| How to Make a Headband Stay in Place Posted: 10 Jan 2020 12:00 AM PST Headbands are great for keeping your hair back, but not when they keep slipping back! If your headband keeps on sliding back on your head, there are a few things that you could do. If you're looking for just a quick fix, you could secure it with hairspray and bobby pins. If you want a more permanent fix, you could line the inside of the headband with puffy paint or Velcro. [Edit]Using Hairspray and Bobby Pins - Pull your hair up into a bun or ponytail. Brush your hair so that it's smooth and tangle-free, then gather it into a bun or ponytail. You'll be keeping your hair in this style throughout the day, so make it nice and neat.[1]
- Create a mid-high or high bun or ponytail. Don't make a low bun or low ponytail.
- This method works the best for elastic headbands, but it may also work for silk scarves as well.
- Apply a light misting of hairspray, then let it dry. Focus the hairspray on the top and sides of your head, where the headband will sit. Don't worry about your nape or the bun/ponytail itself.[2]
- If you can, use a non-flexible, texturizing hairspray.[3]
- No hairspray? Try dry shampoo, sea salt spray, or a bit of hair wax or pomade.
- Put the headband on. Pull the headband down over your head, then slide the front up back up so that it sits just behind your hairline. The rest of the headband should sit behind your ears and against the base of your skull.[4]
- If you're using a silk scarf, place the knot on top of your head for a more secure hold. You may not even need to use bobby pins! You could also tie the knot at the back of your head to mix up your look.[5]
- Secure the headband with a bobby pin behind each ear. Slide the bobby pin through your hair so that the tips are pointing towards your face. You want the bobby pin to be pointing down, not up. This will keep the headband from riding back on your head.[6]
- You need 1 bobby pin on each side of your head.
- Choose a bobby pin that matches your hair color so it will blend into your hair.[7]
- Make sure that the wavy side of the bobby pin is facing down against your hair, and that the flat side is facing up.
- Slide 2 more bobby pins through the back of the headband, making an X. Like with the first set of bobby pins, make sure that these are pointing down as well. This will keep the headband from riding up on your nape.[8]
- You can skip this step if you feel that the headband is secure enough.
[Edit]Adding Puffy Paint to Elastic Headbands - Get an elastic headband. This method works on any type of stretchy, elastic headband. It can be the thick, workout headband made from stretchy jersey material, or it can be the skinny ribbon-like headband made from colored or printed elastic.
- You can try this method on non-stretchy, ribbon headbands that are connected with a small bit of elastic. If the headband is made from lace, use hot glue instead!
- Flip the elastic inside-out so that the wrong side is exposed. If this is a wide, work-out headband, you might actually see a seam running down its length. If this is a colored or printed elastic headband, the color will be lighter or solid-colored on this side.
- Draw a squiggly line with puffy paint across the elastic. This can be a smooth, wavy line or a sharp, zigzag line. Don't draw a straight line, however, or the paint will break when you put the elastic headband on.[9]
- Match the color of the puffy paint to the elastic or to the printed design.
- Puffy paint is sometimes called "puff paint" or "dimensional fabric paint."
- If you can't find puffy paint, use hot glue instead. This is a great option for non-stretchy, lace headbands.
- Let the paint dry, then do the other side. Your headband is circular, but you are working on it while it is flat. You just did 1 side, but now you have to do the other. This is easier than working in a full circle. Once the paint dries, just flip the headband over and do the other side.
- Make sure that the ends of the squiggly lines on the front and back of the headband match up.
- Puffy paint can take several hours to dry, so be patient. As it dries, it will look a little darker and flatter.
- If you 'e using hot glue, you only need to wait a few minutes. Hot glue sets up very quickly.
- Wait for the paint to dry, then flip the headband right-side-out. The puffy paint or hot glue will act as a sort of rubber grip. When you put it on your head, it will create friction and catch onto your hair.[10]
- Be careful not to stretch the elastic too much. If you pull too much on it, the puffy paint or hot glue may snap. It should stand up to pulling it over your head, however.
[Edit]Gluing Velcro to Ribbon Headbands - Get a ribbon headband with an elastic closure. These types of headbands look like a strip of ribbon joined by the ends with about of elastic. Do not use an elastic headband; the Velcro will prevent it from stretching.
- This method is not recommended for sheer or lace headbands because the Velcro will be visible. Use the puffy paint method, but with hot glue.
- Purchase Velcro that's a little narrower than the ribbon. The Velcro can be any color, but black would work the best because it won't get dirty as fast. The exact width of the Velcro doesn't matter, as long as it is narrower than the ribbon.
- If you can get Velcro in multiple colors, match the color to the ribbon.
- If you can't find something narrower, get Velcro that's the same width instead.
- Avoid self-adhesive Velcro. The glue isn't very strong and it will create a sticky, gummy mess—not a good combination for hair!
- Cut the Velcro so that it's the same length as the ribbon part. You don't have to measure the ribbon. Just hold 1 end of the Velcro against 1 end of the ribbon. Pull it across the top of the ribbon to the other end, then cut it.[11]
- If your ribbon is crimped when it joins the elastic, subtract from your Velcro. This way, the Velcro won't bunch up when you glue it in.
- Keep the scratchy, hook side of the Velcro. Set the soft, loop side for another project.
- Hot glue the Velcro to the underside of the ribbon. Turn your headband inside out so that you can see the back of the ribbon. Working at a time, apply hot glue to the back of the Velcro, and press it against the ribbon.
- Try to align the ends as best as you can. If you cut the Velcro shorter, then start gluing it from the end of the ribbon.
- If you don't have hot glue, use fabric glue instead. It will work just fine, but it will take longer to dry.
- Turn the headband right-side-out and wear it. The Velcro will now act like the tiny hooks on a plastic headband. It will grab onto your hair, and help keep the headband in place![12]
- Hot glue dries almost instantly, so it should be ready by the time you finish gluing the Velcro down. Fabric glue will need about 15 to 20 minutes to dry, however.
- The closer you position the headband to your hairline, the less likely it is to slip off![13]
- Try on the headband before you buy it, if you can. This lets you make sure it fits you, as headbands come in different sizes.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using Hairspray and Bobby Pins - Hair tie
- Hairspray
- 4 bobby pins
[Edit]Adding Puffy Paint to Elastic Headbands - Elastic headband
- Puffy paint or hot glue
[Edit]Gluing Velcro to Ribbon Headbands - Ribbon headband
- Velcro
- Hot glue or fabric glue
- Hot glue gun (if using hot glue)
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| How to Do a Frontside 360 on a Snowboard Posted: 09 Jan 2020 04:00 PM PST If you enjoy snowboarding, then you likely want to learn some tricks and jumps! A frontside 360 is when you leave the slope and rotate in the air 360 degrees before hitting the ground again. The "frontside" part of the jump refers to the fact that you turn your chest toward the bottom of the slope first rather than your back. If you snowboard with your left side in front, then you turn counterclockwise; if you snowboard in the "goofy" position with your right side to the front, you turn clockwise. To land the jump, pop off the heel edge of your board into the air and use your arms, head, and torso to gain the momentum you need to rotate in the air. This jump can be difficult to master, so you may want to start with basic jumps, then 180s and 270s. [Edit]Landing the Frontside 360 on a Simple Slope - Gather some speed to land the jump properly. This jump is actually easier to do if you're going a bit faster. That's because the speed gives you more air time, meaning you have longer to make the turn. Don't try to do this going very slowly.[1]
- However, don't go fast that you feel out of control!
- Tip on your heel edge as you go down the slope. This prepares you to start turning back up the hill. Place your weight on your heels rather than the balls of your feet and tilt the board toward your heels, called the "heel edge" of the board.[2]
- It's important to use the edge of the board when doing a jump because it gives you something to push off of in the snow. It digs in, providing leverage.[3]
- Twist your arms towards the back of the board. Turn your upper body toward your back leg and move your arms around that direction. This movement is a way to "wind up" your body for the spin.[4]
- So if your left side is facing front, twist your arms back to the right.
- Bend at the knees as you come into the turn. Bending down will help you get ready to make the jump into the air. You can also lean your torso over a bit. Basically, you're just getting ready to spring up as your board movement and arms propel you into the rotation.[5]
- You don't need to crouch down too low. Just bend enough to make the jump.
- Turn back up the hill and swing your arms around. With the leg in front, begin turning the board to your backside, like you're about to go back up the hill. At the same time or just before, swing your arms around in the direction you want to go, which will help begin your rotation.[6]
- So if your left side is in front, you'll turn back to the left.
- This is called a "frontside" 360 because you're turning the front of your body toward the downhill side of the slope first, rather than the back of your body. A backside would be if you had your left side in front and turned to the right first because you'd be flipping your back to the downhill side of the slope first.
- Pop up into the air as you make the turn. Use your legs to propel you upward just as you begin the rotation. Spring into the air, extending your body and locking your core as your torso lines up with the board below.[7] Try to jump as high as you can so you don't come down too quickly.[8]
- Keep in mind, the slope will help you with your lift. As you pop off the edge of the board, you'll keep going straight out for a second while the ground slopes down.
- Continue looking over your shoulder through the whole move. As you start the rotation, look over your leading shoulder. This movement will also help get the rotation going, but you must keep doing it through the whole turn. Otherwise, you might not make it all the way around.[9]
- You want to lead with your head and shoulders the whole time.
- Land on your toe edge. As you come around the rotation, you'll have a blind landing. Tip the board forward and extend your legs down to catch the ground. Bend your knees to absorb some of the impact as you hit the ground.[10]
- If you've jumped high enough and used enough rotating force, you should be going down the slope when you land again.
[Edit]Working on Problem Areas - Practice popping off the ground on the trampoline. One part of the move is lifting your snowboard off the ground so you have enough space to rotate in the air. If you're having trouble getting enough lift, take your snowboard on a trampoline. Work on jumping off the trampoline on your snowboard, and it will help you get a feel for the motion.[11]
- Work on a large trampoline to make sure you have enough space, like the kind you see in tumbling gyms or trampoline parks.
- You can also practice this move on flat ground in the snow. Bend your knees and use that motion to push yourself off the ground. Lift your knees under you to give yourself more air.
- Use the trampoline to work on the twisting motion. With your snowboard on, start bouncing, gaining some air. As you come down on a jump, twist your arms around your body to the right. When you hit the trampoline, start moving your arms and your shoulders around to the left, which will help your whole body turn.[12]
- Work on the trampoline until you can go all the way around.
- Try flatland frontside 360s to help you understand the movement. That is, instead of popping off the ground as you go into your rotation, simply spin around on the ground as you go down the slope. To make the spin, come in with your knees bent like you would for one in the air, but then extend your legs and straighten up your body for the rotation. On the way out of the rotation, bend your knees and torso back down slightly. That will help you get the feel for how you need to rotate once you get in the air.[13]
- Once this rotation is smooth, you can try it in the air again.
- Don't forget the rotation movements with your arms and upper body! You won't turn if you don't start the rotation.
- Avoid rotating too early if you're not spinning all the way around. If you start rotating too much before you get off the ground, the friction of the board will slow your turn down. To make sure you get all the way around, try to time the rotation at about the same time as you lift off the ground.[14]
- Keep the board level to not land on your butt. If you pop up and you're not level, you typically end up sliding into the ground as you finish the rotation. Try to tilt just a little bit forward with your torso as you go into the rotation and keep the board even with the horizon as it leaves the ground.[15]
- Keep from over-rotating by waiting to spot the landing. This jump includes a blind landing. If you're trying to see it before the end of the rotation, you could spin too fast, resulting in a crash. Instead, keep your eyes in the direction of the toe edge of the board. Then you can see the landing point on the slope as you come around the rotation.[16]
[Edit]Making Your 360 More Impressive - Do the move off a jump on the course. You definitely want to practice straight jumps first before trying a 360. However, once you get the hang of regular jumps, try adding the rotation. Aim to start your rotation right as you hit the takeoff of the jump, twisting your arms and board around to get your momentum going. Extend your legs at the takeoff to get the "pop" effect.[17]
- Start with smaller course jumps and work your way up to bigger ones.
- Practice grabs on a trampoline with your snowboard. A grab is where you hold on to the edge of the board while you're in the air. Get on a trampoline with your snowboard on. Gain some air by jumping a few times, then work on bringing your board up for a front grab. Lift the toe edge of the board and grab it with your hand. Release it quickly and land on the bottom of the snowboard.[18]
- You can also lean back and grab the heel edge of the board or tip the leading edge of the board up (usually your left side) and grab it with your left hand, which is a nose grab. Try the back end for a tail grab.
- You can use either end to grab the toe side or heel side of the board, but it will take different movements.
- Try combining this with the 360 rotation on the trampoline.
- Lift your knees in your frontside rotations to work on adding a grab. To start adding a grab on the slopes, work on lifting your knees while you are rotating. Tighten your body up so that you're almost in the fetal position.[19]
- This movement brings the board closer to your hands, making it easier to perform a grab.
- To help make yourself compact, use a lot of force when you pop off the takeoff point of the jump. The hard pop will push your legs up toward your chest.
- Incorporate a grab on the slopes. After you get the feel for the movement, try it out while you make a rotation. Try starting with a straightforward jump, then try it with a 180 or a 270 before moving on to the 360. That way, you get a feel for it while lowering your chances of wiping out on the jump.[20]
- Watch others hit the feature on the course to gauge the speed you need to clear the landing.
- A common mistake is to start spinning while still on the feature, which causes you to lose stability in the air. Make sure that you take off of the lip straight.
[Edit]Warnings - Don't try this trick before you learn the basics. You can get seriously hurt on some of those big jumps, so take it easy if you're new to the sport.
- Make sure to wear the proper safety gear, including headgear, to help lower the risk of injury.
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| How to Clean an Oven with Vinegar Posted: 09 Jan 2020 08:00 AM PST If your oven is coated in grime or smells bad, it may be time to give it a clean. Oven cleaners often contain harsh chemicals, and the self-cleaning option on ovens can create a burnt, smoky, smelly mess. To clean your oven using vinegar, try combining it with baking soda or steaming it with water in your oven to scrub out grease and grime using natural ingredients. [Edit]Using Baking Soda and Vinegar - Take out the oven racks and set them aside. If your oven racks are dirty, put them on a towel so they don't get your surface dirty. If you have a pizza stone or thermometer in your oven, take those out as well. Make sure there are no pots or pans in your oven before you clean it.[1]
- Make a paste out of baking soda and water. Mix ½ cup (170 g) of baking soda with of water in a small bowl. Combine the ingredients with a spoon until they make a thick, spreadable paste. If your mixture is still powdery, add more water until it is more spreadable.[2]
- If the paste is too watery, it won't spread as well. Add more baking soda if you need to.
- Coat your oven in the paste. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Pick up small bits of your baking soda paste and spread it on the bottom, sides, and top of your oven. Add more paste to surfaces that are especially grimy, like the bottom of your oven.[3]
- Let the paste sit in your oven for 12 hours. Leave the paste in your oven overnight, or for about 12 hours. If you are pressed for time, you can let the paste sit for 1 hour instead, but it may not remove all of the grime in your oven.[4]
- Baking soda works to break down grease and grime in your oven.
- Do not use your oven while the paste is still in it. Heating up the baking soda will cause it to burn and create even more of a mess in your oven.
- Wipe out the oven with a damp towel. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Use a damp towel or cloth to wipe out the majority of the baking soda paste. Pay special attention to areas that are coated in grime. Scrub firmly to remove most of the dirt and grime.[5]
- If you run into any especially stubborn areas, use a spatula to scrape them off.
- Spray white vinegar throughout your entire oven. Put white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray the entire interior of your oven. Pay special attention to areas that might have baking soda residue, like the corners and the bottom of your oven.[6]
- The vinegar will react with the baking soda and create a foam. This is normal, and will help to clean your oven.
- Wipe out the oven with a damp towel. Use warm water to help break down any remaining grime in your oven. Be sure to wipe out all areas of your oven so there is no baking soda or vinegar left. Let your oven dry completely before you turn it on to use it again.[7]
- Use a dry towel to wipe down your oven and speed up the drying process.
[Edit]Steaming Your Oven with Vinegar - Wipe out any loose debris in the oven. Use a paper towel or cloth to wipe out any large chunks of dried food or grime from your oven. Don't scrub too hard, since these will be dry and hard to get out. Chip out large debris with a spatula.[8]
- You can also use a handheld vacuum to get rid of chunks of debris in your oven.
- Boil ⅓ of a pot of water. Fill a pot ⅓ of the way full. Boil it on high heat on the stovetop. Watch for large bubbles that pop at the top of the water to tell when it is boiling. If the water starts to boil over, turn the heat down slightly.[9]
- Add an equal part of white vinegar to the pot. Fill your pot up another ⅓ of the way with white vinegar. These measurements can be approximate. Let the pot boil for another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.[10]
- Place your pot of water and vinegar onto the bottom rack of your oven. Use oven mitts to transfer your pot to the bottom rack of your oven. If you have taken your racks out to clean them, just place the pot on the bottom of the oven. Make sure there are no empty dishes or thermometers in your oven.[11]
- Close the oven door and let the pot sit for 45 minutes. The hot water will create steam and spread vinegar and hot water all over your oven. This will soften the grease and grime in your oven, making it easier to clean. Close your oven door to trap the steam and let the pot sit for at least 45 minutes.[12]
- Do not let the pot sit for more than 1 hour, or else the water will start to cool and become less effective.
- Wipe out your oven with a damp cloth. Use hot water to help break down any grime. Remove the oven racks for an easier reach. Use a metal spatula to scrape out any difficult or crusted grime.[13]
- Make sure to wipe out your entire oven before you use it again.
[Edit]Cleaning Your Oven Racks - Place your oven racks in the bathtub. Clear your bathtub of any shampoos or soaps. If your bathtub is dirty, clean it out before you start. Place your oven racks in your bathtub. Set them on top of each other or side by side.[14]
- Sprinkle baking soda over the oven racks. Make sure all of the racks are covered with baking soda. Shake a liberal amount of baking soda over your oven racks. Flip the racks over to make sure each side gets baking soda on it. Apply more on spots that are especially dirty.[15]
- Baking soda will work to naturally break down grease on your oven racks.
- Spray your oven racks with white vinegar. Put white vinegar into a spray bottle. Douse your oven racks with the vinegar. The vinegar and baking soda will react, creating a foam on your oven racks. Make sure you spray vinegar on every side of each oven rack.[16]
- The foam works to break down grease and grime.
- Submerge the oven racks in hot water overnight. Fill your bathtub with hot water. Make sure the oven racks are completely submerged in the water. Let them sit for about 12 hours or overnight. Do not take them out of the water early, or they may dry with the grime still on them.[17]
- Scrub away any grime left on the racks with a sponge or towel. Use an old sponge brush or towel to wipe away stubborn grime that is left on your oven racks. The combination of vinegar, baking soda, and water will make the grime much easier to take off. Use a metal spatula to chip off any stubborn grime.[18]
- You can also use a scrub brush to wipe away the grime.
- Rinse your oven racks with cool water and let them dry. Wash off any residual vinegar or baking soda with cool water in your bathtub. Use a towel to dry your oven racks or let them air dry completely before putting them back in your oven. Rinse your bathtub out to wash any residual vinegar or baking soda down the drain.[19]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Using Baking Soda and Vinegar - Baking soda
- Small bowl
- White vinegar
- Spray bottle
- Gloves
- Towel
[Edit]Steaming Your Oven with Vinegar - Large pot
- White vinegar
- Towel
[Edit]Cleaning Your Oven Racks - Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Sponge or towel
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