Old habits die hard. It may be a cliché, but it's undeniably true, especially when it comes to the bad ones. Nail-biting, fidgeting, and overspending can label you as someone who is obsessive-compulsive, overly nervous, and routinely stressed out, but you can make the break le ...more
Many of the beauty products you buy at drug and department stores are loaded with potentially toxic ingredients like parabens, while their active ingredients are made of things like glycolic, lactic, malic, and alpha hydroxy acids and retinoids, which are all derived from food ...more
It has been a long while since I last came here to write an article. Graduate school keeps you busy. After I looked over what I had written previously, I decided that I should introduce another fun topic from cryptography. In this case, steganography. In this article, I will ...more
I am writing this to first pregnant moms. I am 25 weeks along and I have some advice as to getting through an uncomfortable pregnancy. Step 1: Sleep I am 25 weeks along with my first baby and the biggest thing that I have learned in order to have an easier pregnancy is to sl ...more
If you're marginally inclined towards computers, you've probably been approached at some point by a family member who wants you to "fix" their system during a visit home. With the holidays coming up, these opportunities (or ambushes) are even more likely. Even if nothing is w ...more
What can't coconut oil do? This edible oil, extracted from the copra or meat of a coconut, has done what most other food, beauty, and health trends have not: demonstrated real lasting power. Indeed, the "superfood" continues to make headlines, with its many uses the subject of ...more
Apple's iOS 16 for iPhone includes even more ways to customize your Memoji characters, and it even removes some barriers that were in place in iOS 15. If you're unfamiliar with Memoji, it's a feature that lets you record fun messages using various animated emoji characters th ...more
Imagine being able to play a video instantly on hundreds of thousands of devices across the globe. It's totally possible, as long as all of those devices have a Chromecast plugged in. When Chromecasts are left exposed to the internet, hackers can use add them to a botnet that ...more
The newest version of macOS has arrived. While everyone's mind is being blown by Mojave's groundbreaking new Dark Mode, we'll be taking advantage of its insecure file permissions to establish a persistent backdoor with a self-destructing payload that leaves little evidence for ...more
A powered-off Windows 10 laptop can be compromised in less than three minutes. With just a few keystrokes, it's possible for a hacker to remove all antivirus software, create a backdoor, and capture webcam images and passwords, among other highly sensitive personal data. The ...more
Say whatever you want, but Steampunk is primarily a maker culture. Consider that Steampunk has existed since the 1960s and yet more or less languished in obscurity until approximately 2005, which is when it made the leap to costuming. That costuming was what provided the leap ...more
Apple's iOS 13 has been available for beta testing since June, and the stable release pushed out to everyone on Thursday, Sept. 19. To help you make the most out of iOS 13 for iPhone, we've rounded up everything you'll want to know, whether a colossal feature, small settings c ...more
A hacker with privileged access to a Windows 10 computer can configure it to act as a web proxy, which allows the attacker to target devices and services on the network through the compromised computer. The probes and attacks appear to originate from the Windows 10 computer, m ...more
The next big iOS version for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch was revealed by Apple at WWDC 2018 and dropped for everyone on Sept. 17, 2018, less than a week after Apple revealed the new iPhone lineup. We've rounded up all the big picture items and secret features and changes we c ...more
With an ordinary birthday card, we can introduce a physical device which contains malicious files into someone's home and deceive them into inserting the device into a computer. In my last series, we used a Post-it note to trick a neighbor into visiting a website that we cont ...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
Privilege escalation is the technique used to exploit certain flaws to obtain elevated permissions relative to the current user. There are a vast number of methods out there to go from user to root on Linux, and keeping track of them all can be difficult. This is where automat ...more
Apple has finally given Siri the power to tell you things such as your current elevation and the ETA to your destination during navigation in Maps, thanks to the iOS 17.2 software update — but those aren't the biggest Siri improvements. The most significant update to Siri with ...more
Apple's new iOS 16 software update is finally here, and there are over 350 new features and changes for you to enjoy on your iPhone. There are major lock screen and home screen improvements, a pleasant surprise for the Contacts app, and tons of new upgrades to Safari, Mail, Me ...more
Wondering how to get long hair naturally? How do you grow your hair? In this video Rachelle and Sam give you 10 tips to get those long locks naturally! Video: . Step 1: Practice Good Hair Habits Daily treatment to your hair; Don't brush it too hard; Harsh chemicals; and High ...more
Are you feeling like your long hair is holding you back? Nonsense! Keep things fresh by using that long hair to create hairstyles that range from side ponytails to half-up, half-down hairdos that anyone can achieve at home. Find new ways to style long hair with helpful advice ...more
Sick of limp waves and style-less hair? Rid yourself of the "non-look" with this wonderful tutorial presented by Ford Models' hairstylist, Jennifer Brent. Learn how to get sexy waves in your long hair - a perfect look for any season! Create a sexy wave for long hair. Click thr ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw different types of anime/manga hair. Different types of hair can completely change the look of a character. For example, if you are going to draw hair on a girl manga character, you will want to make it curly and long. Use long lines with ...more
This video is a film that was made to educate women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East in general to get them to think about the subject of breast cancer and how to check yourself for signs of breast cancer. This is a highly senstive and taboo subject in tha ...more
Check out this tutorial for advice on how to make a long-lasting, reusable ice pack that will not leak for cheap. These ice packs conform to any shape you need, stay cold for a long time, won't burn your skin and won't leak! To top it all off, they cost less than a dollar each ...more
Ever since we read "Rapunzel" as little girls, we've been enamored with long hair. Beautiful, neverending, and silky, it was the ultimate emblem of femininity and we've been rocking the long locks ever since. But along with those long strands has come dryness, tangles, and sp ...more
In this video series, Liz Muller talks about hairstyles for young girls including how to detangle hair. She goes over french braiding, different pony tail styles and other updos. Part 1 of 11 - How to Style long hair in braids, ponytails and updos. Style long hair in braids, p ...more
Long hair for men has been in or quasi-in for decades now, but if you've been thinking about growing your hair out you may be wondering what long style would look best on you. Watch this video to learn how to choose a long hair style that complements your face and style.
This wavy and braided hairdo is stylish enough for fancy occasions, but unfussy enough for day to day or even going to the beach. If your hair is long enough to braid, it's long enough for this hair style. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to do a wavy hair M ...more
Whipping your long hair into a short bob? It sounds incongruous, but it's actually doable using a few bobby pins. This way, whether you're dressing up as a flapper for Halloween or a murder mystery party, you won't have to chop off your Rapunzel locks just to get the flapper l ...more
As little girls, we always read stories about beautiful princesses with neverending long hair, some with hair so long they could turn it into a rope to aid their prince to rescue them. But now that we're grown up, we know that long hair doesn't come without a handful of split ...more
In this video we learn how to draw long manga hair. First, draw straight but curved lines going out from the top of the head to the side of the paper, giving the girl really long hair. Then, draw the other side of her head with long lines that drift down to her shoulder area. ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to curl your hair with a straightening iron. To begin, straighten your entire head of hair with a thin straightening iron. When you are finished, section your hair off. Now, take a 1" strand of hair and open it up. Wrap the hair around one part o ...more
Michael Jackson might be the single most recognizable singer in history. Whether pre or post-Vitiligo, you still know him and have some reaction the second you see a picture oh him. The same applies to this cool Xbox 360 Avatar, which this video will show you exactly how to cr ...more
Ford Models hairstylist Johnny Lavoy is here to show you how to turn long-layered hair into a short, sassy bob. Hot! Turn long-layered hair into a bob. Click through to watch this video on howcast.com
With this tutorial, we learn how to tease your long hair. First, grab your hair on the top of your head in sections. Then, raise it straight up in the air and spray hair spray on it. After this, use a paddle brush to comb the hair down and create a nest of teased hair. After t ...more
Pruning a rosebush removes old and dead growth, improving the health of the plant and making room for new buds. You Will Need * Long-sleeve work shirt * Long pants * Safety glasses * Garden or work gloves * Bypass pruning shears * A pruning saw * Hair elastic or clip (optional ...more
Makeoversession demonstrates how to twist flip your long pony tail. A variety of hair styles reflects personality. Long hair hanging loosely around your face is one style, but it detracts from your accessories such as your earrings. To create a long flip ponytail start by brus ...more
Torrin creates a Victorian up-do with long hair. The style can be done with hair that is at least just past the shoulders in length. Make a ponytail at the base of the neck. Slide the band down a bit and poke fingers through the middle of the ponytail to split the hair. Then p ...more
This video illustrate how to do long layered hair cut step by step. Here are the following steps:Step 1: First of all clean your hair and then take all your hair and hold them through a clip.Step 2: Now release a inch of your hair from the lower bottom and cut it.step 3: Now r ...more
This how-to video shows us how to apply long-lasting powder eyeliner. The narrator in this video says to press and move the brush across your upper and lower eye lid instead of dragging the brush. She teaches us how to fade the eye liner to get the affect of wide open eyes. To ...more
Sick of damaging your hair with all the products and flat irons? Those products don't have to cause your hair damage if used correctly. In this two-part hair video tutorial, learn how to blow dry and flat iron long hair in a way that does not cause damage. Blow dry your hair a ...more
Don't straighten those waves. It's damaging to the hair, and with this look you can embrace the beauty of your own natural texture. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to achieve those defined waves for naturally wavy or curly hair types, without using any curl ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to style hair on an American Girl w/ long wavy hair. First, brush the hair out and then grab the top left section of the hair. Split this into three and then twist these together. This will be like a French braid, but you will be twisting it as y ...more
If you are growing your hair super long, you may need to check out this tutorial. In this video, made for girls who already know how to braid but need a few tips, you will learn how to manage that long mane and keep it in a tight braid. In this video you will learn some easy ...more
In order to cut a long layer haircut, you will need a good pair of scissors. You must stay in the exact same standing position the entire time. Bring all of the hair together on each side, in order to cut it. Bring all of the hair to the same point, in order to cut it. Sectio ...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
Need some help figuring out just how long to let your hair process when dying it at home? It's easy! And this clip will show you how it's done. So easy, in fact, that this home beauty video tutorial can presenta complete and thorough overview of the process in about a minute's ...more
The French braid is a quick, easy hairstyle that anybody with medium-length to long hair can do. It's appropriate for both casual and formal occasions. Start by parting the hair with a comb. You're going to braid one side first and then work on the other. You may want to use ...more
One of the best things about having long hair is the fact that you can do almost anything with it. Cut it short, keep it long, put certain products in it, there's a lot of possibilities. So in this video tutorial, you'll learn about another one. This video shows you what it ta ...more
This video is about cutting your own hair whether long or short. It's more for maintenance than for cutting a style. You need a pair of barber shears, a spray bottle to keep hair moist, comb, masking tape and ruler. The hair should be freshly washed and wet hair. Comb the hair ...more
Applying topcoat is the final step in successfully refinishing your furniture piece. Water-Based Polyurethane Topcoats are strong, durable and are favored because they dry crystal clear, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show. However, classic varnishes and brush-appli ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to get deep waves like Kim Kardashian. Start off with clean and straight hair. Spray heat protectant onto the hair when you are finished. Next, grab a 1.5" curling iron, and start curling your hair, using medium sized pieces. Continue to do this ...more
Like leading ladies Mia Farrow and Michelle Williams before her, Emma Watson recently chopped off her hair - almost all of it. Watson debuted her new pixie haircut a few days ago, proclaiming she'd wanted to do it for a long time and that it felt liberating. If you've made a ...more
This video is a wonderful tutorial on how to provide powder eyeliner in a simple, professional manner. Apply long-lasting powder eyeliner easily. Click through to watch this video on totalbeauty.com
Someone just gave you a bouquet of freshly cut flowers... how do you enjoy them for as long as possible before they start wilting and drooping? First things first, keep them cold in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. If you don't have the time or the space to do that, ju ...more
Check out this helpful video to learn a fun new hairstyle for summer. If you're looking for something easy to do with your medium or long hair that creates a romantic, flirty, style, watch this video and follow the step by step instructions.
Burlesque is enjoying something of a boom in popularity in American cities, and with that burlesque hair will hopefully come back into fashion. Watch this video to learn how to give yourself a simple, elegant burlesque / cabaret hair style that will wow people. Part 1 of 2 - H ...more
If you're headed back to school, your hair has to be perfect. And this cute updo hairstyle is the way to go, especially if you have long hair. Watch and learn how to style this braided side-bun updo look that's not only cute, but elegant
Techno-pop-starlet Ke$ha's hair is one of her greatest assets. It looks great all the time, and is pretty much always this curvy-wavy long style. This video will show you how to do that on yourself with only some simple hair care products.