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Violin. Knitting. Start Speaking a Language in 10 days. U.S. PIRG Education Fund. Stunning Updos For Long Hair That Take Less Than 10 Minutes to Style. Undoubtedly the best thing about long hair is the ability to dress it up and fashion it into new shapes.

Stunning Updos For Long Hair That Take Less Than 10 Minutes to Style

Even if your hair isn’t mermaid length, extra help is available. Try using extensions, hair pieces, buns or padding for added volume and thickness or to get really creative. Formal events, parties or a Friday night out all present fun opportunities to experiment with unique looks. Dressing long hair can be super fun and quick too. Many of these styles can easily be accomplished in ten minutes or less. Twisty Hawk A sweet and romantic take on the Femme-Hawk. How To Style: 1. 2. 3. 24 Statement Hairstyles For The Holiday Party Season. Ten Ways to Dress Up a Ponytail. Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to spend a lot of time on my hair.

Ten Ways to Dress Up a Ponytail

But at the same time, I don't want to look like a homeless hairdresser when I go to work, so I try to make my ponytails as fancy as possible. 38 Clever Christmas Food Hacks That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier. How to Wear a Scarf with Any Neckline. Useful Life Hacks. Where To Donate All Your Unwanted Stuff. If you guys are anything like me, you are always finding stuff in your house that you no longer need and looking for a way to donate or recycle it.

Where To Donate All Your Unwanted Stuff.

The problem is…where do you send it? Who do you give it to? And will they want it? While most communities have charity centers and the like, some do not – so you might have to get creative to be able to donate the goods that you no longer want and keep them out of the landfills. No sense in throwing something away if another person can get some use out of it!

Prescription or Sun Glasses – As my wife wears glasses, I know just how expensive these can be! Looking for even more? Excess Access – They link donations of business and household items with the wish-lists of nearby nonprofits that can provide pick-ups or accept drop-offs. So what did I miss? About the Author: David Quilty. Braids Archives - Kouturekiss - Your One Stop Everything Beauty Spot - kouturekiss.comKouturekiss – Your One Stop Everything Beauty Spot – kouturekiss.com. The Chinese Staircase (revisited) December 5, 2013 Looking for a new play on a ponytail that’s unique and fun?

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Look no further than The Chinese Staircase. This is one of those hairstyles that look extremely complicated, but in fact are quite simple. But, regardless of the skill level needed for this style, either way it will be sure to be a conversation starter! Step 1: Take a strand from the front of your head and hold apart from the rest of your hair. Step 2: Grip the strand with one hand, and using the other wrap the strand around the front of the ponytail and loop it to create a knot.

Step 3: Gather another strand of hair from the ponytail and combine it with the end of your knot. Steps 4-10: Repeat steps 2 & 3 on the new strand of hair. Step 11: Secure the bottom with an elastic. Voila! The Mermaid Braid August 5, 2013. 5 Ways to Turn Zippers into Awesome Arm Candy. UPDATE: By popular demand, Zipper Bracelet Kits ($15) and readymade Zipper Bracelets ($20) are now available in the Brit + Co. shop!

5 Ways to Turn Zippers into Awesome Arm Candy

You know we love turning unconventional materials into wearable accessories. Today, we’re tackling zippers! We figured out 5 simple, beautiful ways to create bracelets, cuffs, and bangles out of metal, plastic, and repurposed zippers. 15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf. How to tie a half-bow scarf To tie the half-bow scarf, you should first loop the scarf around your neck and tie once– like the first step of tying your shoelaces.

15 Chic and Creative Ways to Tie a Scarf

Then, take one side of the scarf and make a one loop, as if you were only tying one side of the bow on your shoes. Take the longer section of the scarf and wrap it in front and then behind the entire scarf, next to your neck. Fluff the loop afterwards to taste. No Heat Curls - Moms Who Wear High Heels and Swear. How-To-Use-Google-Search-More-Effectively-INFOGRAPHIC.gif (800×8848)

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How To Style a Fishtail Braid. We love the look of fishtail braids!

How To Style a Fishtail Braid

This trend is incredibly easy to style, even on your own hair. Kinsey and I photographed the steps so you can try it out for yourself... Here's how to style a fishtail braid... 1. Part your hair into two even sections. 2. Take a small strand of hair (preferably from underneath so that it wraps around the entire seciton) from one section and bring it over to the other side. Next, we had a crazy idea... weave pieces of yarn into the braid? 5 Relaxing, Rejuvenating Bath Recipes - Perfect Alternatives to Bubbles. So, by now you’ve probably come to terms with bubble baths not necessarily being the healthiest , most nourishing alternative for your skin.

C’est la vie, crunchy people. C’est la vie. Life goes on, and in much more luxurious, relaxing ways.