In this video, we learn how to make single ended dreads. First, you will need synthetic hair, a hanger, and a steamer. First, take the hair out of the package and then cut a section out of it and put the other hair aside. Next, place the hair on a clothes hanger hook, then pul ...more
This gorgeous crescent moon hairstyle consists of loose hair braided behind your head into a twisted chignon, the rest of your hair on the other side let loose for a novel take on the idea of a half up, half down hairstyle. This hairstyle mainly focuses on the back, as the sh ...more
The weather is getting warmer and that can only mean one thing - festival season is upon us! In this tutorial, learn how to style your long hair in a cute, stylish way that is also totally practical for the music fest circuit. This look will keep your hair out of your face an ...more
With all the pool-treading you'll be doing this summer, your hair will at one point get sick of being bunned up, capped up, and tied messily into a ponytail to get it out of the way for you to play. But summer means your hair acquires lots of beautiful, natural highlights, so ...more
"Gossip Girl" stunner Blake Lively is as close to perfect as it gets, with great gams, a lithe body, and a face that has launched a thousand Youtube how-to makeup tutorials. Blake Lively hair how-tos only fall behind makeup how-tos in popularity. This hair how-to runs you thr ...more
Criss-cross corn rows are a stylish way to maintain your hair. This video tutorial demonstrates how to braid hair with criss-cross corn rows. Begin by dividing the scalp into four parts, with one line extending from ear to ear, and the other crossing down the center of the hea ...more
If you need a fresh new edgy style for your sistalocks this look is a hot one just for you. This style is easy to emulate and is great for current hair trends. This video will demonstrate exactly how to get this updo look with your sistalocks. Forget the tired roller sets and ...more
In this video, try a new hairstyle with this twist and braid method. Akiyia shows you how to get this unusual and stunning look with the simple twist and braid method. Be warned, if you or the person you're working on has thinning hair, you may want to start with braiding first.
A beautiful hairstyle doesn't have to take forever to do. Don't believe us? Just check out this hair tutorial for a simple braided high bun. Elaborate pleats and straight locks are twisted up messily into a beautiful, romantic bun. This slightly undone and bohemian hairstyle ...more
Know how to French braid? Then you're already set to complete this bohemian French braided hairband hairstyle with ease. Based on the hippie hairstyle favored by stars like Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller, this French braided hairband is so princessy and will make you feel dol ...more
If you haven't already tried it, go ahead and do the French braid twist hairstyle, but in order to do that hairdo, you'll first need to know the basics of French braiding your hair. This video will show you the simple steps to the French braid, which is one of the most popular ...more
If you want to go back to the days of flirtatious high schoolers, than this flirty hairstyle is perfect for you. This schoolgirl look consists of messy, braided pigtails with two small elastic hair bands. These are super cute messy pigtails that are super easy to apply. Watch ...more
Jennifer Lopez made this hairstyle possible, because this elegant summer hairdo was inspired by one of J.Lo's famous updos. This elegant deceiving updo look with a fishtail braid that goes do the small of your back, is perfect for special occasions. This is the perfect classy ...more
Rosalie Cullen from the "Twilight Saga" series is supposed to be the most beautiful woman Bella has ever seen, so steely and sculpted that it looks like a master artist carved her out of stone. Cullen enhances her supernatural good looks with simple yet romantic hairstyles. O ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to get a messy sideways French braid like Kristen Stewart wore on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of Twilight: Eclipse. Get Bella's real life locks with this how to clip and try out this sweet summer style.
Big hair has been popular like never before, but we're not talking about the five foot beehive contraptions worn by housewives with a little too much time on their hands in the '60s or the Joan Collins-esque blowouts of the '80s. Rather, Hollywood darlings have adopted a soph ...more
In this tutorial, learn how to style a super cute summer side braid like Audrina from "The Hills". This video will talk you through the braiding process, step by step and show you how to fix any mistakes. This look is great for keeping your hair out of your face in the hot sum ...more
In this video, learn how to do a quick and super easy rope braid in less than two minutes to spice up a side ponytail and keep your hair out of your face. This look can be worn anytime - it is casual enough for daytime and looks classy enough for the evening. Wherever this hai ...more
Though an L.A. native who starred in the apotheosis of a trendy L.A.-centric TV show, Lauren Conrad maintains a timelessly classic yet wearable style when it comes to her hair, makeup, and clothes (she even has her own line now for Kohls!). Her perfect taste is often copied b ...more
Lara Croft is a hot, butt kicking superhero and in this tutorial, you will learn how to style your hair like Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider films. This elegant braid is great for anything from a fancy night out to an evening spent running full speed after the bad guys. You ...more
The Renaissance was a beautiful, romantic time in history. You don't have to look dated to grab this classic, story book style. All you need is to update it a little bit and you will look classically gorgeous in any decade. In this tutorial, learn exactly how to braid your hai ...more
You shouldn't have to labor for hours on end to achieve great hair. And if you have to wake up early for school or work it's even more important that you don't lose your precious ZZZs just to make sure that French braid is perfectly plaited and pinned up. Thankfully, there ar ...more
Many of us have had a bad haircut, so don't let it bring you down. Instead, use these tips to help improve your cut! Don't let a bad haircut ruin your social life; turn a negative into a positive. Step 1: Wait Wait and give the new do some time to relax. Often a good washin ...more
Oktoberfest is the world's largest annual beer festival located in Munich, Germany! The festival starts in late September and lasts until early October -approx 16-18 days. Oktoberfest is an important part of the Bavarian Culture and has been going on for over 200 years. Each y ...more
It's already Halloween and the night is fast approaching. You swore to yourself last year that you wouldn't wait until the last minute again for a Halloween costume, yet here you are on Samhain without a costume… again. All of the costume shops are sure to be crammed with last ...more
A side bang finds that perfect balance between function - it keeps the hair out of your face - and aesthetic value. Unlike a ponytail, which is sassy and cute but a wee bit too plain, a side braid adds feminine flair to your hairstyle. Take a look at this hairstyling video to ...more
Jennifer Aniston is one of the few actresses out there whose name is synonymous with a hairstyle. Like Halle Berry and Farrah Fawcett before here, "The Rachel" has become a celebrity in its own right. But Jennifer Aniston has a lot more to offer in the hair department than sim ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to do floating braids on your American Girl doll. First, take a small section from the top right side of the head. After this, brush it out and split it into three parts. Then, braid over three times and take a piece from the top and instead of a ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make dogbane cordage. Dogbane is also known as Indian hemp, which is a plant which is used to make cordage. Once you identify the plant outside, you can process it into a raw and finished product. First, you will simply peel the bark off of a ...more
It's a dilemma that faces many a fashionable girl: How do you look put together without looking like you actually, well, put yourself together? No girl wants to look too "done up," especially at places like school and work, but at the same time we don't want to look so pale we ...more
Fishtail braids are really not much different from your typical braids, only that they trail off from being thick at the top to very thin and delicate on the bottom (yes, like a fish tail). But this one feature is what makes them infinitely more elegant and romantic than the t ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a variety of prom dresses. First, you will need to start out by drawing the dresses on different body shapes. Make dresses that are long, short, and knee-length. After this, use a marker to draw the outline of the body and the dress, then ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make pipe cleaner rollers. First, secure 3 pipe cleaners together, then braid or twist them together. This is all you have to do to make the basic cleaner! Use wire cleaners to cut different sizes depending on what you need them for. Make sure ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a jewelry hairpiece out of broken jewelry. You will need: hot glue gun, feathers, pieces from a necklace, a plain hair barrette, and anything else you can find. First, you will think about how you want to design your barrette and what you ...more
This video teaches how to draw an emo boy. First the artist draws a standard face. She then adds an earring which appears to be a gauge, and draws long bangs that cover the left side of the face, along with short bangs that cover a little of the right side as well. She then dr ...more
Want to take your bob from straight and boring to curly and sexy? This video shows you how! First, spray a heat protectant on your dry hair, then put up most of your hair so you are working with the bottom section of hair first. Take your curling iron (whatever size curls you ...more
The author demonstrates how to draw a figure of a nude woman from behind through a un-narrated short film demonstrating his drawing in real time. There is no audio instruction and the video merely demonstrates his technique using a fine tipped marker pen and paper on a white ...more
Goldiestarling teaches you how to apply a snowflake fairy makeup look. You first need to draw the snowflakes on some card stock and then cut them out. Apply those to the face using eyelash adhesive. Use a moisturizer and then a blue powder using a short haired brush. Apply a f ...more
This video will give you a very descriptive step-by-step guide to styling an over-handed French braid. The braid will appear neatly over the top of the rest of the hair. Beginners will definitely benefit from this video because it gives a very well paced introduction to the F ...more
Have you ever dropped your iPhone or iPod in water? Learn how to fix it here. Water can be very damaging to electronics because of its conductivity. You can avoid short circuiting your device by following the directions in this tutorial. Discover why water can hurt your electr ...more
Cute Girls Hairstyles demonstrates the art of creating a "fall through" French braid hairstyle for a young girl. The stylist demonstrates the procedure with a straight haired subject, but the technique can be applied with curly hair as well. Starting at the top, the process is ...more
Learn tips and techniques on how to braid hair including the swirl braid and a few other tips from a hairstyle expert in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 8 - How to Swirl braid. Swirl braid - Part 2 of 8. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Swirl braid ...more
Pull ToyI love dogs, but the toys can get really expensive. This is an easy to make, inexpensive way to make a toy that really works. My dog loves it! The materials you will need is an old dish towel and a pair of scissors. Cutting Cut three one inch wide strips from one short ...more
In this "how to" video, we learn how to draw a "chibi" form of an angel. Chibi is a Japanese term meaning "short person" or "small child". It has become a style of art in which Japanese Anime and Manga artists attempt to make all of their characters into "cute", childlike char ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to work with standard materials in 3D Studio Max. The material editor is found by clicking the multicolored button to the right. You can see sample spheres where you can see examples of materials. Below, you can see surface properties s ...more
To make a Mario avatar begin by going to change my features. Under hair go to pate three of ten and select the middle one. For color, go to page two of three and pick the bottom middle one. For the eyes, he used the right middle one, but says that you can use really any one yo ...more
It doesn't have to be freezing out to wear a scarf. You can wear a lighter scarf even in the summer to achieve a fun and fashionable look. Scarves are a great and versatile accessory that will add interest to any outfit. Summer scarves are light and airy. The secret to rockin ...more
Funky is for the free spirited, passionate and confident person. Looking funky is not something that just anyone can pull off. Learn to express yourself through your grooming and clothing choices by pairing the unexpected with bold and colorful. Exude confidence as you master ...more
Get instructions on recreating Kim Kardashian's makeup look with cheaper products. First, use a short angled brush to fill in the brow with a shadow that is slightly lighter than the brow. To fill in anymore spots in the brow, use a brown eyebrow pencil. For unruly eyebrows, b ...more
The fishbone is a classic hair braiding style that is great for everyday wear or special occasions. Learn the step by step instructions for braiding the fishbone in this free hairstyle video series. Part 1 of 10 - How to Braid a fishbone hairstyle. Braid a fishbone hairstyle - ...more
Learn tips and techniques on how to braid hair including the zig zag braid and a few other tips from a hairstyle expert in this free video clip series. Part 1 of 13 - How to Zig zag braid. Zig zag braid - Part 2 of 13. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Zig ...more
This short video shows how to get started with 550 paracord and a 3 peg/nail knitting spool made from a wooden napkin ring and 3 nails. This just show you how to start. Follow these steps: After the initial wrapping of the nails with the paracord at the bottom of the nail, you ...more
Night People: A Bad Vibes Label Profile Shawn Reed is one of our favorite people, not content with making music with Wet Hair, he also runs 'Night People' - an almost complete DIY record and tape label operation in Iowa - a label which has consistently put out and introduced ...more
Scrabble Bingo of the Day: CABRESTA [n/pl.] A cabresta (also cabestro or cabresto) is simply a lasso, a rope formed with a running noose that's used on ranches and Western plains for catching horse and cattle. Cabresta comes from the Spanish word halter, which refers to the h ...more
MAKE-UP: It's hard, it has to be, to be a filmmaker in the 21st century intent on remaking a genre classic like Universal's legendary The Wolf Man. You're going to find yourself, much like The Wolfman (the remake loses a space) director Joe Johnston has maybe found himself, s ...more
Nothing says you care like a hand-made card. Show that special someone what they mean to you or just have fun with this cute arts and crafts project. Get your markers and colored pencils. Get your glitter and glue. Get creative. Ever wish you could kiss your Valentine all day ...more
Did you know there's a difference between "semiformal" and "dressy casual"? Here are the finer points of proper dress. Step 1: Put on your tails If the invitation says “white tie,” men should wear a black tailcoat with a single stripe of satin or braid; a white pique wing-col ...more
Whether you've just bought a brand new shiny surfboard, or your current wax job is a grimy, slick mess, here's how to get that perfect grip so you don't slip off. You Will Need * A surfboard * A wax scraper * A wax comb * One bar of base coat wax * One bar of top coat wax * A ...more
Bugle cords are used as elaborate ornamental leashes on bugles and trumpets, but they are also used as snazzy ornamentation, called aiguillettes (a type of fourragère), on uniforms worn by certain members of the military. While you could buy one pre-made, you could also make o ...more
Ah, your mom’s wedding gown. You know – that 1980’s polyester monstrosity with poofy shoulders so large they’d darned near swallow your whole face that’s lurking in your folks’ basement? Yeah, that one. Well, kiddo, she kept that for you to wear on your big day. That’s right. ...more