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How To: Choose the right dress cut for your body type

In this how-to video, you will learn how to choose a dress that flatters your body type. Jazmin Whitley, the designer for Li Cari, will help you with this. There are three body types in this example: long and lean, curvy, and small and curvy. If you are lean, you should accentuate the waist line. A waist band will help. For a curvy figure, look for an empire waist and materials that have flow. For the last body type, clothes should accentuate the waist line and bring balance at the top. This ...

How To: Cover up dark circles and blemishes using foundation

In this video, we learn how to cover up dark circles and blemishes using foundation. Start off by applying an eye cream underneath your eyes, which will make a base and remove puffy-ness. Next, you will need to apply your favorite concealer in your color over where you applied your eye cream. Go ahead and apply this foundation wherever you have blemishes, using a makeup tool. Now grab your favorite foundation and brush, and brush the foundation on your face making an even coat to cover and re...

How To: Create a quick and easy faux-hawk hair do

In this video Kandee will show you how to create the perfect fast, and easy faux hair do. First start by blow drying the top of your hair going from the front and sides up and to the back. Next take a comb and start teasing it by brushing from the base up going from the back of your head to the front. Once you have it properly teased start take you hair in sections and pull them up and then bobby pin them down going from front to back. Finally tease up the back and hair spray to finish!

How To: Make hair clips with alligator clips and ribbon

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a ribbon covered pinch clip. The materials required for this hair clip are 4 1/2" x 3/8" of ribbon, glue gun and an alligator clip. Open the pinch clip and place the ribbon inside it. Align it to the clip so that it is straight. Then apply some hot glue onto the surface of the pinch clip and then fold the ribbon to glue it. Alight the ribbon to the top of the clip and flatten the ribbon. Now apply some more glue on the ribbon and push it into ...

How To: Create a "fresh berries" makeup look

This makeup style is fun and vibrant, without being too over-the-top. This "fresh berries" makeup look plays around with layering colors, which create a unique effect when you turn your hair, making the colors gleam. This berry fresh look is great for spring or summertime (probably because it's reminiscent of fresh and delicious looking berries).

How To: Get rid of fizzy hair now

In this video, we learn how to get rid of frizzy hair. First, when you wash your hair make sure you condition it well on the bottom half of your hair for 3-5 minutes. When you get out of the shower, apply leave-in conditioner to the bottom half of your hair. You can also use a small mixture of honey and olive oil on the ends of your hair, just make sure to rinse thoroughly. If you have naturally frizzy hair, don't run a towel through it or it causes more frizz. Don't blow dry your hair if you...

How To: Create a party hairstyle for long hair in 5 minutes

My Fat Rocket Hairstyling ideas demonstrates this party hairstyle for long hair. Divide the hair into a few section before beginning. Pull a curling iron through the hair strand in a downward twisting motion. Move the curler through the hair slowly so the hair curls up at the ends. Using the right motion, a hair straightener can also be used to create the curls. Some strands of hair may need to be processed more than once. Use hairspray to secure the look. For a more sophisticated look, after...

How To: Cut layers into your own hair

The video looks at how to trim your own hair to keep it looking stylish because you know exactly how much you would want to cut off. Your top hair should be pinned to the top of your head. Sections should be cut off by first wetting the comb and running the comb through the section of your hair you want to trim. A handy Hair Shaper Razor is used. Take a section of hair and jerk the razor slowly downwards at the preferred length. Do it on both sides - making sure that both sides are even. Take...

How To: Make a hair bow using only a bobby pin

In this how to video, you will learn how to make a hair bow. You will need a ribbon and a bobby pin. First, make a knot in the center of the ribbon. Next, pull it tight and make a bow shape in the ribbon. Make sure that it comes out evenly. if your ribbon is not double sided, one end may have no pattern. This means you have to twist it so that the printed side appears in the front. Next, take the bobby pin and slide one end through the loop in the middle. Make sure it is in the bottom area of...

How To: Remove a Bra with One Hand

In this video from moneymakingfocus we learn how to unhook a bra with one hand. First you need to figure out if it is a front closure or a back closure on the bra. Use the thumb to hold one end of the hook gently applying pressure. Now place index finger near the hook. With your thumb and middle finger now squeeze the hook so that it unclasps. Now the bra should easily come off using this technique. You can use this technique on both a front and back closure bra. Also either hand will work wh...

How To: Create a messy bed hair for men

This video shows the method to create a messy bed hair for men. Straighten your hair with a GHD ministyler. The product to be used to style your hair is ID hair dusty Bronze "clay wax". This should be applied in dry hair. You can wash the wax out by shampooing your hair twice. The shampoo to be used is Crew or ID hair peppermint. Put the finger in the wax and take out the wax. Rub the wax in your palms and apply it on your hair. Apply it in the front, back and sides. Use the wax again if it i...

How To: Properly clean a pair of Vans sneakers

This is a video by CrazyGamer about how to clean a pair of Vans. You'll need three things, you will need a old toothbrush you aren't going to use any more, a cup filled with water as hot as the sink will get it and some liquid soap. Put some soap in the cup and stir with the toothbrush, be careful not to add too much. The first thing you want to do he says is to take out the laces and set them aside. Dip the toothbrush in the soapy water, make sure to tap it against the side of the cup to kno...

How To: Get super soft lips using sugar

Tisch demonstrates a quick tip on how to keep your lips super softer in this video. Take a lip balm and apply it on your lips and leave them for about five minutes. Then you take sugar that is finely powdered(having fine granules), because finer the granules the more well they are going to exfoliate your lips. Again before applying the sugar apply some lip balm and rub your finger on your lips.Now pat the sugar on your lips so that it sticks on lips. Then run your finger all over your lips we...

How To: Remove your false nails at home, cheap and easy

In this tutorial we learn how to take off artificial nails at home. You will need: acetone, foil (in strips), finger file, nail clippers, buffer and cotton ball. First, tear your cotton ball into two pieces and completely soak it in the acetone. Now, apply the cotton ball over the nail and wrap the foil completely around the nail. Do this on each nail for around 1-2 hours. After this, remove the nail with nail clippers, if it's tough to remove, put the foil back on and let sit for longer. Now...

How To: Cut up your t-shirt and look unique and stylish

In this Beauty & Style video tutorial you will learn how to cut up your t-shirt and look unique and stylish. Take a loose baggy style shirt and make two marks with scissors just near the shoulder seam. Then cut down the center of the t-shirt about 2inches. Now cut from the shoulder marks up to the center point and on the back just cut straight along the shoulder cut marks. Then cut open the top part of the sleeves little short of the shoulder seams. After this cut off the bottom seam. Then st...

How To: Use hot sticks to curl your very straight hair

This video shows how to curl very straight hair using "hot sticks." Wash your hair and let it air dry partially. Apply some leave-in conditioner before drying with a blow dryer. Leave the hair slightly damp. Apply some heat control spray to your hair. For loose curls do not use anything else, for tighter curles you can use some hair spray before using the hot sticks. When the hot sticks are warm you are ready to start. Take chunks of hair and wrap around the hot sticks and fold the hot stick ...

How To: Do easy smokey eyes for an older woman

Sharon Connolly, Image Consultant, demonstrates how to create a fabulous smoky eyes look. Start by brushing a very light color over the eyelid area from the lashes to the brow, accenting the inner corner of the eye. Then apply a brown shadow from the lashes to just above the crease of the eye. Take a very light shadow and brush it above that and blend it in. With an angled brush draw underneath the lower lashes with the brown shadow.

How To: Spike emo/scene hair for girls

If you are a girl and you want to make spiked emo or scene hair you should first start by putting root lifter into the back of your hair, or where you plan on making your hair big. Make sure your hair is extremely dry before you straighten it. Put a little hair spray in your hair. Now, grab a section of your hair, tease it a little, put hair spray in it and continue to tease it. Continue to do this wherever you want you hair to be spikey and big. This should be in the back of your hair and ar...

How To: Wear a hijab in folded style

The way to wear hijab shown in this demonstration with a simple wrap around the head, securing the hijab with bobby pins at the back of the neck. The ends of the hijab are pulled forward to the chest. Then a thin scarf in a contrasting color can be wrapped around and tied at the nape of the neck as well. A portion of the hijab is pulled forward over it and pinned over the ear. Then one of the ends is pulled under the chin to the opposite ear and pinned to the head. The other end is wrapped ar...

How To: Determine your skin tone

In this editon of Tip Tuesday from Pursebuzz we are shown how to determine your skin tone. This tip is a pretty simple way to determine if you're a warm or a cold tone, and if you are pink-based or yellow-based. That's the first question you're asked if you go to a counter and you're trying to figure out your foundation colors or your blush colors or shadows, or what will work for you. The first test is the fabric test. You don't even have to buy this fabric. You could just go to a fabric sto...

How To: Make honey vanilla lip balm at home

Natasha Levitan demonstrates making a honey vanilla lip balm. Ingredients needed are two tablespoons of petroleum jelly, one eighth of a teaspoon of vitamin E oil, one tablespoon of beeswax granules, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, one teaspoon of honey and a lip balm container, tub style, in which to store the balm after it is made. She starts by putting the beeswax and petroleum jelly into a glass bowl and microwaving it for five minutes, mixing after two and a half minutes. When the mixtu...

How To: Do an Eva Mendes inspired updo

BeautyTipsNTricks shows viewers how they can do a Eva Mendes Inspired Updo! All you need for this is a comb and bobby pins. You will also need clear elastic pony tail holders! First, you want to section off your hair. Take your hair up to the top of your ear and go all around - this is your first section. Tie this section off. Now, the bottom of your hair, you should split into two bottom sections in half. Tie each of these off with pony tail holders also. Now, with your bobby pins, starting ...

How To: Apply glitter dust

This video is about how to apply glitter dust. So the first step that you will have to do is to add two to three drops of activator in the glitter dust which helps stick the glitters on the eyelids. Then the next step is to carefully pat the glitter on the eyelid. Just slowly spread the glitters all over the eyelid and remember to follow the eye shape. Then the next thing that you will have to do is to apply the same process in the other eye. Carefully apply the glitter dust on the eyelid fol...

How To: Tie your shoelaces faster

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie shoelaces faster. The knot presented in this video is the Ian Knot. Begin by doing an overhand knot by grabbing he two strings, cross one over, tuck it in the loop and pull down. Now grab the left string with your left hand. The string should be on top of your thumb and index finger. Do the same on the right side. Now crossover the strings and pull. This video will benefit those viewers who have trouble tying shoes or would like to learn a easi...

How To: Sew a zipper front dress inspired by Max Azria

First of all you need some basic tools like sewing machine, scissors, pins, ruler, measuring tape and thread. You also need a printed knit of size 1.5 yard or 1.4 meters ad a separating zipper of size 18 inches or 46 cm. First you have to start by making the straps and bodice. Cut off two rectangles those measures from the top of your bust to the bottom of your bust. The length should be enough to go all the way around your upper half. Place these two rectangle pieces together. Now separate y...

How To: Create a Lady Gaga hair bow with your own hair

This video explains step by step how to create a "Lady Gaga hair bow with your own hair". The only materials needed are three bobby-pins, and your choice of hairspray. Take a section of hair from the side of your head and loop the hair (like a loop of a bow), pin this piece down (where the middle of bow will be). Take another section of hair close to the first loop, loop this second piece a crisscross the second bobby-pin with the first (creating the middle of the bow). Section off a piece of...

How To: Wear a Hijab in many different styles

For this hijab style, start with hair completely covered and a large rectangular pashmina scarf. Pull the scarf over the head with one side hanging longer than the other. Pull the scarf tightly over the forehead to the nape of the neck and pin it together at the nape. Take the shorter end of the scarf and tuck it back toward the nape of the neck. Then pull the long end under the chin and up around the head until it is tight. Secure the end with a pin. Earrings can be worn through the scarf as...

How To: Wear a 'kanga' (sarong) in various African styles

Several Tanzanian girls demonstrate how to tie a kanga (an African sarong). The first method is to wrap the kanga around the waist and tuck the end in at the waist to secure. The second method is to wrap the kanga into a cylinder to use it as a base for carrying a parcel on the head. Another way to wear the kanga is to wrap it around the neck like a shawl or wrapped under an armpit and tied over the shoulder for a fancier look. To wear the kanga as a scarf, fold it into quarters the long way,...

How To: Cut up your t-shirt like a rock star

This video is a demonstration of how to cut up a T-shirt, inspired by 80's rock band fashions. Use a regular white T-shirt and start by cutting a deep scoop neck out of it, starting about an inch outside the neckband. Turn the shirt over and fold it in half Snip horizontal lines down half of the shirt all the way down. Then stretch out the thin strips. Cut the other side of the shirt the same way. Cut the sleeves off completely so it's more like a tank top. Wear the shirt over another tank to...

How To: Apply foundation with a brush

This YouTube video is of Christine from Temptalia.com demonstrating how to apply basic foundation with a 109 brush by mac that is small. First take face primer, try silicon free primer. Apply to your entire face. This helps to keep make up on for longer and is suggested for period that are special are require you to have makeup on or look fresh for longer periods of time. Also suggested for oily skin types to use a modifying cream and primer. It is best to put your primer or moisturizer 10-15...

How To: Properly put in hair extensions

When putting in your hair extensions you will need to take into account that there are eight pieces four large ones and four small ones, you can use all of them or a couple depending on what you want. The first thing you will want to do is with your two index fingers is move them right above yours ears to the back of the head and grab the top potion of your hair in a part or ponytail. Use a clip or tie to keep this out of the way. The hair extensions have clips on them that open when you pres...

How To: Wear a sarong in a variety of ways

Fashion designer Cate Adair demonstrates dressing with a sarong for Modern Mom. She also discusses how to buy or extend a sarong when the one you find isn’t long enough. One important consideration for beginners is finding a sarong that can wrap around the body twice for security. One way she wraps is to simply wrap under the armpits twice and tie a flower or ornament with the corner. Another way is to put the full sarong on from the front, wrap each end backward and then over the shoulders...

How To: Style a faux hawk in straight hair for men

This video shows how to make a men's hairstyle called a faux hawk. He uses a product called Renati Rock Hard along with got2be glued spray. Take a dab of the Rock Hard and rub it through your hair and make all your hair stand straight out, then spray it. Add more Rock Hard and style it by flattening the sides and pulling the top stright up. Pull the bangs forward and off to one side and make them spiky. Use a hairbrush on the sides to brush the hair forward, keeping it flat against the sides ...

How To: Make a hair bow out of a maxi pad wrapper

IIDearDiaryII gives instructions on how to make a hair bow out of a feminine pad wrapper in this video. Start with an empty wrapper, making sure everything is pulled out even and straight. Fold the top horizontally, about one inch fold. Then the next fold will be in the opposite direction, also about a one inch fold. Keep repeating the fold until you reach the end of the wrapper. Once done, you will need to make sure all the folds are together and then tie a knot in the middle. Do not unravel...