Side Effects Of Magnetic Bracelets

Cleopatra was said to have worn a magnetic headpiece to promote a youthful appearance, and magnets were used in the 1600s to treat smallpox lesions. In current times, magnets are a popular alternative therapy for pain control, depression, spinal injuries and epilepsy. Proponents of magnets believe that the magnets change hormone balances and increase blood flow to injured areas. Magnetic therapy is safe for most individuals but does have negative side effects for some individuals, especially those with underlying health problems.

People with Pacemakers and Internal Defibrillators

The magnetic field generated by a magnetic bracelet can interrupt the signal between the heart and an internal pacemaker or internal defibrillator. People with these devices should not wear magnetic bracelets.

People with Insulin Pumps

Magnetic fields can cause insulin pumps to malfunction so they deliver the wrong amount of insulin or deliver insulin at the wrong time. People who have an insulin pump should not wear magnetic bracelets.

Increased Cell Growth

Pregnant women and people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation should not wear magnetic bracelets because the positive magnetic fields promote and stimulate new cell growth. For pregnant women, such growth may interfere with normal fetal development, while for people undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, the magnetic field may encourage the growth of cancer cells.

Increased Body Heat

Some people report feeling hot when first wearing a magnetic bracelet. Increased body heat is linked to increased blood circulation and typically only lasts a few days.

Skin Irritation

People with sensitive skin can develop a rash or skin irritation from direct contact with the magnetic bracelet. Keeping a layer of fabric between the magnet and underlying skin can help relieve skin irritations.

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Cut An Inverted Bob With Clippers

Inverted bobs are shorter in the back and gradually get longer toward the front.

Short and sassy in the back, sleek and classic in the front, the inverted bob has endured for decades. Several variations of the inverted bob exist. From the gradually sloping bob to the extreme bob complete with a shaved nape and plunging slopes, the inverted bob resonates with all age groups. Inverted bobs created with clippers usually fall into the extreme category. The closely cropped nape creates the perfect starting point for the severe angles and geometric interest associated with this cut.

Instructions

1. Create an A-shaped part at the back nape of your head. Situate the point of the part at the protruding bone on the back of your head. Leave the hair on the inside of the "A" hanging free. Pin the rest of the hair out of the way.

2. Attach the size 4 clipper guard to your clippers. Turn on the clippers and shave off the hair hanging at the nape of your neck.

3. Remove the clips, and wet your hair down with a spray bottle. Comb your hair straight down.

4. Carve out a thin, vertical parting about 1/2-inch thick, ranging from the crown of the head to the point of the shaved portion of hair. Snip this 1/2-inch thick section of hair parallel with the floor slightly below the start of the shaved portion.

5. Work on one side of the head at a time. Carve out 1-inch, vertical sections. Comb them over to the center-back of the head where you made the first snip. Cut all sections at this point. Cut both sides of the head in this manner.

6. Comb the hair straight down. Inspect the inverted line created by your snips. Clean up any straggly or long hairs along the line with your scissors.

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Loose Perm Styles

You can forget about curling irons when you get a permanent loose hairstyle.

Perm styles in the 21st century have come a long way from the 1980s poodle-inspired hairdos. The chemical technology has advanced so your stylist can control the tightness of the perm and work with the natural texture of your hair for a less damaging treatment. Loose perms add texture, waves or volume to hair. Keep in mind that no matter what style of perm you get, the style will relax, or loosen, in a few weeks.

Root Perms

A root perm adds volume to the root of any length or texture of hair. This type of perm will keep your natural hair texture while adding natural looking volume, so it may make already thick or voluminous hair look large. Root perms are a great way to upkeep any style of perm without damaging all of the hair with perm chemicals by just perming the new, flat hair that grows in. You will need to maintain the root perm -- whether by itself or as a part of any perm -- as it grows out, getting a new root perm once your hair starts to lose volume, every six to eight weeks.

Stack Perms

A stack perm uses perm chemicals and rollers stacked on top of each other through the hair to create volume in hair that isn't layered. Depending on the roller size, this type of perm can have small, tight curls or large, loose curls.

Spot Perms

A spot perm, or partial perm, focuses on one area of the hair, creating tight or loose curls depending on the size of the curlers used. You can use this kind of perm to even out partly wavy/partly curly hair, you can leave the first few inches of hair straight and curl the ends, just curl the very ends of the hair or add texture in a few full-length sections of the hair.

Multi-textured Perm

For a natural looking loose perm style to add to any natural hair texture or length, the multi-textured perm is perfect. Your stylist will use different sizes of curlers to create a look that doesn't appear manufactured but still gives you waves and texture.

Body Wave Perm

Popular with many celebrities, the body wave perm transforms straight hair into loose, even, flexible curls. When done to naturally wavy or curly hair, this type of perm will look much tighter, so this is best for people with straight hair to achieve the loose perm style.

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Cut Thin Straight Hair

Thin, straight hair can be easily cut at home.

Though thin, straight hair can be flat and wispy, one of the upsides to it is that it is easy to cut. Unlike thick, curly hair, which can require difficult styling techniques during trimming, thin, straight hair can be easily cut bluntly at the ends. Cutting your own hair rather than going to a salon is an easy way to save money.

Instructions

1. Fill the spray bottle with water and spray your hair -- or the hair of the person getting the haircut -- until it is damp.

2. Comb the damp hair until all of the tangles are removed.

3. Pin all of the hair up on the top of the head in 8 to 10 sections, using a separate hair pin for each section. Once all the hair is pinned, let the farthest section on one side of the head down, so that it hangs loose.

4. Comb the loose section of hair downward and hold the ends of the hair between your forefinger and middle finger -- as if in a closed peace sign. Allow the amount of hair you want to trim off to protrude from the bottom of the scissors.

5. Trim the hair using slow, precise snips of the scissors. Make sure to cut the hair as evenly as possible as you go.

6. Once the loose section is finished, leave it down and unpin the section of hair closest to the loose section. Comb this section downward and hold the hair between your forefinger and middle finger. If this section has dried out, respray it with your water bottle, before combing it. Trim this section of hair the same way you trimmed the first.

7. Continue letting down sections of hair and trimming them, until all sections are complete.

8. Once all of the sections of hair have been trimmed, respray the hair and comb the hair downwards. Looking carefully along the ends, cut away any pieces of hair or sections that do not match the length of the rest of the hair.

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Instructions For Putting Hair In A Bun

A bun is a simple way to wear your hair and look dressed up. There are many types of buns, from classic to elegant to messy. Your hair type, where you're going and what outfit you'll be wearing will determine which type of bun is right for your hair. A classic bun is the most common and quickest type of bun to style.

Classic Bun

For a classic bun, you will need a ponytail holder and some bobby pins. Pull all of your hair back into a ponytail and use an elastic band to hold it in place, if desired. If you have some short pieces of hair, you may want to dampen your hair after putting it in the ponytail. For a slicked-back look, wet your entire head before putting hair into a ponytail.

Tightly twist the entire length of the ponytail. To begin creating the bun, wrap the twist around itself. When you come to the end, tuck the end under the outside coil and secure with a bobby pin. Use a few more bobby pins around the base of the bun to hold it in place. Tame any loose pieces of hair by tucking them into the bun and securing them with hair spray or bobby pins.

You can also use a hair stick--available where hair accessories are sold--to hold the bun in place. If using a hair stick, begin the bun the same way. When you are finished wrapping the twist around itself, hold the bun in place with one hand and push a hair stick into the outside coil of the bun with your other hand. Do this carefully, allowing the tip of the hair stick to just touch your head before coming out the other side of the bun. To hold the bun securely, it is recommended that you use another hair stick poked through the bun on the opposite side, creating an X. If you notice some shorter pieces of hair falling out after the bun is in place, use bobby pins to secure them.

Tips

Classic buns are easy to make, but can still have a bit of flair. Give your bun personality by braiding the ponytail before twisting it into a bun. Adding accessories will also give it a more creative look. Hair sticks come in many designs, with such things as beads and crystals added. Elastic ponytail holders come in a variety of colors and designs as well. Dress up your bun and match the accessories to your outfit.

If you want a more intricate bun you can find all sorts of bun styles in fashion and beauty magazines, which often include step-by-step instructions for each style.

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Curl Your Hair Using A 3barrel Iron

Make your hair look like it's naturally curly.

"I love your hair! How did you do it?" There's no better compliment than having total strangers walk up to you out of the blue and speak those words nearly everywhere you go. If sexy, S-shaped curls are something you've always wanted but struggled to achieve without expensive trips to the salon, learning use a three-barrel curling iron may be just the answer. Although this particular style can take up to 90 minutes to create, the curls can last three to five days, making your average styling time only 15 to 30 minutes per day.

Instructions

1. Shampoo and condition your hair. If you frequently use styling products, such as sprays, gel and mousse, remove any buildup of residue by shampooing again, or use a clarifying shampoo before conditioning.

2. Comb through damp hair gently with a pick or wide-toothed comb to remove tangles. Blow dry your hair using an electric hair dryer, or allow it to air dry. If your hair isn't naturally straight, take a few minutes to straighten it with a flat iron before moving on to Step 3 to make the curling process go much more smoothly.

3. Make a zigzag part down the top center of your hair using your pick or pointed tip comb. Section your hair into three 4-inch sections -- one down the back, and the other two on the left and right sides. You will be curling the back section first, so tie the left and right sides out of the way using hair ties, as if creating temporary ponytails.

4. Create six to eight horizontal sections (about 1/2-inch thick each) in the back section, beginning at the crown of your head and working your way down to the base of your neck. Twist and clip each section of hair as you go, alternately to the left and right, out of the way of the section below. Do not clip the last (bottom) section, because this is the first section you will curl.

5. Wrap a hand towel around the back of your neck to protect yourself from burns. Comb the first (bottom) section several times to remove all tangles. Spray the hair lightly from roots to tips with styling spray or hair spray. While holding the section of hair taut between your index and middle finger with your left hand, clamp the three-barrel iron onto the hair with your right hand. To achieve the best results, position the iron as close to the scalp as possible without risking a burn. Depending on the thickness and strength of your hair, leave the iron in place between 15 and 45 seconds.

6. Open the three-barrel iron clamp, and slide the iron down until the lowest S-wave in your hair matches up with the top barrel of the iron; reclamp. Use a hand mirror to guide you. Continue working your way down until the entire section of hair is curled. Repeat this process for the remaining sections in the back of your head, working from the neck up to the crown.

7. Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 for the left and right sides. The final top sections on either side of your zigzag part are the most important, because they will be the most visible. Getting the iron as close to the scalp as possible without risking a burn creates the look of natural curls.

8. Allow the hair to settle for five to 10 minutes, then gently finger fluff all your curls, paying particular attention to blending the back and side section seams. Avoid combing or brushing your hair, which removes curl and creates frizz.

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Shave Your Head With A Straight Razor

Shave your head the old-fashioned way.

Straight razors were once the primary way for men and women to shave. Today, there are far more options on the market, but some still use a straight razor in order to get an old fashioned, close shave. Most shaving aficionados will tell you that the only way to get a shave that lasts, with no nicks or bumps, is to use a straight razor. However, if you are not practiced in using a straight razor, it may be difficult to get a close, nick-free shave on your first try. Practice makes perfect with this straight razor technique, and you will get better at it with time.

Instructions

1. Shave or cut your hair with an electric razor or scissors to about 1/2 inch from your scalp.

2. Prepare your scalp. Take a hot shower and rub your hair vigorously with shampoo. Rinse your head with warm water and towel dry your hair.

3. Apply shaving cream to your scalp. Consider heating up the shaving cream by running the bottle under hot water. Use your fingers or a shaving brush to apply the shaving cream in a circular motion.

4. Run the straight razor across your scalp at a 20-degree angle. Be careful not to cut your skin, but get as close a shave as possible. Shave with-the-grain of your hair. Re-apply shaving cream and shave again.

5. Rinse your scalp with cold water. If you have any cuts, dab them with hydrogen peroxide.

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