How To: Rat your hair
Who said the eighties were dead? Well, they might be, but that doesn't mean you can't still rock the hairstyles. Take your hair to new heights by ratting it, which is simply another way of saying backcombing.
Who said the eighties were dead? Well, they might be, but that doesn't mean you can't still rock the hairstyles. Take your hair to new heights by ratting it, which is simply another way of saying backcombing.
Chef, Gary Rhodes stuffs a whole edam cheese, making a lasagna-style dish of sorts, with this Dutch-inspired Caribbean recipe. Edam is a Dutch cheese that is traditionally sold as spheres with pale yellow interior and a coat of red paraffin wax. By drilling out the center, it leaves a great bowl type shape to stuff. Depending on how spicy you like things, be careful how much chile you use within this recipe!
Walk right past that pricey salon and head to the grocery store instead. Tame your frizz for less at home! This video will show you how to make a banana hair mask to combat frizz.
Get the most out of your hair, turn yourself into the beauty you are with just a little hair-styling. Watch this video tutorial on how to create sleek and sexy Cassie-inspired "half-do" hair, from Cassie's music video entitled "Official Girl". Wow everyone with this half-do hair.
You don’t have to live in the Swiss Alps or know how to yodel to wear this cute braided style. Learn how to create a triple braid with these hair braiding tips. You will need at least medium length hair, a comb, bobby pins, and an elastic band. Did you know? Researchers have linked braiding hair too tightly to hair loss in women and children, so go easy.
What’s a more sensual dessert than chocolate-covered strawberries? Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries for your next date.
You don’t even have to turn on the oven to make these delicious—and super-easy—chocolate treats. You will need:
Add an old-fashioned touch to this year’s Christmas tree by decorating it with popcorn-and-cranberry garlands.
Styling gel is the Swiss army knife of hair styling—an all-purpose tool that can help you achieve any goal or look. You may even want to take some on your next camping trip.
Watch this instructional video series to begin making several variations of finger loop braids. Finger loop braids are braids woven using loops of string on your fingers. Finger loop braiding reached a high point in Medieval Europe and England between 1200 and 1600 CE. Finger loop braids have a multitude of uses. They can fasten objects together, lace bodices, trim sleeves, close purses and hold wax seals to parchment. Modern uses include drawstrings for pants, hair ties, shoelaces, and frien...
Watch this instructional hair styling video to curl your hair into glamorous, wavy curls. Use a cream product to protect your hair from the heat. This hair style is perfect for holiday parties, proms, and weddings because it is both elegant and fairly easy to do.
Watch this instructional hair styling video to curl your hair with a flat iron. Use a leave in conditioner or protective hair product. You have to be able to touch hot hair to successfully achieve this style.
How say faux hawks were only for short hair? Get the faux hawk without cutting your hair. Watch this hair styling how to video to learn how to style your hair with a faux hawk.
Do you ever get those days where you have no time to spend on your hair? How about 1 minute to spare? Now there's the look! Watch this hair styling how-to video tutorial to learn how to get a very simple, yet edgy hair style.
If you have medium length hair, learn how to style your hair in ponytails, twist, curls, and more with this free beauty video series about cute and easy hairstyles.
Today's fashionable hairstyles do not include gray hair. Learn techniques for highlighting gray hair with this free video series.
This necklace is sure to get you noticed! This video shows you how to make a beautiful teal color faceted heart pendant on a knotted bead necklace. You will need waxed cord, glass beads, a heart pendant, a head pin, and scissors. Learn how to craft this necklace by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
This is a great little project for beginners and shows how to make a simple knotted bead bookmark. They also make thoughtful handmade gifts! You will need some waxed cord, a selection of beads, some scissors, and glue. Learn how to make this bookmark by watching this video beading tutorial.
You know what they say, when you have straight hair, you want curly and vice-versa. I have wavy hair, so I crave curly AND straight. Here's a simple and inexpensive way to curl your hair. No curling iron or hot rollers needed. Your hair is less damaged and more healthy looking.
Maxon's CINEMA 4D allows users to add a module called HAIR, integrating custom hair control to 3D projects. However, sometimes users may want to export the HAIR geometry to non-HAIR users. The process, although easy, isn't necessarily obvious. Here's how you can do it, or at least one way to do it.
French braids are undeniably the older, more put together and elegant sister of regular braids. This makes French braids a beautiful alternative to normal braids for times when you want to look gorgeous with minimal effort.
In this tutorial, we learn how to dye your hair at home for blondes. First, purchase a couple boxes of hair dye that are the right colors for your hair. After you do this, take all of the products out of the boxes. Now, pour the small bottle into the large container and put the rubber gloves on. You don't need to use both containers, you can just use one if your hair isn't that thick. Snip the top off the container, then start to shake up the container until it's well mixed together. Now, sta...
If you're anything like us, then you try to take the easiest route possible when styling your hair in the morning before work. You know: Wake up, brush your teeth, and then wearily comb through your hair a few times with your eyes closed.
We all love primping products, but what girl doesn't want to save a few bucks when she can? While lots of beauty companies will advertise that they have the best curling iron for you to achieve those Kate Hudson beachy waves, the truth is that you really don't need a curling iron at all. In fact, to get your hair bouncy and curly, all you really need is a flat iron.
Prom and wedding seasons are fast approaching and there will soon be a ton of occasions where you will need to dress up. In this tutorial, learn how to take some normal craft rhinestones from Michaels or any craft store and velcro them into your hair. By using velcro, you will guarantee the stones stay put in your hair for the entire evening. Adding stones to your hair creates an ethereal, starry night hair look that is perfect for any formal event!
Kim Kardashian is one of the most gorgeous women in the world with the perfect womanly curves, sharp cheekbones that could grate cheese, and beautifully full hair. And very often Kim will add even more volume to her locks by loosely curling them with a curling iron.
Whatever your favorite flower may be, you can't deny that roses are the most romantic and alluring flowers around. In this tutorial, Reiberry bases a delicate hairstyle on the robust beauty of a rose. This pinned-up side bun is unlike any chignon you've ever seen, and though a bit difficult, the results will be well worth the effort.
This hairstyle could easily be mistaken for simply missing a spot while you're pinning your hair into an updo during the morning rush, but the lovely rosebud hair accessory ties it all together.
In this how to video, you will learn how to make a great, sleek hair style with Rasmus. You will need a GHD straight iron and heat protector. You will also need Renati Rock Hard and American Crew grooming cream. First, spray your hair. Once this is done, work it through with your hands. Next, use the GHD straight iron on your hair to straighten it. Once this is done, comb it. Now, mix the two products mentioned before together in your palm. Once they are mixed in your palm, apply generously t...
Julia, AKA Hairbeauty4you, gives detailed instructions on how to do a quick half up-do with a twist in under 10 minutes. She notes that this style is best for medium to long length hair. Julia starts with straight hair, then sections off the top part and clips temporarily. She then separates another section on either side of the top part- from the ear to the clipped section- and pulls it back into a high pony tail and repeats identically on the other side, securing each with clear rubber band...
In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to change the dark hair color to blond. To get this accomplished you need to use a couple of very special techniques. First use the selective adjustment layer and select the outline of the hair. Now use the selective color option and change cyan and magenta settings to about minus forty. Now changing the other yellow color to achieve saturation and black colors to achieve the effect with shadows. Now next change the colors of black so that t...
Do you want to make your own fantastic hair accessories? An expert from http://www.Hair-Hardware.com demonstrates in this excellent tutorial how to craft your own beautiful boutique-style hair bow. Explains the necessary tools and materials that you will need, and includes helpful and easy tips about preventing inconsistent results such as unsymmetrical bows and unsightly frayed ribbon. Covers the pros and cons of using salon clips in your home crafting. Get amazing handcrafted results with t...
Stephanie Valentin will show you how to draw realistic hair in Photoshop. Add a new layer of paint to shape the hair, and do it with a round brush. Create hairs all around the shape with a smudge tool. Then add a new layer and draw a line with a soft round brush and smudge tool. Repeat the last step several times drawing more hair if you want. Add a new layer and add some light with a smudge brush and a round brush. When done, adjust the layer of opacity. Again, add another layer and add ligh...
Want to crimp your hair but you don't want heat? No split ends? No damage to your hair? Katinthehat4883 from YouTube shows you how to create a crimped hair look without using heat. The answer is as simple as braiding your hair.
This video series from Expert Village teaches you everything you'll need to know about waxing at home. There is even a video with tips for men. Watch and learn how to wax each part of your body with these videos.
Adam from Chemical Reaction wants to show you a little movie magic. This video tutorial will show you how to shoot and edit a cool dance effect for your homemade film. You will see how to position the camera, set up the scene, shoot it twice (once with your legs dancing and once with you standing still), and then edit it in your favorite editing program to make it look like you're dancing without the top half of your body moving.
Unscrew chair and knock apart gently with a rubber mallet. To fix a broken stretch, use quick dry polyurethane glue, using plenty (better to have too much than too little)
On Valentine's Day you should look nothing short of drop dead gorgeous - turned up a few notches. Stray from the everyday ponytail and chapstick by donning this gorgeous, princess-inspired curly hairstyle.
If you're running low on time in the morning but still want to look polished rather than ragtag, then there is a way for you to save time while styling a beautiful mane.
Did you know you can recreate Snooki's bump, or "invisibly" hold your hair up in a voluminous ponytail with something you already have lying around the house? Don't waste your time on Bump Its or other hair devices - all you need is a clothing hanger.