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The shape of one’s hair is determined by the shape of the hair follicle and the hair shaft. Some people have straight hair, some are blessed with soft waves and some have curly hair. Let’s face it, things like these help to make people special. We all have various hair kinds just like anything else on our bodies. There comes a time when we need a difference in our image and especially our hairdos. It is only automatic for women specially to want to alter their hairdo. For women who are not gifted with curly locks, it is hard to get those little rings in the hair that they want so badly. They go to extremes to achieve curly hair from time to time with triumph, at other times its nothing but a waste of time. Here are some method of obtaining curly hair:

How To Curl Hair

1.Using Rollers
Materials: - Rollers
Mousse
Tools: - Blow Dryer
Comb

Directions:

After washing your hair blow dry in parts combing the hair throughout the process. Blow dry until most of the water in the hair has been removed. Do not excessively dry.
Pour mousse in the palm of your hands and rub into your hair. Comb through for equal allotment.
Part the hair in small sections. Choose the size rollers that you want depending on the type of curls you want. Small rollers will give you tight curls while larger rollers will produce soft, bouncy curls.
Roll each small section on a roller all the way to roots and snap on the cover. Repeat until all the hair has been wrapped on rollers. Leave overnight or sit under a dryer until dry.
Tips: There are different types of rollers you my use to curl your hair. There are hot rollers that can be used on dry hair or wet hair. They work more quickly and are less time consuming. There are also foam rollers that are very easy to use and most significantly, they are quite comfortable to sleep in if you wear your rollers overnight. There are also flexible rollers that can bend at any angle. These make curls that are small and tight.

2.Using a Curling Iron
Materials: - Holding Spray
Tail comb
Mousse
Clips
Tools: - Blow Dryer
Curling iron

Directions:

Apply mousse to the hair and rub in for even allocation.
Use tail comb to part small portions and spray with holding spray. Use clips to hold the other segments away from the part you are working on. Wind the small segment around the curling iron straight to the root.
Hold the curling iron on the hair for a while then unwrap it.
Continue until all the hair has been curled. Spray with holding spray and your curly style is completed!
Tip: When using a curling iron be careful not to hold it too near the skin or enable it to touch the skin as it will cause burns.

3.Using a Flat Iron – this might sound rather strange but a flat iron can create great curls
Materials: - Mousse
Holding spray

Tools: - Flat iron (preferably| a slim one like 1 ½ inches.)
Comb

Directions:

Squeeze mousse in your hand and massage in your hair.
Use comb to part a small segment of hair and clamp halfway with the flat iron.
Turn the flat iron 1 ½ times in the way you choose to curl the hair.
Draw the flat iron through the hair while still clamped on the hair and release the curl.
Spray with holding spray for longer hold and shine.

Find more hair braiding tips here on how to braid hair.

Not all everyone like hair on particular areas of their bodies, especially on the chest. Chest hair is viewed by many as a sign of manhood. On the other hand, when hair is missing, the muscles are more evident. Some men find it very annoying and unattractive. Consequently, there are men who are pleases to wear their chest hair while others would do anything possible to eliminate them forever. It is not usual for women to grow chest hair but some women do. This is due to hormonal imbalances also called hirsutism. This can cause a lack of self confidence and decreased self image in these women. Because it is not ladylike to have hair all over the chest, these women will absolutely welcome any method to free them of this unwanted hair. To meet the need for chest hair removal techniques, modern products and advanced technology have been established. The removal of chest hair is dependent on the volume of hair to be eliminated, the time you have available and what you can pay for. Chest hair can be eliminated by shaving, sugaring, waxing, threading, and using special crèmes or by laser technology.

1. Shaving

Eliminating hair can be done by easily by shaving it off. The problems with this option is that the hairs grow back very quickly and the continuous use of razors will cause irritation. If you choose to shave your chest, you will need to do it very frequently and you may be able to completely remove the hairs.

2. Sugaring

Using this technique, a mixture is made by combining sugar and lemon juice and other natural ingredients. The process is like waxing. In that, the mixture is spread all over the chest and then pulled off sharply to eliminate hairs straight from the roots. The process can be done quickly and is reasonable since the ingredients are common in a typical home.

3. Waxing

Waxing can effectively free the chest of unwanted hair but it is an excruciatingly painful procedure and the results will only last for a few weeks. In this procedure, a hair removal wax is applied to the chest covering all visible hairs. The wax is normally heated. After it has been totally applied, a strip is pressed firmly on the chest and then it is ripped sharply away from the chest. The hairs are pulled right out of the roots leaving the chest smooth and silky for up to 8 weeks. In spite of this, waxing comes with many disadvantages. It can cause itchiness, redness and even mild bleeding. If it is done incorrectly it can result in hairs breaking instead of pulling out and this will in turn lead to faster regrowth. The procedure can also be expensive.

4. Using special chest hair removal products

There are a number of hair removal crèmes and lotion available that can eliminate unnecessary chest hair. They are very simple to use – you simply rub on the product and then rinse off. However, the chemicals may cause itching and redness.

5. Laser Technology

If you dislike to shave or cannot tolerate the pain and messiness faced by the other techniques, then laser technology is the choice for you. Though costly, this is the best choice to removing chest hair permanently. It successfully works to leave chest smooth and silky for longer periods than any of the above-mentioned choices. Because of the major improvements in laser technology, the process is safer and less painful than ever before. During the procedure, the hair follicles are ruined so that new hair growth cannot occur. The major disadvantage to using laser technology is that if you should be displeased with the results you cannot undo the damage.

If you are daring, or merely searching for a way to save a few bucks every month, one thing you may have debated doing is cutting your own hair. With the cost of Salons rising, you can discover that you’re now paying up to $200 to get your hair cut and possibly even more to get it professionally styled.

Being your own stylist takes the appropriate tools and some amount of practice before you get it right and will be difficult depending on the actual length of your hair and how you want to cut your hair. If you are frankly concerned about doing damage, its best to get your hair cut at a beauty shop then do the maintenance yourself for the months that follow. If you are prepared to dive head first into cutting your own hair, this guide will help. Always remember: Hair grows back, and in case of mishap, wear a hat!

How To Cut Your Own Hair

Required tools/materials:

1. Sharp scissors

2. Two mirrors (Hand mirror and a wall mounted mirror)

3. Combs, Brush

4. Shampoo/ Conditioner and detangler (If needed)

5. Towels

6. Old t-shirt

7. News Paper / Garbage bag

Instructions:

Step one:

Wash hair extensively and condition thoroughly. Use detangler if you have full or wavy hair to make drying and combing out easier.

Step two:

Dry hair extensively using a towel or blow dryer.

Step three:

Spread news paper or garbage bag on the floor of the bathroom and put on the old t-shirt.

Step four:

Determine the length of your style and use a feature as guide. For example, chin length, shoulder length just below the ears etc.

Step five:

For an flat cut: comb your hair out and let it lie as naturally as possible. Part hair into 3 sections getting a center part that ends in the middle of your head and then a part that goes from ear to ear.

Step six:

Cut one side at a time, dividing the hair into small sections cutting and then matching small strands with the length that was cut previously. Continue this on the other side and for the back, utilizing the mounted mirror and handheld to see your progress.

Step seven:

For an at-home layered style : comb all your hair forward and then slowly cut a exact line across the ends. The hair nearest to your brow will be the shortest and will increase in length as it progresses towards the back. This style will conceal errors the best when cutting your own hair.

Tips and Warnings:

1. Always use very sharp scissors or professional hair stylist scissors as a dull pair will cause split ends

2. Ensure that you cut your hair when it is dry. This is particularly true if you have wavy and thick hair. Stylists know how wet hair dries but if you don t have any past experience there s a greater possibility that your cut will be uneven.

3. Keep combing through your hair as you trim, this way there won t be errors due to tangled areas

4. Persons with extremely kinky hair may want to flat iron or otherwise straighten their hair before cutting

5. Be prepared to pay to get your style rectified the first time you cut your hair yourself.

6. Get help: If you desire an extremely short cut, it will get difficult once you get to the back of your head. Ask a friend or family member for help in these areas if you’re having trouble reaching or unable to see clearly with both mirrors.

7. At all times remember that hair grows back so don t worry about it if your style doesn’t come out perfectly.

Here’s more tips on how to cut your own hair.

The toga is a piece of clothing which was worn in ancient Rome, which was about 20 feet in length and was wrapped around the body, normally over a tunic. The toga was made of wool whereas the tunic was made of linen. Originally the toga was worn by both men and women however, afterward only Roman male citizens were allowed to wear a toga. Women and non-Roman citizens had to wear other garments.

The toga was seen as as a emblem of peace and status because soldiers did not wear them. It was primarily men of greater status like magistrates, that would typically wear them. There were several types of togas worn depending on a person’s status and age. For instance the toga pulla which was worn by mourners or in periods of danger, the toga trabea reserved for gods, kings and augurs, and the toga virilis worn on formal occasions by men of lawful age.

In current times togas have gotten popular once more mostly because of toga parties. So if you are attending one of these parties or just desire to make a toga for fun here are a couple tips that will be useful if you are aiming for a really authentic looking toga.

How To Make A Toga

Required Tools

Scissors

3 Safety Pins

Required Materials

A minimum of 4 feet of fabric

Accessories

Instructions

As a toga is just a piece of fabric wrapped a few times it is fairly simple to make. If you want to go all out you can go ahead and obtain the full 20 feet of fabric to make your tunic. However, you do not require that much to make an authentic looking toga, 4-6 feet ought to be quite adequate for most persons however, it all depends on how much draping you plan to do.

Fabric is typically a average of around 5 feet wide thus fold the fabric in half. Use a pin and fix one end to your waist and go on to wrap the fabric around your waist no less than once. It should hang to about your knees; pin the fabric at your waist at one of your sides subsequent to wrapping at least once. Toss the remaining fabric over one shoulder and pin it at the waist a third time to secure the toga in place.

While togas were worn solely by men in ancient times; women in modern times also wear them. The women’s version is wrapped in the same way as the men’s but is frequently accessorized with belts or bands around the waste or just below the bust line.

Lastly for both genders, it is important to note that accessories are what will really make a toga look authentic and impressive. These include sandals, heavy usage of jewelry, a sword or whatever else you might get your hands on to make your toga more realistic. Get a wire coat hanger, shape it into a circle to fit your head and glue plastic or real leaves to it to make an genuine Roman laurel; this will absolutely be the icing on the cake.

Tip and Warning

Some persons use bed sheets to make their togas but if at all achievable go out and get actual fabric and leave the sheets on your bed where they belong. For one thing sheets are much wider than a real toga is supposed to be so a sheet is more difficult to wrap and fix in place. Furthermore purchasing fabric will allow you contact to a wider assortment of patterns and designs than you would have if using a sheet.

If you are not going to wear a tunic underneath your toga be certain to wear shorts underneath your toga to prevent any likely uncomfortable occurrences.

A fishtail braid is much like the name suggests: a herringbone woven from hair. Its allure is largely the result of the apparent skill used in the overall design. Creating your own fish tail braid is not as hard as it may look. Although it will require a bit of patience to do it correctly, once you have learnt to do it well enough you will be able to expand the range of styles you are able to use in your hair. When done properly your ponytail or up-do will be sensational and inventive.

How To Braid Hair

To begin place all the hair into a ponytail with a clip that will hold the hair neatly in place. For a better outcome the hair should be dry and medium to long in length without layers.

Separate the hair into two sections of equal portions. Take a tiny section from beneath the left portion of no greater than one inch and put it over the right portion of the hair.

Allow the tiny bit now on the right side to merge with the right portion by freeing the thumb while holding it securely. Repeat the step for the right side by taking an equal section of hair from the right side and placing it beneath the left portion while holding it firmly and letting it combine completely with the left side.

You will keep doing this for the overall process being sure to pay attention to detail and by actually taking even sections from each segment.

When you have finished making the fishtail it should look symmetrical and skilfully crafted. Take an elastic band and tie it to the end of the braid to hold it in place and prevent it from coming undone. Make sure the elastic is one which will not tangle in your hair triggering split ends.

You can put specific hair accessories in your hair to make the braid look more becoming. A few well placed pins with the right touch will make your fishtail stand out even more. It is actually easy to do once you have grasped it. Be certain that you braid the hair to the bottom, so that should the elastic slip off, the hair will not promptly untwine. It will also look exceptional on hair that is thick with rich hues and highlights all over the strands. You can also add fringes to the hair to give it a bit more creativity to the style.

You can also do a full fish tail braid quite easily.

The steps will be similar with a few minor differences. Instead of using a clip to create a ponytail you will have to begin at the top of the head, if you are wearing a fringe then you will need to remove that segment from the braid. Create a triangular section and then proceed to overlap the hair as shown in the previous steps. You may also wear the braid in an up-do once you have done a full head version of the style. By pinning it above or below the braid you will transform the style into a more regal display.

There are many ways or styles you can braid hair in. There is the English Braid, Fishtail, Dutch and also French Braids. Braids can be incorporated into formal up dos for proms and wedding hairstyles as well as casual styles for long hair. With a little training you can become an ace at creating braids on yourself and others.

Things You’ll Need

Wide- tooth comb

Fine- tooth comb

Ponytail holder

Spray bottle with water

Styling cream (for fine, fly- away hair)

Finishing spray

Make sure that hair is as flat as possible and entirely free of even the smallest derange as they will cause problems. Comb it with wide- tooth comb until comb moves freely through hair. Divide hair into smaller sections and comb through with a fine- tooth comb. Be sure to detach any rings and bracelets as they might get caught in the hair.

The Basic English Braid is the most common and quick and easiest braid to do, even on yourself.

Steps:

1.Branch all hair into three equal sections and comb areas uniform.

2.Cross the right hand segment over the middle areas. The original right hand is now the middle segment.

3.Pull the sections away from each other and stiffen the plait.

4.Cross the left hand sections over the middle areas. The original left hand segment is now the middle sections.

5.Fasten the plait again.

6.Continue the process rotating right and left segments over the middle segment, tightening each plait as you make it.

7.Stable the end of the braid with a hair- safe ponytail holder.

Once you’ve excel in the basic braid, try braiding your hair in three sections along the hairline at the nape of your neck and then braiding all three sections together for a more arduous look. The most crucial step in braiding hair is to plan your style. Having in mind what your end goal looks like will help you to form a path for getting there. The easiest amount to begin with will probably be four to six segment from the front to the back of the head. French and Dutch braids can look impressive with the braid ending at the hairline and the remaining hair caught in a ponytail. Try adding a head band to your new look to add some elegance.