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A Complete Guide to French Braiding Hair
A step-by-step guide for creating a simple or lacey French braid The French braid is a beautiful and classic hairstyle and a favorite to many. Although its intricate weave may appear complicated, creating your own Fren...
How to
Apply Fake Nails Without Glue
If you want to apply fake nails but you’d like to avoid using nail glue (or if you just don’t have any on hand), you’re in luck! There are several options you can use to keep fake nails in place. While these techni...
How to
Find a Levi's Style Number
Levi’s has been making jeans since 1873, and they’re still known for the quality and style that made them a household name. Levi’s uses numbers to denote their different styles. Check the label to find the style nu...
How to
Cut Men's Long Hair
Cutting a man’s hair in a long style is easy, although it takes a little more work than just cutting it the same length all the way around. If the hair is all the same length, it will look heavy and dull, and it won’...
How to
Stretch New Shoes
If you've ever bought a pair of shoes that were too small, you probably didn't wear them long before you started wondering if there was a way to stretch them. While you can't change your shoe much more than a quarter- to...
How to
Stretch the Calves of Boots with Zippers
A nice pair of boots can complement almost any outfit, but if you have curvy calves, it can be hard to find boots that fit just right. Luckily, if you have a pair of zippered boots that fit your feet well but are a littl...
How to
Dress for Winter
Cool weather is a fun time for layering on your favorite clothes, but do you need more than that when the weather gets really cold? Luckily, there are ways to stay warm while still looking great! Start with a warm base l...
How to
Apply Eyeshadow (for Beginners)
Eyeshadow can seem like a tricky part of a makeup look. After all, there are so many different colors, not to mention the brushes. Luckily, even if you’re just starting to use makeup, choosing and applying eyeshadow ca...
How to
Remove Hair Naturally
If you're looking for a natural solution to getting rid of excess body hair, you're in luck! Traditional approaches like shaving, plucking, and waxing can help remove hair right away. On the other hand, some pastes and s...
How to
Apply Hippie Makeup
Whether you're dressing up for Halloween, heading to an outdoor music festival, or channeling your inner flower child, creating a hippie makeup look can be a lot of fun. Since hippies were all about natural beauty, start...
How to
Push Back Your Cuticles
Perfectly manicured hands can make you look more put-together and refined, but you don't have to spend a lot of money at the salon to have great nails! If you're giving yourself a manicure, take a few minutes to push bac...
How to
Dress if You've Got an Hourglass Figure
The hourglass body type, where your hips and bust are wider and your waist is well-defined, is often associated with curvy sirens like Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe. However, you can still be an hourglass figure if you...
How to
Wear a Brooch
If you're not familiar with wearing a brooch, it can seem like a tricky accessory. Brooches were once commonly used to accessorize clothing, and they typically have a hinged pin you can use to fasten them to fabric. Whil...
How to
Blend Hair
Having a great hairstyle can make you feel great about yourself, but it's not always possible to visit the salon when you want a new look! Luckily, whether you're trying to cut your hair in a short, blended fade, or you ...
How to
Curl Your Hair Without Heat
Curly hair can be fun and flirty, but if your hair is naturally straight, you might think you have to use damaging heat to get the curls you crave. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to get curls without using heat! Pin c...
How to
Wear a Dirndl
A dirndl is a traditional dress from Bavaria that features a blouse, a skirt, and an apron. Dirndls originated in the 19th century, and today they're still a popular outfit during Oktoberfest and other celebrations. Wear...
How to
Decide Between Cutting Your Hair or Not
Getting a haircut can be a great way to change up your style, but it’s normal to feel a little unsure about getting a new ‘do, especially if you’ve been growing out your hair for a long time. Luckily, there are a f...
How to
Tie Dye with Bleach
Tie dyeing is a fun way to give new life to clothes, but darker colors don’t always take dye very well. If you’re looking for a way to update your dark clothes, try tie dyeing with ! You'll get a cool white design th...
How to
Maintain White Hair
Whether you’re a silver fox or you’ve bleached your hair platinum blond in your quest to look just like Marilyn Monroe, white hair is hard to maintain. It has a tendency to look yellow and dull, and white hair is fra...
How to
Sharpen Tweezers
Dull tweezers can make hair removal an extremely painful process. They’ll often slip right off the hair you’re trying to pluck, leading to a painful pull. Sometimes they’ll even break the hair in half, making it ha...
