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You must reapply a perm without rollers to reverse a curly perm.
If you don't like the results of your curly or spiral perm, you can remove it from your hair the day after it was applied. Although a perm is supposed to be permanent -- hence its name -- applying another perm without using rollers will aid in returning your hair to its original state, whether wavy or straight. Although myths about washing a perm out exist, this is really the only way to reverse a curly perm.
Instructions
1. Purchase another perm kit. Find one with a gentle formula that is especially designed for color-treated hair. The kit should include the perm solution and a neutralizer.
2. Shampoo your hair. Do not condition it.
3. Mix the perm solution according to the directions on the box. Make sure you read all of the directions and follow them step by step.
4. Apply the perm solution to your hair. Comb it through from root to tip to smooth your hair out and make it straighter. Do not comb too much, just enough to get the perm through all of your hair. Allow the perm to remain on your hair for the length of time recommended in the directions. After this time, rinse the perm out.
5. Comb the neutralizer through your hair. Keep it on for the length of time specified in the directions. Rinse it out. Any curls from the original perm should be gone. Do not condition your hair. This will interrupt the perm reversal process. Wait about two weeks before you begin applying conditioner again.
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At a luau, food often is served in a hollowed-out pineapple shell.
Whether a resort luau, a traditional first-year birthday luau in Hawaii, or a summer luau on the mainland, the customs observed at the feast are quite similar. The luau traditionally features Hawaiian-style foods and beverages, tropical ambiance, music, Polynesian dance and flower leis.
The Buffet
Luau custom dictates that the feast be served buffet-style, and that the food be provided potluck style, by the hosts, or by a catering service. The food served at the luau (the Hawaiian language does not pluralize words) may be authentic Hawaiian or Pacific Rim, local fare and/or mainland foods with Hawaiian flavors. Authentic Hawaiian foods include desserts such as haupia (similar to pudding and made with coconut), side dishes such as sweet potatoes and poi, and always kalua pig.
Kalua Pig
Shredded pork with a smoky flavor, called kalua pig in Hawaii, is a luau custom both in the islands and on the mainland. Resorts in Hawaii, as well as many home cooks there, roast the pig in a the traditional Hawaiian style -- in an underground oven, called an imu, with banana and ti leaves. The popular alternative is to cook pork in a crock pot with smoke flavoring until it is tender enough to shred easily.
Drinks
Whether involving a host- or no-host bar, it's luau custom to serve tropical drinks such as Mai tais, along with beer, wine and non-alcoholic tropical blends. Children's luau customarily serve Hawaiian punch. Drinks are often served with cocktail umbrellas or other tropical garnishes. Some luau hosts go all out by creating cups out of hollowed out pineapples or coconut shells and setting up a tiki bar.
Ambiance
Luau custom calls for a friendly, relaxed, Polynesian ambiance. To this end, Hawaiian and other tropical d cor is often used. For example, in Hawaii the buffet table is often decorated with ti leaves. Tiki torches or other firelight, such as candles, are another popular luau custom. Faux or real plants, thematic table settings such as tiki, surf, floral or other Hawaiian designs are also used.
Flower Lei
At a resort luau in Hawaii, it is customary for every guest to be given a flower lei. At family and community luau in Hawaii and on the mainland, flower lei may also be given to every guest, or they may be reserved for the guest of honor. Depending on the size of the guest list and availability of flowers, the lei may be made with real flowers -- usually plumeria, carnation, or orchid -- or with artificial materials.
Music and Dance
In Hawaii, it is customary for hula to be danced at a luau and for Hawaiian music to be played. The commercial luau often participate in the custom of ending the luau show with the Samoan Fire Dance and may feature Hawaiian hula or a variety of Polynesian dance.
At the more informally hosted luau in Hawaii, guests so inclined spontaneously perform hula, play guitar and ukulele, and sing.
On the mainland, a hula or Polynesian dance troupe is more likely to be hired to entertain. The dancers traditionally bring their own recorded music and usually will bring up guests to dance at some point. The luau customarily will also include background Hawaiian music via recordings or a band.
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Nothing is more embarrassing than having everyone around you realize that you're wearing a wig. This doesn't necessarily mean that you've chosen a bad one: Even the most natural-looking wig can look unrealistic if you don't know wear it well, if you're uncomfortable wearing a particular wig, or if it doesn't suit you. A few easy steps, though, can help ensure that your wig always looks realistic.
Instructions
1. Trim and shape your wigs to make them as flattering as possible, which will also make them more realistic. For the most realistic effect, leave this to a professional. Check with a wig shop to see if they offer this service or can recommend someone who does. If not, call high-end salons to see if any of the stylists have experience with wigs.
2. Dust your wig with talcum powder if it's excessively shiny, which often happens with less expensive synthetics. Lightly apply the powder with a brush or powder puff, then shake out the wig. It should now have a more natural sheen.
3. Wear a stocking or wig cap over your hair when you wear a wig. This holds your hair in place so it won't slip out and destroy the illusion of the wig. Distribute your hair evenly under the stocking or cap to ensure that you have no unnatural-looking bumps under the wig.
4. Attach the wig firmly. The way you attach it depends upon the type of wig you have, and on your preference. The two most common methods involve using either bobby pins or wig-adhesive tape to hold the wig in place.
5. Comb your wig into place once it's firmly attached. If you need to hold the style or correct flyaway hair, use wig-styling spray, rather than hairspray.
6. Add a hair scarf or another accessory if your wig still doesn't look realistic to you. Sometimes, a wig doesn't look realistic because of the wearer's body language. Often, simply adding an accessory is enough to make you feel comfortable in your wig, which will make it seem more realistic.
7. Take care of your wig to keep it looking real. A polystyrene wig stand will help your wig retain its shape when you're not wearing it. Ask the wig maker what products and styling tools will work on your wig, and also inquire into the best method of washing it.
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There are plenty of options for styling almost-shoulder-length hair.
Due to the fact that African-American hair is typically coarser and thicker than most other hair types, people believe it is difficult to style. However, this type of hair is actually quite versatile. With the help of styling tools, you can wear it curly, straight or somewhere in between. For African-American women with hair that reaches just above their shoulders, there are several hairstyles that will flatter the length and texture.
Instructions
1. Wear a bob style. The basic bob requires the hair to be cut uniformly with the ends between the chin and the shoulders. If your hair is very thick, cut a heavy bang to go with the look, if desired. If your hair is thin, a "swoop" bang is more appropriate. Fashion an angle-bob with the hair shorter in the bang and becoming longer in the front. Cut one side slightly shorter than the other. Maintain your bob by blow-drying it and using a flat iron.
2. Wear your hair slightly flipped, similar to the hairstyle of the 1950s. Smooth the hair from the roots, using a flat iron. Flip the ends slightly to obtain a windswept look, using a small curling iron. This look works well on hair that is layered.
3. Put soft curls in your hair and add volume, using hot rollers. Heat your medium-sized hot rollers and roll 2-inch sections of hair around each roller. Secure the rollers with the pins that come with them. Remove the rollers once they have cooled. Spray the curls lightly with a holding spray. Alternatively, pin up the curls so they pile on top of the head with soft tendrils hanging down around the face.
4. Wear your hair naturally curly. Wash, condition and moisturize your hair, then let it air-dry. Avoid touching it too much as naturally coarse hair can easily become frizzy. Add a holding gel after moisturizing your hair, if desired. Elongate the curls a bit by grabbing small sections of your hair and pulling so the curls are stretched. Blow-dry the root area using a concentrator attachment and straighten it slightly to cause the hair to look longer.
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Relaxed hair is more susceptible to breakage due to the constant contact with chemicals. The key to growing out relaxed hair is to protect the ends. There are a few different methods of growing your relaxed hair longer, and they all require a consistent commitment. You cannot do these things sporadically. They must become a part of your regular hair regimen in order for the process to work.
Instructions
1. Use a shampoo and conditioner combination that moisturizes and strengthens your hair cuticles. Good brands include Pantene Relaxed and Natural, Crème of Nature, and Mizani moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
2. Use a leave-in conditioner spray like Infusium after you finish washing, and before you roll or dry your hair.
3. Either roller-set your hair and sit under a bonnet blow dryer, or let your hair air dry. Then use a flat ceramic iron to straighten. Apply as little heat to your ends as possible when drying after a wash.
4. Wear a silk scarf on your head every time you lay down. Laying on your relaxed hair without a protective covering is very damaging to your ends.
5. Use a conditioning cream like Keracare every day applied to the ends and scalp to help keep your hair strands strong.
6. Untangle your hair from the ends first, and then work your way back to the ends and down. Don't ever rip your comb through your hair, as this causes a lot of breakage. You should not have any seams or snags on the tooth of the comb, as this can rip at your hair and cause it to break. Breakage equals no growth.
7. Massage your scalp daily to stimulate growth every night before sleeping. Take hair vitamins daily---you can find vitamin supplements made especially for hair at your local vitamin store or online (see Resources below).
8. Relax your hair every 4 to 8 weeks, or longer if you can stretch it. When you do re-relax your hair, be sure to only touch up the scalp, never the already-relaxed portion, and don't leave the relaxer in too long.
9. Wear your hair in a bun or large loose braids whenever you are not going out. You want your hair ends to have as little exposure to the elements (including weather, clothing, couches when you lay back, and even you playing with it) as possible. The key to growing your hair out is to protect your ends when you're between relaxers, even when it is difficult to manage. So keep it wrapped up whenever possible.
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Using dull clipper blades can actually inflict pain. Loud clanking and hair pulling can be a sign that it is time to sharpen your clipper blades. But you don't need to have a professional sharpen your clipper blades; you can save time and money by learning sharpen them yourself.
Instructions
1. Remove the blades from your clipper. The majority of blades can be easily removed with a flat head screwdriver. Be sure to keep the screws in a safe place for when you put the blades back on. Wipe off any residue or hair that may be on the clipper blades.
2. Separate the blades and put the moving blade back onto the tension spring. Touch the moving blade with light pressure to a sharpener and turn the clippers on. Allow the clippers to remain on and continue applying light pressure for about 60 seconds.
3. Remove the clippers from the sharpener and turn them to off. Inspect the clippers. The surface should be shinier than before and feel sharper to the touch.
4. Sharpen the guide by removing it from the guide blade. You can do this by using a flat head screwdriver to remove the screw before removing the guide. Sharpen it manually on the sharpener by running it back and forth across the surface for about 60 seconds with light pressure.
5. Reattach the guide by reinserting the screw and screwing it until tightened.
6. Reattach the clipper blades in the same manner and turn the clippers on to test. You can also test the sharpness of the clipper blades by cutting hair with them to see if everything has been sharpened and reassembled properly.
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The Jheri curl is designed to soften and loosen very tight and curled hair.
Named after inventor Jheri Redding, the Jheri curl was a much-used hairstyle in the black community during the 1970s and 1980s that was made popular by celebrities like Michael Jackson and Ice Cube. To Jheri curl one's hair is to create wet and glossy-looking loose curls. Compared to other black hairstyles, the Jheri curl is relatively easy to care for. The Jheri curl involves a two-part application process.
Instructions
Jheri Curl Instructions
1. Apply softener liberally throughout the hair to loosen and soften the strands. Softener or texturizing cream can be found at any beauty supply store. Leave the softener in your hair for a day.
2. Towel-dry your hair and apply instant curl activator liberally. Run your fingers through your hair to comb and rid it of tangles.
3. Spray a generous amount of moisturizing spray throughout your hair to achieve a wet and glossy look.
4. Run your fingers through your hair and shake your head around to evenly spread moisturizer throughout your hair and scalp.
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Hair perms are popular because they add body and curl. A perm won't last as long and won't perform as well without proper care. Timing and the right products contribute to longer-lasting, lovelier perms.
Instructions
1. Follow instructions not to shampoo your hair for 24 to 48 hours after the perm, depending on your stylist's advice. During this period your hair adjusts to the chemicals and the perm "settles" in. Your hair is also extra fragile at this point.
2. Shampoo after the waiting period with a product for chemically-treated hair. Shampoos for permed hair contain milder ingredients; regular shampoos are too harsh for newly permed hair.
3. Condition your hair to help with dryness caused by the perm. Like shampoo, a conditioner should be labeled for use on chemically-treated hair. Use a quarter-sized dollop of conditioner, gently work it through your hair and rinse thoroughly. Conditioning closes the hair's cuticle, which locks in the perm. It also detangles hair so you don't damage it by pulling on knots as you comb.
4. Towel-dry your hair with a light hand. Don't twist your hair in a towel turban or rub it with a towel. Such actions could cause matting and breakage. Simply blot the moisture from your hair with the towel.
5. Comb your wet hair with a wide-toothed comb. Do not brush wet permed hair. Work from the ends of your hair up to the scalp. Be gentle. Use a spray-on detangler if you need some extra help with knots.
6. Use a diffuser if you blow-dry your hair. The wind of a dryer and excessive heat can open the hair cuticle and allow the perm to relax. Blow-dry your hair only 85 to 90 percent dry to help avoid split ends and frizz.
7. Avoid styling products that contain alcohol, which dries out hair already stressed by the perm chemicals. Look for glazes and gels, which contain less alcohol. A mousse is fine if it's alcohol-free.
8. See your stylist for a trim after four to six weeks. Getting permed hair trimmed regularly helps prolong the life of the perm.
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The reverse French braid has become a popular trend.
The backwards French braid, also known as the reverse French braid or 3-strand French underbraid, is a variation of the traditional French braid. In comparison to the traditional French braid, the sections of hair cross beneath--rather than over--the center section. The reverse pattern creates a more visually appealing braid. As with any hairstyle, it's important to prime the hair with product to help hold the braid in place. Start with dry, clean hair for maximum body and shine.
Instructions
1. Squeeze some mousse or smoothing cream into the palm of your hand. Rub the product from root to tip until all of your hair has been covered in product.
2. Pull back the top layer of hair to where the reverse French braid will begin, approximately 6 inches from the forehead. Allow the rest of the hair to lay flat against the scalp.
3. Divide the hair into three equal sections. Place the left section of hair between your thumb and left index finger. Place the right section of hair between your thumb and right index finger. Allow the middle section to hang loosely between your pointer and middle finger on whichever hand is most comfortable.
4. Cross the right section of hair beneath the center section. Cross the left section of hair beneath the center section. Keep the three sections pulled straight as you braid to prevent gaps from forming between the sections.
5. Alternate from side to side, crossing the right and left sections beneath the center section. As you braid, gather more hair from the remaining layers into the left and right sections as you work. Incorporate the new hair into the braid by crossing it under the center section.
6. Repeat until all of your hair is gathered into the braid. The reverse French braid should end approximately at the nape of the neck.
7. Secure the end of the braid with an elastic ponytail holder. Insert bobby pins around the braid to hold down any stray strands of hair.
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Prom is an important part of youth, a rite of passage that you don't want to miss. It's a night to get dressed up, go out to dinner and dance the night away. It may also be your last big event with high school friends. You want to make the night special so the memories last a lifetime. Choosing a suitable prom date will enhance those memories and give you someone to reminisce with for years to come.
Instructions
Find the Perfect Prom Date
1. Tell your boyfriend or girlfriend that attending prom is important to you. Ask if he or she would like to accompany you. If he or she doesn't share your sentiment, tell him or her you are going to find a friend to go with you.
2. Invite a good friend, one whom you trust, to attend prom with you. Make clear that you want to attend and share in prom memories strictly as friends.
3. Ask friends or family members to suggest a suitable prom date. Often people want to go but don't want to risk rejection, so they avoid asking someone.
4. Organize a group prom date. If you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend or can't find a special friend you want to invite, find friends that want to attend together as a group.
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Spiral curls are a beautiful hairstyle on people with ethnic hair. As a functional hairstyle, spiral curls are easy to create and manage for longer wear. This multi-faceted hairstyle is perfect for the workplace, formal wear and casual wear. Styling your own hair saves money and time.
Instructions
Clean Hair
1. Pour shampoo into your hands and work onto the fingertips. Clean scalp using your fingertips while gently working shampoo throughout hair. Move fingers through hair in a raking motion to avoid tangles.
2. Rinse out shampoo thoroughly. Continue raking fingers through hair. Wash hair with shampoo one time.
3. Add conditioner to hair until hair feels like seaweed. Part hair into four or more sections depending on thickness of hair with two sections each in the front and back.
4. Comb hair with a wide tooth comb to remove hidden tangles. Add more conditioner to each section, making sure each section is saturated.
5. Leave conditioner on hair for five minutes. Rinse thoroughly using the raking motion with fingers. Dry hair with towel.
Prepping for Protection
6. Run fingers through hair to ensure entire head is towel dried. Blot out excess water with towel.
7. Spray or pour your favorite leave-in conditioner into the hair from roots to ends. Continue using the raking motion with your fingers.
8. Pour 1 ounce of your favorite hair oil into the palms of your hair and massage into the scalp. Work oil onto the ends of hair.
Blow Drying
9. Add the diffuser to the blow dryer to protect your hair from heat damage. Turn dryer heat to the lowest setting.
10. Turn hair dryer down with diffuser facing hair with one hand and hair brush with the other hand.
11. Dry hair from roots to ends with both brush and hair dryer. Brush hair down toward ends and follow with the hair dryer.
12. Repeat Step 3 until hair is fully dry. Test dryness by feeling on the scalp for dampness or wet hair.
Going For Straight
13. Heat hot comb on a gas stove or ceramic plate (if included). Cool down on a damp or dry cloth.
14. Work hot comb through sections of hair that were not completely straightened with the hair dryer.
15. Run comb through sections of hair in a fast-paced motion without stopping.
Perfect Spirals
16. Pre-heat curling iron to the lowest possible setting. Settings may be higher depending on thickness of hair.
17.Gather hair into a loose ponytail at top of head with ponytail holder. Part a section of hair with the wide tooth comb starting from the nape of neck.
18. Catch ends of hair with curling iron. Spiral hair around curling iron up to the roots.
19. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until hair is finished or you've reached the desired amount of spiral curls.
20. Run fingers through hair to loosen the tightness of the spirals.
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Tying a bow tie is very similar to tying shoelaces. It only takes a minute to tie the knot once you are familiar with the process. Although a bow tie can be fashioned from a regular-length necktie, the end result will not look quite as sharp as it would if you use a real bow tie.
Instructions
1. Button the top button of your dress shirt. Lift the collar around the entire neck.
2. Wrap the tie around your neck so that both ends hang down evenly in front.
3. Pull the right side down a little until the left side is about 3 inches shorter than the right side.
4. Criss-cross the ends of the tie to make an "X." The left side goes under the right side.
5. Take the "new" left side and tuck it up under the "V" that was created from the "X." Pull it up and over the "V," then pull it all the way through. Tighten or cinch the tie around your neck. Now there is a new "X."
6. Fold and pinch the right side to make a loop at the neck on the left side. Now there is the dangling left side of the tie and a loop (made with the right side) that is also on the left side.
7. Bring the dangling left side up high, over the loop, and pull it straight down the center of the bow. Line it up with your Adam's apple and the buttons of your shirt.
8. Close the loop over the center dangling end by holding the loop and tie together with one hand at your neck. In the mirror, a hole will be visible in the knot at the neckline.
9. Take the top of the dangling center end and poke it through that visible hole. Push it through. This forms a bow tie.
10. Take both loops and cinch them down by pulling them tighter. Adjust the flat ends. Since the bow tie was made with a regular necktie, the bow will be much bigger than a regular, neat bow tie.
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Bows, bows everywhere! What to do with them? If you store hair bows in drawers, they could get squashed, lost in the mix or damaged. But you can make a simple yet highly functional holder for your hair bows, and even dress it up a bit by decorating it.
Instructions
1. Select two different ribbons that match the color of the room in which the hair bow holder will hang. One ribbon should be 1 1/2 inches wide, the other 7/8 inches wide.
2. Cut both strands of ribbon to 4 feet long. Center the ribbon with the smaller width on top of the other ribbon.
3. Apply liquid fray check at both ends of the ribbons to seal them. If the ribbons are made of 100 percent polyester, you can also seal the ends by swiftly heating them with either a lighter or candle. Do not heat to seal cotton ribbon; it will catch fire.
4. Fold about 3 inches of ribbon over the d-ring, then sew it down, either by hand or by machine to secure the d-ring. A single row of stitches across will suffice but stitching a rectangle works best, especially if you plan to add decorations.
5. Tie a sheer ribbon around the d-ring to hide it. Add decorations to the length of the hair bow holder if desired. This can be buttons, monogramming or other items.
6. Hang the hair bow holder on the wall by the d-ring. Clip large hair bows on the wider length of ribbon and smaller hair bows on the narrower ribbon.
7. Trim length off of the bottom if the hair bow holder is too long. Reseal the bottom, either with liquid fray check or a candle or lighter.
For pleated drapes to hold their shape, dress them by hand after hanging them. Whether you have purchased pleated drapes or taken the time to sew them, you will want the drapes to look their best when they are both opened and closed. Dressing pleated drapes by wrapping them with bands of paper is a simple but important process that is well worth your time.
Instructions
1. Press your drapes thoroughly to remove all wrinkles before you hang them. Mount the drapes and draw them open all the way. If you see any wrinkles after the drapes are hung, use a thick roll of paper towels as an "ironing board" and press them out with your iron.
2. Finger press the pleats one at a time, starting at the top and working your way down to the hemline. If the drapes are lined, make sure you finger-press the lining within the pleats. Do this carefully and follow the vertical grain line of the fabric to ensure the pleats are perfectly straight. Repeat for the drape on the other side of the window.
3. Wrap a sheet of paper around the gathered pleats about halfway up, encasing all of the drape within a loop of paper. The loop should be tight enough to hold the pleats in place but not so tight that it wrinkles the fabric. Staple the paper loop together. Repeat for the other drape.
4. Staple a second paper loop close to the top of the gathered drape in the same manner, then a third paper loop near the hem of the drape. Repeat for the other drape. Check that the dressed drapes are hanging perfectly perpendicular to the floor and that there are no wrinkles in the fabric.
5. Leave the drapes undisturbed for no fewer than five days and up to one week, then remove the paper loops. The drapes should hold their shape with neatly gathered pleats. Repeat the dressing process every time you re-hang your drapes after washing them.
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Permanent waves tend to last about six weeks to two months and then will eventually fade out. If you receive a perm and do not like the way it looks, it would be the most beneficial to wash your hair immediately with shampoos containing sulfates and sodium chloride to open the cuticle of your hair, allowing perm solutions to rinse out. However, if you have waited too long to reverse with washing, the waving solution used in a perm can be used to re-break hair bonds to straight and the neutralizer can then reset hair in a straight pattern.
Instructions
Applying Waving Solution
1. Put a cape on.
2. Open the perm box. Take the waving solution and cut the tip of the cap.
3. Take a couple of paper towels and place them on your forehead to keep the solution from dripping into your eyes.
4. Pour the waving solution on to your hair, drenching every strand.
5. Place a towel on the back of your neck over the cape to catch the dripping solution.
6. Comb your wet hair straight out; continue to do this as your hair begins to dry.
7. Set your timer for 20 minutes. Keep combing straight the entire 20 minutes.
Applying Neutralizer
8. Rinse the waving solution out of hair when the timer goes off.
9. Towel-dry your hair once rinsed until it is semi-dry and then cover your forehead and eyes with fresh paper towels.
10. Cut the tip of the neutralizer and pour it all over your hair. Place a towel on to your neck to catch anything dripping.
11. Set your timer for 8 to 10 minutes. Comb your hair straight while waiting for the timer.
12. Rinse out neutralizer when alarm rings. Apply conditioner (either from perm kit or sulfate-free conditioner) and rinse it out. This will close the cuticle of your hair.
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Add beads to hair for a fun summer look, a decorative accent, or a fun kids' party activity. You can bead simple braids or even add tiny beads to just a few strands of hair at a time. Choose colorful pony beads for children or delicate glass beads for a more formal look. Wooden and metal beads can also be used in the hair. Hair beading can be combined with hair wraps using embroidery floss and ribbon or done by itself.
Instructions
1. Select beads for your hair. Choose larger pony beads, wooden beads or pretty glass beads if you plan to bead a larger section of hair or add beads to small braids. Opt for tiny seed beads for a more delicate look with hair beading.
2. Brush hair well to remove knots. Plan to put beads into clean, dry hair for the best result.
3. Place the hair beads onto the handle of the floss threader. Arrange the beads in the order you would like them from the scalp down toward the end of the hair.
4. Choose a small section of hair. Gather 6 to 10 strands of hair if you are working with seed beads, or approximately a 1/4-inch section of hair or small braid for pony beads. Braid the hair if desired and secure the braid with a small amount of hair gel.
5. Pass the hair through the loop on the floss threader to add beads to hair. Use the threader to pull the hair through the beads. Place a small rubber band just below the beads or add a drop of glue if you are using seed beads.
Braided horse hair jewelry adds a fine touch to your Western ensemble. Many equestrians also use this type of accessory to remind them of their most loved sport. Bracelets are the most popular types of accessories that use braided horse hair. With its highly durable, fashionable, natural and recyclable material, horsehair jewelry can make an excellent addition to your accessory collection. You do not even need to spend money to own one. You can braid horse hair on your own and make it into fine jewelry.
Instructions
1. Wash and comb your horse hair thoroughly. Wash the horse hair before you start braiding it. Use regular shampoo to wash the hair and rinse it well with water. Arrange your horse hair in a long and even swatch after cleaning and combing and secure an end with your rubber band.
2. Separate the horse hair to make three equal portions. Create a section for each shade if you are using more than one color of horse hair. Take the two outside sections with each hand and leave the middle section long and flat for it to serve as a guide while you braid your bracelet. At this point, you should have around 8 to 12 strands of horse hair for every section.
3. Braid your horse hair together following an over-and-under pattern. Cross your hair's left section over its middle portion and cross its right section over the other portion that you started on the left and was placed in the middle.
4. Repeat the previous step until you are able to complete a braid. You should be weaving the two sections outside and around your horse hair's middle section in order to create the smooth and small braid. Secure your horsehair braid's loose end using your rubber band as soon as you have reached your horse hair's end.
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Hijabs are worn to cover a Muslim women's head and hair.
A hijab is a head covering that is worn by women in the Muslim community everyday, whether it is a regular day or their wedding day. A hijab is not only a head covering, but it is also a style of dress. Since most modern Muslim weddings are gender mixed, hijabs are even more essential as they allow the women to enjoy and celebrate the event, while keeping their religious dignity. Hijabs allow both the spouses to enjoy and incorporate their culture and tradition in their special day. Hijabs also allow the bride to incorporate modesty in her wedding dress and covers the bride's hair, neck, ears and chest area.
Elaborate Hijab
For an ornate wedding, an elaborate hijab is ideal. An elaborate hijab involves a long, modest covering which utilizes lace and jewels to decorate the fabric. Usually the hijab covers the hair, but for an ornate wedding, the bride can collect her hair in a bun with many pieces of thick and overlapping lace. The lace will help cover all the hair and add a decorative aspect to the wedding hairdo. Pull the lace over all of her hair and her ears, and secure the arrangement with a jeweled or sparkly clip. In addition to the lace, the bride can add a veil of any color to her outfit. The veil should be added under the hijab, allowing it to trail down her back as she walks down the isle. The hijab can also be incorporated with the rest of the outfit. The wedding outfit can be covered or outlined with lace and beading and pearls matching the hijab, which will catch the light and make the hijab a beautiful part of the wedding dress.
Pretty Hijab
For a decorated and colorful wedding, a pretty hijab is ideal. Start by pulling your hair in a bun or a ponytail and wrap your hair and head with a scarf. To decorate the scarf, add some barrettes, which will not only enhance the beauty of the scarf but will also help you secure your scarf to the head. You could also add a broach to the front part of the hijab, near your chest. The broach will give a unified look to the wedding dress, by adjoining the scarf to the rest of the dress.
Simple Hijab
For a small and simple wedding, a simple hijab is ideal. Use a nice piece of lightweight silk and a lace combination to wrap your hair. In a simple hijab where no decoration is added, the styling of the scarf is very important. Wind your scarf around your head and face in an elegant way that outlines your face and as wells as covers your hair in a proper way.
Cultural Based Hijab
Wedding day hijab's can also be culture specific. For instance, the Egyptian hijab involves two pieces of cloth. One piece is the long wedding hijab which is wrapped around the head and face. The other piece is placed on top of the head and is long and runs down the dress. Both the pieces are joined together at the forehead to give it a cohesive look.
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Eleven is that magic age between childhood and the teen years. It's also a difficult age to plan successful parties. Preteen girls have moved beyond dolls and dress-up, but aren't ready for most teen activities. You can plan a great party for your 11-year-old girl with a few simple ideas.
Location, Location, Location
Try something a little different with a day trip party. A local amusement or water park or even a favorite restaurant will make her feel grown up and special. Invite only one or two guests to save money and to make the event more manageable.
Themes
Scan preteen magazines and TV stations that cater to that age group to find out who is the hottest star or band around which to build the party. A theme party is always a hit, but 11-year-old girls like trendy and up-to-date.
Glitz and Glamor
Buy inexpensive containers of self-sticking gems and glitter and host a decorating party. Provide flip-flops to decorate or have the girls bring their cell phones, with their parents' permission, to create unique fashion items.
Movie Night
Host a movie night at home. Rent the latest preteen DVDs and provide plenty of popcorn and snacks.
Pool Party
If you are lucky enough to have a pool, then your party is easy to plan. Have a cookout and play some traditional games like Twister and Outburst to break the ice.
Head scarves have a long tradition, both in various cultures and in the world of fashion. Famous actress Grace Kelly, for example, has a scarf-tying method named after her famous scarf hairstyle that she wore in many of her films. Whether you need a last-minute fix for bed head or you're headed out to a formal event, a head scarf is an easy accessory to add to virtually any hairstyle.
Everyday Headband
Scarves can be worn quite easily as headbands for every day use. If you are using a rectangular scarf, simply fold it until it is the width of a headband, place it around the head and tie in place. For square scarves, you can fold them in half so that they look like a triangle, then fold the tip in and keep folding until the scarf is a headband size. This hairstyle is a great way to cover up a bad hair day. You can wear your hair down around the scarf or use it to tie back a ponytail.
Updo Addition
Scarves make an elegant addition to many updo hairstyles. If you have bangs, for example, you might try a classic side part French twist with a scarf to accentuate the separation between the bangs and the side part.
Bun Wrap
Wear a silk scarf over a bun for an exotic yet elegant look. After putting hair into a low bun, simply place a square-shaped scarf, folded into a triangle, at the hairline and pull the ends toward the nape of the neck. Wrap the ends around your bun and tie at the bottom to secure.
Head Wrap
To achieve a head-wrap scarf hairstyle, fold a square scarf into a triangle. Place the longest edge over the hairline, then tie the ends in the back. This is a simple, low-maintenance style that looks great on men and women.
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After a bride chooses her dress, the next choice is how she'll wear her hair. Picking a bridal hairstyle that goes with the dress, the bride's facial features, and tone of the wedding is imperative. With so many styles out there, it is best to experiment prior to the wedding day. Whether you are doing your own hair or hiring a professional hairdresser, finding the hairstyle that is perfect for the special day is one of the most important decisions a bride-to-be can make.
Up-Do
A classic up-do is always an option. A basic chignon, which pulls the hair up and away from the face in a loose bun behind the head is easy and can be used on nearly anyone's hair. A chignon is also able to withstand the weight of a veil.
A French twist is another easy up-do option that moves the bride's hair away from her face, showcasing her upper body, facial features, and embellishment on the dress. The tightly wound twist at the back of the head provides excellent stability for a veil of all sizes and weights. Flowers, pearls, or other decorative hair items can also be wound within the French twist. This adds an extra element of luxury to the bridal hairstyle. To add dimension to the French twist option, back combing at the crown of the head can be done to provide a fuller, more dramatic look.
All Down
Brides with exceptionally long hair or a bob cut can wear their hair down. For brides with long flowing locks, curl up all of the ends with a curling iron and follow up with hair spray. Use your fingers to comb out the hair to create a wavy, voluminous look. A veil can be placed on top of the hair, toward the back of the head. Since the hair is free flowing, the veil will need to be secured with bobby pins.
An all-down bridal hairstyle is an acceptable choice for brides wearing strapless, or tube, bridal gowns. With the hair flowing down the bride's back and shoulders, the look sets off the strapless bridal gown design. If a bride opts for her hair to be completely down with a high-neck dress or a dress with lots of embellishment, such accents will be lost. For bridal gowns that fall in-between, it is important to try out an all-down bridal hairstyle prior to the wedding to make sure both the bride and the dress are able to shine.
Half and Half
The ultimate hair compromise will be a half-up, half-down bridal hairstyle. Using bobby pins or a hair elastic, pull back the front sides of hair and secure. A bit of back combing can be done prior to pulling back half of your hair to add volume and shape. Curl the remaining, loose hair with a curling iron. Spray with hairspray and then gently comb out. The veil will be able to be placed in the half-up portion of the hair while cascading down the back and shoulders with the half-down portion of hair.
Using a half-and-half bridal hairstyle will keep hair away from the face while still providing a dramatic fullness. For brides wearing dresses that are not strapless or tube styles, the half-and-half style will provide a delicate balance between dress, hair, and bride. With half the hair up, the embellishments of intricate beading and pearls on the front of a dress will be visible. With the hair half down it can still lightly graze the bride's shoulders and back without overtaking the dress.
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Black Orchid lip cream by Benefit was produced in the shades "If Only I Had Known" and "It Was Just a Matter of Time." It is discontinued, but Web sites such as eBay still carry the product.
Economical
Because you don't need to use a lot of Black Orchid lip cream at once, the cosmetic lasts for a long time.
Multipurpose
Black Orchid lip cream can also be used on your cheeks as a blusher, which comes in handy to coordinate your cosmetics.
Moisture
Your lips will be moisturized when you use Black Orchid cream and protected from the drying wind and sun.
Versatile
Because Black Orchid lip cream's colors are discreet, you can wear them any time of day to any event, be it to the office or a casual lunch.
Application
Black Orchid cream is easy to put on. You can use a lip brush, a cotton swap or just your finger to apply it.
Lightweight
Black Orchid is lightweight so it won't feel heavy or greasy on your face or lips.
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Hair texturizer is intended to loosen naturally curly hair, as opposed to a relaxer that completely straightens the locks. The process also makes the hair appear less bulky and reduces frizz. The product is applied at the salon or at home and works by breaking down the hair's disulfide bonds with hydroxide ions, partially releasing the curls. Proper cleaning, brushing and maintaining texturized hair will prevent breakage, especially if the locks are already over-processed.
Instructions
1. Wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. Work the shampoo into your hair and rinse it away with lukewarm water. Using a sulfate-free shampoo will ensure that fewer natural oils are stripped from your hair.
2. Cover your locks with a moisturizing conditioner, from root to tips. Work the conditioner through your hair with a wide-toothed comb. This will ensure that the conditioner reaches all of your hair, which is crucial as the texturizer removes the hair's natural oils. Allow the conditioner to remain for three to five minutes before rinsing it away with warm water.
3. Squeeze your hair with a towel to remove any excess water and apply a layer of detangler or anti-frizz serum. Work the products through your hair with a wide-toothed comb. Avoid using a brush, as this will damage your texturized hair.
4. Allow your hair to air dry completely before styling, if possible. Otherwise, use a blow dryer and diffuser attachment to dry your hair to add volume without creating frizz.
5. Apply minimal products to your hair, especially those that contain alcohol. Work a dime- to quarter-sized amount, depending upon the hair's length, of styling cream through your hair with your fingers. Avoid using a wide-toothed comb on your dry hair to prevent breakage.
6. Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair twice a week. Shampoo your hair as usual and apply the deep conditioning treatment according to the package directions. Cover your locks with a shower cap or plastic cling wrap and allow it to remain for 10 to 25 minutes. Rinse away the deep conditioner with lukewarm water.
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Homecoming is the first big event of the year at most high schools and universities. A fun filled week of activities and sports welcomes students, teachers and professors back to school. At some schools the grand finale of homecoming week is the homecoming dance. Girls and boys dress up for a night of dancing and fun. Girls can do their hair many different ways for homecoming.
Updo
The updo is a classic and elegant hairstyle for a formal or semi-formal dance such as homecoming. Updos involve the pinning up of all your hair into a pretty style. There are hundreds of different kinds of updos. Updos can be simple and sleek like a bun, or an elegant mess of twists and curls. Updos are perfect choices for girls with long or medium length hair. If you usually wear your hair down, an updo might be a fun change. Use hair bands and bobby pins to keep your hair secure during the night. If you are getting your hair done by a professional for homecoming, find a picture of an updo in a magazine and take it to the stylist. They will most likely be able to create that look for your big night.
Waves or Curls
Those with naturally wavy or curly hair should take advantage of this gift for homecoming. Use a curling iron and hairspray to enhance natural curls or waves. There is not much else that you need to do. Big curls and waves always look beautiful and glamorous. Think Marylin Monroe type curls for inspiration. Make the big wavy or curly hair look even better by adding accessories like a glitzy headband. You could also make the look more beachy by incorporating a strategic braid. Braid the hair a the front of the hairline from your natural part to your ear and secure the end with bobby pins. Let your curls and waves fall around the braid for a beautiful homecoming hairstyle.
Ponytail
Turn a classic ponytail into an elegant homecoming hairstyle with a few simple tricks. Create a sleek ponytail at the crown of your head. Take a small section of hair from the ponytail and braid it. Wrap that braid around the hair band that is holding up the ponytail. Secure it with bobby pins. Next, add a simple hair accessory to one side of the base of the ponytail. A hairpin, small flower or broach would turn a plain old ponytail into a glamorous updo. For a different look, wear the ponytail low and to the side of your head.
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Whether recreating Cinderella's classic updo for a costume event or trying an appealing new look, anyone with hair long enough to pull into a ponytail can achieve Cinderella's hairstyle. With only a hairband, a few hairpins and a headband, you can fix your hair like Cinderella and then head out for a night on the town with your Prince Charming.
Instructions
1. Spray your hair lightly with the water and brush through it well with the hairbrush. Plug the curling iron in and allow it to heat up.
2. Pull your hair back into a ponytail at the top of your head with the hairband. Position the ponytail just slightly past the center point of your head so that it is more in the back than on top. Pull the hairband tight so the ponytail is secure.
3. Grasp the hair that makes up the ponytail and push it forward onto the top of your head. Carefully arrange it and fold it so that it sits attractively in a loop. Secure your hair with hairpins so that it will not come loose.
4. Place the headband onto the top of your head so that it sits between the pinned hair on the top of your head and your bangs in the front of your head.
5. Use the curling iron to curl your bangs under lightly. Your bangs should rest along the top of your forehead.
6. Spray your entire hairdo lightly with hairspray to hold the finished re-creation of Cinderella's hairstyle.
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Pamper your scalp to help prevent recurring scabs.
Scalp scabs can be caused by severe dandruff, scalp dermatitis or scalp psoriasis. Recurring large scalp scabs can cause loss of hair, either temporarily or permanently. Treating this problem can be tricky, but following a certain protocol can be helpful in preventing scalp scabs easily and efficiently. The use of certain oils, treatments and methods can greatly reduce the scabs and help the scalp recover. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you treat scalp scabs.
Instructions
1. Use a scalp mask. Separate four eggs, keeping the yolks in a bowl. Using a whisk, beat the egg yolks until they are frothy. Apply the egg yolks to the scalp using your fingers, covering the entire scalp. Let the egg yolk mask dry completely, then shampoo the egg yolk off using warm water. Egg yolks can cleanse and nourish the scalp.
2. Give yourself a tea tree scalp massage. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of jojoba oil with 10 drops of tea tree oil. Apply the oil mixture to the scalp using your fingers, and massage it into the scalp thoroughly. Allow the oils to sit on the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, then shampoo off using warm water. Tea tree oil is an antifungal oil that helps prevent the recurrence of scalp scabs. Jojoba oil moisturizes the scalp, helping loosen the scabs.
3. Use tar shampoo. This shampoo can be purchased at any drugstore or grocery store, and it contains special tars that effectively treat psoriasis and scalp dermatitis quickly. If other treatments are not effectively clearing your scalp, tar shampoo most certainly will. To use tar shampoo, wet the hair and apply the shampoo. Work the shampoo into a thick lather. Leave the tar shampoo on the scalp for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
One of the most important things to a barber or hair stylist are the scissors. Without a good set of barber scissors, a hair cut could become disastrous. Because a sharp pair of scissors cuts hair easier, keeping your barber scissors sharpened at all times will help make each hair cut and good one.
Lubricants
Lubricants are used when sharpening scissors to protect the blades and to make sharpening easier. You can purchase clipper and scissor oil from local beauty supply stores. Light machine oil or plain water may also be used on the sharpening stone. You'll want to soak the stone in the oil overnight to ensure it's properly lubricated.
Cutting Board
To avoid any injuries, you'll want to set the stone down onto a sturdy, flat surface. Using a cutting board will also help to prevent excess oil from getting onto the surrounding areas. Place the cutting board onto counter top or table, and place the stone on top of the cutting board.
Sharpening Stone
Because scissor blades are small, it's best to sharpen them using a sharpening stone. There are several different kinds of stones to choose from, and they can all be purchased at a home improvement or hardware store. The stones come in a grit size (like sand paper), and it's best to check with the manufacturer of the scissors to determine which grit is best for your scissors.
Dish Soap and Towel
Keeping your scissors consistently sharpened is the best way to keep them working like new. However, you should also clean and maintain the sharpening stone to keep it working like new, as well. Rinse the oil (or other lubricants) off of the stone with cool water. Add a few drops of dish soap to the stone and work the soap in using a scouring pad. Rinse the stone off under the water until there are no more suds. Place the stone on a dry towel to allow air dry.
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Most people think of big, bouncy curls when they hear the word "perm," but there are actually different types of perms. Not only can you get different types of curls, from loose curls to tiny tight ones, but you can also straighten curly hair or perm just a single section of your hair. A "root perm" is when only the roots are permed to give volume and bounce to flat, lifeless, hair. You can perm your roots at home as easily as a stylist could at a salon.
Instructions
1. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Use a towel to gently blot it dry--rubbing hair vigorously actually causes breakage, particularly in curly hair.
2. Comb your hair until it is free of tangles. If your style has a part, make sure it is exactly where you want it.
3. Separate your hair into four sections. Wrap the roots (the 2 to 4 inches closest to the scalp) tightly around the rods included in the home perm kit.
4. Mix the ingredients in the perm kit, following the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Apply the perming lotion to the roots wrapped around the rods. Make sure it is applied evenly.
6. Put on the cap and wait the indicated amount of time. A kitchen timer is helpful.
7. Remove the cap and rinse your hair with warm water, leaving the rods in place.
8. Apply the neutralizer to the roots. Let it sit for 8 minutes.
9. Rinse your hair, this time with cool water. Unwrap your roots from the rods and dry your hair with the towel.
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Whether you're going to a luau or feel like dressing up in costume, a Hawaiian costume can help you look and feel like you're there. Women and men each have different looks when it comes to Hawaiian costume ideas. Women can arrive as a traditional Tahitian dancer, Hawaiian pin-up, or local girl. Men can go as a fierce Tahitian dancing warrior or a laid back tourist or surfer.
Women
There are three distinct looks that a woman can wear as a Hawaiian costume.
A woman can wear a Tahitian-inspired hula dancing costume. This iconic look includes a grass skirt, coconut bra or Hawaiian print midriff top, and bare feet or clear sandals. Accessorize with a lei and a flower in your hair. Remember, that a flower behind the left ear means taken or married, whereas a flower behind the right ear symbolizes single. Tahitian dancers are also known to wear flower lei bracelets, anklets and crowns. Complete the look by getting a tan and a long black wig, if you do not already have these features.
Another look is the glamorous vintage Hawaiian pin-up girl. Find a figure hugging halter with a cinched waist in Hawaiian print. Wear a lei around your neck and a flower behind your ear. Apply a vintage makeup look that includes bright red lipstick and slip into vampy stilettos.
A simple and easy look is the local girl. Find a Hawaiian print sarong and wear a lei and a flower behind your ear. You can wear a sarong as a skirt or a dress. Should you decide to wear your sarong as a skirt, wear a matching halter or bikini top and flip flops.
Men
Men can have two Hawaiian looks.
A man can dress as a hula dancer. Unlike the graceful and feminine Tahitian dancer, male Tahitian dancers are depicted as strong warriors with clearly defined masculine movement. Men wear grass skirts and are shirtless. They can also wear a lei. Find fake tribal tattoos to place on your bicep and back. Also, get a tan.
The Hawaiian tourist or surfer dude is an easy look to create. Wear a Hawaiian print T-shirt and khakis. Have a straw hat, lei, sunglasses and flip flops to accessorize.
Use hair rollers to create curls on relaxed hair safely.
If you've chosen to relax the naturally curly patterns of your hair, you will find that there are many styling options that are available for you to choose from. Naturally, wearing your hair in a straight style is one of the reasons that prompted you to relax your hair in the first place, but that doesn't mean that you can't wear your hair curly from time to time. Curls can be worn soft and loose or tight and defined; any of which can easily be accomplished on relaxed hair regardless of your experience styling it. Because of the fragile nature of relaxed hair, however, the main point of consideration when curling your hair is to choose a method that achieves the curls that you want without damaging your hair.
Instructions
1. Start with clean hair. Before trying to curl your hair, use a moisturizing shampoo to thoroughly wash away any dirt or styling products that could potentially weigh relaxed hair down and prevent it from curling properly. Shampoo and rinse twice using warm water before applying a moisturizing conditioner. Comb the conditioner through your hair and wait a minimum of five minutes before rinsing with cool water.
2. Prepare your setting lotion. There are two types of setting lotion that you can use to set your relaxed hair and create curls that hold: concentrated and ready-to-use. If you are using a ready-to-use solution, you can spray it onto your hair directly with no mixing involved. For concentrated setting lotions, prepare the solution by mixing with water according to the specific brands directions for the level of hold that you desire. When mixing your setting solution, use a spray bottle for easy application.
3. Part your hair. Spray your hair with the setting lotion and comb it through with a wide-toothed comb to work out any tangles. Starting at the bottom back of your head, part out a section of hair that is slightly shorter in width than the width of your hair roller. The thickness of your section will vary depending on what type of curl you are trying to achieve. For example, using a large roller on a thick section of hair will create looser curls, while using small rollers on a thinner section of hair will create a tighter curl.
4. Place the roller underneath the section of hair, so ends of your hair are smooth against the roller. Because relaxed hair still has a certain amount of texture you will need to pull your hair taunt to remove any waves and to ultimately create a smooth curl. Begin to roll your hair onto the roller, while maintaining tension as you go, until you reach your scalp. Secure the roller using the metal duckbill clip or a metal roller clip. Continue parting and rolling up the center of your head until you have created a row of hair in curlers that resembles a Mohawk from front to back. Curl the sides of your hair, starting from the bottom and working your way up to the center Mohawk of rollers. Continue rolling your hair until your entire head of hair has been placed in curlers.
5. Turn on your hooded hair dryer to a medium high setting. Sit under the dryer for approximately one hour. Test your hair for dryness by slightly unwinding one of the rollers. If the section feels damp, sit under the dryer for another half an hour before retesting; if the section feels dry, unwind it completely to check that it is dry at the ends. If it is wet, sit under the dryer for another 20 to 30 minutes and retest.
6. Allow your hair to cool down before unwinding your rollers. For better control, begin at the back of your head and work your way up when freeing your curls. Gently separate your curls with your fingers or with the tail of your rat-tail comb. To maintain your curls, tie a scarf around your curls or put on a satin sleeping cap before going to bed at night. If properly maintained curls should last from three to five days.
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Let's face it-prom night isn't a night for boring dresses. You want to look glamorous and you want to look sexy. This season there are tons of sexy prom dresses to choose from. Here is a guide to finding one that's perfect for you.
Instructions
1. Consider your body type. The trick to finding a sexy prom dress isn't just grabbing the first low cut gown you find. It's about finding a dress that shows off your body in a flattering way. Take your body's shape into consideration and find a dress that best suits your body.
2. Find inspiration. Magazines, television and the internet are packed full of prom dress ideas. Find out what prom dress types are in style this season and take note of what you like for future reference.
3. Decide on "haves and "don't haves". As you do your research it helps if you decide what attributes your sexy prom dress should and shouldn't have. Do you want a strapless dress? Do you love full length skirts with a slit? How do you feel about sequins? The more you narrow down your likes and dislikes the less time you will waste trying on dresses you hate.
4. Go shopping. Now that you have at least a general idea of what you're looking for take those notes with you and head for the stores. Let the sales assistant know what types of dresses you're looking for and she should be able to help you find a suitable sexy prom dress.
5. Take a friend. You can't always count on a sales person to be impartial when giving advice. Instead take a trusted friend prom dress shopping with you and you'll be sure to get honest opinions on what looks best.
6. Be just a little practical. Yes, being sexy isn't always as comfortable as a pair of track pants, but you don't want your dress to torture you all night either. If that strapless dress needs to be pulled up every couple of minutes it's going to be driving you nuts all night. Aim for a dress that feels as good (or close to) as it looks.
Ask woman and they will tell you to trim the rain forest. Manscaping keeps you from looking like a gorilla and really cuts down on odor. If you're newly divorced and haven't been in the dating scene for the last decade, Manscape probably isn't even in your vocabulary. Learn it, Love it, Live it
Instructions
1. A manscape should be done in privacy and behind closed doors. You will need a blanket or large towel to sit on while the manscaping is in progress.
2. Once behind closed doors and your towel or blanket is laid out, it's time to prep the clippers for work. Depending on how long you want the pubic hair will depend on the clipper guard you will use. Of course if you want the bare look then a guard will not be necessary. Note though that many women are turned off by the "bare" look so be sure and check with your lady before you go extreme. A more conservative approach would be a 9mm guard.
3. Don't let the clippers get jammed with hair so brush it out every minute.
4. Protect the assets at all time, using the "cup" method. This well prevent any nicks or cuts to the assets.
5. Once all pubic hair is cleared and cut evenly, go straight to the shower.
If you are in the transition from having permed or relaxed hair to growing out your natural hair, you can cut off the treated parts and opt for a hairstyle such as comb twists. The same can be done if you have treated hair and just want a new hairdo. You do not need a lot of hair for twists; this style actually works better for shorter hair as it stays twisted more easily.
Doing the Twist
You can do this style with damp or dry hair. Damp hair is better because you can easily detangle it with a comb. If your hair hasn't been cut and you're just twisting it for a new style, be prepared for any type of hair breakage at the point where your natural hair is joined by the treated hair. It may look like you're shedding, as hair might come out in strands when you pull a comb through it. You will need a rattail comb and a hair gel such as Black Earth's Lock It Up Gel, which will help your twists last.
Separate your damp hair into small sections with your comb. You can section your hair in the shape of a diamond, square, circle or triangle. Parting your hair in a circle section may take more time than the others. Apply a dime-size amount of hair gel to the first section and put a rattail comb at the root. Slide the comb up from the root while gently turning the comb clockwise. Continue this until your comb is out of its section.This should make a coil. Repeat these steps for your entire head.
This hairstyle can be worn for several days before having to restyle it. It will last longer if you sleep with a stocking cap over your head at night. Be cautious: Hair that is left twisted for too long can begin to lock, so if you do not want this to happen, untwist your hair and start the process over again.
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Pretty bows have a way of multiplying when you have a little girl.
Little girls look so precious decked out in hair bows. They can acquire quite a collection of them over time, something to go with every possible outfit. Instead of stuffing all those pretty bows and barrettes in a jumbled drawer that is difficult to dig through every time a little girl needs something pretty for her hair, display them in a fun and organized way that makes access and choice easy .
Braided Yarn Hair
Braid long strands of yarn to look like a human braid in the color of the little girl's hair. Hang it from a bathroom or bedroom wall or door with a strong stick on a hook or a screw-in hook. Decorate the long braid with all the bows and hair gear. They will be simple to find hanging in plain view, without having to hunt through piles to find the one she wants.
Ribbon Strands
Cut a long piece of fabric ribbon one-half to one inch wide and at least three feet long. Use the same technique as the yarn hair for hanging. Attach all the bows and clips to the hanging ribbon. They are very easy to attach and detach from the ribbon. Tie a large knot on the bottom of the hanging ribbon to keep pieces from sliding off.
To make a more secure version that does not move around, use a piece of wood or cardboard and place different widths and colors of ribbon next to each other vertically across the board. Fasten each piece of ribbon at the back of the board with a stapler, small nails, or craft glue at the top and bottom of each piece of ribbon. The bows and barrettes will clip easily on the rows of ribbons.
Doll
Use a doll or doll's head to display the bows. Make sure the doll is a large doll with enough hair to fasten the bows and clips to. Set it on a bathroom counter or dresser for your little girl to reach easily. She will have fun making her doll's hair pretty with all her bows.
Bulletin Board
Buy or make a bulletin board or wood board. Paint or cover it with fabric to give it more warmth and character. Attach rows of simple screw-type, open-end cup hooks to the board with the open part of the hook facing up towards the top of the board. Hang it in a bedroom or bathroom. Anyone can easily hook each bow over and a cup hook and remove it to use.
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Black hair is usually naturally textured, but is often chemically straightened.
Black hair can mean many different things: wavy, curly, kinky or some combination of the three. The care of it is equally complicated and many choose to chemically relax their hair so they have the option of wearing straight and textured styles. To transition a relaxed mane of hair to a coldwave perm, grow out your relaxer first, then perm the hair.
Instructions
1. Stop relaxing your hair. If you plan to eventually apply a coldwave perm to your hair, you will need to apply it to your natural hair, not relaxed strands. Relaxers and perms are very similar in their application and both are strong chemicals, so you cannot apply one on top of the other.
2. Protect your natural texture. Hair generally grows about 1/4 of an inch each month, so if you want 6 inches of natural hair before you apply the coldwave perm, for example, you'll need to grow out your hair for at least 12 months before chopping off the relaxed ends. It can be difficult styling hair with two different textures (relaxed/textured and relaxed/straight). To help with the transition, consider asking your hair stylist to style your hair into braids or twists or routinely straighten the new growth (natural hair) with heat.
3. Deep condition your natural hair to protect it and prep it for the impending coldwave perm. Deep condition the hair regularly, about once a week, with a product designed to infuse naturally curly or kinky hair with moisture. You'll want this hair to be strong before applying another chemical.
4. Chop off your relaxed ends after growing a few inches of natural hair. You may do this process yourself, since it will be evident where the line of demarcation is between your relaxed hair and natural hair. Or, you may prefer to have a professional hairstylist do this cut for you.
5. Choose a stylist to apply your coldwave perm. Like relaxers, coldwave perms are potent chemicals, so do not attempt them at home. The best salon referrals come from word-of-mouth, but if you don't know anyone with a perm, visit web boards to find a stylist who is versed in black hair.
6. Find pictures of your desired look. A perm can produce many types of curls. Flip through magazines and look for models, actresses, singers or anyone else in the pages who has a similar face shape to you and has the type of curls that you would like (tight and springy, or loose and bold, or any other type of curl pattern). Bring this picture with you when you have your appointment so that the stylist knows exactly what you expect.
7. Ask for moisture infusion. Perms dry out the hair and naturally textured hair is already naturally dry, so the extra moisture infusion step that some stylists perform with a perm is absolutely necessary for black hair. Your stylist should be familiar with the process, which is done before neutralizing the hair, while the hair shaft is open to receive moisture.
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While installing baseboard, the partial or entire end is sometimes exposed. How you terminate that end demonstrates whether or not your project looks professional. Simply cutting it straight and exposing the end grain may work in certain applications, but this option can look crude next to a nicely trimmed area. End grain takes stain differently than the rest of the trim, not to mention it may look like an abrupt termination. There are times when a straight cut is best, but when needed, you have other options.
Instructions
Baseboard Thicker Than Adjoining Trim
1. Cut the baseboard to length with a miter saw.
2. Set the baseboard in place and use a pencil to mark where the outside of the adjoining trim and the baseboard meet.
3. Hold the back side of the trim against the miter saw and cut a 22-1/2 degree angle through the line. This will soften the transition from the baseboard to the adjacent trim.
Terminating Baseboard Without Showing End Grain
4. Cut a 45-degree miter on the end of the baseboard. The long point should be on the face of the baseboard.
5. Cut a 45-degree filler piece to place on the end. This is done by making a 45-degree cut on the end of a piece of baseboard, changing the saw to 90 degrees and cutting off the angled portion you just made. It is helpful to make a line so you know where to cut. The piece is properly cut when you can slip the piece onto the end of your baseboard to fit tightly against the wall and/or adjoining trim. The benefit of this technique is retaining the complete profile of the baseboard with no end grain.
6. Apply glue to the end piece and set it in place while you are attaching the baseboard. Thicker baseboard may require a couple of nails to keep it in place. If you must nail it, pre-drill the nail holes or use an 18-gauge or smaller nail gun.
Thinning sheers create layers without the need to learn complex scissor techniques.
The way you wear your bangs can completely transform your whole look. Blunt, one-length bangs can create a bold, dramatic effect, while textured bangs can disguise thick or fine hair types and soften features. If you have thick hair, layering techniques can thin out and tame your bangs. The easiest way to remove excess bulk and weight from hair without taking length off the ends is with thinning sheers. Thinning shears -- sometimes referred to as thinning scissors or blending shears -- look like normal scissors, but have jagged blades that cut random strands of hair with each snip.
Instructions
1. Wash your hair and allow to dry completely.
2. Comb the bangs forward so they lie smooth over the face. Tie or clip the rest of the hair out of the way.
3. Open the thinning sheers and slide them along a small segment of hair at one side of the bangs, between one-third and halfway down the length of the hair.
4. Snip the hair once.
5. Open and remove the shears carefully to avoid snagging the hair.
6. Comb the snipped segment to remove the loose hair.
7. Continue to snip small segments of hair in this way, working along the entire width of the bangs.
Like Many of us we can't afford to pay a fortune to make our daughters beautiful for prom. And Like we all know that is an important date. So I'm here to help, I can show you get the dress, and hair-dos, make-up, and have your nails done. And it cost hardly anything.
Instructions
1. Ok The first step is to find a dress. Did you know that places like the goodwill, thrift stores, consignment and pawn shops carry very expensive prom dresses at VERY low prices? Our local goodwill were we live has $500 prom dresses for as little as $50. So your looking at paying 10% of what you would if it was new. And I'm not talking about dresses that went out of style in the 80s. I'm saying really nice, really expensive, and really recent. And if it comes down to it and you just cannot afford a dress, find a friend that wears the same size or a size bigger than you and borrow that dress and have someone alter the dress so that it can be unaltered for when you return it later. Just because the dress was from last year does not mean it isn't beautiful. I've also know many girls to get their moms to make their dress. Did you know you can find material that already has sequins on it. Buy a design or just go with something simple like a dress that goes behind the neck with not much back but is long with a split in the side.
2. Now as for your nails. Did you know that Walmart carries the professional style nails? Gel nails. And if you can find someone that has a steady hand and knows a little about manicures then that works great to. If not then keep reading and I'll give instructions on a manicure.
1. Remove all nail polish from finger nails
2. Soak one hand at a time in a solution of dish detergent and water mixed well(just to the nail beds is necessary)
3. Use a cuticle remover to remove and push back any and all cuticles on your nails (the thin white strip on back of nails)
4. Dry hand and repeat process with other hand.
3. As for hair, It doesn't take much to make a beautiful up style if that's what you choose. There are so many things out there now a days that are inexpensive that will hold your hair up through out the prom. If your hair is long enough you can simply add mouse to your hair then gather hair like for a ponytail but instead twist it and secure it with a claw style clasp. Then the hair that is up just curl it and allow curls to fall down the back and sides. Pull just a little hair out from sides(preferably right at sides of bangs) and curl it and allow to fall down. Make sure to spray hair well or it will not last through the night. Two of the best hairspray out there are Aussie mega hold in metal spray can and suave in the metal spray can. Now I know we like to protect the environment but please remember this is only for one night. After getting your hair fixed the way you like you can add to it by buying little stick on gems that you find in the craft department of walmart. They also at times carry hair accessories that simply slide into the hair after it's been styles giving the look of beauty without the price.
4. For your make-up. And it's always best to save the hair and make-up for last part. The are so many brands out there and I'm sure we all have our favs. My favorite brand is Max Factor. It covers great and not as expensive as some I've seen. Always choose colors that are a lighter tone than your dress. Use pale if possible. Then after applying all your make-up add a little glitter. Buy some facial glitter that has no colors to it just the glitters and lightly put it on eyes, cheeks, and dust some in the hair. The lights from the prom will hit you and you will look astonishing.
5. Try to find a cute little purse to carry some things in like, powder, tissue, and cell phone. Believe it or not you can go to the little girls section in the toys and find a purse that you can dye to match your dress. All at walmart.
And if you will look below at tips and warnings this can help give more ideas.
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Dancers wear hair secured in a bun or leave parts of their hair loose.
The hairstyle you choose helps communicate the feeling about the music you're interpreting or the character you're portraying in a dance performance. The right style stays out of your face, stays secure and draws attention to your dancing rather than serving as a distraction to the audience. Find the right dance hairdo for your class, performance or rehearsal by experimenting with a few different styles.
Bun
A simple bun brings elegance and class to your dancing. Most commonly worn by ballet dancers for both class and performance, a bun keeps your hair secure and away from your face. Make a bun by making a ponytail and twisting your hair into a circular shape, flat against your head before securing it with hairpins and a hairnet. Get different looks by settling your bun higher or lower. For a softer appearance, part your hair down the middle and secure the bun on the nape of your neck. For a sassier, modern look, make a part on the side and place the bun midway between the crown of your head and your neck.
Ponytail
The easiest way to secure your hair for classes, rehearsals and performances, a ponytail can look casual, sporty or elegant depending on how you style it. A high ponytail with bouncy curls is appropriate for a cheer or dance team routine, while a messy side ponytail might better suit a hip-hop dance. Create a sleek side part and accent your hair with rhinestones or jeweled barrettes for a classy musical theater jazz or tap dance. Whatever ponytail style you choose, make sure it is tight enough so it stays in place while you dance.
French Twist
A French twist is a little fancier than a simple bun, but still keeps hair off your face and neck. Make a French twist by brushing your hair to one side, twisting it back toward the middle of your head, tucking in the ends and securing the style with large hair pins. French twists are versatile and make an classy hairdo for contemporary ballet pieces, jazz routines and ballroom dance numbers. Dress up your French twist with jeweled barrettes, clips and hair rhinestones.
Half-Up
Half-up styles let your hair move as you dance, creating a flowing, natural look while still keeping most of the hair off your face. Pull the top layer of your hair back in a ponytail or bun, leaving the bottom layers loose. This style especially suits modern and contemporary dances. Curled, teased, half-up styles are the standard competition hairdos for Irish dancers, while other kinds of dancers typically leave the hair loose or softly curled. You can add ribbons, barrettes, clips and fun headbands to half-up styles. Always make sure the top layer is slicked back and well secured so it does not hinder your dancing.
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