| How to Take Care of a Shaved Head for Women Posted: 24 Nov 2021 12:00 AM PST Shaved heads are all the rage right now! Whether you're expressing your sense of style or dealing with hair loss, you can look absolutely fabulous with a bald head. However, you'll need to make some changes to your beauty routine to keep your scalp healthy. Fortunately, caring for a shaved scalp isn't that different from taking care of hair—except that you'll probably spend less time on it. We've compiled a list of everything you need to know about caring for your shaved head. [Edit]Wash your scalp daily with a moisturizing shampoo. - Dirt and oil can build up on your shaved scalp, so don't skip the shampoo. Choose a shampoo that's labeled as "moisturizing." Apply a dime-size dollop of shampoo to your palm, then massage it onto your scalp. Rinse away the suds with warm water.[1]
- If you shaved your head during cancer treatment, use a gentle, fragrance-free shampoo like baby shampoo to wash your scalp.[2]
[Edit]Treat your scalp with a dandruff shampoo if you have flakes. - Dandruff can cause dull, flaky patches on your bald scalp. Fortunately, this is an easy problem to fix! Wash your hair with dandruff shampoo twice a week if you're of Caucasian or Asian descent or once a week if you're of African descent. Use regular shampoo the other days you wash.[3]
- Make sure you read the directions on your dandruff shampoo so you use it correctly. Some shampoos must be left on your scalp for several minutes, while others should be rinsed off immediately.
[Edit]Condition your scalp with a moisturizing conditioner. - Your scalp and new hair growth both benefit from moisture. Apply a quarter-size dollop of conditioner to your hand and massage it onto your scalp. Let it sit for about 30 seconds, then rinse it off with warm water.[4]
- Choose a conditioner that's labeled as "moisturizing."
- If you're going through cancer treatment, choose a conditioner that's fragrance-free.
[Edit]Massage moisturizer onto your scalp daily to prevent dry skin. - A shaved head is more prone to dryness and irritation. Fortunately, you can easily maintain soft, smooth skin. Use a regular moisturizer if you want a shiny scalp, or pick a lotion that's labeled as "mattifying" if you want to avoid shine.[5] Apply your moisturizer daily after your shower or when you're getting ready for bed.[6]
- Use a water-based moisturizer if your skin is neither dry nor oily. Pick an oil-based moisturizer for dry skin, or a light-weight water-based lotion for oily skin.[7]
- If you're going through cancer treatments, choose a moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrances.
- If your head is really dry and irritated, apply moisturizer more than once a day. For instance, you might moisturize your head after your morning shower and right before bed.
[Edit]Apply oil to your scalp daily for added moisture. - You might prefer to use oils instead of moisturizers. Oils can also help you maintain a soft, healthy scalp. Use oil daily to lock in moisture after a shower.[8] Squeeze a dot of oil onto your palm, then massage it into your scalp using your fingertips.
- Moroccan oil is a great option![9]
- Alternatively, try castor oil if you want to stimulate hair growth.[10]
- You can use oil in addition to moisturizer if your skin gets very dry. It's really up to you!
[Edit]Swipe on antiperspirant if your scalp is sweating a lot. - Your scalp sweats, and you don't have hair to soak it up. Luckily, there's an easy way to stay dry. Every night before bed, swipe an antiperspirant over the top of your head once or twice. The product will soak into your scalp overnight so you'll stay fresh all day.[11]
- You can use the same kind of antiperspirant as you would for your underarms.
[Edit]Massage your scalp to stimulate blood flow. - A scalp massage helps keep your scalp healthy. Do the massage in the shower or while applying moisturizer or oil. Start by placing your fingers just above your forehead. Apply light pressure, then start making circular movements with your fingers. Work your way from your forehead to the nape of your neck.[12]
- Massaging your scalp may also help stimulate hair growth.
[Edit]Apply sunscreen to your head to protect against sunburn. - Your exposed scalp is vulnerable to sunburn, so always wear sunscreen. Both creamy and spray sunscreens work great on your scalp. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that's at least an SPF 30. Wear your sunscreen every day, no matter the season. If you're spending the day outdoors, reapply sunblock every 2 hours to keep your scalp protected.[13]
- Carry sunscreen in your bag so you always have it on hand.
- If you wear a hat or scarf, you can skip the sunscreen.
[Edit]Wear a hat or scarf to protect your head from the sun. - Your exposed scalp is more vulnerable to the sun.[14] Go with a wide-brim hat for more protection, or throw on a baseball cap for an easy option. Alternatively, pick a stylish hat or scarf that goes with your outfit. The options are endless![15]
- Darker hats might protect you from the sun better.
- Make sure the hat you choose doesn't have an open weave, since the sun can filter through the gaps. For instance, straw hats often have gaps in the weave.[16]
[Edit]Put on a hood, hat, or beanie during winter to stay warm. - Cold weather can chill your shaved head. Stay comfortable by covering your head before you go out.[17] Choose a hooded jacket or coat for an easy option. Go with a fun hat for a stylish solution, or wear a classic beanie for a cozy winter look.
- It's a myth that you lose more heat through your head than other exposed areas. However, it's still important to wear a hat.[18]
- If you live in a really cold area, you might wear both a beanie and a hood. You can always take your hat off indoors if you want to show off your shaved head.
[Edit]Wet your skin and apply shaving cream before touch-ups. - Protect your skin from nicks and irritation with shaving cream. Shave after a shower or splash water over your scalp to wet it. Then, add a dollop of shaving cream to your palm and smooth it over your scalp. This makes it easier for the razor to glide over your skin.[19]
- Wetting your skin and hair softens it so it's easier to shave.
[Edit]Shave in the direction your hair grows. - This will prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Look at the way your hair grows before you drag your razor blade across your scalp. Always drag your razor across your scalp in this direction. Otherwise, you might end up with red bumps on your scalp.[20]
- Keep in mind that all of your hair may not grow in the same direction.
[Edit]Change blades or razors after 5 to 7 shaves. - A dull razor can irritate your skin. Don't use the same razor for too long. Instead, keep a supply of extra blades or disposable razors on hand so you can grab a new blade as needed. Typically, blades last for up to 7 shaves.[21]
- Wear bold frames or jewelry to really accentuate your shaved look.[22]
- A shaved head will really highlight your facial features. If you wear makeup, try bold eye shadows or lipsticks to draw the eye to your lovely features.
[Edit]Warnings - Your scalp is going to be very vulnerable to the elements. Always wear your sunscreen. Additionally, it's best to wear a hat if you're going to be outside for a long time.
- Be careful when getting food out of the oven after you shave your head. The heat can singe your exposed scalp. Consider wearing a head covering to be safe.[23]
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| How to Make Sticker Designs on Popular Apps Posted: 23 Nov 2021 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow will show you how to make sticker designs on two popular apps - Canva and Procreate. From laptops to water bottles, stickers can add a fun and personal touch to just about anything. Making your own stickers is a great way to promote a business, sell original artwork on platforms like Redbubble, or simply decorate your belongings with truly unique designs. With accessible digital art apps such as Canva and Procreate, creating your own stickers has never been so easy. [Edit]Setting Up the Canva App - Download the Canva app or visit the website and create an account. While you can access Canva on the web or on the app, these steps will be most helpful for those using a computer.
- One of the major appeals of Canva is that the platform is free and simple to use.
- At the top right corner, click the "Sign Up" button to make an account.[1] Making an account will ensure that your designs are saved even if you exit the website or app. These steps will be most accurate for those using Canva on a computer.
- Click the purple "Sign Up with Email" button. Enter your name, email, and password to create your account. You can also sign up with Canva through your Google or Facebook account.
- If you already have a Canva account, log in to it by clicking the button directly next to the sign up button.
[Edit]Creating a Sticker Design with Canva Templates - Choose a template on which you will design your sticker. The options for design templates are listed under the "What will you design?" section of the website, and at the top of the "Home" section on the app. While you can make a sticker design with any of these template options, Canva provides a layout specifically for circle stickers.
- Click "Print Products" to find the circle sticker template. The "print products" button is a button with the printer logo on Canva's main page. Under this section, there will be an option for "circle sticker".
- Choosing a larger template will retain a higher quality image once minimized to be printed on a sticker.
- Consider designing on the logo, instagram post, poster, or presentation templates. The logo and instagram post template options are square-shaped canvases, while the poster and presentation options will provide you with a rectangle canvas.
- The template you choose will not matter much, as your design can always be cropped later on in the process.
- Design your sticker by using the templates and elements Canva provides, or by uploading your own content. Canva provides many media options to be included in your sticker designs. This media can be found listed in various categories at the left side of the template on the Canva website, or by clicking the purple plus icon at the bottom of the template on the Canva app.
- To upload your own content, click the "Upload" button represented by an icon of an arrow going into a cloud.
- Canva offers many different designs, photos, and fonts that you are free to use in your sticker design.
- If you are designing stickers you intend to sell, upload your own content to avoid copyright infringement.
[Edit]Exporting a Sticker Design from Canva - Export your sticker design. Once you are done designing your stickers, download the image file. First press the download button, represented by an arrow meeting a line at the top of the page with your sticker design. This action will pull up the types of files you can download your stickers as.
- Select either PNG or PDF Print from the list and then press the purple download button. Your sticker designs will save to the device you downloaded them on.
- If you are saving multiple designs on different pages, download them as a PDF Print.
- Downloading your image as a PNG is a great option for retaining high quality of one image. However, saving your design as a PNG file type will only save one page of your design.
[Edit]Setting Up the Procreate App - Download the Procreate app on the Apple app store. Begin by visiting the Apple app store. Search for and download Procreate. Unfortunately for users of other software, Procreate is only available for use on iOS devices. Procreate is most optimal on an iPad, as not all features are available on the iPhone version of the app.[2]
- Procreate is for iPads only and costs $9.99 on the Apple app store.
- Procreate Pocket is available on iPhone, which costs $4.99. Procreate Pocket has different controls than Procreate, but offers most of the same features.[3]
- Drawing on Procreate Pocket is done with a finger rather than a stylus.
[Edit]Creating a Sticker Design with Procreate - Open the Procreate app and start a new canvas. Once you have installed the Procreate app, open it and click the white plus sign at the top right corner of the screen. This action will pull up size options for the canvas you will design your stickers on.
- Starting with a larger canvas than you need and sizing your designs down when they are done will yield a better image quality.
- The "screen size" and "Paper" options offered on the canvas list are good options for large templates.
- On the Procreate app, you do not need to make an account as all of your designs are automatically saved on your device.
- Design your stickers! While Procreate doesn't have pre-made elements like Canva, it offers much more creative freedom. Use the drawing features to create your sticker design from scratch or upload images by pressing the wrench icon in the top right corner, which will let you insert your own files, photos, and text.
- Familiarize yourself with Procreate's tools. The artistic possibilities on Canva are endless. Explore the brush library represented by the paintbrush icon in the top right corner of the app to see all the different ways you can draw on Procreate.
- Tapping the screen with two fingers will undo your last action. To use an eraser tap the icon located in the top right corner.
- Using the Apple Pencil or another stylus while on Procreate iPad will make your drawing more precise.
[Edit]Exporting a Sticker Design from Procreate - Download your sticker design. By clicking the wrench icon located at the top right corner of the app, you will pull up a series of options including "share". This option is represented by a box with an arrow coming out of it.
- Choose the format you would like to export or download it as. To download your design as an image you can save to your camera roll, choose to share as a JPEG. From there, you can save the image to your iPad or iPhone.
- You can export your Procreate design to other apps or by email, iMessage, and AirDrop.
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| How to Roast Chestnuts Posted: 23 Nov 2021 08:00 AM PST Chestnuts are a traditional holiday food in many cultures, and they taste wonderful on a cold winter day! You can roast chestnuts in the oven, over an open fire, or in a frying pan. Use the option that works best for you and enjoy some roasted chestnuts for your next holiday gathering! [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]In the Oven [Edit]Over an Open Fire [Edit]In a Frying Pan [Edit]In the Oven - Preheat the oven to . It will take around 15 minutes for your oven to get to this temperature, so you can do this before you start prepping the chestnuts.[1]
- Another option is to prep the chestnuts first, put them into the refrigerator, and then turn on the oven when you are ready to roast them.
- Cut an X into the round side of each of the chestnuts. Use a sharp paring knife to cut the shape of an X into the round side of each chestnut. Cut all the way through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[2]
- This is called scoring the chestnuts.
- Soak the chestnuts in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute. Place the scored chestnuts into a large bowl and cover them with boiling hot water. Let the chestnuts sit in the hot water for 1 minute and then drain them by pouring the water and chestnuts into a colander.[3]
- You may notice the shells have opened up slightly around the score marks after you finish soaking the chestnuts. This is normal.
- Spread out the chestnuts X side up on a piece of foil on a baking sheet. Wrap the edges of the foil up and around the chestnuts to create a parcel or packet. Keep the foil open so that the chestnuts are visible when you look at them from above.[4]
- Roasting the chestnuts this way will help to ensure that they get cooked all the way through.
- Bake the chestnuts for 15 to 18 minutes. Set a timer for 15 minutes and check the chestnuts after time is up. When they are done, the scored shell should have started to peel back. They will also look darker than they did when you put them into the oven.[5]
- Let the chestnuts bake for a full 18 minutes if you want to ensure that they are done.
- It is important not to bake them for too long or they may be charred on the inside of the shells.
- Let the chestnuts cool for 5 minutes before you peel them. Put on a pair of oven mitts and remove the chestnuts from the oven. Place the baking sheet onto a potholder or trivet to cool. Use your fingers to peel away the shells from the chestnuts starting at the score marks.[6]
- Do not wait longer than 5 minutes to peel the chestnuts or it may be more difficult to separate the chestnut meat from the shells.
- Store the cooked and peeled chestnuts in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.[7] of melted butter, of salt, and of freshly ground black pepper.
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[Edit]Over an Open Fire - Get a fire going in a fire pit, fireplace, or grill. You do not need a very large fire, but you will need to have flames and a grill rack positioned just above them to roast chestnuts this way. Place a log into your fireplace, fire pit, or charcoal grill and light it. Use newspaper as kindling to get the fire going.[8]
- A small amount of lighter fluid may also help to ignite the log.
- Wash the chestnuts and cut an X into each 1. Rinse the chestnuts under warm running water for a minute to clean them. Then, cut an X into the round sides of the chestnuts with a sharp paring knife. Make sure that the X goes through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[9]
- Cutting an X into the chestnuts is called scoring the chestnuts.
- Spread the chestnuts out on a piece of tin foil or a heavy metal pan. Use a large sheet of heavy duty tin foil with several small holes poked into it, a cast iron pan, or a slotted grill pan meant for cooking over an open fire. Position the chestnuts with the X facing up and spread them out in a single layer.[10]
- If you want to poke holes into a piece of tin foil to roast your chestnuts, use a skewer or small knife and poke a hole in the tin foil about every .
- Roast the chestnuts over the fire for 20 to 30 minutes. Roast the chestnuts until the shells are blackened, which will take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on the heat of your fire. Put your foil or pan onto a grill rack just above the flames. The flames should be licking the bottom and sides of the foil or pan. Watch the chestnuts closely so you will know when they are done.[11]
- If possible, keep the fire burning at the same level and avoid getting the fire too hot or the chestnuts may burn.
- Let the chestnuts cool for 5 minutes and then peel them. After the chestnut shells are blackened, remove them from the fire, and let them cool before you begin to peel them. Use your fingers to peel away the shells around the scored area of the chestnuts.[12]
- Make sure to use a fireproof silicone oven mitt to remove the chestnuts from the fire and set the pan onto a potholder or trivet to cool.
- Place your cooked and peeled chestnuts into an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.[13]
[Edit]In a Frying Pan - Cut an X into each of the chestnuts. Use a sharp paring knife to cut an X mark into the round side of each of the chestnuts. Cut all the way through the shell and into the chestnut meat.[14]
- This is known as scoring the chestnuts.
- Soak the chestnuts in hot water for 1 minute. Place the chestnuts into a large glass bowl and pour boiling hot water over them. You will need to completely cover the chestnuts with the water. Leave them to soak for 1 minute and then pour the chestnuts into a colander to drain them.[15]
- Make sure to wear a pair of oven mitts when you do this since the bowl may be hot!
- Fry the chestnuts for 15 minutes in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Turn on a burner on your stove and place a cast iron pan onto it. Then, place the chestnuts onto the pan in a single layer. Let them cook for 15 minutes, stirring them every 2 to 3 minutes to prevent them from burning.[16]
- If your skillet is not large enough to fit all of the chestnuts, then you will need to do this in 2 or 3 batches.
- Wrap the chestnuts into a tea towel and let them cool for 10 minutes. After the chestnuts are done, pour them into an open tea towel on your counter. Then fold up the tea towel around the chestnuts like a parcel. Let the chestnuts sit in the tea towel for 10 minutes.[17]
- Another option is to remove the pan from the heat, place a lid on the skillet, and let the chestnuts cool this way.
- Peel the chestnuts after 10 minutes. Once the chestnuts have cooled, begin peeling away the shells using your fingers. Start by peeling the shells away from the chestnuts around the score marks. Remove the shells completely to get at the meat.[18]
- Don't wait longer than 10 minutes to peel the chestnuts or it may be more difficult to remove them from their shells. It is bets to peel them while they are still warm.
- Cooked and peeled chestnuts will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.[19]
in this video Chef Jason Hill shows you how to roast chestnuts. [Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]In the Oven - Paring knife
- Foil
- Baking Sheet
- Oven mitts
- A large glass bowl
[Edit]Over an Open Fire - Paring knife
- Foil, oven roasting pan, or cast iron pan
- Fireproof silicone oven mitts
[Edit]In a Frying Pan - Paring knife
- Cast iron pan
- Spatula
- Clean tea towel
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