We're not saying that we don't like Rihanna's current red fauxhawk, but back when the curvy diva had longer hair she pulled off some major trendsetting hairstyles. Take the low side updo in this video, for instance. With ultra sleek undulations and bangs curled back into an S ...more
Got a bit of extra time today? Then put those extra hours to good use by beautifying your lovely locks! Take a gander at this video to learn how to create a feminine flower side updo with cascading curls. You'll learn how to form a bun into a beautiful crysanthemum-shaped cre ...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
This is a very simple and quick way to make a bow with your hair. Jessica suggests that this method will work best if you use a large section of your hair such as the hair at your crown. Get a skinny hair tie and tie a pony tail with your section of hair. Then when your hair t ...more
Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions becaus ...more
Cute Girl Hairstyles shows you how to create a French braid hairstyle for your hairstyle. Firstly, divide the long hair into two parts with a zig-zag parting on the top of the head. Keep one half of the hair in a ponytail to keep it out of the way. Wet the hair down, and take ...more
Shampoo and condition your hair. Use a lightweight conditioner that won't weigh it down; try a volumizing formula. Blow dry the roots of your hair with your head upside down, using the cool-shot button every few minutes to lock in some volume. Stop when your hair is damp, but ...more
Learn a new twist on your usual bun hairstyle with this how-to video from Elle magazine. It's a real simple updo, but the hair needs just a little bit of texture to work. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create an unstructured bun updo.
An updo is a great way to mask a bad hair day. All you need is a cute ponytail holder. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create an elegant poufy bun updo.
A natural, messy, and carefree hair look ironically involves a bit of hairstyling. But judging by how beautifully bohemian this low ponytail hairstyle is, it's definitely worth it. Check out this hairstyling video to learn how to curl your hair from the inside out to create s ...more
Elaborate hairstyles are great for those days when we want to feel glam, but what about mornings when you're running late and low on time or you just don't want to wake up earlier in the morning to insert velcro rollers in your hair? When both time and hair neatness is an iss ...more
TipsFromXOXOSarah takes us through a step by step instruction on how to get Taylor Swift's up-do from her song, "Love Story." With hair parted to the side, she begins with curly hair and gently swoops it in the back with a large bobby pin making a messy bun. She leaves a clust ...more
In this video from stephenswodadancer we learn how to do a clipped bun on an American Girl doll. Start with your doll's hair in a pony tail. Right at about the crown of her head works. Take the piece of hair from the top and curl it and fold it under. Clip the part that you cu ...more
We have nothing against posh, elegant romantic curls or modern pin-straight hair, but don't you ever miss the days when you were just a kid experimenting with her mom's drawer of hair goodies? Creating crazy styles was so fun and the results were always unpredictable. Relive ...more
In this video, we learn how to get wavy hear without using heat. First, start off with clean dry hair and then brush out any tangles. Next, spray with light hairspray and flip your hair over your head. Now, spray again with hairspray and twist into a bun with a soft scrunchie. ...more
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. Check out this video to learn how to create five different hairstyles you can do on wet hair. Each styles ...more
Items needed for this hairstyle: 2 clear elastics A few bobby pins Tip This method works best with medium length hair. Messy buns are a staple at our house for school mornings, sports, and weekends. There are lots of different ways of making a messy bun, but this technique ...more
Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City never looks anything but flawless. No matter where she is - whether it be the middle of the dessert on a camel or the middle of Manhattan on a bar stool - Carrie always brings style. Check out this tutorial for advice on how to achieve one ...more
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. You Will Need: • A blow dryer • A flat iron • A boar bristle bru ...more
In this hair styling tutorial, Lisa and Julie show you how to style your hair into flip pigtail braids. All you need is a brush, four hair bands, and two scrunchies. First, separate hair into 2 sections using a comb. Gather the left side at the base of the neck and tie off in ...more
In this video, we learn how to do cowgirl pigtails on American Girl doll Nicki. First, brush the hair out and then make a part down the middle so you have hair on both sides. Then, put one of the pigtails to the side. After this, go to the other side and brush it out again. Ma ...more
Transform that tumbleweed 'do into bouncy, beautiful Botticelli curls. In this video, learn how to blow dry your curly curls to create sexy, bouncy curls. You Will Need: • A towel • Protective heat serum • A wide-tooth comb • Styling gel • Styling cream • And a blow-dry ...more
For this look, you need some hot rollers and some bobby pins. Using these two items, and some hair spray, you will be able to get a look similar to the one Miley Cyrus was wearing at the 2010 Oscars. She begins the style by putting rollers in all of her hair and allowing them ...more
This all-natural hair remover, called halaweh in Arabic, has been used in Middle Eastern homes for centuries. A natural hair removal technique may be a good alternative for you to salon waxing. Learn how to remove hair with Halaweh. You Will Need * A saucepan * 2 c sugar * 1/ ...more
In this video, we learn how to do the triple nifty knots hairstyle on your AG doll. First, comb the doll's hair back and then take the hair from the crown of the head. Put this into a ponytail and then secure with a rubber band. After this, section the tail off into two parts ...more
Updos have this reputation for being uptight and conservative, the staple hairstyle of cafeteria ladies, teachers, and professional women everywhere. But with a few tweaks - and loosening of some hair - you can turn uptight into carefree and chic. Take a look at this hairstyl ...more
Get that extra oomph in your hair by teasing it! Teasing your hair will allow you to poof it up a little bit for styling purposes. Teasing, backcombing, or ratting: however you say it, big hair is back in a big way. Learn how you can pump up the volume. Step 1: Straighten ha ...more
Guinea pigs rarely need baths, but if your furry friend is dirty or oily, a quick wash is a good idea. He’ll squeal in protest now, but he’ll thank you later. Watch this Howcast video to learn how to bathe your guinea pig. You Will Need * A guinea pig in need of a bath * A sm ...more
Learn how you can create a figure 8 bun hair style with this tutorial. You will need long hair for this hairstyle. Watch this video demonstration and you can create a figure 8 bun hair style with your own hair.
Learn how you can create a infinity bun hairstyle with this tutorial. You will need long hair for this hairstyle. Watch this video demonstration and you can create a infinity bun hair style in no time at all.
The deep side part is a classic technique and in this video we'll show you three different ways to quickly and easily style it for beautiful looks. Find and Set Your Side Part Use the arch of your eyebrow at the point for your part. Comb from the Part Comb your hair to the ...more
When using a diffuser to blow-dry hair, turn the blow-dryer on low to keep curls from breaking apart and frizzing. Find out more about using diffusers, including substituting tube socks as diffusers, in this free how to video on haircare from an experienced hairdresser.
"Up-dos" can be sexy, chic, and perfect for daytime. In this video, our hair expert Eugene shows you how to create one in a just few simple steps. Mist hair Use a spray gel on damp hair on the root area. Example: Pantene Pro-V Root Lifter Spray gel Add texture Use the "mon ...more
This tutorial tells how to get Keira Knightly-esque hair.
Learn how you can create a cinnamon bun style chignon hairstyle with this tutorial. You will need long to medium length hair for this hairstyle. Watch this video demonstration and you can create a cinnamon bun style chignon hairstyle in no time at all.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (COD4), there are titles that you can unlock for use on your Callsigns. If you want to know how to unlock all of the titles, this three-part video list them all and how to achieve them. See such titles as FNG, SDDD, Sgt., 1st Sgt., 1st Lt., M ...more
For those who haven't read their Bible, this is how one of Kind David's sons died. His hair was too long, and as he was riding a horse under a tree, his hair became entangled and he broke his neck. We need a jack-ass volunteer with long hair to ride a horse under a low hanging ...more
Hello! This post is for all who have medium sized or long hair and want to put them up quickly. I suggest you go for a simple small ponytail looking bun. It takes just a few seconds to make it and it looks elegant. It can push your hair a bit forward, above the forehead, so yo ...more
This Halloween, Belle costumes will be out in full force as devoted Beauty and the Beast fans represent the tale as old as time. Not only was the live-action version of the animated classic the top-grossing film of 2017 (so far), it's also likely to be a contender during award ...more
Your craving to flaunt new hairstyles is a never-ending one, so here's something to meet your need. Try this French knot hairstyle! Video: . This is an easy way to dress up your hair into an artistic hairstyle. Step 1: Separate a Section of Hair Comb your hair thoroughly so t ...more
"I'm Rey." That's what a lot of people will be saying again this Halloween, as Rey costumes are sure to be another favorite of trick-or-treaters and cosplayers. Yes, on Oct. 31 we all have a chance to be the scavenger of Jakku who just so happens to be the "new hope" for a Jed ...more
Coconut oil must be sent from the gods themselves, because this stuff is made of miracles. If you ever wondered why your mother always has it around, it's because she's smart enough to know the countless uses for it. Whether you need a beauty remedy, help with weight loss, or ...more
What can you do with a hair dryer besides dry your hair? Lots. You can remove stickers from clothing, clean up crayon marks, and mold your plastic eyeglasses for a better fit. But how about something a little more fun? Well, you can levitate things. Ping pong balls, to be exac ...more
The squiggly guys in this article's cover image are Propionibacterium acnes. These bacteria live in low-oxygen conditions at the base of hair follicles all over your body. They mind their own business, eating cellular debris and sebum, the oily stuff secreted by sebaceous glan ...more
Since its debut, retro thriller Stranger Things and its characters have become ingrained in our popular culture — especially the telekinetic Eleven. For cosplayers, it didn't take long before they grabbed their boxes of frozen Eggo waffles, blonde wigs (or bald caps), and pink ...more
Sometimes I forget that I'm also a fiction writer, so I thought it might be a nice change of pace to share one of my stories with you. I wrote this piece awhile ago for an anthology that never came together and I'm tired of just sitting on it. It's one of the more odd stories ...more
Are you thinking of a ponytail or a simple bun? If you can make a ponytail, you can make a bun, and in this guide, we'll show you how to make a bow bun—for beginners. It's a very easy, but very cute and chic, way of tying up that short hair. Video: . It seems tough to do when ...more
Taking care of your car requires effort, whether you take it to the pros for washes, waxes, and detailing, or you spend time to make it shine yourself—and it often seems that, right after your car is sparkling again, rain or midnight moisture appears to cover its surface in wa ...more
How do I get rid of these zits?! Whether its pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads, the name is the same, and the name is acne. If you have acne, you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, about 50 million people are impacted by acne vulgaris each year. ...more
Messages is arguably the most important app on your iPhone, which is why it's always exciting when Apple pushes out new features for it. With the iOS 14 update, there a few critical changes as well as interface improvements and customization options that make the experience ev ...more
I've had a handlebar mustache for about five years now, and I've learned a lot over those years about how to grow and care for it. I will now share all of that information with you! Hopefully this will encourage you to grow one for Movember! The first thing I want to address r ...more
In photography, bokeh refers to the blurry or out-of-focus parts of a shot. Bokeh can be good or bad—it all depends on how you use it. There are tons of ways to create a bokeh effect, whether you go the traditional route with lens filters, digital with Photoshop, or even from ...more
Rich, creamy chocolate cups stuffed with smooth, salty-sweet peanut butter in a bite-sized package—yep, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are an amazing fix for your sweet tooth at best, and a guilty pleasure at worst. It's easy enough to buy them on a whim at the local grocery store ...more
This article is a guide for making Chainmail Armor from start (simple wire) to finish (a finished chainmail shirt). We will be using the European 4 in 1 weave, as this is the most common weave. This is the weave that you usually see in movies. There are several sections to thi ...more
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 ...more
Do you love Sloppy Joes but hate using those pre-made Joe packets from the supermarket? Well, you're in luck because in this tutorial, Betty offers up her from scratch Joe recipe. It's still just as messy as the store bought kind, and even more delicious. Kids and adults both ...more
Sloppy Joes are a great dinner when you don't have all night to cook. They're messy, so kids love them, and they pack in a whole bunch of 'secret' veggies, too! Use lean beef and make these healthy and delicious Joes along with Betty! Everyone will love them! You Will Need: * ...more
Back in the '40s through the '60s, it took very little effort for gorgeous starlet Audrey Hepburn to start new trends. Whether she was sporting a short pixie cute (as in "Roman Holiday") or wearing buggy sunglasses (vide "Breakfast at Tiffany's"), Hepburn was always on the cut ...more
Lea Michele, like her overachieving character Rachel in "Glee," has a bit of a diva complex. But with that talent, those smashing pearly whites, beestung lips, and gorgeous dark brown hair, we don't blame her. The actress relishes in kicking it up a notch on the red carpet. C ...more
Alpha channels are powerful tools for creating low-space 3D images, but 3DS Max cannot work with them properly. This is a major problem if you are working with World of Warcraft characters since they are largely constructed of alphas. This video will teach you how to work with ...more