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Choose Your Hairstyle - Hairstyles for Work, Play and a Night Out

It has long been known that the proper hair style for each occasion in your life is an important part of your impression on others. Having the perfect long hairstyles or short hairstyles can be the key to looking your best. Not only do you need to have the right long hairstyle or short hairstyle for your face shape, but matching your hairstyle to a night out on the town or a day at work should always be on your mind. Whether you're playing in a tournament or walking the dog on a sunny afternoon, you have a choice between many long hairstyle and short hairstyles.

If you have long hair and find yourself putting it up in a bun or ponytail most of the time, you might need some hairstyle advice. Long hairstyles can be tricky if you don't know what you are doing. This is especially true if you have long and curly hair. I keep my long, curly hair detangled and unfrizzy with the line of Curly Hair Solutions products. Before I style my hair for a night out or day shopping with friends, I use my Curly Hair Solutions products. After using my Curly Hair solutions silk shampoo and conditioner, I like to use their Slip Detangler to loosen knots and eliminate fly-away hair. The line of Curly Hair Solutions products also includes a product called Re-Mane Straight that assists in straightening hair while blow-drying. It seals the hair cuticle and protects the hair from heat and stretching.

One of the great long hairstyles I like to use whether I'm going to work or going out for the night is the half-up and half-down style. You will need a high quality clip or hair tie. For night time, I like to use an embellished clip that will sparkle against my hair. During the day, I use simple hair elastic that is the same color as my hair. You will need to separate the top section of your hair from the bottom, using your ears as a guide. You can gather the hair at the back, or you can brush the hair from front to back, making it smooth. Either way, fasten your hair with the clip or elastic and you are ready for action. Many hair stylists list this as one of their easiest of long hairstyles.

Another option in the many long hairstyles offered is a fancy ponytail. This entails fastening the hair at the nape of the neck, not the top. You can fasten your hair loosely with a fancy elastic or hair tie or even a sash. I often use a neckerchief in a vibrant color to add flair. This hairstyle is classy, but can be fun with the right accessory.

Many women think that short hairstyles have to be boring. Yet again, the use of the right accessory is important. Short hairstyles are difficult because there is not much hair to work with. Whether your hair is curly or straight, you can use a great headband to accent your hair. Headbands are more popular than ever and come in a variety of styles, including leather and silk. Even though I have long hair, I like to wear a silk headband or head scarf to keep my hair out of my eyes, but to also add definition and interest to my hair. The perfect accessory can make the difference between moussey brown hair and the wow factor. Many women are frightened of using accessories because they think that they will be too flashy. This is exactly the opposite. A great accessory such as a head scarf, clip or embellished comb can add an amazing amount of glamour to both short hairstyles and long hairstyles. Don't limit your imagination when it comes to short hairstyles or long hairstyles. Go for it!




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26.2.12

Paper Plate Animal Crafts

Paper plate animals make the perfect kids craft idea. Most are very easy and inexpensive and kids can pick their favorite animal. You can make masks, wall hangings, animal mobiles and standing animal crafts.

The great thing about making animals from a simple paper plate is you can make anything - from aardvarks to zebras and everything in between. Here are just a couple ideas for your animal crafts your kids can make.

3-D Paper Plate Elephant

Using sturdy paper plates, you can give your animal a fun 3-D look. The supplies and instructions below are for making an elephant.

Supplies

8 Sturdy Dinner Size Plates 2 Flexible Dinner Sized Plates 4 Toilet Paper Cardboard Rolls Black and White Construction Paper Paint Black Marker Pipe Cleaner Scissors Glue

Directions


  1. Paint the sturdy plates the color of your choice for the elephant's body. Let these dry completely.

  2. Glue 2 plates together at the rim (front to front) to form one section of the body. Repeat this with the other plates until you have 4 body sections.

  3. Glue each of these sections together, back to back, to form the elephant's body.

  4. Using white paper cut out two large circles for the eyes. Cut out two smaller circles with the black paper for the pupils. Glue these to the front plate. Cut out some small strips with the black paper for eye lashes and glue these above the eyes.

  5. With the flexible paper plates, paint these the same color as the body and let dry. Cut a large arc on one side of the plates to create the ears. Glue these to the side of the front plate (in between the first and second section of the body).

  6. Use one of the cut out arcs for the elephant's trunk. Glue this under the eyes. Cut out a mouth using black paper and glue under the nose. You can give your elephant a fun look by cutting out a cute bow tie (for a boy elephant) or hair ribbons (for a girl elephant) and glue these one.

  7. Next, paint or cover your cardboard rolls with paper to match the color scheme of you elephant. Glue these on at the bottom of the elephant's body in the front and back, placing them in between two of the sections. With the black marker, give his feet some toe nails.

  8. Lastly, take the pipe cleaner and shape into a tail. Poke a small hole in the last plate (in the back) and stick the pipe cleaner in the slot. You may need a little bit of glue to help hold this in place.

This cute paper plate animal will stand on its own and will look great on any table. You can even make more zoo animals and dedicate a whole table for creating your zoo.

Paper Plate Rocking Horse

Every one of all ages love rocking horses. These were classic toys for many of us. So get some of this nostalgia back by making this cute animal craft.

Supplies

Two Flexible Dinner Sized Paper Plates Brown, Black and Tan Paint 2 Wiggle Eyes Yarn Scissors Glue Ruler

Directions


  1. Paint the bottom of the paper plate with brown, black and tan spots. Leave some of the white show as well to create white spots for this horse. Let the plate dry.

  2. Turn the plate over to the unpainted side and mark the center of the plate. Using the ruler, measure 1 1/2" to 2" from the center on either side. Draw 2 straight lines (one on each side of the middle). Fold the plate along these lines to create the "rocker".

  3. Take the second paper plate and paint it for the horses head. We used the tan color but you can use any of the colors to match the body.

  4. Once this plate is dry, cut out a horses head and neck from the center of the plate. Make the neck about 1 ½ to 2" wide.

  5. Glue on wiggle eyes or use paper to create the eyes. Using a marker, draw in the details of the horses face (i.e. nose, mouth, ears).

  6. Cut a 1 ½ to 2" wide slit in the rocking paper plate (horse's body). Make this slit the same size as the neck. Slip the neck into this slit and fold over to hold in place. You may need to add a bit of glue to help hold it in place.

  7. Lastly, using the yarn, cut several strips and glue on the back end of the horse for the tail. Repeat this with smaller strips and glue to the horses head to create the mane.

If your paper plate horse is too heavy on one end of the other, causing it not to rock properly, just tape a paper clip on the inside to the side that is too light. This will help balance out the rocker.

The ideas are endless when it comes to fun and easy paper plate animal crafts. So get out the paper plates, craft supplies and your imagination and have fun.




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Julie is the author and creator of Cool Kids Craft Ideas

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