sample

Read more...

Make Women's High Heels

The history of high heels goes back to 4,000 B.C. where depictions of them have been found on the walls of Egyptian temples and tombs. High heels are an easy way for a woman to lengthen her body and make her legs look slimmer. Most women enjoy a closet full of different colors and styles of high heel shoes but often overlook the lengthy process that goes into manufacturing a high heeled shoe.

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Shoe molds (Lasts)
* Leather upper
* Sole
* Heel
* Nails
* Heel covering
* Inside lining


Step 1

Measure the length and width of the foot for which the shoe is being made.

Step 2

Shape the shoe pieces on lasts, otherwise known as shoe molds. Lasts must be made specifically for the design of the shoe and are created based on 35 different measurements of the foot.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the shoe based on the design of the shoe style. Pieces required are vamps, which cover the toes and top of the foot and counters, which are sections covering the back and sides of the shoe.

Step 4

Sew the counters and vamps together which creates an upper. Stretch the upper over the last with stretching pliers to pull the parts of the shoe into place. Tack it down to the last.

Step 5

Let the upper soak on the last for two weeks.

Step 6

Soak the leather for the soles in water to make it pliable. Once the sole is cut, place it on a lapstone and pound it with a mallet until there is a smooth shape.

Step 7

Cut a groove into the edge of the sole to mark holes to be punched through for stitching.
Step 8

Glue the sole to the bottom of the upper and stitch together using a double-stitch method. A double stitch method is when two needles are woven through the same hole but the thread is going in opposite directions.

Step 9

Attach the heel to the sole with nails. If the heel is covered with leather or cloth, use glue or stitching to attach the covering before you nail it to the sole.

Step 10

Finish up the shoe by staining or polishing the outside of it and attaching linings to the inside.

Read more...

Create Your Own High Heeled Women's Shoes

Shoe designers narrow concepts and designs by selecting the type and category of the shoe. The designs are generally narrowed down and influenced by the heel height and type. Designers are also influenced by specific eras or fashion trends such as the 1930's t-strap sandal or the 1950's shell pump. Novelty fashion trims, such as beading or feathers, are also translated into shoe designs. These factors also impact the fabric texture selection.

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Sketch pad
* B pencil
* H pencil
* Pastels (optional)
* Charcoal (optional)
* Wax crayon (optional)
* Metallic silver marker pen (optional)

Step 1

Choose your heel type by selecting the heel's shape, such as a stiletto, square-shaped, mule or kitten heel. Keep your style in mind, such as a high heeled Mary Jane or a spectator.

Step 2

Draw different variations of your heel type. For example, current heel trends incorporate shaped heels with circular inserts. Include these details in your drawing. Your heel height and shape will impact your sole's arch and the balance of the design. For example, add a gladiator strap influence to a high heeled sandal shape.

Step 3

Choose your heel height by selecting the dimension of the heel. For example, mules are generally 3 to 4 inches and stilettos often vary between 5 and 6 inches. Funky stilettos such as the skyscraper style finishes in a 7 to 7 ½ inch heel. A high heeled wedge, which is a solid heel that runs into the front of the shoe's sole, varies in heights from 3 to 5 inches.

Step 4

Sketch your selections in your sketch pad. Use a soft B pencil for your free-hand sketches and draw thick outlines.

Step 5

Draw your heel and shoe details with your H pencil, which is typically used for defining details such as stitching or studs. Add trim details such as beading, sequins, instep ornaments or feathers.

Step 6

Draw your high heel shoe's fabric textures. Generally these fabric textures are challenging to sketch because of the flat textile surface. For example, patent leather shoes with metallic heels have a flat surface texture with a gloss finish. Use your pastels, charcoal or wax crayon and blend your colors to create the surface texture and use a metallic silver marker pen to create the heel surface.

Read more...

Make a Dress From Scarves

Scarves, or shawls, although often much admired, are not always useful accessories anymore. Many people today do not wear large decorative scarves to cover the hair and shoulders as was once the fashion. However, a collection of attractive vintage scarves or shawls need not go to waste, as they can be re-purposed for other garments. You can make clothes out of large scarves using many different methods, some of which preserve the shape of the scarves and some which do not. To get started altering your scarves and shawls, choose one of these sewn-scarf dress projects.

Instructions
Things You'll Need:

* Large scarves
* Measuring tape
* Scissors
* Pins
* Thread
* Sewing machine
* Iron
* Ironing board

A Sewn Single-Scarf Dress

Step 1

Take a very large decorative scarf and fold it in half along the longest sides. Mark the center of the fold with a pin. Measure 4 inches out from the center on each side and mark these spots with a pin.

Step 2

Cut a slit into the fold between the 2 pins. This will be the neckline. If you need a larger neck opening, cut the slit wider.

Step 3

Fold the sides of the slit under 1/4 inch, then another 1/2 inch. Sew along the inside folded edge to hide the raw edges of the scarf. Iron the neckline flat.

Step 4

Slip the scarf over your head and adjust it to hang against your body. Have a friend help you pin the sides of the scarf together under your arms, stopping a few inches above the hem. Take the scarf off and sew the pinned sides together, 1/2 inch away from the edges. Iron the seam allowances open.

Step 5

Slip the scarf over your head again. Take another, smaller scarf and tie it around your waist.
A Sewn Multiple Scarf Dress

Step 1

Lay two large scarves side by side along the long edges. Mark the center of each scarf with a pin.

Step 2

Measure 4 inches out from the center on each side of the pin or as much as you need for a neck opening. Mark these positions with pins and remove the center pin.

Step 3

Lay one scarf on top of the other, matching the edges. Pin one long edge together, leaving a gap between the two pins from Step 2. Sew along the pinned edges, 1/2 inch away.

Step 4

Iron the seam allowances open. Put your head through the neck opening and have a friend help you mark the armhole openings with pins. Pin the body openings together and remove the scarves.

Step 5

Sew along the pinned sides, 1/2 inch away from the edges. Iron the seam allowances open.

Read more...

Design Your Own Jeans That Are Perfect for Your Body Type

Customizing garments begins by knowing the individual's body type. There are four different body type classifications. The hourglass shape refers to a well-proportioned upper and lower body; the pear shape has a larger hip area and a smaller upper body; apple shapes have a larger chest and waist with a narrow hip; and the ruler shape has slight differences in the hip and waist measurements, with slender arms and legs. By determining the body type and measurements, the designer is able to narrow down the jean selection process.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flexible tape measure
• Sketch pad
• B or H pencil
• Colored pencils
• Denim fabric texture swatch
• Pastels (optional)
• Wax crayons (optional)

1. Step 1

Measure your hip, waist, shoulder and inseam with a flexible tape measure. Keep a record of your specifications.

2. Step 2

Draw your free-hand sketch in your sketch pad using the dimensions taken as your guide points. For example, if you are pear shaped and have long legs, you will need to draw this type of silhouette on your sketch prior to your jean selection. Use a B for soft lines and an H pencil for your details such as pockets and stitching.

3. Step 3

Choose your jean type by selecting the silhouette, keeping your body type in mind. For example, a pear shape with long legs and a thick thigh area will look best with a boot leg cut silhouette. The leg patter is straight from the hip area to the ankle. This pattern type will camouflage the thigh area and make the legs appear long and lean for a flattering customized jean design. A pencil cut silhouette, which is generally form fitting from the hip to the ankle, will make a ruler body type appear hourglass.

4. Step 4

Choose your denim fabric by selecting an appropriate denim texture for the body type. For example, cross hatch denim, which has an interweaving vertical and horizontal grain, will be flattering for an hourglass shape. Rain denim, which has a vertical grain texture, will be flattering for a pear shape. Stretch denim is used for all body types. This flexible fabric naturally conforms itself to the body when worn.

5. Step 5

Choose your denim wash by selecting the shade of stonewash best suited for the body type. For example, use a medium or dark stonewash for an apple shape with a slightly flared jean. This will detract the focus from the waist area by mixing the jean with a medium or dark colored top. The ensemble will appear tonal for a flattering appearance.

6. Step 6

Draw in your denim fabric texture selection with your colored pencils. Use a swatch of your selected denim fabric to refer to while adding color to your sketch. Although denim is a challenging fabric to sketch because of the flat surface, use color pencils for the grain and use pastels or wax crayon to blend and diffuse the denim wash shade.

Read more...

How to a Quick Twist Out On Natural Hair

How to a Quick Twist Out On Natural Hair
If you have natural hair you may love the fullness and curl definition that a twist out provides. However, as your hair grows in thicker and longer, it will take longer to twist your hair in individual twists. Here are a few quick tips to help you achieve a great twist out in under twenty minutes.



Things You’ll Need:

* Wide tooth shower comb
* Deep conditioner
* 15 minutes to twist your hair
* Hair dryer, or air dry overnight

Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:

* Wide tooth shower comb
* Deep conditioner
* 15 minutes to twist your hair
* Hair dryer, or air dry overnight

Step1
Start by deep conditioning your hair. Place your hair into sections and comb through in the shower with a kcutter, bone comb, detangling comb, or shower comb. Immediately plat each section after untangling it in the shower.

Step2
Towel dry your hair. Apply a light oil or your favorite shine serum. If your hair is in four sections take one section down at a time. Make each section into two sections. Apply a holding alcohol free product that will provide definition. Great products that may work are Miss Jessie's curly pudding, Miss Jessie's curly butter cream, IC Frizz busters gel, or any other product that provides hold without drying your hair out. Work this product in your hair from root to tip. Go over it a few times, smoothing in the product into your hair.

Step3
Separate that section of hair that is full of product and start to twist at the base of your scalp. After twisting; twist the twist around itself into a bantu knot. Repeat this process. If you have medium length hair that is 6 inches or longer you can achieve this style with 8 to 12 knots.

Step4
Allow your hair to dry completely before taking the knots out. Use a hooded dryer or air dry overnight. Re twist your hair every other night and sleep in a satin scarf for this style to last all week. With practice and starting with clean hair this style can take ten to fifteen minutes to twist and five minutes to fluff and style.

Read more...

How to Make Nail Polish Last Longer

Keep your nails looking fresh and pretty with these simple, easy ways to make nail polish last longer

.
Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

* Nail Polish
* Clear Coat
* Nail File
* Clippers
* Soap
* Water
* Nail Polish Remover (if applicable)

Step1

Make Nail Polish Last Longer Make Nail Polish Last Longer A CLEAN START. To make nail polish last longer, you must make sure the polish has a clean, dry surface to attach to. First, remove all old nail polish from your nails, if applicable. Make sure it is completely removed or your new nail polish will not last. Next, soak your hands in warm, soapy water, then scrub gently with a cloth to remove chemical and moisture residue. Allow your hands to dry completely.

Step2
Make Nail Polish Last Longer Make Nail Polish Last Longer REMOVE SNAGS AND CRACKS. Make sure the nails, themselves, are in tip top condition. Clip your nails down as far as is comfortable and necessary to achieve a uniform length and strong nail base. Next, file away any potential snags. Even a tiny ridge at the tip of a fingernail can compromise a manicure, and result in chipping.

Step3
Make Nail Polish Last Longer Make Nail Polish Last Longer APPLY BASE COAT. A Base Coat provides an ideal surface for nail polish to adhere to. This step is optional, but recommended. Applying a thin base coat to your nails will make you nail polish last longer and look smoother. Dry for 15 minutes, or according to instructions.

Step4
Make Nail Polish Last Longer Make Nail Polish Last Longer APPLY POLISH. Applying polish can be tricky. Applying too little at once will result in excessive coats that will leave the nail polish weak and flaky. Too much nail polish at once will interfere with proper drying, which can lead to ripples and peeling. Try to apply just enough to cover the nail without showing brush strokes. If you do not achieve the desired color, move on to the next step.

Step5
DRY AFTER EACH COAT. Each coat of nail polish should be given at least 15 minutes to air dry before another is applied, or a top coat is applied. It is absolutely essential your nails dry completely at ever step of the process. Do not cheat yourself of drying time if you want to make nail polish last longer. If nails aren't dry within 20 minutes, you have likely applied too much polish at once or you have applied too many coats too quickly.

Step6
CLEAR COAT. Apply a top coat, or clear coat, when your nails are completely dry. To help make sure your nails have dried completely, try applying the final coat of polish half an hour before bed time, and then apply the top coat in the morning.

Read more...

get great skin with these snacks

By eating the following, you can also improve your skin complexion

Things You’ll Need:

* Eggs
* Walnuts/Pistachios
* Dark Chocolate
* Berries
* Sweet potatoes


Step1
Eat eggs- protein promotes the growth of collagen and skin's resilience

Step2
Eat walnuts and pistachios which are rich in omega-3 fatty acid, which help skin form natural oil and absorb water from the air

Step3
Eat dark chocolate-the chocolate antioxidant protect against collagen damages

Step4
Eat strawberries, blueberries and all the berries. They are filled with vitamin C which help fight skin-cancer causing free radicals

Step5
Sweet potatoes- these are filled with Vitamin A, which helps get rid of skin dullness

Read more...

Get Free Wal-Mart Stuff

Wal*Mart is a favorite among consumers everywhere! This store specializes in many different products and services that make it quite appealing. You can find products ranging from apparel to video games, and everything in between. The individuals who market and produce these stores know and understand the importance of allowing consumers to test products prior to purchase. In an effort to assist customers in making purchases that they can be content with, the online website of Wal*Mart now offers a variety of free products to shoppers. Here, I will share with you the steps that are necessary to get free Wal*Mart stuff. If you like freebies, or small samples, you will love this!

Step 1
The very first thing that you will need to do is be sure that you have a computer with an internet connection. It is also important to ensure that you have an email address, and that you have a standard mailing address. These Wal*Mart freebies must be delivered to an actual, physical address, not a P.O Box.

Step2
The next thing that you will need to do is to search for “Wal-Mart” in any major search engine. Google, Yahoo, MSN, Windows Live, and others will pull up the online website. Once you get to the main Wal*Mart website, you will see an overwhelming number of options. Along the top of the screen, you will see a search box. In this search box, you will want to type “Free Samples”. It will return a link that says “Free Samples”, click on this.

Step3
Now, you will be permitted to choose any or all free samples that you want. Once you make your choice, you will be instructed to fill out your name, address, and other information.

Step4
Submit the form, and keep an eye on the mailbox!

Read more...

Get Better Skin Without Buying Any Products

You can't get away from the television without someone trying to sell you products that is advertised as the fountain of youth. No matter how much "magic" these creams have, if you don't have the basic skin care rituals down it's just going to take longer for these potion lotions to work. So do yourself and your skin a huge favor


Step1
GET ENOUGH SLEEP - When you don't get accrue sleep it shows. So maybe you skipped one night, or skipped a couple hours of shut eye, those hours eventually add up. First your skin will just start to lose its luster and look dull. Then next is wrinkles, pimple and break outs, and your skin will become saggy.

Step2
REDUCE YOUR SUGAR INTAKE - I know chocolates are delicious. But imagine every little morsel of chocolate as a big zit on your nose. Try and reduce your sugar intake. Sugar inflames and messes with your natural collagen production.

Step3
WEAR HATS OR HAVE AN UMBRELLA HANDY - The sun is one of the most damaging things that can happen to your skin. You do need at least 15 minutes of sun exposure minimum on a daily, but don't go overboard and try and get a year's worth of sun in one day. It's best to wear a hat in conjunction with sunscreen, especially if you know you will be outdoors for an extended period of time.

Step4
WEAR SUNGLASSES - Ok this comes in handy when you don't have make-up and instantly you look sleek, but it also helps to shield your eyes and that sensitive skin area around your eyes. You know the crow's feet area! This area is so delicate, it is usually the first place to noticeably wrinkle.

Step5
AVOID SMOKING - You know what makes you look older faster than the harmful effects of the sun? Smoking! Speeding up that aging process even faster. You've seen those people inhaling those cigarettes and you guess their age. 45 you think and then they tell you they're 23! Just kidding, but not. Seriously this does horrendous things to your face.

Step6
BE PREPARED FOR WINDY OR COLD CLIMATES - These sort of climates dry out your skin, so be prepared with the proper clothing. If your skin starts drying, even simple moisturizers or lotions will help. My mom swears by Vaseline, just straight Vaseline, that yellowish clear tub. She has amazing skin! I wonder if she bathes in it when no one is home.

Step7
AVOID TANNING BOOTHS - Tanning booths are basically you baking your skin. It will take its toll, and you'll have nasty looking leathery seamen's skin if you continue to go to the tanning booths on a regular basis. Imagine baked chicken, can you unbake it? It takes a long time for our skin to undo that damage, if it ever does.

Step8
PINKIE PAT - If you do put anything on your face, the gentlest way it to pat it with your pinkie.

Step9
STOP RUBBING YOUR DIRTY GRUBBY PAWS ALL OVER YOUR FACE - I am so bad at this. When I'm shocked I slap my cheeks with my hands. I run my palms all along my face when I am exhausted. Like the pinkie pat, be gentle with your face. Our hands come in contacts with so much dirt and germs and we are just transferring it all over our absorbent face.

Step10
ICE ICE BABY - If you have puffy skin use cold. Cold naturally brings down puffiness. Ice or something cold against your face will help. Cucumbers have that effect, it soothes your eyes because it brings this refreshing cool sensation to your face. You can even get a cold washcloth to reduce swelling.

Step11
It's always nice not to pay for something, but if you do invest in expensive lotions or creams, make sure you also follow these tips, it will make your skin care routine even more effective. Remember products don't have to be expensive to work. Know your skin and what works well with it. You only have this one beautiful face. Don't assume buying products will miraculously fix things. Prevent bad skin before it starts!

Read more...

Get an Airbrush Tattoo

An airbrush tattoo is a temporary form of tattooing your body. This method is ideal for people that only want a tattoo for a short while and want to make an impression at a party or club. You can pick out a small area on your body to get an airbrush tattoo or get your entire body temporarily tattooed.


Step1
Find a facility that does airbrush tattoos. Some tattoo shops and other specialty shops will have airbrushing capabilities.

Step2
Pick out a design. The facility will have a catalog of the airbrush designs that they offer. Look through the catalog and find the design that most appeals to you.

Step3
Allow the tattoo artist to transfer the design in black ink onto your skin. This stenciled design provides the outline for the tattoo.

Step4
Permit the airbrushing professional to color in the design using an airbrush sprayer and your chosen colors.

Step5
Get a home kit. If you feel that you can give yourself an airbrush tattoo, you can purchase a kit that gives you the supplies to tattoo your body at home. The kit by Body Art includes stencils, an airbrush sprayer and body art paint.

Read more...

Get a Salon-Quality Blow-Out at Home

There's nothing like a smooth, sleek salon blow-out from your hairstylist. You can get the look at home by following these steps, even if you have curly hair.


Things You’ll Need:

* Ionic blow dryer
* Paddle or round brush
* Smoothing serum
* Hair clips



Step1
Wash your hair and towel-dry it by pressing the towel into the hair. Do not rub.

Step2
Comb the hair with a wide-toothed comb and part it where desired. Work in a small amount of smoothing serum or leave-in conditioning oil. For shoulder-length hair, a quarter-sized amount should do. Use a bit more for longer hair. Concentrate the oil on the shaft and ends of the hair.

Step3
Hair dryer with concentrator attachment Use the comb to divide hair into three or four sections on top, clipping each section to the head. The underneath layers will be exposed. Using a blow-dryer with a concentrator attachment and ionic feature for best results, grasp the first underneath section of hair in a paddle brush or large round brush. A paddle brush will yield straighter results; a round brush yields more bend and body.

Step4
Dry the section of hair from root to tip having the dryer head very close to the hair. Aim the air downward in the direction of the hair cuticle, from root to tip. When the section is dry, hit the cool shot button on the dryer and quickly cool the hair.

Step5
When the underneath layers are dry, unclip one upper section of hair and dry it in the same manner. Repeat until all the sections are dry. Brush hair lightly and finish with a light spritz of humidity-sealing hairspray.

Read more...

get a perfect sunless tan

Things You’ll Need:

* Exfoliater
* Sunless Tanning Lotion
* Light moisturizer



Step1
One of the best things that you can do to get a perfect tan is to exfoliate the skin first. This is best done before your shower by using an exfoliating scrub or body polisher on dry skin. Follow the link below for a great body polishing recipe that you can make at home.

Step2
Next shower using your regular soap or body wash. Rinse and dry.

Step3
Apply sunless tanning cream. Use extra caution around rough skin areas like elbows and knees. Use less product on the inner parts of your arms and wrists as this is an area that can streak and turn orange very easily. Rub the lotion in completely. Wash hands and inner wrists immediately. Pay close attention to wash between the fingers!

Step4
Perfect! Next apply a light moisturize to your entire body. This works to help even out and blend the tanner. Wash hands again. In a few hours you will have perfect tan!

Read more...

Get a Longer Layer Cut with Blonde on Blonde Highlights

Ryan Hansen has a very modern and sexy hairstyle. The question is, how does the average person achieve this look? Follow the suggestions below to get this look for your hair.


Things You’ll Need:

* Hairstylist
* Scissors
* Texturizing shears or a razor
* Texturizing cream
* Highlighter kit
* Medium blond hair color or natural base color
* Picture of this look
The Cut





The hair must be below the ears with moderately long layers in order to achieve this look.

The hair should be at least 3 to 4 inches all over. If it is not, then it should be trimmed every 8 weeks approximately an 1/8 of an inch until the desired length is reached.

A stylist will be needed to cut your hair in this manner. Find a good stylist and take her the picture above or one that you find that gives you the desired look.

Your stylist should cut the hair into 3- to 4-inch layers all over the head.

The bang should be left approximately 2 inches below the eyebrow.

The sides should not be completely blended with the bang, but overextended to create the illusion of unevenness.

The entire head should be "chipped" into on the ends.

When the cut is complete, the whole head of hair should be texturized, especially the face framing portion, to give the ends a fringy effect.

When the cut is complete, if hair is curly, flat iron it, then rub a small amount of texture cream into your palms and apply to the hair.

To achieve the separated effect, pull pieces that have texturizing cream on them through individual sections of your hair using your thumb and index finger to give definition.

If your hair is straight, skip the flat iron and move straight to the texturizing step.

The Color and Highlights

To achieve the look even on shorter hair, it is necessary to have a medium blond to dark blond-neutral base color. This is a color that is applied to the whole head. If the natural color is already a medium to dark blond (level 6 or 7) color, then this step can be skipped.

Mix the color you have chosen, which should be a neutral level 6 or 7, and either medium or dark blond. A darker blond will appear darker when first applied, but highlights will stand out more clearly on this color.

Do a patch test. After the color is mixed, apply a pea-sized drop to the inside of your arm. Wait for at least 15 minutes. If there is an allergy, it will become obvious when the arm turns bright red and itches or burns. It is pretty common to have a mild itching or burning, but anything more than a mild reaction indicates an allergy and you should not continue with the base color. Because the lightener does not touch the scalp, it may be possible to do the highlighting, but proceed with caution.

To ensure optimal results, do a strand test. This is done by taking one section of hair that includes about 20 or so individual hairs and applying the color. Leave it on for at least 20 minutes. After it is rubbed off with soap and a towel, check the results. If they match the medium to dark blond base color Ryan Hansen has in the picture, continue application on the entire head.

Color is mixed according to instructions and applied to the entire head. It is not necessary to do the root first, since the whole head will be covered. Leave on for at least 25 minutes. If there is any burning, remove immediately as that may indicate an allergic reaction. Make sure the hair is saturated completely and no spots have been missed.

Next, the hair is either heavily foil-highlighted at a hair salon by a licensed stylist, or it is cap-highlighted at home. Take Ryan Hansen's picture to a stylist so that you can be sure to get the right results.

If you choose a home cap-highlighting kit, then they can be picked up at any regular drugstore. The below steps will guide you in the process for home highlighting.

The hair is brushed into the desired style and left completely dry.

The cap is put on the head and tied tightly under the chin.

The hair is pulled in the direction of hair growth through the cap in a very even pattern. In this case every hole in the cap would be used.

The hair that is pulled through the cap is then brushed or combed to remove all knots.

After the hair is pulled through the cap, the mixture provided in the kit is applied to all the hair. The consistency of the mixture should not be too runny, as you do not want it to bleed through the holes in the cap.

After the mixture is applied to the hair, it should stay on until the color attained has as little red and gold as possible. This can take quite awhile.

The mixture should be wiped off with a towel about halfway through the process to check the color.

If it is not the desired color, then more mixture is applied and it is allowed to stay on longer.

Once the desired color is achieved, rinse and shampoo the lightener off with the cap still on. Then remove the cap and shampoo, rinse and condition.

Read more...

Get a healthy tan

No tan is a healthy tan, unless that is if it's fake. A real tan is just your skins response to the UV rays, and is a way of your body protecting yourself from them. Why not try something healthy and get a fake tan!



Things You’ll Need:

* spray tanning facility
* self tanners


If you want to go the easy route try a spray tanner. Check out a couple different facilities and the outcomes before you pick one. Some spray tanners will turn you orange and I know you don't want to look like an oompa loompa.

You could also try a self tanner. Most of these you can find in a drugstore or wal-mart. Like Jergens express glow, which only takes 3 days to give you a noticeably darker appearance. Make sure you get the facial tanners too!

If spray tanning and self tanners don't suit you, try being your natural shade. Nothing is more attractive than a person that is comfortable in their own skin!

Read more...

Get a French Manicure at home

Soak your hands in warm water for 3 minutes

Then put lotion on your hands and arms

File your nails so that the tips are smooth and round

After filing soak your hands in warm water for 30 seconds and then dry completely

Apply the clear base coat polish

Use a pale shade as the nailpolish. Apply 2 coats and let dry

Paint the white tip of the nail with an opaque white polish and let dry

Apply the clear top coat to finish and let dry

Read more...

Exfoliate your skin with items in your kitchen.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a really good exfoliator. In fact, you probably have all of the ingredients in your own kitchen! I'll teach you how to make a brown sugar (and then some) exfoliator, it's quick and easy! =O) :D

You can use any size plastic container or glass jar that you want… for the sake of this tutorial, let’s just say you used a small Tupperware container.

Fill half of the container with brown sugar (make sure it’s grinded well, no chunks).

Add 1 teaspoon of sea salt (I like sea salt because it’s chunkier and works great to get rid of dead skin).

Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the container.

Pour in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture and mix well.

If it has too much of a creamy consistency, then pour in some more brown sugar and mix until you reach the desired texture.

The end result: The mixture shouldn’t be too rough but it should still have a grainy texture… (I hope that made sense!) =O)

Dampen face with warm water, lather your face with the brown sugar exfoliator (in gentle, upward-circular motions), rinse face clean, and pat your face dry (remember... never rub, always pat). Good Luck Everyone!

Read more...

Exfoliate Your Lips With A Mint Sugar Scrub

Cooler weather can wreak havoc on your lips. Don't let chapped, flaky lips make you less kissable. Try this sweet little scrub that's guaranteed to soften and exfoliate your lips.

Mix together one quarter cup sugar, peppermint oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add a little water, enough to make a paste.

Hold a warm, wet washcloth over lips for a few minutes, to soften dead skin. Rub a small amount of the scrub over lips using gentle, circular motion. Rub for about a minute, but not long enough to irritate.

Rinse off the scrub with the warm, wet washcloth. Follow up with your favorite chap stick.

Read more...

How to exfoliate your lips

Hate those little lines on your lips that usually stand out whenever you apply lipstick. If so, you probably aren't bothering to exfoliate your lips. Here's a quick and easy way to diminish those lines for smooth lips.

Take a teaspoon of sugar and add a drop of water

In a circular motion gently massage sugar onto lips for 2 minutes

Rinse sugar off thoroughly with a warm towel

Apply baby oil to entire lip surface. Leave on for 10 minutes. Remove with warm towel.

Apply your favorite lipstick/ lipgloss.

Read more...

Eliminate Split Ends in African American Hair

African Americans have a particular problem with split ends. The hair tends to dry out faster and constant styling and heat appliances wear down the hair shaft, causing the ends to split. You don’t have to live with this. Here's how to eliminate split ends

Trim the ends of the hair to eliminate split ends. While you can eliminate the appearance of split ends, the best way to keep African American hair from fraying is to clip off the ends. You don’t have to trim a lot, only about ¼ inch. You don’t even need a hairstylist to do this. ust run sections of hair through your fingers exposing the tips and cut them off.

Deep condition. African American hair needs extra conditioner to eliminate split ends. Cholesterol conditioner is a good tried and true product for moisturizing African American hair. It's a bit messy, but it works.

Use the proper combs on African American hair. Small tooth combs will fray African American hair and cause more split ends. Use a wide-toothed comb and keep a small-toothed comb handy for taking out small knots and snarls. Avoid cheap combs as the edges on the teeth will snag the hair causing more split ends.

Use less heat on African American hair to eliminate split ends. Excessive use of heat appliances will dry out the hair and cause more damage and splitting. If you have to put a heat appliance in your hair, use a heat protection product with it.

The pillow is another enemy of African American hair. To prevent damaging the hair from friction on the pillow, use a satin pillowcase or a silk sleeping cap.

Read more...