Hot Beauty & Style How-Tos

How To: Measure your shirt length

In this Beauty and Style category video tutorial you will learn how to measure your shirt length. The video is presented by Alazzo Clothing. The process is very easy and simple as you will find out after watching this video. For doing this, the person must be standing in upright position. Place the measuring tape where the shoulder and neck seams meet. Then you got to measure downwards up to the desired length. The right length is normally right around the first knuckle of the thumb. The vide...

How To: Fix a zipper and bring new life to your backpack

There are many instances where a zipper on a bag, purse, coat, etc. will fail to function or jam. It may be that the zipper needs replacement, but oftentimes it can be fixed using a simple technique. YouTube user MediaMason shows how many zipper problems result from a simple change in the slider's structure, as well as how to fix this. He identifies the zipper (the "teeth") and the slider (the pulley). Normally, when the slider is pulled through the zipper, it closes the zipper together. Some...

How To: Braid hair with flaxseed gel

This instructional video shows us how to braid hair with flaxseed gel. First you will need some conditioner, moisturizer and flaxseed gel. You will also need a wide tooth comb. The person who is having their hair done will need to do a cold wash which is washing their hair with conditioner rather than shampoo as it can dry out the hair. First take some styling oil and spray sparingly on the hair. Then massage it on the head. Take some flaxseed gel and spread it on the hair. This gives definit...

How To: Safely pierce your own lip

Mark shows you how to safely pierce your own lip. To pierce your own lip, follow these steps: You will need rubbing alcohol, a piercing needle, alcohol swab, a ring, mouthwash, a small bag filled with crushed ice and a cork. Put the ice between your lip and your gum until your lip is numb. Wipe the needle with the alcohol pad to sterilize it. Sterilize your lip as well. Place the cork in between your lip and gum, take the needle and stick it through your lip. Stick the ring through your lip a...

How To: Make a homemade rosemary facial spray or facial mist

Nili Nathan demonstrates how to create your own homemade rosemary facial spray. 1. Start by adding 3 oz of distilled water to a spray bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 2. Take rosemary essential oil and add 6 drops to the bottle. 3. Gather up some fresh rosemary (possibly from your garden or a friends garden or a nearby store) and add that to the bottle. Close the bottle tightly and shake it up. 4. Now you are ready to spray desired amount to body and face!

How To: Remove your glue-on nails

Demonstrator Caitlin offers a tutorial on how to remove fake nails you purchased from your local drug or beauty supply store and applied yourself, safely. You start with putting an acetone based nail polish remover in a paper cup and where you soak your nail in the cup. You can then use a tooth pick to get under the 'fake nail' to lift a little if needed. After gap between real nail and fake nail is created, soak again in nail polish remover and then use a paper towel to slowly work/wiggle of...

How To: Make an easy circle skirt

If you want to know how to make a circle skirt easily, you should watch this video. To make an easy circle skirt: Lay out the square of fabric and use the measuring tape to make a circle as large as your hips. Trace another circle around the edge of the fabric. Trace the largest circle that will fit inside of the fabric square, going all the way to the edges of the sides of the square. Cut out the inner circle and cut around the outer circle. Measure your waist to get the length of your elast...

How To: Appy MAC "Show Orchid" lipstick to your lips

This is a makeup tutorial video on how to apply MAC "Show Orchid" lipstick on your lips. After using the primer on your lids, apply eyeshadow. Apply eyeliner of your choice. You can use eyeliner but it is purely optional. Apply some bronzer after applying liquid foundation. Using a brush, apply the bronzer like any other bronzer. For the lips, use "Show Orchid" lipstick. A lip pencil is recommended to line the lips first. Follow these simple tips and show those luscious lips to your friends o...

How To: Cut swoop bangs & face framing layers

Going to the salon to get bangs and layers can get expensive, so this video shows how one girl transformed her hair from all over length to having swooping bangs and face framing layers. To create this look, she separates out her hair and uses hair scissors to cut small pieces at a time to achieve the desired style. This is not aimed at being a how-to video, but this is a good one to watch if you are contemplating cutting your hair at home.

How To: Create DIY edgy destroyed jeans

Why pay all the money for destroyed designer jeans when you can get that same look for free? Using simple tools you find in your house you can get that ripped looked for any pair of your jeans. After this quick video, you will be on your way to great looking jeans without a trip to the mall. All you need to get started is a razor, scissors, and a piece of cardboard. So save yourself some cash and create the destroyed jean look yourself.

How To: Make ripped, distressed, and destroyed jeans

To begin, you will need a pair of jeans, a cheese grater, a book, and sandpaper. Vigorously rub the sandpaper across the jeans where you want to rip them. Slide the book down the pant leg until it's between the fabrics of where you're working. Continue to sand like crazy. Then take your cheese grater and do the same thing that you did with the sandpaper. You will notice a lot of fading and a small hole will begin to emerge. Use your fingers to tear at the hole until it is the desired size. Th...

How To: Cut perfect rips to destroy your jeans

MakeoverGirl1 shows how to create perfect rips in your pairs of denim blue jeans. Paul Dillinger describes the right way to cut and rip your jeans to make perfect holes. He also describes how adding yarn when you are making your holes will keep the jeans together and make the holes appear better for when you're wearing them outdoors. Following the steps and advice in this video will help you create the right rips in your jeans to create the fashion statement you desire.

How To: Tie a double windsor knot

Tying a tie is a very useful skill, in this video, we are shown how to tie a Double Windsor knot, a very popular knot due to its symmetry. After placing the tie around your neck, if you are a right-handed person, make the thicker side the longer side on your right and pass this longer piece over the other one. Place the tie behind the other end and pull it through the hole and down, forming a small knot. Twisting the tie around itself backwards, pull the longer edge through on the other side ...

How To: Create a Nancy Grace makeup look

Whether you love Nancy Ann Grace or hate her, you can't deny that her eye makeup is always amazing. Watch Princess Pinkcat in this tutorial video about creating her Nancy Grace makeup look. She didn't curl her hair for this video, just tucked it under to make it look more like Grace's hair length.

How To: Use a Bumpit with a ponytail

In this video, learn how to use the Classic Bumpit to create height to your hair, and how to style it with a ponytail for a classic glamour look. Watch as the videomaker demonstrates how to keep it from showing and coming out with help from a few bobby pins.

How To: Do a bumped ponytail without a Bumpit or teasing

To make a bumped ponytail start with your hair down. Put your hair up like you are going to put it half up and spray the back with hair spray and pat dry. Next, take a smaller section of the top and spray that two while patting until dry. Next, separate your bangs from the rest of your hair and gently start to pull your hair back into a ponytail trying to make it look as natural as possible. Secure with a rubber band. Spray your bump with hair spray. Next tighten the bottom of your ponytail a...

How To: Get that smoky dropped shadow for your eyes

Wondering how to get that dropped shadow, smoky eye? In this tutorial presented by the experts at Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to get that smoky effect on your bottom lids, while leaving your top lid clear, creating the "drop shadow effect". This wearable look is stylish, sexy and sleek perfect for big occasions.

How To: Accessorize a little black cocktail dress

Everyone loves a great LBD, but sometimes we get a bit stymied on how to best accessorize it. Fashion Expert Sharon Haver of FocusOnStyle.com shares women's fashion tips for how to accessorize a little black cocktail dress. Learn some great tips on accessorizing that black dress and put more mileage in your fashionable wardrobe.

How To: Do Lauren Conrad's braided headband from The Hills

Learn how to create Lauren Conrad's braided headband from The Hills. Pursebuzz is a YouTube makeup star. Her makeup tutorials are widely watched and favorited. Pursebuzz delivers beauty tutorials on makeup application and hairstyling. Search Pursebuzz on WonderHowTo for all of of her beauty how to's, including skincare, hair, makeup and celebrity looks.

How To: Do a Gene Simmons KISS makeup look

No one's done glam quite like those boys from KISS. Gene Simmons is the inspiration for the high drama eye makeup in this video. Watch, follow along with this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to create a Gene Simmons dark glam make up look.

How To: Get Rid of Dry Skin with Fruit Facial

Today's pollution, hectic lifestyle, inadequate sleep and no time for pampering can leave your skin lackluster resulting in drying skin and making dry skin drier ultimately causing the early appearance of wrinkles and aging. A good fruit facial helps relax your skin from deep inside and the proper messaging gives it a rosy glow by increasing blood circulation imparting your face with a luminous glow. These are even better because they are natural and chemical free unlike the artificial facial...

How To: Look Super Hot with Makeup

This is a tutorial on my personal makeup that I wear on a daily basis. I like the super defined lips and eyes with warm, bronze-ish skin. In my opinion, this look will make anyone look "super hot." Let me know what you think!

How To: Do Indian Wedding Nails - No Tools!

Yes, the Indian wedding season is just around the corner, and I am going crazy with excitement! Check this super easy Indian Wedding Nails by superwowstyle for Bindi nail designs. And do not worry, this is totally a No Tools Nail Art, and perfectly easy for even those who are not used to doing their nails!