| How to Cut Medium Length Men's Hair Posted: 18 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT A medium-length men's hairstyle, which is usually long, can be more challenging to maintain than short hair since it's difficult to make it look uniform. If you cut hair so it's all the same length, it won't have a lot of definition and it may look flat. By adding layers to medium-length hair, you can make the style stand out even more. While every head of hair is different and people will want varying styles, you can easily trim their hair as long as you have a bit of patience and the proper tools. [Edit]Sectioning the Hair - Wet the hair with a spray bottle until it's damp so it's easier to work with. Fill a spray bottle with water from a sink and mist the person's hair. Work through the hair with a comb as you mist it to help dampen the hair underneath and remove any snags or tangles. Only apply enough water so the hair is damp to the touch but not soaking wet.[1]
- If the person has greasy or dirty hair, wash the person's hair with shampoo first before patting it with a towel until it's damp.
- Gather the hair on the top of the head toward the person's face. Use a barber comb that has fine and wide teeth so it's easier to work through the person's hair. Take all of the hair from the crown of the head and comb it toward the person's face. Follow the natural part around the person's head, which will look like a horseshoe shape, to keep the top separate from the back and sides of the head.[2]
- Separating the hair into sections allows you to work more efficiently and easily see the areas that you've already cut.
- Be careful not to pull too hard while combing through the person's hair just in case there are still snags. Gently work through them with your comb until the strands separate.
- Secure the hair on top with a hair tie or clip. Gather as much of the hair on top of the person's head by hand and hold it above their scalp. If you're using a hair tie, slide one off of your wrist and wrap it around the gathered hair 1–2 times so it stays in place. Otherwise, secure a clip to the hair so it doesn't fall down on the sides while you're working.[3]
- You don't need to use a hair tie or clip if you don't want to, but you may lose the visible part while you're working if the person moves their head.
- Comb the hair on the sides and back of the head straight down. Start from the top where you parted the hair and bring the person's hair straight down with your comb. Work completely around the person's head to straighten their hair around the back and sides. Be careful not to pull any of the hair from the top of the person's head down, or else you may need to start over.[4]
[Edit]Trimming the Back and Sides - Comb out a vertical section of hair on the side of the person's head. Start on one side of the person's face just in front of their ear. Comb a section that's about wide forward so it's separate from the rest of the person's hair. Place the comb along the roots and pull it straight out towards the ends of the strands so they form a 90-degree angle to the person's head.[5]
- Avoid working with larger sections of hair since you won't be able to cut them as easily.
- Pinch the hair between your index and middle fingers at the desired length. Use your nondominant hand to grip the section of hair as close to the roots as you can. Keep the back of your hand closest to the person's head and your palm facing you. Slide your fingers along the strands behind your comb, making sure the hair stays straight perpendicular to their head. When your palm reaches the length you want to cut the hair to, stop moving your fingers and squeeze them together tightly.[6]
- Typically, medium-length men's hairstyles are around long, but the person may want something different for their hair.
- Cut the hair vertically with hair-cutting shears so the ends are square. Hold your shears so the blades point face down so they're easier to work with. Snip the hair from the palm side of your hand using short downward strokes so the ends of the hairs are even and line up with one another. After you make your cut, let go of the section so it falls back toward the person's head.[7]
- You can buy shears made for cutting hair online or from beauty supply stores.
- Trimming the ends of the person's hair so they're square creates a tapered, layered look that's lighter and easier to work with. It will also make the hair blend together more easily.
- Work around the back of the head in sections until you reach the other side. Comb the next section of hair away from the person's head and grip it with your fingers at the same length as the first one. Use your shears to square off the ends of the hair before moving on. Go completely around the back of the person's head so you end in front of their other ear.[8]
- If you aren't able to grab all of the hair in the vertical section, work from the top to the bottom. As you adjust your grip, hold some of the hair you already cut from that section to use as a guide so you know how long to cut the lower strands.
- If you'd rather have a uniform length for the hair on the sides and back of your head, you can also use clippers with a guard. Work from the bottom towards the part in straight strokes, lifting the clippers away as you finish each cut. This works well if you're giving the person a fade or undercut.
- Check horizontal sections of hair and trim strands that are too long. Start on either side of the person's head at the part in their hair. Drag your comb through a horizontal section that's wide and grip the strands between your fingers. If you notice any hairs that are longer than the others, use your shears to trim them straight horizontally. Work your way down and around the person's head to ensure the ends are uniform.[9]
- Be careful not to cut the hair too short in sections closer to the top of the person's head since it could make it look like they have a bald spot.
- Trim around the ears and neckline with clippers to make a clean edge. Use clippers without a guard so you can cut as close to the skin as possible. Comb the hair on the sides of the person's head back so it goes over their ears. Carefully guide the clippers around the person's ear to create a clean line. Bend the person's ear forward to trim the hair behind it. Repeat the process on the person's other ear. Then, straighten out their neckline to get rid of any stray hairs.[10]
- Be careful not to hit the person's ears with the clippers since it could be painful for them.
- You can also use your shears if you don't have any clippers. Only work with the tips of the blades so you're less likely to cut the person.
[Edit]Layering the Top - Split the hair into a middle part so you can work in sections. Undo the hair tie or clip holding the person's hair up and straighten it out toward the person's face again. Find the middle of the person's head and separate their hair to make a part running down the center. Follow which direction the hair naturally falls on their head so you can make more accurate cuts.[11]
- It's okay for the hair from the top of the person's head to overlap the hair on the sides or back.
- Comb out a vertical section that has hair from the top and side of the head. Start near the person's face and hold your comb vertically. Separate a vertical section that's wide toward the person's face so it contains some of the hair you cut from the sides. Pull the hair straight out away from the person's head so you can easily see the length.[12]
- The hair you already cut on the sides will act as a guide so you know how long to cut the ends on top to create a layered and tapered look.
- Pinch the section between your fingers at the shortest hair's length. Keep your palm facing you and grip the section of hair tightly between the index and middle finger on your nondominant hand. Make sure you can see the ends of the shortest hairs so you're able to use them as reference for how long to cut the rest. Keep the hair pulled tight, or else you may not cut them correctly.[13]
- Use your shears to cut the ends square with the shortest strands. Keep the blades of your shears vertical and cut using your dominant hand. Start at the bottom of the section so the blades are perpendicular to the shortest strands of hair. Make small cuts going straight up, using the tips of your shears so you have the most control.[14]
- If you want to leave the hair on top longer than the sides, you can the ends to any length. Just make sure the ends of the hair on top are square with one another instead of squaring them up to the sides.
- If you weren't able to cut all of the hair in the vertical section, adjust your grip toward the top of the person's head so you're still holding some of the hair you just trimmed. Be sure to keep the ends of the hair square as you work.
- Cutting the hair from the top of the person's head so it's square with the sides doesn't mean it will be the same length. Since the roots from the hair on top are higher up on the person's head, you won't have to trim as much off the ends, which leaves the top longer and helps it blend into the sides.
- Work your way around the head in sections until you reach the other side. Take the section of hair that's right next to the one you just cut and pull it straight away from the person's head. Grip the hair tightly between your fingers and continue cutting the ends so they're square with the sides. Completely finish one side of the top part before starting the other.[15]
- Check the person's hair from a few steps away to make sure you cut it evenly. Comb the person's hair toward their face before taking 2–3 steps away from them. Check the hair on top looks symmetrical on each side to ensure that you didn't leave any long strands. If you did, comb through their hair again and trim the pieces that are still too long.[16]
- Give the person a mirror and ask them if they're happy with the haircut. If they have any concerns or want something different, continue working until they like it.
- Every person has different hair and preferences for how they want it cut. Always ask the person what they want done with their hair before trimming anything.
[Edit]Warnings - Be cautious while working with shears so you don't cut yourself or the person whose hair you're cutting.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Spray bottle
- Barber comb
- Hair-cutting shears
- Clippers
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| How to Make Peppermint Sugar Scrub Posted: 17 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT Peppermint sugar scrub is a great DIY gift that you can make for your friends and family around the holidays. Since it only takes a little bit of time and a few ingredients, you can throw together a batch in a single afternoon for a quick, thoughtful gift. Try adding twine or a ribbon to your jar of peppermint scrub to dress it up and make it look adorable. [Edit]Ingredients - 2 cups (256 g) of granulated sugar
- of melted coconut oil
- 15 to 20 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops of red food coloring
Yields about 2 cups (256 g) of peppermint sugar scrub. [Edit]Combining the Ingredients - Pour 2 cups (256 g) of granulated sugar into a bowl. In a medium sized bowl, pour 2 cups (256 g) of white granulated sugar. If there are any clumps, sift it through a strainer as you pour it into the bowl.[1]
- The sugar is the main ingredient in your scrub, which is why you need so much.
- Mix in of melted coconut oil. Scoop of coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave it on high for about 15 seconds. Pour the oil into the sugar, then mix it in with a wooden spoon.[2]
- You can also use fractionated coconut oil since it's already melted.
- If you need to, you can add more coconut oil to get the scrub to the right consistency.
- Coconut oil is the best carrier oil to use for a sugar scrub since it's moisturizing.
- If you don't like coconut oil, try using jojoba oil or almond oil instead.
- Drop 15 to 20 drops of peppermint essential oil into the mixture. Open up the lid of your essential oil and carefully use the dropper to drop it in. Add a maximum of 20 drops for an extra peppermint smell, or stick with 10 for a more mild scrub.[3]
- Use caution around essential oils, and keep them away from children and pets.[4]
- Never put essential oils on your skin without diluting them first.[5]
- Divide the scrub into 2 equal parts. Grab a second bowl and scoop out about half of your sugar scrub. You don't have to be precise with your measurements, but get the bowls to roughly the same amount.[6]
- There should be about 1 cup (128 g) of scrub in each bowl.
- Mix in 2 drops of red food coloring into 1 part of the sugar mix. Grab a bottle of red food coloring and carefully drop about 2 drops into the mixture. Use a metal spoon to stir the coloring into the scrub to make it a bright red.[7]
- Try not to use too much food coloring to avoid staining your skin when you use the scrub.
[Edit]Storing the Peppermint Scrub - Add alternating layers of white and red scrub to a glass jar. Grab a tall glass jar and start adding spoonfuls of your scrub, alternating between white and red. Keep going until you fill the entire jar to make a cute candy cane design.[8]
- The red may bleed a little bit into the white layers, but they'll just turn slightly pink for an even cuter candy cane.
- Depending on how large your jar is, your mixture could fill 1 to 3 jars.
- A regular 16-ounce mason jar can hold all of the sugar scrub, and it looks super cute too.
- Press down on the sugar scrub with a spoon to compact it. Once you've filled your jar, press down on the top with the back of a metal spoon. This will push down the top layer of the scrub to make it easy for the lid to go on.[9]
- If you need to, you can scrape off a little bit of the top layer to make it flat.
- Seal the jar with a lid to keep it airtight. To keep your scrub from drying out, screw the lid onto your jar tightly. If you use your scrub, make sure to seal it back up before you store it.[10]
- Try to use your sugar scrub within 6 months.
- You can use a sugar scrub to exfoliate your legs, hands, and feet and remove dry, flaky skin.
- Stick a label onto the front of the jar for a cute gift. If you'd like to, print out a label that says "Peppermint Scrub" or use a sticker to add a label to your jar. You can also tie a piece of twine around the neck of the jar for an added holiday decoration.[11]
- Sugar scrubs make great gifts around the holidays.
- Try taping a real candy cane to the outside of the jar for a sweet treat.
- Try giving peppermint scrub as a gift during the holidays.
[Edit]Warnings - Use caution around essential oils, and never use them without diluting them first.[12]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 2 bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Metal spoon
- Glass jar with lid
- Labels (optional)
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| How to Bake with Coconut Flour Posted: 17 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Whether you're following a paleo, gluten-free, or low-carb diet, you've probably seen recipes that use coconut flour. Since coconut flour is also high in fiber and protein, it's a great choice for anyone who's trying to limit carbohydrates in baking. It's important to adjust your recipe slightly, so the baked goods hold together and don't crumble. Once you've tried a few recipes, you'll feel confident in adjusting your favorite recipes. [Edit]Replacing All-Purpose Flour with Coconut Flour - Buy high-quality coconut flour that doesn't contain fillers. Check the ingredient label on the bag of coconut flour to see if it only lists coconut. Don't buy coconut flour that also includes sugar, flavorings, or fillers.[1]
- If you're baking with coconut flour to avoid gluten, check that the package also says "gluten-free."
- Fluff the coconut flour with a fork before you measure it for your recipe. Pour some of the coconut flour into a bowl and break it up with a fork until you don't see clumps. This helps you accurately measure the coconut flour for your recipe.[2]
- Breaking up the clumps also helps the coconut flour absorb the liquids in your recipe evenly.
- Replace just 20% of the all-purpose flour with coconut flour. You might be surprised to see that most coconut flour recipes only use a small percentage of coconut flour while still relying on wheat flour. This is because coconut flour is very absorbent and if you use all coconut flour, the texture of the food will be grainy.[3]
- For example, if a recipe calls for 3 cups (360 g) of all-purpose flour, use 2/3 cup (74 g) of coconut flour with 2 1/3 cups (280 g) of all-purpose flour.
- Use a measuring scale instead of measuring cups for accuracy.
- Add 1 extra egg to the recipe for every 1/4 cup (28 g) of coconut flour you use. Recipes that use coconut flour need extra eggs to bind the batter or dough together so your baked goods don't fall apart. Add the extra eggs to the wet ingredients of your recipe.[4]
- If you replaced 1/2 cup (56 g) of coconut flour, add an extra 2 eggs to the recipe. If the recipe already called for 2 eggs, you'd use a total of 4 eggs.
- If you're only adding 1/8 cup (14 g) of coconut flour, beat an egg and add only half of it to the recipe.
- Increase the liquids by for every 2 tbsp (14 g) of coconut flour. Because coconut flour is so high in fiber, it quickly soaks up liquid, which can make your standard wheat recipes too dry. Plan on adding an extra of liquid for every 2 tablespoons (14 g) of coconut flour that you use in the recipe.[5]
- For example, if you're replacing 1/4 cup (30 g) of all-purpose flour with coconut flour, add an extra of liquid, such as oil or milk.
[Edit]Trying Coconut Flour in Common Recipes - Whip up coconut flour quick bread or muffins for breakfast. It's easy to add coconut flour to your breakfast baked goods since the mellow coconut flavor works well in spiced quick breads and muffins. Make coconut flour quick bread or muffins in any of these flavors:[6]
- Banana
- Zucchini
- Pumpkin
- Blueberry
- Apple spice
- Use coconut flour for rich brownies that have a hint of coconut flavor. To make cake-like brownies, choose a recipe that also contains all-purpose flour. If you'd like fudgy or gluten-free brownies, bake from a recipe that only uses a little coconut flour. These brownies will be similar to flourless chocolate cake.[7]
- To make the coconut flavor more noticeable, use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil or butter.
- Make a batch of your favorite cookies using coconut flour. Since cookies are so flavorful, they're a great choice for experimenting with coconut flour, especially if you don't care for the taste of coconut. If you do like the tropical flavor of coconut, you could make macadamia nut cookies with flaked coconut. Any of these cookies are also great with coconut flour:[8]
- Oatmeal raisin
- Gingersnaps
- Chocolate chip
- Shortbread
- Bake a tender cake with coconut flour. In order to make a cake that holds together without crumbling, remember to replace just 20% of the all-purpose flour with coconut flour. The coconut flour is great in delicate cakes, such as white or yellow cake, and it also works well in chocolate cake or cupcakes.[9]
- Of course, coconut flour is fantastic in coconut cake. Choose a recipe that contains flaked coconut or coconut milk for the boldest coconut flavor.
- Add coconut flour to breakfast batters, such as pancakes or waffles. Most pancakes and waffles don't contain much protein, so you usually find yourself hungry pretty soon after breakfast. For pancakes or waffles that stick to your ribs, use a coconut-flour recipe.[10]
- Try baking savory muffins or bread with coconut flour. Experiment with savory baked goods by adding shredded cheese, herbs, ham, or bacon to the batter. You can also spice the batter with various seasonings, such as paprika, cayenne, or curry powder.[11]
- You could also add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, or jalapenos, for instance.
- If you're vegan and want a vegan egg replacement, whisk 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with of cold water. Use this mixture in place of 1 egg.[12]
- Coconut flour has a mild flavor, which isn't very noticeable in baked goods.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring scale or cups
- Fork
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