Clean Contact Lenses Using Peroxide

Clean your contact lenses regularly to remove protein and contaminants.

Hydrogen peroxide contact lens solutions make an ideal alternative for those allergic to multipurpose solutions. The peroxide breaks down germs, proteins and microbes, cleaning and disinfecting the lenses. Since hydrogen peroxide should never come in contact with the eyes, peroxide-based solutions require a neutralizer to break down the peroxide into water and oxygen after the cleaning. Some types have a lens case with a neutralizer built in, or a separate tablet neutralizer for rinsing.

Instructions

1. Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them.

2. Remove your contact lenses and place them in the lens case. Some kits include a special case for use with the solution. Use only this case when specified by the manufacturer.

3. Fill the case with peroxide solution and allow them to soak for the specified period of time. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions--most peroxide solutions are "no rub" formulas, but some may require rinsing before soaking.

4. If the solution requires a neutralizer tablet, add it when specified by the manufacturer. Once the solution has neutralized, the contact lenses are ready to wear.

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Sharpen Hair Trimmers

If used properly, a good pair of hair trimmers should not grow dull. Hair trimmers operate similarly to scissors in that two blades are rubbed across each other under pressure, cutting whatever is between those blades in the process. Since metal sharpens metal, the process sharpens the blade. From time to time, however, hair trimmers may grow dull from hair care product buildup, corrosion from lack of use, or from improper use. If this is the case, there are a few things you can do to restore hair trimmers to their former sharpness.

Instructions

1. Disassemble the trimmer head using the screwdriver. Lay all the parts out in the order in which they were assembled.

2. Soak the blade in a bowl of rubbing alcohol to remove any haircare product buildup.

3. Inspect the blade for any corrosion or obstructions. Gently rub the blade with the soft cloth to remove any corrosion, obstructions or remaining buildup.

4. Place a drop of whetstone oil on the whetstone. Sharpen the blade by rubbing it briskly back and forth on the whetstone. Turn the blade over and repeat the process.

5. Wipe the blade with rubbing alcohol again and reassemble the trimmer head.

6. Place three drops of sewing machine oil on the blade.

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Give A Men'S Haircut Using Hair Trimmers

Trimmers provide a quick and easy way to cut hair.

Using trimmers is an easy and effective way to cut men's hair. Hand-held trimming sets typically include interchangeable guard pieces of different lengths that snap over a permanent blade. Once attached, a guard piece will give the blade access to only a certain amount of hair, leaving behind a uniform length. The lower the number on the guard piece, the shorter the hair will end up being.

Instructions

1. Ask the person whose hair you are cutting how short he wants it. Let him know the general lengths of the different numbered guards. For example, a "No. 1 haircut" refers to a trimmer cut using the No. 1 length guard, which leaves behind hair that is about one-eighth of an inch long. The No. 2 guard leaves hair one-quarter of an inch long, and the No. 3 guard leaves hair three-eighths of an inch long. In a trimmer set, the remaining guards (in ascending order) typically increase in one-eighth-inch increments.

2. Fit the proper guard piece onto the blade and plug the trimmer into the wall. Turn on the trimmer.

3. Begin the haircut at the front of the scalp. Place the guard squarely on the head and trim in a slow and steady manner from the front to the back. Always cut hair against the direction of growth. Do not move to another section of the head until you have a uniform length.

4. Once you have finished cutting hair on the top of the head, move to the sides and the back. A shorter guard piece is recommended for these areas. This will give the hair a nice transition in length from the sides to the top.

5. Take the guard piece off and use the unprotected blade to shape and trim the sideburns. The unprotected blade also will allow you to reach areas behind the ears that would be impossible to reach with the guard.

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Hair Styles Of The 40s

Classic 1940's hairstyles were made famous in Hollywood.

The 1940's were in the middle of Hollywood's "Golden Age." Women's hairstyles reflected the glamorous and elegant look that women like Lauren Bacall and Jane Russell wore in movies. Men like Clark Gable and Frank Sinatra were setting the pace for men's hairstyles too.

Victory Rolls

Victory Rolls were a flight maneuver used by fighter pilots in World War II. Patriotic women of the 1940s named this hairstyle after the maneuver and wore it in support of the war effort. It was a time consuming hairstyle in the 1940s, before blow dryers became common.

Women who wanted this hairstyle put their hair in rollers before bed. In the morning, they took the rollers out, brushed their hair back and up from the sides of the face.Then they pinned it in rolls near the top of the head. Women typically wore victory rolls half-up, half-down with a side part.

Peek-a-boo Bangs

Peek-a-boo bangs is a simple style, parted to the side and lightly curled on the ends. A famous actress named Veronica Lake made the peek-a-boo bang popular. Its popularity did not last long. The name of this hairstyle comes from the style, where the hair on one side tends to fall in front of the eye. Working women began having hair-related accidents at work. The peek-a-boo bangs limited their vision.

The Middy

The middy is a haircut that made all of the curly styles of the 1940's possible. It was the most popular haircut of the decade.The cut was not too short, not too long. It also had many layers to help create the top to bottom curls that were so popular at the time.

Side Parts and Curls

Hairstyles of the 1940;s called for side parts and curls for women and sometimes for men too. Straight hair on women was not fashionable. Center parts were not, either, but some women wore them with curls.

Men's Hairstyles

Men's hairstyles were short in the 1940s. Many men were in the military, because of World War ll. Crew cuts and flattops were common. Men who were not in the military sometimes wore there hair in "greaser" style. Men parted their hair on the side or not at all. Then they slicked it back away from the face.

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Do A Low Ponytail With A Bump Updo

A front hair roll -- or bump -- gives a retro twist to simple styles like the ponytail.

A "bump" hairstyle involves creating a quiff with the bangs or the front section of hair. The bump became a popular look with the invention of gravity-defying hairstyles, such as the beehive, in the 1950s and 60s. A bump can add height and volume to virtually any updo, including the classic ponytail. The key to creating an impressive and lasting bump is plenty of backcombing to lift the hair at the roots, and lots of hairspray to keep the style in place.

Instructions

1. Separate off the front section of hair that will form the bump by running a tail comb vertically along the scalp from ear to ear.

2. Brush or comb the hair in front off the part forward. Secure the back section out of the way with a sectioning clip or tie in a loose ponytail.

3. Lift a 1-inch segment of hair from the front section loosely between your fingers. Backcomb the segment by combing against the direction of hair growth, working from near the ends to the roots.

4. Continue to backcomb segments of hair until you achieve the desired height.

5. Smooth the backcombed segments of hair with your fingers or a comb. Layer the segments on top of one another to form a single, firm curve.

6. Spray the entire front section of hair with a firm hold hairspray to fix the height and shape.

7. Fold the backcombed front section back on itself, toward the crown, to create a roll of hair that has height and lift. Secure the hair in place with hair grips and more hairspray.

8. Untie the back section of hair.

9. Gather the hair into a ponytail at the nape of neck and secure with a hair band.

10. Wrap a 1-inch wide strand of hair from the side of the ponytail around the base of the tail and tuck the ends into the hair band out of sight.

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Style Natural Biracial Or African American Hair In Two Stranded Twists

One of the easiest and most versatile hairstyles for biracial and African American hair is the two stranded twist. This hairstyle is beautiful, fun, and when done properly can last up to a week. Follow these steps to style your or your child's hair in two stranded twists.

Instructions

1. Part the hair into a small section using your fingers or a wide toothed comb. Pull the rest of the hair back with a pony tail holder. Never try to comb or part the hair when it is dry because this will cause pain and break the hair. If the hair is dry, use your spray bottle and fill it with 3/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of olive oil or coconut oil. Shake the bottle to mix it and spray the mixture on the hair just enough to wet it without it dripping. Finger comb the hair to evenly distribute the moisture.

2. Put aloe vera gel on the hair section for added hold, moisture, and shine. Finger comb it through for even distribution. After the hair is evenly coated, part the section into two smaller sections.

3. Take each hair section between the thumb and forefinger and wrap one section over the other. Make sure to keep the hair taunt so that the twist stays neat and tight. Never twist too tightly near the scalp because this can cause pain and hair loss.

4. Continue wrapping the hair sections around one another until you reach the ends of the hair. Most biracial and African American hair won't need any type of rubber band or pony tail holder at the end because of the internal curl pattern of the hair shaft. If you find that the twist won't stay, then feel free to put a small elastic pony tail holder at the end of the twist.

5. Once your twist is done, part out some more hair and repeat the process until the whole head is done. When done right, these beautiful twists last for up to a week.

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1800s French Capes

Capes were a convenient shape to cover popular dress styles.

Although cloak, coat and cape were used somewhat synonymously for nineteenth-century outerwear, a cape is best defined as a piece of outerwear hip length or shorter that is generally more decorative than functional, with or without sleeves. Capes were particularly popular for women in nineteenth-century France, due to the difficulty of covering over the large dress skirts that were in vogue. Although there were more varieties of capes for women, men also had a few cape styles to choose from.

Women: Pelisse-Mantle

Though the regular Pelisse was a popular coat style during this era, the pelisse-mantle was a fashionable cape. Usually waist-length, the cape had hanging, large sleeves and was sometimes tied in the back at the waist.

Women: Tudor and Paletot Capes

Seen largely towards the very end of the 1800s, the Tudor cape was a circular cape made of embroidered cloth. The textural contrast of the embroidery was the most important decorative element for the Tudor cape.

The Paletot was a men's style full-length overcoat, but in the latter half of the 1800s it became a women's style coat with a decorative cape attached at the shoulders. Women would sometimes add extra flaps of fabric at the shoulder to create the look of up to three capes.

Both of these cape types were more popular in England, but they were worn in France as well.

Men: Raglan Cape

Popular during the latter half of the century, the Raglan cape was a very loose overcoat with pointed, wide sleeves and a diagonal seam. The cape was often made from water resistant material and was a popular choice for inclement weather. The raglan style of sleeve is still used in modern clothing styles, particularly in baseball jerseys.

Men: Coats with Capes

A variety of caped coats were available in this era. The options were generally the Cambridge coat or the Inverness, which were longer coats decorated with capes at the shoulder. These styles were primarily popular in England, but due to the proximity of the two countries, the styles were not unknown in France during the 1800s.

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Perm Gray Hair

It's best to leave the perm on a little longer to alter the texture of gray hair.

Gray hair is often resistant to perms. If you decide to try one on your gray hair, it's important to talk to your stylist about prepare your hair for the process, or to choose a perm that's safe for gray hair if you're applying it yourself. A perm that's strong enough to add curl or body to your hair, but gentle enough to prevent breakage or dryness, is essential. According to Sally Beauty, it's important to choose a formula that has a brightening agent so that your hair won't yellow as it's permed.

Instructions

1. Purchase an alkaline perm that's designed for gray hair from a local beauty supply store. It'll help to give uniform curl to gray hair that's especially coarse and resistant. Or, talk to your stylist about alkaline perms available in the salon that are specially formulated for gray hair and will prevent discoloration.

2. Ask your stylist to perform a strand test before applying the perm to your whole head, or perform the strand test yourself if you're putting the perm in at home. It may take longer than usual for gray hair to perm, but you'll also need to make sure that the perm isn't too strong for your hair.

3. Apply the perm according to the instructions, or have your stylist do so. Keeping the chemicals in your hair a few minutes longer than the package directions recommend may help the perm to "take."

4. Make sure your hair is washed with a shampoo created for gray hair so it won't have a green or yellow tint. A shampoo with a dark-purple or violet base color will help to balance your hair color and take any unattractive tint away. The perm should be completely washed from your hair before conditioning.

5. Make certain that a quality conditioner is applied to your hair after perming. It'll lock in moisture and keep your gray hair from appearing brittle. Put a leave-in conditioner in your hair at least once a week as well; it'll make the hair softer, less resistant to curl and less frizzy, all problems after hair turns gray.

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Conair Trimmer Instructions

Conair's trimmers are specifically manufactured for trimming a mustache, beard or goatee. Each trimmer contains a five-position comb for most hair-trimming uses. Some trimmers come with additional attachments for detail trimming if the five-position attachment does not provide the desired results. Conair trimmer models come in either corded or cordless rechargeable versions.

Instructions

1. Oil the blades each time you use the trimmer, either before or after using the trimmer. Squeeze two to three drops of the provided oil onto the blades' teeth. Wipe off the excess oil with a paper towel.

2. Slightly dampen the hair you wish to trim. If trimming a beard or mustache, comb through it before trimming the hair.

3. Plug the trimmer into an electrical outlet if using a corded model.

4. Press the lock button. Place the five-position comb over the top of the trimmer and slide it down until it locks into place.

5. Adjust the trimmer to one of the length settings on the trimmer's front. Trimmer length settings range from 1/4- to 1-inch settings.

6. Push the length selector to the longest position --- 1 inch --- to start with.

7. Press the trimmer's "On/Off" switch to the "On" position.

8. Select the next longest position if the hair is not short enough after trimming the hair. Continue to adjust the length until you achieve the desired length.

9. Press the trimmer's "On/Off" switch to the "Off" position after you finish trimming the hair. Unplug the trimmer from the electrical outlet if you have a corded version.

10. Brush away any hair that has collected in the blades with the provided cleaning brush before storing your trimmer.

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Aline Bob Hairstyles With Bangs

Ever since the flapper era of the 1920s, bob haircuts have symbolized carefree attitudes and classic style. The a-line bob hairstyles with bangs can be a nice change from a long, layered haircut or a choice hairstyle for women who love hot rods and pinup style. Sometimes called a layered bob, the a-line bob features short hair cut at an angle or slant.

Asymmetrical Bangs

Getting an a-line bob with asymmetrical bangs is a good way to grow out bangs or to keep your forehead free from bangs. This haircut blends the wispy bangs of a gamine cut with the angles of an a-line bob. Asymmetrical bang cuts are long, designed to hang over one side of the face. These sweep to the side or split at the crown of the head, with the majority of bangs falling to one side of the face. The a-line bob can be long or short.

Straight Bangs

For a retro look, cut the bangs short across the front of the forehead. Keep the a-line bob short and tight around the face, with longer layers in the front falling around the jaw line and shorter layers in the back near the nape of the neck.

Long Bob

A longer a-line bob may fall near the shoulders. This cut maintains the spirit of the classic bob and the a-line shape. Layers near the back of the head may fall at the bottom of the neck. With a long bob, longer bangs work better to blend the layers around the face. Asymmetrical long bangs may reach the eyelids, ears or even the jaw.

Soft-edged Bob

While most a-line bob cuts tend to offer blunt, sharp angles, the soft-edged bob creates rounded layers that frame the face. Soft-edged bob cuts work well when the a-line falls from the front of the face to the back, with longer hair near the back and short bangs along the forehead. Soft-edged bob cuts look best if blown dry with the hair curled under.

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Diy Beehive

The beehive is a famous 1960s hairstyle that involves a lot of teasing to create a high, piled look that closely resembles its namesake. Since beehives look so drastic, you might think you have to make an appointment at a salon if you want to sport one. However, you will find that it is actually quite simple to make a beehive yourself. A beehive requires simple hairstyling tools and techniques. Make sure your hair is unwashed for best results.

Instructions

1. Section off the first inch of hair behind the front hairline and comb it forward. This will be the hair that gets combed up and over all the teased hair later to give the beehive its signature smooth look. Pin this section of hair out of the way, if necessary.

2. Take hold of a 1-inch piece of hair in the back section and pull it straight up. Run your comb downward over the strand, toward the scalp. This is known as teasing or backcombing. Run the comb up and down the section of hair until it is standing straight up off the head, which could take any number of times depending on the thickness of the hair.

3. Continue teasing 1-inch sections of hair until all the hair is standing straight up off the head. Use bobby pins to secure the ends of the hair to the back of the head.

4. Give the entire teased area a good dousing of hairspray. Use your hands to pat the beehive into the shape and height that you wish for it to be. Remember not to worry about the smoothness at this point.

5. Brush the front section of hair back and over the beehive to smooth it out and give it a polished appearance. Bobby pin the ends to the back of the head.

6. Smooth out the rest of the hair with your hands and hairspray. Mist the entire style with hairspray to set.

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Shaggy Celebrity Hairstyles

Visit a hair salon to achieve a trendy, shaggy hairstyle.

The shag hairstyle has been a fashion staple since the 1970s when it was made popular by celebrities such as Jane Fonda and Goldie Hawn. The shag was originally created in the late 1960s by stylist John Sahag, who was known for using his dry-cut technique to produce unsystematic layers. As of 2010, the shaggy-hair look is still trendy, with many celebrities wearing different versions of the modern, layered coif.

Pixie Shag

The pixie shag is the messy version of the classic pixie style. The hair is cut in different lengths to achieve a messy, bed-head look. This cut can be styled by taking a small amount of hair gel or putty and running it through the hair, piecing hair out with the fingers. Halle Berry's signature style helped make the pixie shag famous, and stars such as Sharon Stone have been seen wearing it over the years.

Shaggy Bob

A sassy, chic version of the traditional bob, the shaggy bob is less structured and more relaxed. To get this look, the hair is cut asymmetrically, with the back shorter than the front and the sides cut into an angle. Random layers can be added as well, to give the appearance of movement and volume. Textured or chipped ends make the style more edgy and creative. This cut can be styled by blow drying with a bristle brush, concentrating heat on the underside of the hair in order to maximize body. A few hot rollers can also be used to give the hair even more bounce. Celebrities seen with this cut include Jessica Alba and Katie Holmes.

Messy Shag

The length of the messy shag should ideally fall in between the lengths of the pixie shag and the shaggy bob. Hair is cut in face-framing layers in the front, with short layers at the nape of the neck and long layers at the crown. This creates volume while giving a piecey, edgy look. This cut can be styled by blow drying the hair using a concentrator nozzle at the roots, lifting strands with the fingers as it's dried. Applying a little hair wax or pomade will give the look more texture. Stars such as Lisa Rinna and Meg Ryan wear this trendy style.

Long Shag

Since too many layers can give long hair an unkempt, ragged appearance, the shag style for long hair has fewer layers. The shortest layers should hit the bottom of the ears, and scissors are used to make the ends feathery. To style this cut, product is applied to the hair and it can be air dried. For a fuller, voluminous look a hair dryer and bristle brush can be used to blow out the hair, with a little pomade added to the ends for texture. Celebrities with this style include Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Biel.

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Make A Mohawk Hat

Rocking the mohawk

Although the Mohawk hairstyle has entered mainstream fashion, it is still associated with the punk-rock subculture. Most Mohawk styles require a lot of regular trimming and shaving and a lot of hair product -- or even glue -- to maintain the height. If you love the look of the Mohawk but not the hassle of the style, make a no-sew Mohawk hat instead.

Instructions

1. Measure the circumference of your head with the measuring tape. Divide the measurement by two. This number will be referred to as "X".

2. Fold the piece of fleece in half so you have two layers of fabric. Cut the fabric along the fold.

3. Position the fabric squarely in front of you. The right-hand side of the fabric will be used for the top of the Mohawk hat. The ear-flap section will be on the left.

4. Measure 10 inches from the right-hand side of the fabric toward the center and mark it with the chalk. Using this mark as a guide, draw a perpendicular line from the edge closest to you across the fabric.

5. Measure and mark the length of "X" from Step 1 on the perpendicular line. Use the edge of the fabric closest to you as a guide for one end of the "X" line and mark the other end of the "X" line with the chalk.

6. Measure and mark the center of the "X" line. Turn the ruler horizontally and draw a line from the center of "X" line to the right-hand side of the fabric. Draw an arc connecting the two ends of the "X" line to the spot where the horizontal line meets the right-hand side of the fabric. It will look like a half circle. This is the part of your hat that will cover your head.

7. Return to the center on the "X" line. Measure 1 1/2-inches above and below the center mark. Turn the ruler horizontally, and draw two parallel lines connecting the new marks on the "X" line with the left-hand edge of the fabric. This will create a 3-inch-wide strip running perpendicular to the half-circle top of the hat. The overall shape will look like a mushroom with a long stem lying on its side. The long strips will become the ear flaps, leave them long for now.

8. Pin together the two layers of fleece inside the shape. Cut out the hat, being sure to cut through both layers of fleece. Reserve the extra fabric for Step 10.

9. Keep the two sides of the hat pinned together and measure 3/4-inch in from the top edge of the hat along the arc. Use the tip of the scissors to snip small holes 1-inch apart along the arc, through both layers of fabric.

10. Count the number of holes you made. Lay the reserved fabric flat and cut a corresponding number of 1 1/2-inch by 10-inch strips from it. These will be the Mohawk's "hair".

11. Fold one strip in half and push it halfway through the first hole in the top arc of the hat. Take the two loose ends over the top of the arc, push through the loop and pull to create a knot. Continue to do this through each hole until the two sides of the hat are fully connected.

12. Finish the ear-flap pieces as braids or leave them as is and use them as a scarf. To braid them, cut the hanging piece into three strips from the bottom to about 2-inches from the hat's edge. Braid the three strips together and tie with a scrap of fleece. If you prefer ear flaps just long enough to cover your ears, put on the hat, determine the length you need, mark with chalk and trim to fit.

13. Try on the hat, trim the Mohawk fringe to a length you are happy with and rock on.

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Black Hair And Wavy Hair Styles

Whether you have African American hair or hair that is wavy there is a chic style for you. Wavy hair or African American hair can be difficult to style and require more tolerant looks that can be achieved by those types of hair. Good styles for wavy or African American hair are versatile yet simple styles that don't frizz the hair.

Chic Updo

For African American hair, no style is sleeker than an updo on pressed hair. Take clean, dry hair that has been flat ironed, and run a shine serum though the hair. Take the top half of the hair and secure it in an elastic. Pin the bottom half of the hair over itself with bobby pins. Once the bottom half is secure release the top half. Part the hair to the side and tease the back of the hair. The back of the hair will have a bit of height to it, so gather the height and pin the bottom of it with a bobby pin. Finally gather the remaining parts of the top half into a ponytail and clip it with a decorative clip. Finish with hairspray.

Braided Waves

For incredibly wavy hair, try a style that is carefree and embraces your natural wave. Take clean wet hair and spray a detangling spray with heat protectant on the ends. Comb the solution through the hair. Blow dry the hair on low with a diffuser (a hair dryer attachment with a wide nozzle with vertical plastic spokes to evenly dry the hair) to encourage you natural waves but still eliminate frizz. When hair is dry run a shine serum through the hair with your hands. Part the hair to the side and take a ½-inch section of hair and braid it. Do this randomly to other ½-inch sections around the head. You don't need to make many braids, four or five braids will suffice. Finish the look with hairspray.

The Half Updo with Braid

This look is versatile enough for wavy or African American hair with a curl. Take clean, dry hair and run a shine serum through the ends with your hands. Comb the hair gently with a wide-tooth comb. Separate the top half of the hair and the bottom half with two separate hair elastics. Secure the top half in a ponytail and then braid it. Spray the braid with a texturizing spray once or twice as you braid so that it will stay in place without an elastic. Once your top ponytail braid is finished, release the bottom half and comb it out gently. Apply a curl enhancing gel to define any wave or curl your hair may have. Accessorize with a headband of your choice to add personal style.

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Dye Hair For The Holidays

Red Holiday Hair

The holidays are a perfect time to become that sultry red head you always wanted to be. Or perhaps you’d rather spruce it up with hair done in gold, silver or even forest green. You can dye hair for the holidays in a variety of ways—none of them permanent—to make sure your head is full of festive cheer. Follow these colorful tips to get the right hair color this holiday season.

Instructions

1. Spray it on. Spray-on hair colors are a staple at costume and beauty supply stores. Here’s where you’ll find the greens you need to make your head a holiday heaven. Have fun by striping your hair red and green, or spray random chunks in Christmas colors for those parties that need a little added fodder for conversation. Metallic sprays in gold and silver are also surefire hits.

2. Get a temporary rinse. In the hair coloring aisle of any store that sells dye, you'll find an entire line or two of temporary dyes. These non-permanent dyes wash out in several weeks. This way you can experiment with an all-over color that glows for the holidays or matches your holiday dress.

3. Try henna. Sold in beauty supply stores, this product provides a temporary reddish hue when rinsed through your hair. The color is very subtle and may not be evident on very dark hair. Henna adds more of a richness than a blaring color, so it’s a good one for shier dyers.

4. Glamorize with glitter. Find a spray-on glitter at many beauty or costume shops. Use it right after your hair spray. You can also find glitter gels or body glitter, some with a soft hue, that can be used in your hair. If all else fails, mix your own glitter with gel, or sprinkle on strategically while your hair spray or mousse is still sticky.

5. Get fanciful with food coloring. You can always mix a dollop of food coloring with hair gel and apply as desired throughout your hair. Just make sure your hair doesn’t brush against anything, as the food coloring will wipe off on anything it touches.

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Use Decorative Hair Nets

Decorative hairnets, also known as snoods, have been documented as early as the 700s. Snoods are hairnets that encase the hair. These hairnets are normally woven or crocheted, and many are embellished with pearls or, as in the Middle Ages, with jewels. Today, snoods have their places containing dreadlocks, decorating hair at Renaissance faires, and adding unique decorative touches to long or short hair. Snoods have drawstrings, elastic bands or, more often, are worn with hairpins to attach to the hair of the wearer.

Instructions

1. Form the hair into a bun or a braid for the easiest snood application. However, the hair may be left loose if desired. Bring the snood hair net up under your hair, so that the "bag" of the netting is beneath your hair with your hair inside. Pull the snood netting around the bulk of your hair, braid or bun, arranging the netting so that it encases the hair.

2. Pull the snood onto the crown of the head, and hold it there with your palm.

3. Pull the drawstrings, or adjustable cord, to tighten it, if you have a drawstring snood, around and beneath the bun or hair and tie in a bow. Most snoods are held in place with hair pins. Some modern snoods have elastic bands that don't require any further additions to hold it into place. If you have a traditional snood requiring hair pins, proceed to the next step.

4. Hold the snood in place with one hand while using the other hand to push a hair pin around the edge of the netting, hooking a few strands of hair, and into the bulk of your hair.

5. Continue pushing the hair pins around the edge of the snood on the crown of your head until the snood feels secure. If you have very long hair, the snood will require many hair pins to hold the weight of your hair.

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Permanently Make Extremely Coarse Hair Soft And Shiny

Even people with naturally coarse hair can still wind up with silky, shiny hair.

Coarse hair can pose a problem when it comes to styling, as you may find your hair is dull and uncooperative. Permanently fix your coarse hair issues by starting a beauty hair regimen that caters to your hair in particular. Work with your beautician to find the right products that will work specifically with your hair type. Stay away from unfounded home remedies, as they might lead you into making more of a mess than anything.

Instructions

1. Get your hair cut often. Try to maintain a monthly hair appointment. Your hair may be coarse due to split or frayed ends. Maintain regular haircut appointments, and you may notice a difference in your hair just from this one simple step alone.

2. Purchase a conditioner that is meant for coarse hair. Not all conditioners are made the same. Ask your beautician for recommendations on brands that will work best for you. Use the conditioner daily to get your hair hydrated as quickly as possible. Don't overuse the conditioner, however, or you could wind up with greasy hair.

3. Use a hot-oil treatment on your hair every week or two. The hot oil will saturate your hair and help to heal broken places in your hair follicles. It will provide you with the shine you have been looking for.

4. Stay away from hair dye. Many hair dyes contain harmful chemicals that fry your hair. This will only set you back in the process of achieving soft, shiny hair. Never use heat sources such as curling irons, straighteners and blow-dryers. Allow yourself plenty of time in the mornings to let your hair air-dry. Heat sources damage hair follicles and the intense heat from a blow-dryer will dry out your hair and defeat the purpose of your conditioning.

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Wahl Clippers Vs Conair Clippers

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Wahl and Conair are companies that cater to consumers looking for hair-cutting kits, personal trimmers and ladies trimmers. Each company offers an extensive line of products in all three areas, with some of their offerings in a category amounting to more than 20 products. Both companies have also branched out into ethnic hair care and several non-trimming products, including hair dryers.

Hair Cutting Kits

Wahl and Conair each offer many different models of hair cutting kits. Wahl offers 22 different hair cutting kits. Some of the notable offerings include a 30-piece Home Barber Kit that comes with a hair clipper, a personal clipper and a cordless trimmer, and two models called "The Complete Hair Cutting Guide for Dummies," modeled after the "Dummies" series of books. It comes with a "Dummies" guide to haircutting.

Conair offers 19 different hair cutting kits, including a model specially made for ethnic hair. Their top model is a 32-piece Combo Deluxe Hair Cutting Kit that has 10 attachment combs, nose and ear attachments and a deluxe leather storage case.

Facial Trimmers

Wahl offers personal trimmers specially tailored for different styles of facial hair, including moustache, beard and goatee. Wahl also has special trimmers for nose, ear and body hair. Wahl also makes what they bill as the "world's first grooming device with Lithium Ion technology." The lightweight trimmer has a long-lasting battery, a dual shaver, and 12 guide combs for facial hair, ear, nose and eyebrow hair, and the neckline. Conair has 22 different trimmers, including 18 specialty trimmers for beards and moustaches, and four ear and nose trimmers. Their top model is the Infiniti, a cordless trimmer with three blades and a mechanism that adjusts power output for the thickness of hair.

Ladies Trimmers

Wahl offers three trimming models for ladies, including the Micro Finish Wet/Dry Hair Remover, which can be used in the shower. It can trim the neckline, the eyebrows, the nose and the ear with tugging or pulling. Conair has seven trimmers tailored for women, including its Infiniti model, which has a 360-degree swivel head and a four-stage cutting system designed to eliminate cuts and nicks. It can be used in a wet or dry environment.

Ethnic Hair

Wahl has an extensive line of hair-cutting kits and trimmers for ethnic hair. There are three hair cutting models, all designed to provide tight, close cuts. The Balder features zero overlap blades for what Wahl bills as its line's "tightest, closest cuts." Wahl also features five ethnic beard and facial hair trimmers. Conair has just one ethnic hair cutting kit, a 17-piece kit with nine attachment combs and special deep-cut blades for a close trim.

Other Hair Care Products

Wahl and Conair offer other hair care products. Wahl offers a hair dryer and a hair straightener, each of which are sold separately. Conair offers nearly 100 different brands of hair dryers, including compact and styler models. Conair also offers hair styling irons, hot rollers and hair setters.

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Different Ways To Roll Hair For A Perm

Different Ways to Roll Hair for a Perm

A perm is a hairstyling technique wherein hair is rolled and then set using special chemicals. If all goes according to plan, the resulting curls with last for several months. If your hair is extremely straight or lifeless, getting a perm is a good way to produce natural-looking, semi-permanent curls without having to constantly toil with curling irons, hairsprays, and blow dryers. There are two general rolling techniques used for perms: traditional and spiral.

Traditional Perms

According to Happy Living Magazine, at HappyNews.com, a traditional perm is rolled using small concave or hollow rollers, which are typically made from plastic. Your hair is rolled in a horizontal orientation, so that the curls roll in underneath each other. Depending on the size of the rollers you use, a traditional perm can produce curls ranging from tight and compact to long and wavy (smaller rollers produce tighter curls, while larger rollers produce looser curls).

You can blow dry your hair after a traditional perm, which will effectively straighten your hair for a time. However, if you want to dry your hair while maintaining all of the perm's curls, the above source recommends that you use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment. This attachment will broaden the airflow coming out of the blow dryer, protecting your curls.

Spiral Perms

Spiral perms are another semi-permanent curl holding technique. According to HappyNews.com, spiral perms started to gain popularity among women at the end of the 1980's, when having big, excessively voluminous hair was a fad. While spiral perms utilize the same types of curl-holding chemicals as traditional perms, the way in which the curls are rolled is completely different.

According to the above source, spiral perms are rolled using long, skinny rollers with grooved edges twisting around them--similar to construction bolts or screws. Your hair is twisted up and around the rollers in a corkscrew-like motion, and the rollers stand vertically atop your head while the curls set.

Like traditional perms, you can vary the tightness of the curls by varying the size of the rollers (skinnier rollers will produce tighter curls, fatter rollers will produce looser curls). According to HappyNews.com, to achieve optimal results when getting a spiral perm, your hair should be somewhat long. This will allow you to create layers of curls, making your hair look fuller.

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Wedding Hair Styles For Bridesmaids

Keep your bridesmaid hairstyles simple.

When is comes to the hairstyles of the bridesmaids, one thing is very important: they should not upstage the bride. Because of this rule of thumb, keep the bridesmaid hair styles simple and undramatic. However, the hairstyles should still be elegant and beautiful.

Elegant Bun

The bun can be simple, stylish and still look classic and elegant. The bun is like a down "up-do." It is more formal then keeping the hair down, yet it is not as dramatic as an up-do. Slick all of the hair back into a low ponytail at the base of the head. Twist the ponytail, then wrap it around the hair tie. Use several bobby pins to keep the bun in place. You can add a touch of color or slight drama to the style by adding a simple hair clip.

Half Up

An elegant, yet simple to achieve hairstyle (no matter the length) is the half-up hairstyle. The hair can be worn curly or straight--whichever the bridesmaid prefers. Pull the hair up on the sides, from behind the ears, and secure it at the crown of the head. You can use a clear, tiny hair tie to secure the hair or use a few bobby pins. This look is always classic, chic and does not require a professional stylist to pull off.

Down with Accessories

Instead of worrying about what kind of hairstyles the girls will wear, require that the hair has to be down. The hair can be straightened, or done in loose curls, whichever the bridesmaid prefers. Add a finishing touch by having each girl wear a different (or the same) hair accessory. This can be a fancy pin, barrette, flower or headband. Everyone will look uniform but with an added flair.

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70s Rocker Hairstyles

Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant was --- and is --- known for his long luxurious locks.

The Fab Four mop-tops that scandalized polite society in the mid-1960s were a distant memory by the '70s, when even middle-aged businessmen were letting their hair grow long. During the 1970s, male rock star hair was often longer and lusher than that of their female fans. Rocker hairstyles of the 1970s would evolve significantly as the decade progressed, ranging from the shag cut favored by many rockers to the iconoclastic glam look of David Bowie -- to the shorter, starker styles of the punk rock movement.

Rock Star Hair

Any major rock star during the 1970s had a long, thick head of hair, although specific styles varied significantly. Just as music evolved during the '70s, so too did the clothes and hairstyles of the performers who produced it. Among the most notable 'dos of the decade were the long, curly mane of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, the spiky "rooster" cut favored by Rod Stewart and Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards -- and the thick-and-curly layered style worn by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

The Shag

Although it's difficult to pinpoint when the style first appeared, the website Hair Content claims that Manhattan hairstylist John Sahag originated the shag cut in the late 1960s. The shag is characterized by long hair, either straight or wavy, cut in thick, chunky layers, with more layers at the top of the head and thinning out at the bottom. The shag, in different variations and permutations, adorned the heads of such 1970s rockers as Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC's Bon Scott, Alice Cooper and all four member of KISS.

David Bowie

David Bowie was at the forefront of the glam rock movement of the early 1970s, and his chameleon-like ability to continually reinvent himself throughout the rest of the decade was evident in his ever-changing hairstyles. During the glam era, Bowie was most identified with his Ziggy Stardust character, featuring hair dyed bright orange and cut in a unisex mullet that was long in the back, extending over the ears on the side and cut significantly shorter in the front and top. Bowie's "Ziggy cut" was widely imitated by British teens. Bowie himself has said the inspiration for the haircut came from combining elements of three different female hairstyles picked out from fashion magazines.

Punk

A direct reaction to the self-indulgent bloat that had begun to permeate rock music by the mid-1970s, the punk movement offered a harder, more dangerous aesthetic. This was evident in the sharp-edged music of bands such as the Clash and the Sex Pistols, and in the punk fashions, in which strategically ripped clothing was reassembled with safety pins. Punk hairstyles were typically short and spiky, characterized by the hair of Sex Pistols' Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten. Spiked mohawks --- in which a strip of hair remained at the middle of an otherwise-shaved head --- were also popular, and hair was often dyed outrageous colors such as Day-Glo pink or neon green.

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Apply A Thinskin Lace Wig

Lace wigs come in many different styles, including full-lace, lace-front and thin-skin. Thin-skin lace wigs are a popular choice because they give a more natural appearance than regular lace wigs, which allow adhesive to shine through the lace's hairline. Thin-skin units also have a more secure fit than traditional lace wigs.

Instructions

1. Secure your natural hair to lay flat on your head, either by braiding your hair into small cornrows or wrapping the hair tightly around the circumference of your head and pinning it.

2. Put the thin-skin unit onto your head. Adjust until it is in the desired position.

3. Use the scissors to trim the excess thin-skin material off the lace unit until it nearly meets your natural hairline. Leave a bit of thin-skin material remaining right before your natural hairline so that you can glue the thin skin to your natural skin instead of gluing it to your hair.

4. Use an eyebrow pencil to lightly outline the thin-skin hairline after it has been cut. Remove the lace-wig unit from your head.

5. Apply a thin coat of lace-wig adhesive to the outlined area in front of your natural hairline. Many lace-wig adhesives contain an applicator brush. If you have no applicator brush, purchase a small glue brush from an arts-and-crafts supplier. Allow about 10 minutes for the adhesive to become tacky, or sticky to the touch. If you apply too much adhesive, simply spray oil sheen onto the area and wipe away the excess.

6. Position the thin-skin unit on your head as you did in step 3. Starting at the front of your head, press the thin-skin material onto the adhesive. Continue pressing the thin skin around the circumference of your head until the unit is completely installed. Because the glue will still be tacky for a few minutes, you can shift the wig around to ensure it is in the desired position.

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Do A Bun With Hair Accessories

Complicated buns with hair accessories are popular styles for weddings.

A flowery clip, jeweled headband or decorative hair sticks can turn a plain bun into a chic fashion statement. Hair is one of the most overlooked components of an outfit, but the right hairstyle can really tie your look together --- or totally ruin it. Buns are a quick, versatile way to add a touch of flair to your hair. They can be loose and messy or neat and tight, and they can sit anywhere from the crown of your head to the nape of your neck.

Instructions

High, Messy Bun

1. Pull your hair straight back to the crown of your head. Leave some fly-away pieces around your face. Don't worry about getting all your hair flat.

2. Loop your hair through an elastic band at the crown of your head, then twist the elastic band once and hold it in your left hand. Twist and wrap your hair into a messy bun with your right hand, then loop your hair back through the elastic to hold it in place. Fluff and adjust your hair until it looks the way you want it. Spray with hairspray as needed.

3. Add a slim black headband or a big feathery clip near your ear for an elegant or party-going look. Stick a couple of pencils in for a school-girl look.

Ballerina Bun

4. Part your hair to the side with a comb. Put a little bit of mousse on your fingers and run it through your hair.

5. Brush your hair back into a low ponytail just above the nape of your neck. Be sure to smooth out all the fly-aways.

6. Twist your hair tightly and wrap it around the base of the ponytail, making a spiral. Secure this with ample bobby pins around the edge of the spiral, or stick two jeweled hair sticks through the sides to hold it in place. Spritz copiously with hairspray.

7. Attach a dainty, feminine clip near your ear or put a clip-on bun-holder with a bow over your bun.

Fancy Updo

8. Pull your hair straight back or part in on the side. Gather it into a ponytail at the crown of your head and secure it with an elastic band.

9. Take a small section of hair in the front and either twist it or curl it with a small curling iron. Pin this section to your head with a bobby pin.

10. Continue to twist or curl sections of hair, arranging them artfully in a bun-shape at the crown of your head. Let some curls hang down a little for a more dramatic effect. Spray the whole bun with hairspray when you have finished.

11. Stick little hair jewels or glittery pins throughout the bun. Sprinkle your hair with glitter.

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Do A Bridal Updo

A stylish updo will keep her cool on her wedding day.

Every detail of a wedding is important to the bride, including her hair. While there are many hairstyles to choose from, an updo is a classic look that is suitable for short, medium and long hair. Whether wearing it with curls, folds or straight, an updo is a pretty way to make the bride look elegant and stylish. If you learn more about updos, you can create and wear them with confidence.

Instructions

Before Styling

1. Examine your hair at the roots. If you tend to get gray hair or color it for any reason, check your roots. Significant amounts of uncolored roots will make your updo look bad. Color your hair if you have roots showing.

2. Wash and dry your hair completely. Rolling your hair up while it is wet may cause breakage.

3. Squirt a dime-sized amount of hair shine into your hand, then run it through your hair.

Curl the Hair

4. Section the hair off into alligator clips. There should be two clips at the back of the head, one on each side and one on top.

5. Remove the clips one section at a time and curl your hair with hot rollers under toward your scalp. Spray the rolled hair and let the rollers sit on your scalp until they cool completely.

6. Unroll the hair from the rollers carefully. Do not brush the hair. This will remove the curls.

7. Gather the hair in your hand, using your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to remove bumps in your hair on the scalp.

8. Twist the hair clump to the right. Hold the base of the twist in place after the first turn and continue to twist the top.

9. Secure the twist into place with bobby pins. Do this by sliding the bobby pins along the hair crease.

10. Arrange the curls with your fingers. Spray the entire head of hair, smoothing down areas with your fingers.

Flat Look

11. Get a flat updo by straightening your hair before twisting it. Straighten 1-inch sections of hair until the entire head of hair is straight.

12. Gather the hair up in your right hand. Comb the hair on your scalp back with a wide-toothed comb.

13. Twist the hair at the back of your head. Twist it again, holding the bottom of the clump in place, and twist the top.

14. Shove a hair comb in the fold of hair to keep it in place. Arrange the hair that is spilling over the top with your fingers. Spray the entire head of hair.

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Clean Hair Clippers With White Distilled Vinegar

Hair Clippers

Hair clippers won't work properly if you don't keep them clean. This means giving them a little attention after each use. This may take you an extra few minutes each time you use the clippers, but it will keep your clippers working twice as long.

Instructions

1. Give your clippers a little shake over the bathroom trash can after using them. This will get any large clumps of hair off the clippers.

2. Keep your clippers plugged in and turn them on.

3. Pour white distilled vinegar over the blades. Flip the clippers over and pour the vinegar over the blades again. You might want to do this over the trash can.

4. Use a toothbrush to help the white vinegar clean the blades. The toothbrush can remove the smaller pieces of hair. These are the pieces that can jam up the machine and make it harder for the clippers to work at full force.

5. Pour more white vinegar over each side of the blades and shake them over the trash can.

6. Wipe the vinegar off the hair clippers with a rag.

7. Lubricate the hair clippers with Wahl Clipper Oil (see Resources).

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Do A 50'S Hairdo

The 1950s were an era of innocence in the United States. Eager to put the war years behind, Americans began to focus on maintaining a happy home and domestic bliss. During this time, women's hairstyles got shorter and hairspray started be used much more frequently to hold the curls and pin curls that became popular. Although the ponytail is the easiest 1950s hairstyle, the backcomb hairstyle is a bit more difficult and just as authentic.

Instructions

The 50's Bad Girl Hair

1. Make sure your hair is completely dry.

2. Part your hair horizontally at the crown, placing the lower section in a low ponytail and holding the upper section.

3. Take a foam roller and place one at the top of the front section of hair. Start rolling it toward your head. Your rollers can be large foam rollers or foam rollers attached to plastic clips, but you should remove the clip and just use the roller.

4. Continue rolling until it is on top of your head. If the roller is long enough try to curve it under your hair toward the back of your head a little bit. Secure with bobby pins, keeping the roller in your hair to keep your style's shape.

5. Curl the back of your hair with a curling iron, sectioning it off and rolling each curl up one by one and then spray with a little bit of hairspray. You could also gather the rest of your hair in a ponytail and secure with a rubber band. Twist the hair completely in a counter-clockwise motion, then twist the twist into a bun also using a counter-clockwise motion. Secure with bobby pins.

6. Spray your hair with hairspray, smoothing your hair over the roller.

Simple Pin Curls

7. Part your hair to one side and brush it through so that it is free of knots and tangles.

8. Spritz some hairspray or work a small amount (less than a nickel size) of hair gel into your hair. Don't weigh it down, put in only a minimal amount, enough so your curls will hold.

9. Start by taking a very small section of hair (about a quarter of an inch) and twist it in a counter-clockwise fashion until it is completely twisted. Twist the hair into a mini-bun by twisting the twist you just made counter clockwise. It may help to place your finger at the root and then twist the hair around it. The mini-buns don't need to be perfectly round, just twisted enough that the hair will come out curled later.

10. Take a bobby pin (or two) and place it through the mini-bun. Repeat until your whole head is covered with these mini-buns. This takes a huge amount of patience, so make sure you take adequate breaks when your arms get tired.

11. Leave the mini-buns in for several hours, preferably overnight. Take them out and give your hair a quick spray with hairspray all over to make sure it holds. Place a barrette in your hair on one side, if desired.

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Crazy Hair Ideas For Kids

Every kid likes to have crazy hair once in a while.

Both boys and girls revel in having an unusual hair style for the day once in a while. It's attention grabbing and usually it's a way to make their friends laugh. Kids may even join forces and have crazy hair together. Whether it's for Halloween, a costume contest, a special day at school or spirit day for a sports team, make sure your kids have plenty of options for crazy hair ideas.

Crazy Braids

Braids can be crazy if they stand out on their own. To create Pippi Longstocking style braids that defy gravity, arm yourself with craft wire or pipe cleaners. As you begin to braid the hair, whether it's one braid or many, weave a piece of craft wire or a pipe cleaner into each section of the braid. Tie the end of the braid with a rubber band. The wire allows the braid to be twisted and curled upward and it will stand in place. For an added bit of crazy, ribbons or flowers can be woven into the braids as well.

Crazy Color

Dying your hair green or purple for the day is popular for both boys and girls. Dyes that wash out after one or two washes now come in a wide array of colors. Spray hair dyes make it possible to create stripes and swirls or even painted flowers on the hair. It's also fun to dye your hair in a lot of different colors. Simply divide the hair into sections and dye each individual area a specific color.

Crazy Big Hair

Big hair is a fun way to get crazy hair for both boys and girls. Whether you are creating an Afro style, a teased style or even a punk style mohawk, this look will most likely require a lot of hairspray and a teasing technique. Once you get the hair standing on end, the trick is to give it a blast with super firm hair spray so it will stay where you put it.

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Famous Teen Hairstyles

Long and wavy hair can be done with curlers.

Teens often look to their idols for the kind of styles they want to emulate. There are some hairstyles that have been made famous by teen idols and copied by other teens around the world. Some of the hairstyles made famous by young stars look just as cute on many of their fans. Famous hairstyles range from long to short.

Long and Layered

Hillary Duff's long, straight and layered hairstyle has been copied by many teens. She's had different hairstyles since she came on the scene, but her blonde, straight hair is the one that has made a noticeable statement. This hairstyle can be created using a straightener to give it a shiny and sleek look with layers and bangs cut in. This style can also be created using hair extensions if your natural hair isn't long enough.

Long and Wavy

Many famous teens with long hair wear it down and wavy. Miley Cyrus is almost always seen with her hair down with waves through it. It's typically parted in the middle or on the side, with waves starting at the top or middle of the hair going down to the ends. Taylor Swift is another famous teen who is often seen wearing her hair in this style. If you don't have naturally wavy hair, using large curlers or a waving iron would create this look.

Short

Some people can pull off short hair and others don't have the face shape for it. Emma Watson looks cute with it because she has a diamond-shaped face, which works with short hair. It's a style that can be worn well with a narrow forehead, small chin, and higher cheek bones. Justin Bieber's hairstyle became very famous when it was brushed over in one direction and framed his face. He's had a haircut since then and is now wearing it spiked and a little bit shorter in 2011. The look makes him appear a bit more mature.

Medium Length

Two of the most famous teens have worn their hair at medium length for most of their careers. Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen often are seen with the slightly tousled hair, parted in the middle that hangs to their shoulders or a little bit below. A tousled look can be created with styling products like mousse and texturizer and by adding some layers. The twins have heart-shaped faces and this style can look good on anyone with that face shape.

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Do An Updo Hairstyle For Short Hair

Updos can be done on any hair length.

A simple updo is a great way to add a touch of glamour to your look. Updos are easy to do with long hair, but when you're working with shorter hair, it requires some consideration. The actual length of your short hair plays a big factor in deciding just style your updo since a single inch of length can mean the difference between minimal product and a head full of gel. When you're styling a short updo, keep a few accessories on hand since these are an excellent way to hold wayward hair in place.

Instructions

Instructions

1. Dampen your hair so that it's easier to control. You don't want your hair to be completely wet, so use a small plastic spray bottle filled with water to moisten it. While you can just wait for your hair to mostly dry after a shower, having a spray bottle on hand allows you to re-wet hair during the styling process if necessary.

2. Brush out your hair so that it's completely free of tangles. Pull your hair back from your face (bangs included if you have them) so that your hair appears very sleek. Don't worry about the sleekness if you have curly hair, simply ensure that your hair's pulled back. Use your fingers to run mousse or gel through your hair to help give it structure when you style it.

3. Separate your hair into upper and lower sections and pin the upper section out of the way with hair clips. Brush the lower section upwards and hold it in place using bobby pins. Try to use as few as possible (one on each side), but make sure that your hair is off the nape of your neck.

4. Release your hair from the clips and add sculpting gel or pomade to the front section of your hair. Loosely draw your hair back so that the different strands remain separate, adding definition to your look. Keep the sides sleek as you pull them back towards the nape of your neck. Use bobby pins behind your ears if necessary to keep the strands from drooping.

5. Spray your hair with hairspray to help lock the updo into place. Wait until the hairspray has dried before adding accessories to your hair. A headband that goes all the way around is ideal for shorter hair because it helps to hold the shorter strands at the nape and sides in place. Small jeweled clips in place of bobby pins add a touch of elegance while doing double duty by holding your hair up.

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Do Big Wavy Curls Using A Curling Iron

Big waves created with a curling iron

You may have tried using a curling iron only to be left with tight spirals instead of the soft bouncy curls you wanted. If this is the case, don't give up on curling irons just yet--try the set of techniques outlined here if you want looser, bigger curls that are more like waves than spirals. With just a little practice, your hair can look like a beach babe's or a Hollywood starlet's rather than Shirley Temple's in her childhood years.

Instructions

1. Turn on your curling iron and allow it to heat up. Comb your hair to remove any snarls or tangles that will keep your waves from looking flawless and shiny.

2. Spray your hair with a heat protectant, making especially sure your roots get coated with the product as the ends of your hair are the most prone to breakage.

3. Take a fine section of hair about 1/4-inch thick, clamping down on it with the duckbill facing upwards. Slide the iron down the section of hair all the way to the ends, rolling the curling iron upward and inward. Be careful not to let the barrel touch your scalp. Release the duckbill after a few seconds and carefully slide the curling iron out from under your hair. You will have to experiment with the amount of time it takes to make your hair wavy the way you want it, since various hair types curl at different speeds. Basically, the longer you keep your hair on the curling iron, the tighter the resulting curl (see Resources).

4. Repeat Step 3 for your entire head of hair. When you are finished, style your hair with your fingers. Do not use a comb or a brush as this will break down your newly formed curls or give your hairstyle a lot of static. Mist your tresses lightly with hairspray to hold the style.

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Keep My Hair Healthy With A Perm

Keep your hair healthy even after you receive a perm.

A perm uses chemicals and heat to restructure your hair (typically in tightly wound curls). Due to these chemicals and heat it is important to keep your hair healthy while sporting the perm. With the heat and chemicals your hair may become dry and experience split ends. Thankfully there are products you may use to ensure your hair is always healthy, no matter how often you have the perm applied to your hair.

Instructions

1. Apply a liberal amount of leave-in conditioner to your hair once a week during the evening when you have time to let your hair soak in the conditioner. Place a plastic cap over your head, then wrap a warm towel around your hand and allow it to sit for 20 minutes or so. Remove the towel and cap, then comb the hair with a comb or brush. Repeat the process every night. This ensures your hair stays healthy and vibrant with your perm style.

2. Wash your hair with shampoo made for chemically treated hair. This helps reduce the likelihood of your hair loosing its hold from the perm's chemicals.

3. Towel dry your hair. Avoid blow drying your as it damages your hair.

4. Comb your hair with a wide bristle brush. The wide bristles prevents your hair from tangling in the brush.

5. Obtain a hair cut every four to six weeks. This removes your split ends and encourages healthy hair growth.

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Do An 1800s Woman'S Hairdo

Hair styling in the 1800s was taken seriously, and much time was devoted to it. Women's hairdos gave them a soft, feminine appearance. Hair was seldom cut, only in the presence of a serious sickness. A myriad of hairstyles were fashionable, many of which involved intricate braiding, twists and curls. Hair in the 19th century was usually severely damaged, as it was often curled repeated with hot tongs or scissors. However, you can recreate a 19th-century hairstyle easily at home with 21st-century tools that will not ruin your hair.

Instructions

1. Divide your hair into 12 sections, and wrap each section around a medium-size roller. Secure each roller in place, and allow them to set and cool on your head for at least 30 minutes.

2. Remove your hair from the rollers. Run your fingers through your hair, loosening the curls so your hair relaxes into a softer, voluminous wave. Grab the top-front section of hair, and pin it to the side for now.

3. Roll your remaining hair up and toward your scalp, tucking in the ends into your roll. Secure it in place on either side of your head with two decorative hair combs.

4. Unpin the top-front section of hair that you put aside earlier. Gently loosen the curls even further, and arrange them so that some of them frame your face and the rest cascade over the rolled hair. Secure them in place with decorative hair pins.

5. Apply hairspray once the desired style is achieved.

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Texturize Natural Children'S Hair

Take care of children's hair.

Hair texturizers are used to soften the curls of African-American bi-racial children. They are easily tangled and fragile, and can be challenging to care for. Mainstream hair products designed for "curly" hair aren't formulated to tame the curly, kinky and thick hair of people of color. Using special products designed for multi-ethnic hair is necessary to properly texturize and groom it. All hair isn't equal, and you will need to experiment with products to find those best suited to your child's natural hair texture. There are specific grooming tricks you can use to keep multi-ethnic hair shiny, free of knots, undamaged and under control.

Instructions

1. Shampoo your child's hair with hydrating shampoo designed specifically for children of color. Massage the shampoo into the child's scalp and avoid rubbing shampoo directly into the hair. Rinse the shampoo from the scalp to clean the hair without causing knots. Massage the scalp to stimulate production of sebum (natural oils) that help keep the hair healthy.

2. Condition and moisturize the hair with products that contain natural oils such as shea butter, castor oil and almond oil. Since natural hair tends to be thick and sometimes coarse, it can be difficult for sebum to move down the shaft, making special conditioners and moisturizers necessary to texturize the hair.

3. Part the hair into four equal sections. Braid three sections of the hair into large, loose braids or use hair clips to keep them separated.

4. Detangle the unbraided section with a wide-tooth comb -- the wider the teeth, the better. Combs designed for children of color are available at beauty shops and supply stores that specialize in African-American hair care. Hold the section of hair firmly at the roots to avoid pulling and breakage. Comb tangles out starting at the hair ends and work up to the roots. Loosely braid, or clip, this section to keep it out of the way. Repeat the process for each of the remaining three sections.

5. Apply leave-in moisturizer to dry hair and use a boar-bristle brush to distribute it thoroughly through the hair. Only use a brush on the hair when it is completely dry.

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Stepbystep Directions For Formal Hairstyles

A clean, formal hairstyle can be the perfect addition to a formal dress or work attire. Knowing do formal hairstyles also can come in handy on occasions such as a prom or a wedding, when others spend money getting their hair done at salons. There are two formal hairstyles appropriate for just about any formal or dressy occasion: the classic chignon and the side-bun.

Instructions

Classic Chignon

1. Brush your hair into a sleek ponytail at the nape of your neck. Smooth away bumps by squeezing them with your thumb and index finger and gently running your hand along the strands of hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Secure the ponytail with a rubber band.

2. Split the ponytail in half. Tease the sections of hair by backbrushing to add volume. To backbrush your hair, grab a section of the ponytail at the tips of your hair. With a hairbrush, brush your hair from the tips of your hair to the base of the ponytail.

3. Twist one section around the base of the ponytail and secure with bobby pins. Repeat with the other section. Smooth down any frizz with hairspray.

Side-Bun

4. Brush your hair into a low-side ponytail. Don't worry about bumps or fly-away hair. In fact, if you prefer, pull out a few bits of hair to have a more bohemian, effortless look. Do not secure the ponytail with a rubber band.

5. Begin twisting the ponytail from the tips of your hair until it is tightly coiled. Wrap the coil around itself until you have a bun on the side of your head. Pull out pieces of hair if you wish to have a more bohemian look.

6. Secure with a rubber band and bobby pins.

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Beach Hairstyles

Beach hairstyles should be fun and relaxed

Beach hairstyles should be quick and easy to achieve. A day at the beach will usually involve sea and sand, both of which can play havoc on carefully styled hair. Beach hair should be low maintenance and relaxed to avoid spending hours in the bathroom fixing your hair. Whatever style you choose, always remember to use a good UV protective hairspray or leave-in conditioner to protect the hair and scalp from the sun.

Loose Waves

Loose, tousled waves are easy to achieve.

Tousled and textured waves are a natural for the beach. Towel dry the hair and run a curling spray or mousse down the length of the hair. Scrunch the hair in sections to encourage volume and texture. Let the hair dry naturally for perfectly relaxed waves. This is a simple style that works for all hair types but is best for fine or medium, straight or naturally wavy hair. Celebrity examples of this style include Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston.

Plaits

Plaits are easy to create and maintain throughout the day.

Separate hair into two sections at either side of your face. Plait each section and secure with a cute band or clip. This is a low-maintenance style which can take you from day to evening in seconds. After your day at the beach, simply undo the plaits for sexy, tousled and wavy hair for an evening beach party.

Messy Bun

A messy bun is an ideal beach hairstyle

Pull back your hair and smooth with leave-in conditioner. Secure the hair using a hair elastic, but bring hair only halfway through the elastic on the final pull through. Don't try to make this style too neat; loose bits of hair add sexiness. This style is fast and easy to maintain throughout the day.

Styles with Accessories

Hair accessories are practical for the beach

For a practical beach hairstyle straight out of the fashion magazines, keep hair loose and unstyled and simply accessorize with a hat, bandana or flower clip. Accessories allow you to spend time in the ocean without worry, because you can remove the accessory for swim time and and replace it in no time when you come out. A hat or bandana also protects the hair from the sun's rays.

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Deva Method Of Cutting Curly Hair

Curly hair benefits from special styling and cuts.

The Deva haircutting method was developed by Lorraine Massey to work with the physics of an individual's curls. Massey recognized the need for innovations in the ways in which kinky and curly hair was being cut to enhance the existing texture and create a more dynamic hairstyle.

Function

The Deva cut is a different approach to maintaining curly hair without the use of chemical treatments that can alter the hair's composition. The Deva cut enhances curls by cutting in a specific pattern while the hair is dry. Each curl is cut according to how one's hair reacts to heat and moisture. This allows the curl patterns to remain intact and for hair to naturally fall into place.

History

Massey, author of "Curly Girl: The Handbook", developed the Deva cut as a way to tame her own curly hair and has gone on to start the Devachan Salon in New York City. She has also created a line of curl-friendly hair styling products and accessories.

Famous Ties

Massey has used the Deva cut to personally style the bridal party for singer Beyonce's wedding. The Deva line of styling products have been used by stars on the television programs "Ugly Betty" and "Sex and the City".

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Growing Out Relaxer

Making the decision to grow out your relaxed hair is a highly personal affair. Since the relationship between a woman and her hair is often affected by social pressures and self-esteem issues, it's important to ensure that you'll be happy with your decision. Transitioning from chemically treated to natural hair can be an intimidating and emotional process. Gather your enough inner strength to make the change that's right for you.

Instructions

1. Make a firm commitment to grow out your relaxer. Refuse to listen to people who will try to discourage you from your goal. Since the use of relaxers is still a controversial issue, you may face heavy scrutiny and disdain from friends and family members. Join a support group within your community for advice and help through the rough times. Participate in online forums such as BlackHairMedia.com (follow the link in Resoures) to interact with women who are at all stages of the hair-naturalization process.

2. Break old hair habits. Stop using straightening agents as soon as you make the decision to grow out your hair relaxer. Discard any chemical treatments and preparations in your possession, to reduce your chances of reverting to using relaxers. Purchase natural hair-care products to further solidify your intentions. Cancel any hair-relaxing appointments you've made with your stylist.

3. Maintain healthy hair and scalp by sticking to a dedicated styling regimen. Wash your hair weekly with a detangling shampoo. Use a combination of wash-in and blow-out conditioners to revitalize your mane. Apply adequate amounts of moisture, using a combination of deep conditioning and essential oils. Reduce your use of blow dryers and curling irons to cut down on the chances of overheating and associated hair damage.

4. Find suitable transitional hairstyles. Choose styles like braids and twists, which allow your hair to grow freely without placing undue stress on your ends or roots. Many women let their fear of not being able to find an attractive hairstyle keep them from following through on their plans. Change your style to avoid boredom, and to get used to your new styling possibilities.

5. Remain patient. Watch your hair grow healthier and fuller. Expect no more than 1 inch of new-hair growth each month. Marvel at your new look and take pride in your commitment to grow out your relaxer. Don't get discouraged if your hair isn't growing at the rate your expected. Over time, you'll reap the benefits of a full head of natural hair.

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Do 40'S Hairstyles

As World War II waged on, women were forced to enter working roles. At the same time, however, they were also expected to maintain their femininity. Almost all hairstyles of the 40s were worn away from the face. They also kept the tight, perfect curls found in hairstyles from previous decades. Basic hairstyling sets and the proper techniques will allow you to do 40's hairstyles that will remain intact for several days in a row.

Instructions

1. Begin by looking at pictures of celebrities and prominent people from the 40s. Choose one particular style to focus on.

2. Observe how the hair is placed around the head. Think about where it is pinned back and how each of the curls look. Curls are a significant part of all 40's hairstyles.

3. Dampen hair evenly with water.

4. Squeeze about a quarter-size amount of hair gel into the palm of one hand and rub your hands together to coat both hands with the gel.

5. Work the product throughout your hair from root to tip.

6. Set your hair in a basic pin curl set by wrapping small sections of hair around your fingers and pinning it tightly against your hair with the hair curl clips. Most 40's hairstyles will begin with this basic pin curl set.

7. Allow your hair to dry completely. It is crucial that your hair is entirely dry. The style will easily fall out if your hair is even slightly moist.

8. Release your hair from the curl clips to let down the curls.

9. Use your hair grooming brush to manipulate the curls into the 40's hairstyle that you would like to achieve. You may choose to brush your hair into a deep side part and pull the hair down and then up or you may choose to roll a large barrel curl that begins at the peak of your forehead and rolls toward the crown of your head. If you choose this, you would then pin the barrel curl while it is standing up on the top of your head.

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