Wrap Pleated Drapes To Hold Their Shape

Wrap Pleated Drapes to Hold Their Shape

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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Remove A Permanent Wave

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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Beads To Hair

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.

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Braid Horse Hair For Jewelry

Braid Horse Hair for Jewelry

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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Hijab Styles For A Wedding Day

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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Party Ideas For 11yearold Girls

Party Ideas for 11-Year-Old Girls

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.

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Hairstyles With Scarfs

Hairstyles With Scarfs

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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