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How to Make Custom Converse
The Converse shoe company released a catalog in 1913 stating, "Our company was organized in 1908 fully believing that there was an earnest demand from the retail shoe dealer for a rubber shoe company that would be independent enough not to follow every other company in every thing they do.", accordi
How to Pick Nits
Head lice, commonly called "nits," are tiny insects that live on the scalp. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, there are between 6 and 12 million cases of head lice each year in the U.S. (Ref. 1.) Daily head checks and nit removal is critical to successfully combating
How to Apply Lace Front Wigs Using Double-Sided Tape
Double-sided wig tape is not the same as the double-sided tape from the craft section. Wig tape is specially formulated to adhere to skin and uses paper backing to protect both sides of the tape. The most important thing to consider when applying double-sided tape to a lace front wig is the presence
Keeping Hair Pretty
Realms are written on stunning hair falling like 'liquid silk' and women are known to spare no expenses when it comes to their hair. Of course, if the number of cash spent on hair care merchandise is any indication, then hair-care is massive business, whether it is salon treatments or home
All You Need To Know - Natural Body Cleansing And Moisturizing
The market is almost flooded with many names, thousands of brands of facial skincare products and surprisingly all of them comes with the lofty promise of healthy skin care and youthful appearance. Well, you need to look beyond the basics when it comes to the point of selecting the best natural body
How to Layer Your Sarongs With Your Favorite Colors
Sarongs are extremely versatile garments. When traveling, they can be a dress, a skirt, a towel, a beach wrap or a carrying pouch. Sarongs pack up very small, making them perfect for backpackers. Layering sarongs is a way to be fashionable and practical when traveling. Sarongs skim a woman's curves,
How to Care for a Canvas Umbrella
Canvas umbrellas are built to protect people from weather elements such as rain and sunshine. The umbrellas take the beating instead, as they repeatedly are exposed to the elements and dirt. Without proper care, any umbrella can become ineffective and eventually useless. Cleaning your canvas umbrell
Tan Maximizers Vs. Bronzers
Many people find that having a tan makes them feel more attractive and gives them a healthy glow. However, most people do not have time to sunbathe consistently and need help to achieve and maintain an even tan. Tanning beds are a popular option, but using them can be expensive and time consuming. T
About 22K Gold
Gold is a highly desired precious metal. It does not tarnish or corrode, which makes it ideal for jewelry. Pure gold is too soft for jewelry making. Alloy metals, such as nickel or copper, must be added to make it stronger. It is necessary to grade gold in karats to indicate the amount of alloy cont
Types of Manicures and Pedicures
There are generally 4 types of manicures and pedicures that are available in most salons. They may branch out into other kinds of treatments that use non-traditional ingredients like petals from flowe
Video: How to Pick a Foundation for Black Skin
Video Transcript
First step to using the right foundation. Now I don't know if you have ever seen any pictures of yourself where your face is kind of white and your neck is a lot darker, that is cause you are wearing a foundation with sunscreen. The sunscreen tends to reflect light and...
How to Fix Dry & Frizzy Hair With Organics
Dry and frizzy hair is a common problem often solved with hair products full of chemicals. If you have a sensitive scalp or worry about the effects of heavy chemical-based treatment on your hair, you can use organic products to help ease your dry and frizzy hair. These methods may not work as quickl
Basic Lace Wig Care Instructions
You will need Sulfate Free Shampoo Conditioner & Moisturizers. These can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target and other chain stores.
How to Shrink a T-Shirt
It's all too common for a department store to have the shirt you want, but in the wrong size. If the shirt is too large, it's an easy enough process to shrink the item at home, without the cost of taking it to a tailor to be altered. All that is needed to complete this project is every day household
Hairdresser & Barber Tools
Careers in hair styling and barbering require purchasing specialized tools to meet the professional's individual tastes and specific type of work. Working legally as a barber or hairdresser requires attendance at a qualified beauty school and passing a state test to earn certification as a barber or
Thermasilk Tips
Much like other silks, thermasilk requires special care to maintain its luster.silk 4 image by jbattx from Fotolia.comThermasilk is a type of semi-synthetic fabric that combines the natural properties of silk with the latest synthetic fiber production technology to give superior thermal...
Ship Run Aground - Shipwreck Backpiece Tattoo
View a sample of tattoos and paintings by artist, Matthew Amey, of Independent Tattoo in Selbyville, Delaware.
Why Do Men Lose the Hair on Their Legs As They Age?
Hormone levels in the body control hair growth and loss on a man's leg. Each hair follicle has its own individual sensitivity levels to these hormones, allowing different parts of the body to grow or lose hair at different rates.
How to Tell a Real Birkin Hermes
Hermes Birkin handbags, handmade from quality materials and produced in limited supply, are among the most coveted in the world. But because of their exclusivity, the market has become flooded with knockoffs. It's not always easy to tell a real bag from a fake, but you might save thousands of dollar