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How To Curl Hair

 
 
 
 
 
July 4, 2008
By Deirdre Gordon
If your normally straight hair is bringing you down, consider curling it for a bit of a lift. There are many ways to curl hair from a curling iron to hot rollers and soft sponge...

How To Do Easy Fingernail Designs

 
 
 
 
 
June 12, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
Decorating your fingernails is a quick way to spice up your wardrobe and your mood. If running to the nail salon and dropping serious bucks on custom, hand-painted designs isn't...

How To Make a Ribbon Headband

 
 
 
 
 
May 28, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
If fashion accessories set your wardrobe apart, consider saving some money by making your own ribbon headbands. You can follow the trends without breaking the bank. Options for...

How To Wash Your Face

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2008
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By Vasti Cruz
In this article, you will learn that it does not matter how old you are or what skin type you have.  You can begin taking care of your skin today! Taking care of your face is...

How To Use a Curling Iron

 
 
 
 
 
March 20, 2008
By ladaisha childs
This is an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a curling iron. Hope you enjoy it.

How To Whiten Teeth

 
 
 
 
 
February 15, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Tooth bleaching has now become the most sought-after dental treatment in the United States, with the number of tooth whitening procedures being performed in dentists' offices increasing...

How To Reuse Coffee Grounds: The Top 10 Alternate Uses

 
 
 
 
 
February 11, 2008
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By Casey Nicholson
Why throw your grounds away when they can be used around the house, every day? Here are the top 10 uses for used coffee grounds.

How To Make a Coffee Body Scrub

 
 
 
 
 
February 11, 2008
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By Casey Nicholson
A recipe for making a coffee body scrub on your own.

How To Make Dreadlocks

 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2008
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By Marilisa Sachteleben
Dreadlocks are a trend in hair which come and go periodically. They are expensive to have done, but quite easy to create at home. Here is a basic outline for 'dreading' your own...

How To Have Healthy Fingernails

 
 
 
 
 
January 17, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Whether you sport long, fire engine red fingernails or short, unpolished nails, it is nice to have healthy fingernails. Although many different products claim to give you healthy...

How To Help Your Children Stop Nail Biting

 
 
 
 
 
December 12, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
All parents worry about their children's bad habits. Nailbiting, although not one of the worst things a child can do by any means, can be unattractive, annoying, and damage...

How To Do Hair Transplantation

 
 
 
 
 
November 16, 2007
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By Waheedullah Aleko
This article describes the procedure of hair transplantation for treating male pattern baldness or to cover a bald area due to any other problem.

How To Beat Under Eye Circles

 
 
 
 
 
November 9, 2007
By Brittany Brown
Explains the best tips and techniques to significantly improve dark circles.

How To Dye Your Hair Green

 
 
 
 
 
November 8, 2007
By Brittany Brown
This article takes readers step by step on how to dye hair green. Level of difficulty is moderate-difficult.

How To Prevent and Treat Hair Loss

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2007
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By Waheedullah Aleko
This articles describes the causes, symptoms and types of male pattern baldness as well as the pros and cons of different methods of treatment.

How To Keep Your Skin Looking Younger

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Most adults wish that their skin looked younger. While it is most effective to fight aging skin before it happens, there are ways that you can help your skin look younger even...

How To Use Honey to Keep Your Skin Healthy

 
 
 
 
 
October 15, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Raw honey has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. In fact, honey pots have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs - with honey that has not spoiled! Before antibiotics...

How To Cut a Pob

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2007
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By John Mcloughlin
Undercutting has been around since the 80's in one form or another, the "Pob", Posh's New Look Bob, is a combination of an undercut and a Bob. This is how to...

How To Scrunch Hair Without a Curling Iron

 
 
 
 
 
August 29, 2007
By Armeen Ali
Scrunched hair is a great way to add a little jazz to your everyday look. But if not done properly, hair can end up looking flaky, oily, or like a bad case of bed head. There...

How To Choose and Use Natural Skin Care Products

 
 
 
 
 
August 12, 2007
By Armeen Ali
4 simple rules to choosing the best natural skin care products out there for you.

How To Get Acrylic Nails Applied

 
 
 
 
 
July 7, 2007
By Brandy Lindquist
This article outlines how to have acrilic nails applied. I have also included tips on choosing a salon, maintaining your nails and having them removed.

How To Apply Press-On Nails

 
 
 
 
 
July 2, 2007
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By Rosaleen Sugay
How to get a full set and pedicure for the less than the price of 1.

How To Use Henna and Indigo To Dye Your Hair

 
 
 
 
 
June 19, 2007
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By Khadija Dawn Carryl
For centuries, both men and women have been using henna and indigo to naturally dye and strengthen their hair.

How To Make a Tattoo Stencil

 
 
 
 
 
June 18, 2007
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By Khadija Dawn Carryl
Following these simple steps you can make a tattoo stencil. This is a great way to make a customized design or recreate a complicated design.

How To Make Fresh Henna Paste

 
 
 
 
 
June 18, 2007
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By Khadija Dawn Carryl
Learn how easy it is to make your own fresh henna paste, so that you can make temporary designs on yourself and friends! You will get dark staining results with our special recipe....

How To Look Ten Years Younger

 
 
 
 
 
May 3, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
Have you always received a lot of attention from men but you've noticed that the men who gawk at you now are, well, old? Or are you about to interview for a job with twenty-somethings...

How To Donate Hair

 
 
 
 
 
April 20, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
Many children and adults lose their hair due to radiation or chemotherapy treatment for cancer or from the auto-immune disease known as alopecia areata (which has no known cause...

How To Learn About Dead Sea Salt Products

 
 
 
 
 
April 5, 2007
By Staff Writer
The Dead Sea, located on the border of Jordan and Israel, has an unusually high concentration of salt, as well as minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium chloride. ...

How To Whiten Your Teeth

 
 
 
 
 
March 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
Whether you're reentering the dating world after a long hiatus or just finally admitting that your coffee and cigarette routine has caught up with you, you want whiter teeth. ...

How To Learn About Tattoo Removal

 
 
 
 
 
March 15, 2007
By Staff Writer
Thanks to Angelina Jolie, we all are more familiar with the concept of tattoo removal than we might be otherwise. Although the images of Angelina Jolie's tattoos were removed from...

How To Define a Personal Brand

 
 
 
 
 
March 8, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
We're all familiar with the concept of branding. But not all people are aware of the power of creating a brand for oneself. Your personal brand is all-important, particularly...

How To Find Natural Sun Protection

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2007
By Theresa Halvorsen
As thousands of people each year are diagnosed with skin cancer, we're discovering the importance of protecting our skin from the sun. Sun block and sun screen products...

How To Protect Hair from the Sun

 
 
 
 
 
February 16, 2007
By D M
There is nothing like being out in the hot sun...to wreck your hair. Whether you are spending a relaxing day at the beach, out in the garden, or playing with your kids, the...

How To Learn About Emu Oil

 
 
 
 
 
February 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
What, by the way, is an emu?   An emu is a large bird that lives only in mainland Australia, and is perhaps best known for its inability to fly.  Emus are tall (five to six...

How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner over False Lashes

 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2007
By H M
The key to making false eyelashes blend is to apply a dark liquid eyeliner over the false lash line on your upper eyelid. The challenge is that liquid eyeliner dries quickly and...

How To Pluck Eyebrows

 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2007
By D M
Nothing frames your face and highlights your eyes like a well-shaped eyebrow. It draws attention to your brow bone, your cheekbones, and instantly gives you a more youthful look....

How To Hide a Pimple

 
 
 
 
 
January 26, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
I went to college with a woman who had a unique way of disguising her pimples.  If a pimple broke out right before a big date, she would color it brown with an eye pencil and...

How To Prevent Ingrown Hairs

 
 
 
 
 
January 22, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
I once dated a man whose nickname was The Man From Planet Slow.  The nickname had nothing to do with his quickness of wit, as he was razor-sharp in that regard.  The way that...

How To Pin a Chignon

 
 
 
 
 
January 21, 2007
By D M
The chignon is a great updo hairstyle for a special occasion. It shows off your neck and shoulders, and highlights your cheekbones as well as the great earrings or necklace you...

How To French Braid Your Hair

 
 
 
 
 
January 20, 2007
By D M
A French Braid is a great, versatile hairstyle. It works for a fancy occasion, for everyday, even when your hair is dirty and you don't have time to shampoo! It's a little trickier...

How To Make Fragrance Oils

 
 
 
 
 
January 18, 2007
By D M
Fragrance oils are great for layering with perfume or even as an alternative to perfume. Making your own fragrance oils also gives you the option of making your own fragrance if...

How To Shave

 
 
 
 
 
January 18, 2007
By Staff Writer
Are you tired of waking up in the morning and wondering if your razor has one more shave left in it? Afraid of the burns and cuts and bumpy scars of a bad shave? It's hard to...

How To Do a French Twist

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
The French twist is a simple but elegant way to wear your hair. I used to be intimidated by the French twist until I realized that I was already doing a sloppy version of one...

How To Model in a Hair Show

 
 
 
 
 
January 9, 2007
By Vanessa Raymond
Top hair stylists around the country use fashion hair shows to display their best work on live models.  You've seen the ads-Hair Models Wanted!-and chances are you've toyed with...

How To Choose a Hair Color That Suits You

 
 
 
 
 
January 8, 2007
By Staff Writer
Does your face look tired and haggard, with discolored bags under your eyes? Does your complexion seem unhealthily pale, oddly reddish or sallow?  What color are the veins in...

How To Style Your Hair with Mousse

 
 
 
 
 
November 1, 2006
By Staff Writer
We've all seen them-people with too much product in their hair.  I have a friend with a word for this malady--Mousse on the loose.  If you'd like to avoid becoming a mousse...

How To Evaluate Hair Loss Treatments

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2006
By Staff Writer
By some estimates, hair loss affects roughly half of women and more than half of men at some point in life.  Not only is it in your best health interest to keep an eye out for...

How To Learn More About Lip Enhancement and Lip Augmentation

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2006
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By Joy Smith
We see beautiful pouty lips on famous faces and find ourselves wanting those same lips for our very own. Lip enhancement, also referred to as lip augmentation, is generally a cosmetic...

How To Test for Allergic Reactions to Dye

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2006
By Staff Writer
Hair dye has been around for a long time.  There is archaeological evidence that in Egypt, hair dye was used as early as 3400 B.C.  Back then, the dye was henna--today, most...

How To Deal with Female Hair Loss

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2006
By Staff Writer
The first impulse of a woman is typically to panic if she discovers hair loss.  Many men panic, too!  For women, the prospect of losing hair can be even more emotionally difficult. ...
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