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If you are daring, or merely looking for a way to keep a few dollars each month, one thing you might have thought of doing is cutting your own hair. With the cost of Beauty Shops rising, you can see that you’re now paying up to $200 to get your hair cut and maybe even more to get it professionally done.

Being your own stylist involves the appropriate tools and a lot of commitment before you get it right and will be difficult depending on the current length of your hair and how you wish to cut your hair. If you are honestly concerned about doing damage, its best to get your hair cut at a beauty parlour then do the upkeep yourself for the subsequent months. If you are inclined to dive head first into cutting your own hair, this guide will help. Always keep in mind : Hair grows back, and in case of mistakes, 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 well. Use detangler if you have thick or wavy hair to make drying and combing out easier.

Step two:

Dry hair extensively using a towel or blow dryer.

Step three:

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

Step four:

Decide on the length of your cut and use a feature as mark. For example, chin length, shoulder length just below the ears etc.

Step five:

For an straight cut: comb your hair out and let it settle as naturally as possible. Separate hair into 3 segments 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 segments cutting and then matching small strands with the length that was cut before. Continue this on the other side and for the back, employing the mounted mirror and handheld to check your work.

Step seven:

For an at-home layered style : comb all your hair forward and then slowly cut a precise line across the ends. The hair nearest to your forehead will be the lowest and will increase in length as it progresses towards the back. This cut will mask mistakes 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. Do not cut your hair when it is wet. This is especially true if you have wavy and thick hair. Stylists will better understand how wet hair dries but if you don t have any previous experience there s a bigger possibility that your cut will be uneven.

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

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

5. Be willing to pay to get your style corrected the first time you cut your hair yourself.

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

7. Always 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.

It is such a beauty when you see little girls’ hair decorated with pretty bows. They come in various designs, fabrics, colours and shapes. When worn in the hair, bows add glamour and elegance to any dull appearance. Yes, we are used to purchasing hair bows but have you ever thought of creating them yourself? Some individualspersons do so for enjoyment or to make a living. Learning how to make hair bows are not very hard and for the most part, they are exciting to create. Imagineobserving a little girl’s hair knowing that the bow she is wearing was designed by you. How delighted you would feel to hear her tell others that you desgned the pretty bow they are admiring. If you are not able to relate to this scenario and you are yearning to experience the fun, here are some directions to design hair bows.

How To Make Hair Bows

#1

Materials Necessary

4 ½” x 3 ½” patterned cloth

6” embroidery floss

Tools Necessary

1 alligator pinch clip

Sewing machine

Directions:

1. Fold the tectile laterally with the printed side on the inside.

2. Position the textile in the sewing machine ensuring that the needle is as near as possible to the edge of the fabric.

3. Start at one end and stitch about 1/3 of the way then backstitch to lock the stitch.

4. Replicate for the opposite side. You should have a small opening in the centre of the fabric.

5. Stitch both ends closed.

6. Turn the fabric inside out by drawing through the opening. All corners must be pointed.

7. Fold the bow in the middle by gathering the edges together in the centre.

8. Use the embroidery floss to fasten the middle by wrapping around and tying a knot.

9. You can glue the bow onto a clip so that it can be worn in the hair.

#2

Materials Required

30 inches Grosgrain ribbon and another 3 ½ inches of the same ribbon

Thread

Tools Necessary

Sharp scissors

Needle

Hot or cool glue gun

Hot or cool glue stick

Alligator clip

Fray check

Instructions:

1. Plug in glue gun and put it somewhere for easy access.

2. Use scissors and cut about 1foot of the thread then thread the needle.

3. Cut the ends of the 30 inches ribbon diagonally and fray check each end.

4. Hold the ribbon straight up then hold in place about 5 inches down using your thumb in front and pointer at the back.

5. Pull the remaining 25 inches around and over the position where your thumb was. You must have a tail approximately 1 inch long at the end.

6. Hold the point where the ribbon joins the centre tightly for the rest of the steps.

7. Fold the rest of the ribbon up and under the beginning area just enough to make a loop to match the first one. You must have two loops.

8. Turn the ribbon flat to lay beneath the tail and first loop.

9. Pull the rest of the ribbon under and over the left loop.

10. To make a third loop, pull the ribbon laying horizontally up and over the centre.

11. For the fourth bow, pull the remaining ribbon around and down under the middle.

12. Use the hot glue gun and dab the places where the ribbons meet.

13. Sew the bow together with needle and thread.

14. Wrap the 3 ½” ribbon around the middle of the bow and glue the ends to the back. Do not glue to the bow. Insert the alligator clip in this ribbon. Apply a little glue to the clip to fasten it to the bow. The bow is now complete!

Tip:

You can add beads, laces or other decorations to spruce up your bows.

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

The toga was looked upon as a symbol of peace and status since soldiers did not wear them. It was chiefly men of higher reputation like magistrates, that would normally wear them. There were numerous types of togas worn baseed on a person’s status and age. For instance the toga pulla which was worn by mourners or in times 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 become fashionable again mainly because of toga parties. Thus if you are attending one of these parties or just wish to make a toga for fun here are a couple tips that will be useful if you are aiming for a really real looking toga.

How To Make A Toga

Required Tools

Scissors

3 Safety Pins

Required Materials

At least 4 feet of fabric

Accessories

Instructions

Since a toga is just a piece of fabric wrapped a few times it is fairly simple to make. If you wish to go all out you can go ahead and get the full 20 feet of fabric to make your tunic. But you do not require that much to make an real looking toga, 4-6 feet should be quite enough for most people but it all depends on how much draping you plan to do.

Fabric is typically a standard of around 5 feet wide thus fold the fabric in half. Use a pin and fasten one end to your waist and proceed 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 a minimum of once. Throw the excess fabric over one shoulder and pin it at the waist a third time to fix the toga in place.

While togas were worn just 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 right under the bust line.

Finally for both genders, it is essential to note that accessories are what will really make a toga look authentic and unforgettable. These include sandals, heavy usage of jewelry, a sword or anything else you may get your hands on to make your toga more credible. Get a wire coat hanger, shape it into a circle to fit your head and glue plastic or real leaves to it to create an authentic Roman laurel; this will definitely be the icing on the cake.

Tip and Warning

Some people use bed sheets to make their togas however, if at all possible go out and buy real fabric and leave the sheets on your bed where they belong. For one thing sheets are far wider than a real toga is intended to be so a sheet is harder to wrap and keep in place. Additionally buying fabric will give you access to a greater diversity of patterns and designs than you would have if using a sheet.

If you are not going to wear a tunic beneath your toga be certain to wear shorts underneath your toga to avoid any potential awkward happenings.

A fishtail braid looks like the name denotes: a herringbone woven from hair. Its allure is largely the result of the intricacy of the overall design. Making your own fish tail braid is not as hard as it may appear. Although it will take a bit of patience to do it correctly, once you have grasped the concept satisfactorily you will be able to expand the range of styles you can use in your hair. When done accordingly your ponytail or up-do will look elegant and creative.

How To Braid Hair

To start pull all the hair into a ponytail with a clip that will hold the hair neatly in place. For best results the hair should be dry and medium to long in length without layers.

Segment the hair into two parts of equal portions. Take a tiny section from beneath the left segment of no more than one inch and place it over the right portion of the hair.

Allow the small section now on the right side to combine with the right portion by freeing the thumb while holding it firmly. Repeat the step for the right side by using an equal section of hair from the right side and placing it beneath the left segment while holding it firmly and letting it combine entirely with the left side.

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

When you have completed creating the fishtail it should look symmetrical and masterfully crafted. Take an elastic band and place it on 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 causing split ends.

You can put specific hair accessories in your hair to make the braid look more becoming. A couple well positioned pins with the right touch will make your fishtail look more distinct. It is actually easy to do when you have grasped it. Be certain that you braid the hair to the bottom, so that should the elastic become undone, the hair will not promptly untwine. It will also look exceptional on hair that is thick with vibrant hues and highlights all over the strands. You can also add fringes to the hair to add 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 little 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 bang then you will need to remove that portion 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 pattern you can braid hair in. There is the English Braid, Fishtail, Dutch and also French Braids. Braids can be incorporated into strict up dos for proms and wedding hairstyles as well as occasional styles for long hair. With a little practise 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 uniform 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 get rid of 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 areas and comb segment smooth.

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

3.Pull the areas away from each other and squeeze the plait.

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

5.Fasten the plait again.

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

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

Once you’ve mastered the basic braid, try braiding your hair in three areas along the hairline at the nape of your neck and then braiding all three areas together for a more sophisticated look. The most critical 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.

Scarves are the most multipurpose accessory for women. They come in a variety of fabrics, shapes and sizes, and this make them suitable for all seasons and occasions. Scarves have become widespread because they are both functional and fashionable at the same time. Scarves add flavor and flair to almost any look that is lacking. Some people draw back from scarves because they do not have a clue as to how they should be tied. There are tons of ways to tie them to suit every occasion. Below are five fun, fashionable ways to wear your scarf:

The Ascot Knot – a simple way to wear scarf

Type of scarf: long

How to Tie:

1. Hang the scarf around your neck with the same lengths on both sides.

2. Take one end (A) and bring it towards the other end (B)

3. Let (A) pass underneath( B)

4. Wrap (A) over (B) and pull down.

5. Adjust both ends equally.

The Bandana wrap

Type of scarf: square

How to Tie:

1. Fold the scarf in the shape of a triangle.

2. Take the wide end and roll it towards the thin end.

3. Roll halfway through the scarf.

4. Hang the scarf over your shoulders and back.

5. Make a simple knot at the front to complete the look.

Gypsy –a comfortable informal head wrap style.

Type of scarf: square

How to Tie:

1. Fold the scarf in the shape of a triangle.

2. Wrap it around your head.

3. Create a knot in the back and tuck in the ends.

The Waist Sash

Type of scarf: long

How to Tie:

1. Roll the scarf from one end to the other.

2. Push one end through the belt loops on whatever it is that you are wearing.

3. Continue until the scarf has passed through all the loops.

4. Adjust the scarf at the front to make both ends equal.

5. Make a simple knot and let the ends hang loose.

The Neck Wrap – this style is very easy to create and works best to fill a bare neckline.

Type of scarf: square

How to Tie:

1. Fold the scarf into the form of a triangle.

2. Take the two ends of the scarf with both hands. The tip of the scarf should face downward.

3. Place the scarf in front of the neck and bring both ends to the back of the neck.

4. Bring both ends back toward the front. let them to drape over the shoulder freely.

5. Tie a single knot and finish by tying a second knot.

Tips:

Keep it simple when wearing a scarf. If you are wearing patterned or printed fabric, pick out a solid scarf. conversely, if you are wearing solids, go for a fun, colorful scarf.

Bigger scarves make more of a statement than a small scarf.

Save thin scarves for more close-fitting tops and jackets.