| How to Tie a Scarf Around the Neck Posted: 20 Nov 2020 12:00 AM PST Tying a scarf around your neck can make your outfit look more polished, and it can help keep you warm on a cold day. But just tossing it around your neck can get boring, and isn't very visually enticing. A scarf is so versatile, there are almost endless ways you can wear it—why not choose a couple different ones for every day of the week? We've compiled 14 of the best scarf-tying hacks so you'll never run out of styles to choose from. [Edit]The Standard One Loop[1] - This style is great for those chilly fall or winter days. Drape the scarf over your shoulders with one end slightly longer than the other end. Loop the longer end around your neck once, then adjust the ends until they're the same length. This look keeps you warm and cozy without a ton of effort!
- If you're wearing a jacket with a hood, situate the scarf in between the hood and your neck. That way, you can still put your hood up if it starts to rain or snow.
[Edit]The Easy Toss[2] - This cool and casual style is very European. Drape your scarf over your shoulders with the right side slightly longer than the left. Toss the right end of the scarf up over your left shoulder to wrap it around your neck, but leave the hanging end behind your back. This toss is so easy to do, you won't even have to think about it!
- Be warned, though: if it's really windy out, this easy toss won't stand a chance (meaning, you may have to adjust it throughout the day).
[Edit]The Bunny Ear[3] - We're getting a little more intricate with this scarf style. Drape your scarf over one shoulder, leaving one end much longer than the other. Loop the long end around your neck twice, then tuck it into the second loop around your neck. Tie the ends together in a simple knot to keep them in place, then situate the knot so it's slightly off-center for a fashionable twist.
- It's like a take on the classic airline stewardess neckerchief, only this will keep you much warmer.
[Edit]The Turtleneck[4] - Ever wanted to cover up your neck but all your turtlenecks were dirty? Loop your scarf around your neck 3 to 4 times so it completely covers your neck. Tie the ends of the scarf together in a knot, then tuck the knot underneath the scarf itself to hide it. Adjust the top of the scarf so it fits over your neck just like a turtleneck.
- Use this method to spice up a plain T-shirt or long sleeve when your wardrobe is bumming you out.
[Edit]The Faux Infinity Loop[5] - Who needs an infinity scarf anymore? Tie the ends of your scarf together in a double knot to make a circle. Pull the scarf on over your head, then twist the hanging end over itself to make a figure-eight shape. Pull the smaller loop over your head again, then adjust the hanging ends so they aren't bunched underneath each other.
- For XXL scarves (meaning extra extra LONG), loop the scarf around your neck 3 times instead of just 2.
[Edit]The Pull-Through[6] - Great for shorter scarves, the pull-through can be done in moments. Fold the scarf in half lengthwise, then drape it over your shoulders. Fit the hanging ends of the scarf through the loop portion, then pull the ends through to tighten it around your neck. Adjust the loop so it's situated on top of your chest and let the ends hang downwards.
- Put your scarf on underneath your jacket, then zip it up to cover the ends of the scarf while leaving the top poking out. It's like a pocket square for your neck!
[Edit]The Neckerchief[7] - This Western-inspired look works for anything from casual dinners to costume parties. Fold the scarf in half twice to make a small square. Then, fold the square diagonally to make a small triangle in the front of the scarf. Take the two points of the triangle and tie them together behind your neck, then adjust the scarf so it sits on top of your chest like a neckerchief.
- For extra cowboy style, use a handkerchief instead of a scarf.
[Edit]The Celebrity[8] - Someone alert the paparazzi, here you come! Drape the scarf over your shoulders, keeping both ends the same length. Wrap one end of the scarf up and around your neck, letting the fabric fan out over your torso. Tie the end of the scarf to the other hanging end, keeping the knot up on your shoulder. Let the bulk of the fabric fan out over your belly, and enjoy your celebrity scarf look.
- Throw on a large pair of sunglasses and your best sassy attitude to complete your look.
[Edit]The Magic Trick[9] - A scarf tied up so nicely, it's almost like magic. Drape the scarf over your shoulders with one end slightly longer than the other. Loop the longer end around your neck just one time, then tug the hanging end up through the loop just a little bit to make a circle of fabric up top. Pull the other hanging end of the scarf through the semi-circle you just made, then adjust the hanging ends so they're balanced.
[Edit]The Boyfriend Tie[10] - Who says you can't wear a scarf to a formal event? Drape the scarf over your shoulders with one end slightly longer than the other. Tie the ends together in a loose knot near the bottom of your scarf, then slide the knot upwards so it sits just above your belly button.
- (Don't worry, you can wear this style even if you don't have a boyfriend—or you are the boyfriend!)
- It's like folding a pretzel (only less delicious). Fold the scarf in half lengthwise, then drape it over your shoulders. Fit the hanging end of the scarf into the loop and pull it through to knot the scarf around your neck. Pull on the folded end and twist it over itself twice, then put the hanging end of the scarf back through the small loop you just made. Adjust the scarf if you need to and make sure it hangs straight down so you look polished and professional.
- You can never have too many accessories. Grab a small, square scarf and fold it in half to make a triangle. Roll it up from the bottom to the top to make a flat, straight line, then tie the ends around each other and pull them tight. Once you end up with a small knot in the center of your scarf, wrap the ends around your neck and tie them behind your head for a cute, easy accessory.
- This is an easy way to make a silk scarf feel less "scarfy."
- This one works best with short, thin scarves, so pack up your fleece or knits. Spread out a rectangular scarf so that it's lying flat, then roll it up lengthwise until it's in a straight line. Grab either end of the scarf roll and pull the scarf over your neck, then tie the ends together in front. Adjust the hanging ends of the scarf so they flop over just below your chin.
- The beauty of this knot is that it's easy to adjust, so don't be afraid to mess with it a little if it's too tight.
- You can stop and smell the roses every day of the week with this scarf hack. Fold a square scarf in half to make a rectangle, then grab the edge where the 2 ends meet. Starting on the left side, fold the edge back and forth accordion style like you're trying to make a fan. When you reach the end of that edge, grab a rubber band and tie it around the fan fold to make a flower shape. Grab the loose ends of the scarf and wrap them around your neck, then tie them together to keep your flower in place.
- This scarf really makes a statement, so prepare to turn some heads!
- Go for a lightweight silk scarf in warmer weather, and keep fleece or wool ones for the winter.
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| How to Cut the Back of Your Hair Posted: 19 Nov 2020 04:00 PM PST Cutting the back of your own hair can be a daunting process. Make sure that you have 2 mirrors, 1 on the wall and 1 handheld, as this will help you to assess the hair at the back of your head. When using clippers, create a guideline first and clip upwards towards this. If you have longer hair and are using scissors, flip your hair forward and brush it out first. Whether you are using clippers or scissors, make small, careful cuts to ensure that your trimmed hair looks good. [Edit]Using Clippers - Stand so that your back is facing a wall-mounted mirror. To cut the back of your hair, you will need to make sure that your face is in the opposite direction to the largest mirror. A bathroom mirror works well for this purpose.[1]
- If you don't have a wall-mounted mirror, a mirror propped up on a dresser will also work.
- Ask someone to hold a mirror so you can see the back of your head. A handheld or small makeup mirror works best. It will take a little bit of experimenting to find the best angle that you can use to see the back of your head. Ask a friend or relative to help you and have them adjust the mirror until you can see the back of your head.[2]
- A smaller makeup mirror that is attached to the wall, and can easily be adjusted to different angles would be a great alternative if you don't have someone to help you.
- Position the clippers with the blade side held upwards. The teeth of the blade need to be facing the back of your neck. The blade will be parallel to the floor.[3]
- Swap the hand that you hold the clippers with throughout the process. For example, when you are trimming the right side of your neck, hold the clippers in your right hand, and swap as you move across your neck.
- You will also need to swap the mirror between hands as you change the hand that you hold the clippers in. If possible, have a friend or relative hold the mirror for you.
- Shave a horizontal guideline straight across the back of your neck. Look for your natural hairline and shave this line along your hairline. This will likely be where the outline from your previous haircut is.[4]
- Watch in the mirror the whole time as you shave the back of your neck. Keep the line as clean and straight as possible.
- Stick as closely as possible to your natural hairline, as this will have the best results.
- Turn the clippers over. They will need to be facing in the opposite direction to how you held them previously. Make sure that the teeth are now in an upwards direction.[5]
- This is so that you can cut your hair upwards towards the guideline you just made.
- Shave upwards from the bottom of your neck to the guideline. Make small vertical strokes that reach from the bottom of the hair on your neck, and end at the guideline you shaved. Continue shaving vertical sections up to the guideline until there is no hair below the guideline.[6]
- Make sure that you only shave below the guideline that you created and not above. Tie up or clip back your hair if you don't want to cut it.
- This will remove any untidy hair on your neck and give you a clean shave.
- Trim this area as slowly as steadily as you can to avoid shaving too high.[7]
- Trim the corners of your neck if you prefer a more rounded cut. Create a small rounded guideline on the edges of your hair on your neck. Then remove the small patches of hair that are beyond the guideline, as you did in the previous step.[8]
- While you are in the process of rounding the corners, you can also check if there is any stray hair behind your ears.
[Edit]Using Scissors - Invest in a pair of hair cutting scissors or shears. Hair cutting shears are available from most department stores, and are designed especially for cutting hair. These scissors will cut hair cleanly and neatly, and will help you to avoid getting split ends.[9]
- Never try to use paper, craft, or kitchen scissors to cut your hair.
- Flip your hair forward and comb through it. Make sure that your head is hanging down lower than your neck, so that all of your hair is off your neck and hanging forward towards the ground. Brush or comb it all forward and make sure that there are no tangles.
- Your hair can be either wet or dry to do this. If you hair is wet, remember that wet hair will shrink slightly as it dries and bounces up.
- It's also easier to see any existing layers if your hair is upside down.
- Cut off the ends of the back of your hair while your hair is still flipped. The hair that is from the back will be on the upside of your head. Carefully trim the tips to remove any damaged hair or split ends.[10]
- Only make small cuts, and check your hair in the mirror regularly to look at the length. You don't need to flip your hair over to check it in the mirror, as just turning your head to the side slightly will do.
- Trim your hair to the desired length with small cuts only. Although it may be tempting to get the job over quickly, make only smaller cuts to avoid making mistakes. Don't try to trim off more than at once.[11]
- If you accidentally cut off more hair than desired, you will end up having to cut the rest of your hair to that length. However, if you cut off too little hair, you can always cut more.
- Flip your hair back and check how it looks in the mirror. Stand with your back to a wall-mounted mirror, such as a bathroom mirror, and hold a small mirror towards your face. Find the angle that you can check the back of your hair with.[12]
- If the back of your hair looks a little uneven in the mirror, you can always flip your hair back over and adjust it.
[Edit]Warnings - If you make a noticeable mistake while cutting the back of your hair, avoid trying to fix it yourself as this is likely to make it worse. Visit a hairdresser, and try again once your hair has grown out again.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Wall mounted mirror
- Handheld mirror
- Makeup mirror
- Clippers
- Hair cutting scissors
- Comb
- Brush
- Hair clips
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| How to Identify Poisonous Mushrooms Posted: 19 Nov 2020 08:00 AM PST Learning how to identify poisonous mushrooms is the most important part of foraging for edible mushrooms. Amanita is a very common genus of mushroom, and some of the most toxic types of mushrooms belong in this group. Check the visual characteristics of the mushrooms and the spore print. There are also many edible species that have toxic look-alikes. Learn how to identify poisonous mushrooms effectively with a field guide and by joining a local mycological group. [Edit]Defining Characteristics of Amanita Mushrooms - Look at the color of the mushroom. The majority of Amanita mushrooms fall into the color range of red, orange, yellow, white, or grey. Some Amanita mushrooms also stain red if they are broken or bruised.[1]
- While many mushrooms that fall within this color range are Amanita mushrooms, you cannot identify an Amanita mushroom based on color alone. Also, check the other characteristics such as cap shape and the presence of scales or warts to help you with the classification.
- Check for a cap that is shaped like an umbrella. Amanita mushrooms have a cap that looks like a very wide, upside down letter "U". This cap shape can also be described as a parasol.[2]
- See if the cap is dry, or if it looks slimy. All Amanita mushrooms have dry caps, which means that they don't have a slimy or wet appearance like many other varieties. Feel the cap, and see if it feels dry to touch or if it feels wet or sticky.[3]
- If it has been raining recently and you are unsure about whether the cap is actually slimy, or if it just precipitation, then set the mushroom aside for a day or two, and see if it dries.
- Look for scales or warts on the mushroom cap. Many Amanita mushrooms have off-colored patches on the cap, which make the mushroom stand out. These could be slightly brown scales on white mushrooms, or white warts on red mushrooms.[4]
- Warts tend to look like rows of tiny, raised dots.
- Patches on a mushroom are the remaining parts of the universal veil that surrounded it when it was young.
- Dig up the mushroom to look for a bulbous cup around the base. Use a pocket knife to gently remove the mushroom from the ground. The base at the bottom of the stem will be a very rounded, cup shape.[5]
- Not all mushrooms have a bulbous base, which makes this indicator a good way to distinguish Amanita mushrooms.
- This part of the mushroom is also part of the universal veil from when it was young.
- When you are digging the mushroom out, cut deeply around the base to avoid cutting into the base itself. This is because the bulbous cup is usually very delicate and can be easily torn.[6]
- Look for a ring just below the mushroom cap. Many Amanita mushrooms have a distinct ring around the stem. It is the same color as the stem, however, its presence can be easily noticed.[7]
- You will have to either look at the mushroom from the ground-up or dig the mushroom out of the ground to see the ring.
- The ring is called the annulus or the partial veil, and it is the part of the stem that tore away as the mushroom grew taller.[8]
- Check for white gills beneath the mushroom cup. Turn the mushroom upside down, and check the color of the gills. Amanita mushrooms usually have white or very pale gills, which is an easy way to distinguish them as poisonous from other mushrooms.[9]
- Take a spore print of the mushroom and check that the print is white. Cut the stem away from the mushroom cap using a pocket knife. Gently push down on the cap to press the gills onto a dark piece of paper. Wait overnight, and check that the spores on the paper are white.[10]
- There are a few Amanita mushrooms that don't have white or pale gills, however, these types will also produce a white spore print. This can help you to feel more certain in your identification.[11]
[Edit]Identifying Look-Alike Mushrooms - Distinguish true from false morels by looking at the cap shape and interior. True morels have a cap that is fully attached to the stem, whereas false morels have a cap that freely hangs from the stem. Slice the cap in half lengthwise and examine the cap interior. True morels will be completely hollow inside the cap, from the tip to the bottom of the cap which is attached to the stem. Contrastingly, false morels will have a dimpled appearance in the cap interior, which looks cotton-like and fibrous.[12]
- Furthermore, the cap of a true morel is usually uniform and longer than the stem, whereas the cap of a false morel is often irregular, looks squashed, and is shorter than the stem.
- Take a spore print to identify green-spored parasols from shaggy parasols. Both of these mushroom species look similar to the white button mushrooms that are found in supermarkets. The green-spored parasol is toxic and can have serious consequences if it's consumed, whereas the shaggy parasol is edible. The spore print of a green-spored parasol mushroom will be either green or grey, whereas a shaggy parasol will produce a cream spore print.[13]
- In North America, the green-spored parasol is the most commonly consumed toxic species of mushroom. It usually grows during summer and fall, particularly after heavy rains.[14]
- Check the gills to distinguish chanterelles from Jack o'lanterns. Chanterelle mushrooms have false gills which means that they cannot be separated from the cap without the gills breaking. Contrastingly, Jack o'lantern mushrooms have true gills, and these are forked, knife-like, and can be removed without damaging the cap.[15]
- Chanterelle gills also look as though they have melted.
- The distribution of the mushrooms can also indicate the species. Chanterelles only grow near trees and don't grow in large groups. Jack o'lanterns grow in dense clusters and can grow where there are no trees, such as in the middle of a field.
- Chanterelle mushrooms are safe to consume, while Jack o'lantern mushrooms are very toxic.[16]
- Identify honey mushrooms from deadly Galerina with a spore print. The safe, edible honey mushrooms produce a white spore print, while deadly Galerina mushrooms give a spore print that's rusty brown. Honey mushrooms also tend to have a larger veil than Galerina mushrooms.[17]
- These mushroom species look very alike and often grow in similar locations, such as along the same tree stump. It's easy to be foraging for honey mushrooms and to accidentally add deadly Galerina into your basket, which is why it's important to check every mushroom individually.[18]
[Edit]Educating Yourself About Mushrooms - Join a mycological group to learn how to identify different types. Use a search engine to find a mycological group that is local to you. Attend meetings and go foraging with experts to learn how to identify edible mushrooms from the poisonous types in your area.[19]
- A local group is often the best way to educate yourself about mushrooms because they will be experts on the mushrooms found in your area. Mushrooms differ significantly across regions, so knowing what is safe where you go foraging is invaluable knowledge.[20]
- Purchase a local field guide to learn about the mushrooms in your area. Field guides can be obtained from local bookstores or online. Choose one that is as specific to your area as possible, as this will be representative of the mushroom varieties that you will see when you are foraging.[21]
- Your local library is another place to look for mushroom reference guides.
- If you have joined a mycological group, they will probably be able to recommend the best field guide for your region.
- Separate the mushrooms that you find into 2 groups. Have 1 group for positively identified mushrooms only and the other group for mushrooms that you are uncertain about. Bring 2 baskets with you while you are foraging for wild mushrooms, and place the mushrooms that you are certain that are edible in one, and mushrooms that you are unsure about in the other. Take the mushrooms that you are unsure about to an expert to get them identified.[22]
- You can't get sick just from touching a toxic mushroom. It needs to be cooked or consumed first.
- Some mushroom types are very delicate and can easily break into pieces. This means that separating the safe, edible mushrooms from those that you are unsure about is especially important, as you don't want small pieces of poisonous mushrooms mixed in with the edible group.[23]
- Due to the massive number of mushroom species, there are no truly clear-cut rules about identifying poisonous mushrooms from edible ones. Following a few strict guidelines about the characteristics to look for to identify the Amanita genus is by no means an exhaustive list of all of the poisonous types, and similarly, some safe, edible types will fall within these guidelines too.[24]
[Edit]Warnings - Look-alike mushrooms are common. This occurs when poisonous varieties resemble the safe, edible types. This is also why having the correct identification is of the utmost importance.
- Seek emergency medical attention if you have consumed an unidentified wild mushroom, or you have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, or difficulty breathing after eating wild mushrooms.[25]
- Never consume a wild mushroom unless a mycologist (mushroom identification expert) has said that the mushroom is edible. Consuming wild mushrooms without having the correct identification for them is dangerous and can have deadly consequences.
- Many types of mushrooms differ in appearance based on the climate and environment where they grow. Therefore, having the correct identification for a mushroom in one location does not mean that you will be able to correctly identify the same mushroom in a different location.[26]
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