By Jay Wren
The Afro is a style that became popular among African Americans in the 1960s and '70s and has re-emerged in fashion throughout the years. An Afro is created when the hair is allowed to grow straight out from the head. The size and shape of the Afro depend on individual preference. Black hair tends to be more brittle and dry than other hair types and requires a cleanser that will clean, but...
By Chad Hagy
Many boys have asked themselves at least once during their teenage years how they can make their facial hair grow faster. Fortunately, with a little time and money you can find ways to make your facial hair grow faster, if you are an impatient teenage boy or even a grown man trying to grow a full beard. Shave more often. This is somewhat of a myth that some people swear by. Their logic is that...
By Nellie Day
Hair extensions typically last about three months before they begin falling out or need to be removed manually. This applies to extensions that are made out of real hair and those created with artificial hair. The reason extensions don't last--or aren't designed to last--much longer than three months is that they will no longer be fastened close to your roots. Therefore, more weight is...
By Nellie Day
The darker your tan is, the longer it will last. This is because tanning solutions fade over time. Therefore, if you opt for a "natural" looking tan that is only a shade or so darker than your skin's color, it will be more noticeable when it fades. If you opt for a deeper, darker color, then you will be able to gradually see your skin return to its normal color in a longer period of ...
By Suzanne Alicie
Sunscreen can be bought in huge containers that seem as if they will last at least 3 summers, but is this a value or a waste of money? How long does sunscreen last anyway? Looking at different brands of sunscreen, each of them advises a different shelf life--from 3 months to 12 months. The American Sun Protection Association advises that sunscreen is good for about 2 years. After that the...
By Saracatherine
It's a waste to have every piece of equipment available to style your hair. Don't deal with the clutter of tons of equipment when you can find more than one use for what you have on hand. It's much less expensive to take advantage of numerous uses for your straightener. With a few simple tricks, you can have beautiful ringlets in no time at all. Turn on the straightener. Make sure...
By Kathryn Hatter
Korker hair bows are one of the many different hair bows that are very popular right now. These bows are beautiful in a little girl's hair. Unfortunately, they can also be very expensive if you buy them ready-made.
Here are some simple instructions for making your own korker hair bows. Once you have bought the basic materials necessary to make these bows, the ribbons will be your only...
By Tiesha Whatley
A hair straightener, or flat iron, is a device used to smooth down the texture of the hair. Hair straightening irons use heat to manipulate the structure of the hair. Using them improperly can not only cause a bad hair style, it can also cause considerable damage to the hair. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is setting the device on a temperature that doesn't match their hair...