair back into a high ponytail. Tie your hair tightly with an elastic band. Twist the ponytail into a bun, wrapping it around your head. Secure the bun with an elastic. Carefully tug at the edges of the bun to make it appear fuller, creating drama. Use bobby pins to hide any fly-aways or wayward pieces. Give your hair a mist of strong-hold hairspray.

Romantic Waves

Romantic, wavy hair works best with flowing prom dresses in soft colors like lavender or pink. Waves can also look great on medium-length hair. Ringlets add volume, creating the look of full hair. To complete this look, use a 1-inch curling iron and curl your hair in 1-inch sections. After curling your whole head, apply shine serum throughout to keep the hair shiny and soft. Spritz hairspray to set the style in. You can either leave your hair down for a naturally romantic look or pin half of it up for an elegant twist. If you leave your hair down, consider adding a jeweled hairpin to one side. If you pin half of your hair up, leave a few front tendrils to frame your face.

Sultry Chignon

This prom look is perfect for shoulder-length or longer hair. Inspired by Hollywood starlets like Reese Witherspoon, this look is sultry and elegant, and it works well with strapless prom dresses or dresses with plunging necklines. To get this look, pull your hair back into a low ponytail, just a few inches above the nape. Separate your ponytail into 1- to 2-inch sections and, using a curling iron, curl your hair. Brush your curls to create fullness. Wrap the ponytail up and over the elastic band. Keep the bun loose and messy. Set the style with a light hairspray.

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Relax A Permanent Wave

Comb wave solution through hair to relax a permanent wave.

A permanent wave adds a gentle curl to hair using waving solution and curling rods. Permanent waves can add body and texture to hair by breaking the bonds of the hair's natural texture and creating a new, wavy texture. If your permanent wave is too curly or not to your liking after it has finished processing, you may be able to relax the curl and loosen the wave.

Instructions

1. Wash your hair with shampoo as soon as possible after the permanent wave. This should be done no more than 72 hours after the perm. Wash your hair as you normally would.

2. Apply a deep conditioner to your hair. Run the conditioner through your hair with your fingers and allow it to penetrate for five minutes.

3. Rinse your hair thoroughly with water.

4. Wait a week. If your perm is still too tight or not to your liking, you can use a waving solution kit.

5. Mix the solution according to the manufacturer's directions. You can also use a home permanent or relaxing kit. Put on the gloves included in the kit. You also may want to drape a towel around your shoulders in case any of the solution drips.

6. Comb the waving solution through your hair from root to tip. Continue combing through the hair for the entire processing time. Check with the manufacturer's instructions as to how long to leave on the solution.

7. Apply the neutralizer included in the home permanent kit and then rinse thoroughly with water.

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Pageant Hairstyles For Young & Short Haired Girls

Little girls with short hair can have fabulous styles for beauty pageants too.

Just because your little girl may have shorter hair than some other pageant participants doesn't mean she can't have a glamorous and stylish "do" for the pageant. The trick is to take an everyday hairstyle and give it some extra pizazz for the evening gown portion of the competition.

Finger-waves

Comb some firm-hold gel through your hair when it's wet. After the gel is evenly distributed through the hair, using the comb to make waves in the hair by pressing it close to the scalp and wiggling it to obtain the waviness you like. Follow this motion, making a pattern around the entire head of waves, and allow them to dry untouched. When they're dry, you can either leave the tight waves along your scalp or come them out for a softer look. Spray with hairspray to help the waves stay in place.

Pin Curls

Another saucy retro style for shorter hair is one made with bobby pins and pin curls. Start with wet hair and make small curls around the head, holding them in place with bobby pins. Add firm-hold gel to the hair when it's wet and place two bobby pins on each curl in an "X." Allow the hair to dry fully, remove the pins and fluff hair to show off the perky little curls.

Slicked Back

If you have very short hair, you can slick it back with gel to get the wet look and give a glamorous, evening look to your outfit. Apply gel to your hair when it's dry, adding enough to slick back the entire head of hair, or just the sides or top, depending on the look you want.

Knots or Braids

If your hair is a little longer and you can braid or twist it, try making a crown of braids or small knots along the top front of your head. Hold them in place with fancy bobby pins or sparkly barrettes. Leave the rest of your hair wavy or poufy and allow the braids or knots to act as a "headband," circling your face. Spray everything with hair spray when you're done styling.

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Create Hairstyles From The 30s

You can replicate 1930's hairstyles with the proper knowledge.

Women in the 1930s made a shift from the boyish looks of the 1920s to tailored dresses that emphasized a soft appearance and exposure of the smaller waist lines women have. Hairstyles changed with the times as well. 1930s hairstyles were held close to the head with deep-set finger waves. Some women parted their hair in the center and curls became more prominent. Curls in the hair were placed firmly and close to the head. All of these different hairstyles were meant to accommodate the popular hats of the day. Two popular looks in the 1930s were loose pin curls and finger waves.

Instructions

Create Loose Pin Curls

1. Dampen your hair and comb out any tangles. Part your hair on a side or right down the middle. Create sections of your hair that are one inch in width, and insert wave-setting clips to keep the hair separate.

2. Take one of the one-inch sections of hair and wrap it around your index finger in a tight circle. Slowly pull the wrapped hair off your finger and pin the hair to your head in the circular formation with bobby pins. If you want to have extra stiff curls after you are done, spread rub-setting lotion throughout your hair before you wrap the one inch sections of hair around your finger.

3. Repeat this process for all of the one-inch sections of hair you have divided until you have gone all the way around your head. After your hair has dried, remove the bobby pins.

Finger Waves

4. Dampen your hair to the point where it is wet, but not dripping off the ends. Comb out any tangles and part your hair either down the middle or on a side. Rub setting lotion throughout your hair and divide your hair into one-inch sections. Insert wave-setting clips to keep the sections separate.

5. Put your index finger approximately one-fourth from the top of your head against the front of one of the one-inch sections of hair. While you are holding this section of hair with your hand, use a comb to gently pull the hair down past your finger to create a curved look to the hair. Hold the waived hair in place with a wave-setting clip.

6. Move your finger down to approximately the middle of the same one-inch section of hair you just put a wave-setting clip in. Create another curved look by pulling the hair in the opposite direction of the curve at the top portion of the hair. Hold this second curve in place with another setting clip.

7. Work down the remaining half of this one-inch section of hair, repeating the same steps until you have four curves. You can curve the remaining hair sections in the same manner until your hair is completely styled.

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What Is A Slide Hair Cut

A slide cut works well for cleaning up longer hair.

A slide haircut is a method of cutting the hair for a softer edge rather than a blunt line. It works well for longer lengths and for thick hair. A slide cut is a great technique for shorter layers on long hair without compromising the length.

Identification

Slide cutting is when the scissors slide smoothly along the edge of the hair. The scissors remain open when slide cutting the hair.

Function

Slide haircuts can thin the hair. It is also used to create shorter layers on long hair without compromising the length. It creates texture to short and long lengths.

Misconceptions

The main misconception people have about slide cutting is that it can be performed on all types of hair. Hair that is thinning or extremely fine will not benefit from this technique. The hair will appear too thin. Hair that is damaged or wiry will not benefit from sliding. It will only create more frizz.

Benefits

Slide haircuts, whether it is used to create layers or merely for texturizing, adds movement and removes bulk.

Expert Insight

Slide haircuts give stylists more opportunities to create unique and personalized cuts.

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Colonial Dress Up Games

Players can enjoy learning how colonial women dressed through online games.

Girls may enjoy learning about how colonists dressed in the United States in the 18th century. Playing a dress up game online allows players to "try on" vintage clothing, hair styles and accessories while learning facts about American history. Free interactive online colonial dress up games offer hours of historically healthy entertainment.

Colonial Girl Dress Up

Players can play "Colonial Girl Dress Up," found at RainbowDressup.com. This free online game allows players to dress the colonial girl in a complete colonial wardrobe, including the footwear and headwear, while enjoying music sound effects. Players can also click "random" to enjoy an ensemble the computer completed. You can click the "up" and "down" arrows on the item choices to see more item options available, such as a parasol in the accessories section or additional hats in the headwear section. Clicking "done" will allow you to see the complete picture. Players can also print out the finished accomplishment.

Colonial House: Dress Me Up

"Colonial House: Dress Me Up" is a free historically correct online interactive game found at PBS.org. Your goal in this game is to help the colonists get dressed completely. The game offers you a "changing area" for you to dress the colonist in a garment that could be appropriate for a colonist in the New World in 1628, for example. You can drag and drop the garment behind the changing area to place it on the colonist. The computer informs you if the garment is correct or incorrect and gives you historical information on the garment you chose. This game is an entertaining way to learn about colonial clothing.

18th Century Paper Dolls

Paper dolls were found in many homes in the 18th century. At History.org, players can enjoy playing "18th Century Paper Dolls." This game helps players learn how a girl in the 1700s prepared for her day. Players drag and drop the clothing items onto the paper doll, one step at a time. If an item is placed onto the doll out of order, the item won't stick, allowing the player to try again.

Dress the Part

"Dress the Part" is a historically-accurate, colonial free online interactive game found at History.org. Dress played an important part in society in the 18th century and marked what "part" a person played. Players of this game can choose a character from a place in society, such as a farmer, middling, free slave or gentry and choose if she wants to dress a male or female. Players can then dress the character accordingly. The game also offers important historical information about colonial figures and the clothing they wore.

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Scurl Hair Tips For Black Men

Luster's S-Curl is a curling cream that can be applied to black hair to give a "wave" effect. S-Curl can be used by men or women, but it is unlike most creams in that it's designed with male scalps and styling techniques in mind. There are several steps that can help you get the most from using S-Curl.

When to Use S-Curl

S-Curl works best if applied to hair that is not too short. Regular length men's hair is perfect; a crew or crop-cut will not curl effectively. S-Curl comes in regular and maximum strengths. Start with regular, and if you're not satisfied step up to maximum.

Applying S-Curl

Apply S-Curl when your curly hair is dry. You can apply S-Curl with your hands, massaging throughout the areas to be curled. Alternatively, you can wipe it on with the back of a comb and then comb through the hair. Apply liberally to your hair and towel off where the cream has come into contact with your neck or ears.

Getting an Even Curl

Work S-Curl through your hair until it sits in a curled S-pattern. If your hair won't display this pattern, just comb through, checking to see that S-Curl has been worked into all the hair. You may notice that one side of your hair curls more easily than the other; as you comb the cream through your hair, make sure this side gets special attention. Check to see that your hair has a wave pattern right down to the root.

Removing S-Curl

S-Curl should not be left in for more than 15 minutes. After this time, rinse the cream out: Simply place your hair under a flow of warm water; don't massage the hair at this stage. When the hair has been rinsed, apply neutralizer shampoo. Rinse and repeat the neutralizer shampoo until the runoff contains no color.

Activating and Moisturizing

Once hair has been washed and toweled off, spray a liberal amount of activator onto your hands and work through the hair, styling as you go. For a firmer curl, use more than one application of activator, waiting until the first coat has almost dried before re-applying. It's also a good idea to apply a light, nonpetroleum moisturizer to your scalp and hair, to compensate for the chemicals used in S-Curl.

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Current Hairstyles For Women

Each year, different hair fashions become popular for various lengths of hair. Whether made popular by a celebrity or seen on the runway, women are always changing their hairstyles to keep up with trends. The most important factor for any hairstyle is the length and type. The length of your hair depends on what type of hairstyle you can do, medium being the easiest length to work with because it can either go short or be grown out faster for longer styles.

Short Hair

Short hair is considered to be much higher than the shoulders, near the chin. Keeping short hair around the chin allows for more styling and softens facial features. Short hair also makes for manageability, especially sleek or slightly wavy styles. A current short hairstyle seen on many celebrities is an off-center part with lots of volume to the body of the hair. Bangs are shorter around the eye on the side of the part with the most hair, and the opposite side is tucked loosely behind the ear.

The sleek bob is another current hairstyle. The hair is cut chin length and parted off center, pinning both sides behind the ears to create a sleek look. The bob can also be done with a more casual appearance, adding texture spray to the hair to give the look definition and a fresh style.

Medium Hair

Medium hair is most versatile, and can be changed around with little alterations like bangs and layering. Shoulder length hair is considered medium, and is also ideal for softening many facial types. One current hairstyle is the sleek, facial framing bangs combined with a softly layered body. The hair may be straightened with a flat-iron or round brush, and the fringe bang flatters many facial features.

Long Hair

For long hair, the current trend is keeping it wavy or slightly curly. Parted down the middle, long hair is finished looking without an over-styled appearance. This style has texture throughout, especially with volume around the face created with wide curls. More narrow curls are added to longer strands by twisting hair around the curling iron. Curling hair also adds volume to thinner hair, creating texture and a healthy appearance.

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Pageant Hairstyles For Short Hair

Long hair has long been a staple in most beauty pageants throughout the history of the event. The belief is that long hair is more feminine, more versatile. Long hair transfers well into elaborate updos that are so common in the pageant world. Most contestants prefer longer hair for these very reasons, but if your hair is short and you are preparing to participate in a pageant, you can find plenty of beautiful short options.

Wavy Bob

A wavy bob is one of the most popular short hairstyle options for beauty pageants. It is a very soft and romantic look. To achieve this look, you will need a three-barrel curling iron. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual. Wring out excess moisture and towel dry hair until it's only slightly damp. Apply a dollop of mousse through your hair and separate it into three sections to make it easier to style. Start by taking an inch-wide strand of hair and putting it between the two slabs of the three-barrel iron. Hold for about 15 to 20 seconds and release. Continue until all of the hair is styled into waves. Spritz with hairspray to hold.

Low Bun with Side Part

If you have short hair, but still want to style it in a sophisticated updo, your best choice is a low bun. This style works best on short hair long enough to be pulled back into a low ponytail. Wash hair as usual and blow-dry straight. Brush all of your hair back use a rat tail comb to create a side part. Move about an inch to the left or right from your natural center part. Once you have made the part, brush hair back tightly and secure into a ponytail with an elastic. Twist hair around the elastic in a circular motion and secure with bobby pins. Use mousse or gel to smooth flyaways and tame frizz.

Slicked Back

If your hair is very short (no more than two to three inches in length), a sexy, slicked back style is the best option for the pageant circuit. This style is also very easy to do. Wet hair slightly to get it damp. Use a comb to brush it into the desired style. For example, you can choose to slick it all the way back, part it in the middle, part it to the side or create a zigzag part. Rub a handful of styling wax or pomade between your palms and apply to your hair. Smooth the wax or pomade over every strand to get that sleek, wet look. Lightly spritz with hair spray to hold the style.

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Formal Guy Styles For 8th Grade Graduation

Look good at 8th grade graduation.

Eighth-grade graduation is a time of maturing and growing up, making the leap from child to teenager on the verge of adulthood. Celebrate this special day in style, selecting a perfect formal outfit from a range of choices to prove growing up and looking good go hand in hand.

Tuxedo

Tuxedos are classic formalwear.

The tuxedo is an example of timeless, classic formalwear. In a black jacket and bow tie, a boy can be transformed into dapper gentleman. Many towns and cities have shops that rent tuxedos, creating an economical way to dress up, as most teens won't have many occasions requiring a tux. For fun, try getting a cummerbund and tie in school colors.

Suits

Look sharp in a suit.

A standard suit is rarely a bad investment, and boys can wear them to dances, weddings, interviews and graduations, making them a multi-purpose wardrobe staple. A skilled tailor, who can even include extra fabric so he can let out the suit for a still-growing young man, can customize suits.

Go International

Traditional formal wear can be fun.

Graduation can be a great time to take pride in one's heritage by dressing in traditional clothing. Scottish-Americans might enjoy wearing a kilt made from the family tartan, whereas a graduate of Indian heritage could don a Nehru jacket and trousers.

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Easy Ways To Do Your Hair

Some of the very first attributions to hair date back as early as 4000 B.C., when Egyptians constructed combs out of dried fish bones. For as long as hair has existed, it has always played a significant role in the lives of females all over the world. The way hair is cut and styled can set the tone for your overall look. Women have many reasons for choosing different styles; some want hairstyles that are quick with little maintenance, and others don't mind putting in a little more effort.

Determining Your Hair Type

The type of hair you have can determine how many different and easy ways you can style it. Most people with fine hair can find that their hair can be hard to style certain ways and to hold curls, unless a lot of product is used, which can take a lot of time and effort. Fine hair is also easier to straighten and dries faster. While medium to thicker hair can hold styles easier, since there is more hair involved, it can also take significant time and effort to style, and can take more time to dry.

Easy Ways to Style Hair Types

When trying hairstyles for thin hair, there aren't very many styles to choose from. Both men and women, through aging or hereditary, can be faced with the issue of thinner hair. Braids and updos are easy styles for hair, since they can hide the fact that the hair is very thin, and there are a wide variety of choices. Many of these styles can be achieved by spraying hairspray on your locks and brushing them out before braiding them or tying them back to create the illusion of fuller hair. Another easy way to create more volume is to wrap sections of hair onto large Velcro rollers after blow drying and letting them set for 10 minutes. This also creates additional volume, and when wearing your hair down, makes it look less brittle, as finer hair tends to do otherwise.

When finding styles to accommodate hair that is thicker or longer, it's best to opt for a style that doesn't have bangs, since they tend to be difficult to style as they frizz easily and almost never lay flat. Since thicker hair can fall victim to frizzing and can take longer to style, easier styles are those that call for straighter hair. Most hair that is thick will fall better when the length is longer and has a few layers. A good way to achieve an easy style is to create subtle curls, or straighten your hair. You can create an easy frizz-free style by brushing and sectioning off pieces of hair and then curling them with a one-inch barrel curling iron. Once you've curled all of your hair, you can shake the curls loose while applying a medium-hold hair spray and wear it down, or tie it back into a low-lying ponytail.

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Formal Dance Hair Styles

Elegant hairstyles can be easy to do.

If you're going to a formal dance wearing an elegant dress, your hair should look just as fancy. Choose a style that is a little more special than your normal, everyday look. There are many hairstyles to choose from that are easy to do yet elegant enough for any occasion.

A Modern Chignon With a Braid

Wearing a braid like a halo is trendy and sophisticated.

Braids often look casual, but certain braided styles are appropriate for formal wear. A large wreath-like braid wrapped around your hairline looks chic when paired with a chignon. Long hair is needed to create this style. Start with straight, dry hair. Separate a 2- by 4-inch section of hair at your hairline, above one ear. Clip this section to secure it while you pull the rest of your hair back, twisting to make a low bun. Tuck the ends under and pin. Braid the front piece in the standard way using three sections. Wrap it around your head, and pin to secure it behind your other ear.

A Modern Up-Do

The chignon can look modern.

A loose up-do is a modern, fun style. Make sure it conveys causal elegance, rather than looking messy, by using the right styling products. Start with hair blown dry and wavy, not pin straight. If your hair is naturally straight, mist it when it is wet with a texturizing spray before drying. Pull all your hair back loosely while leaving the sides hanging straight down, including only the ends in the bun. If the sides are too short, leave them out. Roll the gathered hair sideways, and then tuck the ends under. Secure with bobby pins. Mist your entire head with a shine spray and then an extra-hold hairspray to keep any loose strands from looking unruly.

Hot-Rolled Curls

Setting your hair in hot rollers can give you glamorous curls.

Instead of an up-do, try wearing your hair down. Using hot rollers is a great way to tame naturally curly hair or add some bounce to straight hair. They can be used on any length hair. Start with hair that has been blown straight. Section hair by making a low side part on each side of your head. Place the rollers horizontally in the middle section and vertically on the sides, always rolling back toward your crown. Leave the rollers in for an hour if your hair is naturally curly, or at least two hours if it is straight. After taking the rollers out, accessorize with a few hair clips or combs. Mist with hairspray to keep your curls in place.

Straight and Sleek

A flat iron is essential when you want your hair straight.

This easy, chic style is perfect for medium-length straight hair with a fine texture. Blow dry your hair, and then use a flat iron with a straightening product to make sure the hair stays sleek. Flip the ends of the hair out a little while flat ironing, or turn them under. Accent this straight style by adding an accessory on one side, such as a sparkly rhinestone clip or feather that lies flat against your head.

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Keep Long Hair In A Ballet Bun

Long hair can be striking in a tight ballet bun.

The longer your hair, the more hair you have to style when creating an updo. Although longer hair length helps to create an attractive updo, there can be challenges when putting long hair up. Keep long hair in a ballet bun, preventing fly-aways and sagging hair. With attention to how you secure your hair, it should stay neat and tidy until you take it down.

Instructions

1. Spray the hair lightly with a spray bottle to make it slightly damp. The slightest hint of moisture will help tame fly-aways and make the hair smoother as you pull it back into a ponytail.

2. Comb or brush your hair to remove all tangles.

3. Apply a small amount of hair gel or mousse for added control. The gel or mousse will also make your hair smoother when forming the ponytail.

4. Pull the hair back into a tight ponytail at the crown of the head. Comb or brush the hair as you make the ponytail to ensure that you make the hair as smooth as possible. Secure the ponytail with the ponytail holder, making the ponytail as tight as possible.

5. Twist the ponytail tightly until it coils into a circle around the base of the ponytail. Continue twisting the hair into a circle to form the bun. As you twist, insert bobby pins spaced about 1 inch apart around the bun to hold it tight.

6. Continue coiling and pinning until you coil the entire length of the ponytail into the ballet bun.

7. Stretch a hair net tightly around the ballet bun to hold it even more securely. The hair net will also prevent fly-aways.

8. Spray the entire hairstyle lightly with hair spray to hold it tightly.

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Relaxing Hair While Pregnant

Pregnant women need to take additional precautions, including those in the cosmetic realm. Since various cosmetic procedures involves the use of chemicals and foreign substances, you must ensure that they are safe to perform while pregnant. Hair relaxing is no exception: Hair relaxers are made up of chemicals that alter the hair’s makeup. Many hair relaxers release toxic fumes that can be harmful if inhaled by pregnant women. If you are pregnant and wish to relax your hair, take extra precautions while doing so.

Instructions

1. Know that you may not reach satisfactory results. Pregnant women often find that their hair does not respond to relaxer as it normally does. This is due to the vast hormonal fluctuations that occur during pregnancy. Many women find that their hair remains curly or wavy or becomes frizzy when they relax it while pregnant.

2. Use all-natural hair relaxers. These relaxers are chemical-free and often feature ingredients such as caffeine, walnut oil, honey and fish oil. You won't have to worry about inhaling harsh chemical fumes when you use these relaxers.

3. Keep chemical hair relaxers off your scalp. It has been shown that chemicals applied to the scalp can spread throughout the body, as hair dye can be present in urine output. To be safe, don't apply relaxer to your roots; leave 1/4 of hair free of relaxer. While your roots will have a bit more body than the rest of your relaxed hair, it's worth it to not risk any potential harm to your baby.

4. Wear a face mask when you relax your hair. Choose a mask that covers your mouth and nose, as it will cut down on the fumes you'll inhale from the chemicals.

5. Open windows and doors while relaxing your hair. By keeping the area well ventilated, you'll preserve the freshness of the air. If you don't, you're more likely to inhale the fumes.

6. Apply petroleum jelly along your hairline and on exposed scalp areas. Petroleum jelly acts as a barrier, protecting your skin. If any relaxer drops onto your skin, the petroleum jelly will prevent it from being absorbed.

7. Protect your hands with latex gloves. Keep your hands covered while you prepare, apply and rinse out the relaxer.

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Flowers Used For Corsages

Corsages are floral fashion accessories.

A corsage is a grouping of flowers worn as an accessory. Wearers typically sport them with formal evening wear or for weddings. They adorn the waist, shoulder, bodice, wrist, or pocketbook. Corsages date back to the eighteenth century but became a must-buy for men to gift to women for formal events in the twentieth century.

Roses

A rose is perhaps the most traditional flower for corsages. Give your date a rose corsage based on the many meanings attributed to the flower: red for love, pink for appreciation, white for reverence, yellow for joy, or orange for desire. You can also chose roses because they match the attire of the wearer or as part of the color scheme for the floral presentation at an event. Growers even cultivate or dye them to come in tones of blue and green.

Orchids

Like roses, orchids come in almost every flower color and typically smell lovely. They are arguably more exotic and chic as well. With 30,000 known species of orchid, you are sure to find one that will thrill your dance partner and show your appreciation and affection with elegance and good taste.

Orange Blossoms

Orange blossoms usually mix with other flowers in a corsage because they smell beautiful, have long-lasting waxy petals, and are white, which goes with anything. They make a very nice stand-alone corsage as well: light, airy, and youthful. You can also eat them, but it is not advisable to eat any florist-provided products, because they may be treated.

Lilies

Like orchids, lilies come in many colors and sizes and look exotic. Some smell very nice, while others are relatively scent-free. White Easter lilies symbolize beauty and hope and are very appropriate for corsages. As with all lilies make sure the florist removes the pollen, because it will stain fabric permanently.

Gerberas

Gerbera daisies are joyous. They come in all shades of white, yellow, pink, red, orange, and mixtures of these colors---some are cultivated and dyed for other colors. They are age-appropriate for the young and young-at-heart, due to their simplicity and cheeriness.

Gardenias

Gardenias are white, white, white. They are not a finely, repetitively structured flower. If you are buying a corsage for an outdoor-lover's wedding, gardenias are perfect, and they smell sublime.

Carnations

Carnations take up dye better than any other flower and are easy to match to any apparel or event color scheme. Because they are prolific propagators and common, they are an affordable and popular choice for those with limited budgets.

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Deep Condition Hair After A Perm

Deep Condition Hair After a Perm

It's a frightening experience to come out of the salon with an overdone perm. If this happens to you, then stop crying and perform emergency hair repair before it's too late. The antidote for after the perm is a deep conditioner. Use the following tips to help you restore some control to your hair and to your emotions.

Instructions

1. Use a salon quality deep conditioner. Most of the name brands all have a product marketed as deep conditioning such as Pantene ProV, Redkin, Paul Mitchell or Salonboy.

2. Ask for a deep conditioner with keratin as a listed ingredient. This is a restorative protein, of which your hair is in desperate need of right now. The brand isn't so much important as what's in the deep conditioner. ApHOGEE has a good deep conditioner that contains keratin and green tea.

3. Read the labels of the deep conditioners to make sure you are purchasing one that's for permed hair, dry hair or damaged hair. The chemicals in the perm solution strip the natural oils from your hair, so the last thing you need is a conditioner that dries your hair out even more. You need deep conditioners that are going to replenish moisture in your hair.

4. Rinse your hair thoroughly with plain water rather than shampoo right after the perm. This is especially important if you feel sticky or your skin or scalp is irritated from the perm.

5. Put the deep conditioner to your damp hair and gently work it all through your hair down to the roots against the scalp. Let the conditioner set in your hair for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

6. Give the conditioner a chance to keep working in your hair by not blow-drying your hair. This will only cause damage to your hair. Instead, towel dry your new perm and gently lift and fluff with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb as it dries naturally.

7. Apply a deep conditioner that is designed to leave in, if your hair is extremely dry from your perm. "Hask" has an excellent and inexpensive leave in conditioner that contains needs oils and glycerine to help repair some of the drying damage. Sometimes, it's beneficial to use a cap over the deep conditioner to give the conditioner help in activating its ingredients to work on your hair. Follow the directions, let the "leave in" conditioner absorb in your hair and then style as usual.

8. Go back to the salon where you got your perm if it's really too dry. Let the salon apply a deep conditioner to your hair and then work with it to get the texture and feel you want with your permed hair.

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Make A Cheer Bow

These two cheerleaders are wearing fancy cheer bows which complement their outfits.

Cheerleading is a popular sport for young girls and older girls alike. Whether it’s Pop Warner, high school cheerleading or competitive cheerleading, it is likely that at one point or another cheer bows will be necessary. Cheer bows class up a cheerleading outfit by giving a distinct style that helps to set each cheer squad apart from the others. Armed with creativity, a glue gun, ribbons, barrettes and ponytail elastics, you can make cheer bows at home for a reasonable price.

Instructions

1. Choose a ribbon that is complementary to the cheerleading outfits. For example, if the primary color of the outfit is navy blue with accenting colors such as white and gold, find a white or gold fabric and accent it with the navy blue. You need approximately 20 inches of ribbon to create a cheer bow.

2. Add another fabric to the ribbon. Many indivduals like to place fabric behind the ribbon in order to give it a different style such as illustrated in the picture above. You will need an 8 by 10 piece of fabric. If you decide to do this, you will need to cut the fabric into strips and attach it to the ribbon. You can do this by placing the ribbon on top of the fabric or gluing pieces of fabric to the outside of the ribbon. This step must be completed before you proceed and the glue must be dry.

3. Decide whether you want to use ponytail elastics or a barrette. Ponytail elastics tend to stay on better during performances. However, barrettes are easier to make and often easier to fix.

4. Create the ribbon. Now is the time to get creative and make your cheer bow flashy. If you want to add sequins, glitter or other decorations, use a hot glue gun to attach it to the ribbon. Allow everything to dry.

5. Tie the ribbon in a tight bow. Make sure it is exactly the way you want it because this is how the ribbon will look once it is attached to the hardware.

6. Attach the ribbon to the hardware. Use your hot glue gun to attach the ribbon to the barrette or ponytail elastic. Allow the glue to dry. For extra security, wrap another ribbon around the center of the bow and tie it in a knot. The part that shows on the front of the bow should be smooth. Either cut off the excess ribbon or leave it attached and use scissors to create curls.

7. Test the ribbon. Attach the ribbon to your hair or another individual’s hair and see how it looks. Jump around a little bit. The ribbon should not bend or move. It should stay in place. If you’re not satisfied, make adjustments and retest it.

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Easy Bridal Hairstyles

An easy hairstyle can also be elegant.

Having a good hair day is never as important as on a woman's wedding day. All eyes are on the bride as she walks down the isle. The bridal hairstyle should complement the bride's face, personality, gown and event's theme. The wedding hairstyle doesn't have to be complicated or involve lots of fuss, and many professional-looking styles can be done at home for the big day.

Old-Hollywood Glamor

Brides can wear a simple yet elegant bob, finger waves or cascading pin curls reminiscent of old Hollywood glamor. Add an art deco head band or other hair piece to complete the look.

Polished Updo

Smooth, polished updos provide an elegant finishing touch to the full bridal effect. Blow dry your hair until smooth and shiny. Pull the back into a neat bun. If you have bangs, sweep them to one side, making sure that they are smooth and blended into the part of your hair that pulls back into a bun. This style accentuates a veil.

Short Gamine Styles

Brides with very short, ultra chic styles may feel that they don't have very many styling options. Play with unique headbands, headdresses, veils and hats that complement the style, length and texture of your cut.

Long Hair With Smooth Curls

Wear your long hair in a simple, elegant style with smooth, loose curls for an attractive, unencumbered bridal hairstyle. If you have straight hair, you can easily achieve the look by setting hair on large rollers or using a large barrel curling iron. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, blow dry it smooth and use a large barrel curling iron to create smooth curls.

Bridal Ponytail

If you're looking for a simple, elegant style that isn't as complicated as an updo, a bridal ponytail may be more your speed. This style works well for long- to medium-length hair. Wash and condition your hair, blow dry it smooth and gather it into a pony tail. Use a curling iron to create a cascade of curls in the pony tail.

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Do Your Hair For A Luau

Luaus are a Hawaiian tradition.

A luau is a Hawaiian custom, celebrating the abolition of gender segregated meals in Hawaii. Typically a lavish celebration, there are abundant amounts of food, drinks and decorations. Usually, women wear skirts or dresses and leis around their necks. While many women choose to wear their hair down with a floral accessory, there are no strict guidelines for wear your hair. You can embrace the carefree essence of Hawaii, and the celebration of a luau with several different hairstyles.

Instructions

Relaxed Luau Style

1. Wash your hair and let air-dry.

2. Part your hair with a comb in a zigzag pattern wherever is comfortable. Use short "zigs" and "zags" along your part to create a line that appears messy or accidental. A straight part will look contradictory to a natural, messy hairstyle.

3. Spray a saltwater-based styling product in your hair to encourage carefree waves.

4. Pull a small section of hair away from your face, to the side of your head, in line with the corner of your eye. Add a floral clip to hold your hair in place.

Simple French Twist Updo

5. Brush your hair back into a ponytail near the nape of your neck. Hold the ponytail in place with your hand.

6. Hold the ponytail a few inches from the base; twist it clockwise as you pull the ends so that they face up. This will create the French twist.

7. Hold the base of the twist to your scalp as you fold the ponytail in half, down toward your neck.

8. Curl the ponytail slightly so that there is a small space between it and your scalp. Push the top of the folded ponytail down into the space; continue folding your hair in this manner until the ponytail forms a neat, twisted roll.

9. Pin bobby pins that match your hair color at the bottom of the twist where it meets your scalp. Continue pinning up the roll to create a seam.

10. Pin any loose parts and spray with hairspray.

Messy Low Ponytail

11. Add texture to your hair with a curling iron. If your hair is naturally smooth, wrap 2-inch wide sections of hair around a hot curling iron; hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Continue until you have curled all of your hair.

12. Run your fingers through the curls to separate them and create texture.

13. Sweep your hair to one side, at the nape of your neck.

14. Use a hair tie to secure the ponytail.

15. Separate a piece of hair from the back of the ponytail, and wrap it around the hair tie. Secure it with a bobby pin; spray with hairspray.

16. Use a brush or comb to tease the ends of the ponytail to make it messier.

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Hairstyles For Graduation Ball

Learn easy hairstyles you can create yourself for your graduation ball.

Finding the right hairstyle for a graduation ball can be tough. Let your dress dictate the rest of your look, even when it comes to hair and makeup. Consider the neckline of your dress and any other accessories you'll be wearing, including earrings or a necklace. You don't want too many things competing with each other around your face or neck.

Long Curls

Long curls work best with a strapless dress or dress with a straight neckline and simple spaghetti straps. The simplicity of the dress's style allows you to showcase your curls. Start with clean damp hair and blow it dry. As you blow your hair dry, lift the hair at the roots to add volume. Once the hair is fully dry, run a brush through it. Using a 1 to 1 1/2 inch curling iron, curl hair in small sections of one to two inch pieces at a time. Continue until you have curled the entire head. Spray the curls with a soft hold hairspray to lock in the style without creating hard, crunchy curls. Gently break the curls up with your fingers to give them a modern look.

To decorate this hairstyle, pull back a three to four inch section of hair just above one ear and secure it with a rhinestone comb or barrette.

Classic Chignon

If you are wearing a busy necklace or a dress with embellishment at the neck or bust, a classic chignon hairstyle will work for your graduation ball. Working with clean, dry hair, apply a smoothing cream to the hair. Brush hair back into a low ponytail and secure it with a hair elastic. Split the ponytail into two equal sections. Use a one to two inch curling iron to create a loose curl with each section. This will make the hair easier to wrap around the base of the ponytail.

Take one section and wrap it around the base of the ponytail. Coil the hair and secure it with bobby pins similar to your own hair color. Do the same with the remaining hair; this time, wind it in the opposite direction. After hair is secure, apply a soft hold hairspray. Rhinestones can be applied to the chignon portion of this hairstyle; you can also dress up a classic chignon with a flower decoration on one side of the bun.

Sleek Ponytail

If you are wearing a dress in a bright color or print, a sleek ponytail will play nicely with the look. Start with clean, damp hair. Apply a smoothing cream and use a paddle brush while blowing hair dry. Pull the hair taut as you dry it and move the dryer in a downward motion to avoid frizz. Once hair is dry, use a flat iron to straighten your hair, working with one to two inch sections of hair for the best results.

Once hair is straight, apply a gloss to add shine. Brush hair into a ponytail at the round of the head and secure it with a hair elastic. Take a two-inch piece of hair from the underside of the ponytail and curl it with the iron. Take that same section of hair and wrap it around the base of the ponytail to cover the hair elastic; secure with a bobby pin. Finish with a soft hold hairspray.

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Proper Care For A Cloth Convertible Top

Convertible owners might not realize that the cloth top of the car is made of chemically treated breathable fabrics and needs just as much care and attention as the rest of the car. Chances are if a convertible is taken to a car wash, the top will be detailed with a bleach solution and the material will be harmed. To avoid damage and keep the cloth convertible top in good condition, follow some important tips.

Initial Treatment

When buying a new convertible, it is necessary to treat its top right away. Begin by vacuuming the top with an upholstery attachment. Then wet the top down and mist with an approved cleaner. Rinse the top and let it dry completely. Use sunshine or a hair dryer to speed the process if necessary. Then apply a protectant in three light coats. RaggTopp Fabric Protectant is the only product recommended by the original equipment manufacturers. It will repel liquid and dirt as well as protect the top from ultraviolet rays. Make sure to retreat the top every four to six weeks.

Cleaning the Top

Every four weeks, the top needs to be washed with a non-detergent based auto shampoo. Haartz, the main supplier of convertible tops to car manufacturers, has done extensive testing on products available and recommends Wolfstein's RaggTopp cleaner. After wetting down the top and applying the cleaner, use a soft scrub brush to lift out the dirt. Do not use cloth, a chenille sponge or lambs wool because these will leave lint. For dirt that won't come off, use a stiff upholstery brush--but nothing that would scratch the back of your hand. Don't use the brush on the vinyl window.

If there are stains, scrubbing will only make them worse. Instead, apply the cleaner full strength for three to five minutes before rinsing.

After the top is cleaned, rinse well with lots of cool water until there are no traces of foam. If the top is not dirty, this cool water rinse is all that is needed to rid it of dust.

Cleaning the Vinyl Window

Cleaning the vinyl window can be tricky and is best done with a microfiber cloth and plain water. Wring the cloth so that it is just damp. Wipe in one direction, and every time that the window is wiped, change to a new part of the cloth. Then, repeat the process on the inside by kneeling in the passenger seat.

Care When Lowering

A cloth convertible top can incur damage from being bunched up or wrinkled while down. To prevent this, lower the top half-way. Then, smooth it out so that it folds flat before lowering it the rest of the way. It is also important to protect the vinyl window from being scratch. To do this, insert a small layer of fleece or cotton on the window when lowering.

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Different Hairstyles For Teenage Girls For 8th Grade Graduation

A graduation cap isn't the most stylish accessory, so selecting a flattering hairstyle is important.

Eighth-grade graduation ceremonies mark a milestone and an academic accomplishment. They mark the transition from middle school to high school. The event will, no doubt, be immortalized by numerous pictures and video recordings. Eighth-grade girls will be looking for different hairstyles that are flattering beneath graduation caps. Hairstyles should be age-appropriate and chic.

The Bun

Lauren Conrad rocks the side bun.

A bun is a versatile style. It can be tweaked to look sophisticated and youthful at the same time. The style works with any hair texture but requires hair to be at least shoulder length. Girls can opt for a simple nape of the neck bun, or choose something trendier such as a messy side bun. It will appear more fashionable if your bun isn't too slick or tight. If you have bangs or face-framing layers, allow a few strands to come loose and use them to frame your face. All you need to do is secure the hair at the nape of the neck or on the side of the head with an elastic band. Twist all of your hair into a low bun and secure with bobby pins. Use a rat-tail comb to loosen the bun by gently lifting strands. It will give your hair a softer shape.

Waves

Demi Lovato looks effortlessly chic with tousled waves.

Beachy waves are less formal but tousled waves will look fresh and easy-going peeking out from under your graduation cap. This style works on any length of hair and almost every texture. If you have straight hair, use barrel curlers and then tease the curls with your fingertips. If your hair has natural waves or curls, scrunch it during blow-drying and gently cork-screw thin sections around your fingers.Gel or mousse helps hold the waves. Spray with hairspray to set.

Chignon

Fresh flowers will look elegant and charming.

A more formal hairstyle would be the classic chignon. This particular style works on all hair textures but it requires shoulder length hair.To keep the chignon from looking too dated, add a few accessories to keep it fashionable. Gather hair at the nape of the neck and secure with a clear elastic band. Twist your hair into a knot or a figure eight shape at the back of your head and secure with bobby pins. Add fresh flowers, sparkly barrettes or other embellishments -- think feathers or a spray of jewels -- to your chignon for a more youthful take.

Hidden Shorts

The deep side part will emphasize your facial features.

Shorter hairstyles are a challenge because the graduation cap will cover most of your hair. A pixie cut, for instance, will be completely hidden by the cap. One option would be to create a deep side part, which will add a bit of drama. Use gel or mousse to hold your hair in place. Allow a few bangs to touch your eyes or frame your cheekbones. Then simply position the graduation cap a bit further back on your head so the part is clearly visible.

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Diy Long Hairstyles

Sometimes caring for long hair can be challenging.

Hair is an important part of our look, so great-looking, easy hairstyles are something almost everyone wants. To make already-complicated lives easier, people want styles for long hair that are easy to manage.

Ponytail

This ponytail is straight, simple and sleek.

Ponytails are possibly the most versatile hairstyles. They can be sporty and functional, loosely and romantic, fun and youthful, or sleek, chic and professional.

Ponytails are easily styled. All you need is a hair tie or elastic and possibly bobby pins if you have short hairs that fall out.

You can straighten a ponytail, curl or or wear it wavy. It can be placed high, low or in the middle of the head. It can be worn traditionally centered in the back or on the side. You can even vary how tight you pull it back.

Braided

This braid is sporty, but still cute.

Like a ponytail, the braid can be styled different ways. A braid can be worn with bangs or without, and you can pull back all your hair or leave a few tendrils loose for a more carefree, romantic look.

You can create a traditional braid, a French braid, a side braid, or even tie you hair back, then braid it for a combined, braided, ponytail look.

Loose

This woman is wearing her hair down with her natural texture.

Hair worn down long and loosely can still vary in style. You can wear it straight, curly, wavy or even crimped. You can flip the ends out, or curl them under, or you can tousle layers if you have any.

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Female Formal Hairstyles

There are lots of choices for a formal hairstyle for proms, weddings and special occasions.

You should decide on a formal hairstyle for a wedding, prom, dance or other special event well ahead of the day to avoid any last minute problems. Many formal hairstyles can be done yourself without the assistance of a professional stylist. Lots of options are available for women with long or short hair to achieve a well groomed, formal style. Hair jewels and accessories can all complement a formal hairstyle for a special occasion.

Curly Ponytail

A curled ponytail is a groomed and elegant option that will complement a backless, strapless or one shoulder dress. Ponytails do not need to be boring, and many celebrities have been seen with a glamorous ponytail on the red carpet. To style on your own hair, simply scoop hair back into a high ponytail and secure with a hair elastic. Using a curling iron take one inch sections of the ponytail and curl, finishing each section with hairspray. Curl the entire ponytail and arrange curls with your fingers into a position you are happy with. Add a hairband to keep any front sections off the face or frame your face by leaving wispy strands or side-sweeping bangs.

Side Bun

A sleek side bun is a neat and timeless option for a formal event. While this style looks beautiful, it is also practical as it will stay in place for the entire evening. Try this look if your hair is mid-length or longer by trying hair into a low side ponytail. Twist the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic to form a neat bun. Pin the bun into position using bobby pins and tease a few strands out of the bun for a messy look. If you have side bangs, add a roller to give volume to the front of the hair and remove after ten minutes. Use a shine spray for a glossy, sleek finish.

Long and Loose

Long, loose hair still remains a popular option for women attending formal events. For a sleek and smooth option, use a flat iron to smooth the hair for a super straight finish. Alternatively, loose waves and curls are a popular choice that can be achieved with a curling iron. If hair is very long or thick, then take an inch section from the front of the face near the parting and pin back with a bobby pin to keep hair out of your eyes. Playing around with your hair parting will also give you a different look for a formal event---if you usually wear your part in the middle, try wearing it to the side or vice versa.

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