A Simple Tip
"; s.text = "You be the creator. Express yourself and do what you want to do.
Tanya, 7
How to Go Goth
"; s.text = "Ideas
1. Find an old black shirt that you don't wear and change it into a new style by cutting rips in the shirt. Always wear a shirt underneath the one you cut.
2. Find black pants or a black skirt make ripped jeans. Wear leggings or not.
3. Buy a pair of converse canvas shoes or spikey boots.
mizzcaramel, 12
How to Have a Cheap French Manicure Party
"; s.text = "Supplies
White sticker paper, pencil
Instructions
1. Draw around one of your fingertips with a pencil on the paper.
2. Cut out the tip.
3. Peel off the backing.
4. Stick it on!
There. Lovely nails! Here's a tip: Don't get them wet!
Glitzy, 13
Do's and Don'ts
"; s.text = "Never, ever wear brown and black together. It just doesn't go. Also, never think about what other people say about the clothes you are wearing. Just wear what you think is cool and make sure it is your style, not somebody else's. :) :) :) :P
Kenzie, 13
Straight, Brown, Plain, and doesn't keep a style?
"; s.text = "Ever since I got interested in hair a couple of years ago, I tried to style it by curling it or using temporary dye to make my hair look healthier. Well, what I tried last night was a miracle. It helped my hair become shiny, curly, protected, colorful, and beautiful!
Supplies
1. Pantene brown expressions shampoo and conditioner
2. Any type of hair spray or finishing spray
3. A pick comb like from the dollar store
4. Soft/sleep-in curlers or rollers
Instructions
1. First, wash hair with shampoo and conditioner. This will strengthen, shine, and protect your hair while bringing out your brunette beauty.
2. Spray hair spray all through your hair.
3. Have your older sister, Mom, or anyone with experience take the comb and get pieces of your hair together and put in the rollers.
4. In the morning or after a couple of hours of sleeping and the rollers start to hurt, take the roller out and comb your hair. If it gets frizzy, just take some pieces of the hair and, starting toward the roots, slide your fingers down.
5. In the morning, you can wear your brunette locks down. Or, if you have short hair, in wear your hair in short pigtails. No more hairspray is needed unless you absolutely have to have it.
6. If needed, in areas that aren't that curly, you or someone else can curl your hair in that area only, and add more hairspray before you curl.
YOU KNOW WHO, 11
Beauty if you can't wear make-up
"; s.text = " I'm only 11 and I'm about to go to middle school. I want to be myself but add some glamour to my style so I don't look the same for 6th grade.
Make-up
If your parents don't like make-up that much, just ask if you can wear a clear or really light pink lip gloss. It's not lipstick. If you're like me, ask your parents if you can wear a close-to-skin-color eyeshadow or a light pink. If they so, don't push it. You could get in trouble. But if you think you will OK, ask if you can wear at least a little bit of glitter, or ask if you can only put on one layer of eyeshadow and have the parents approve before you go to school. Mascara is another deal; my suggestion is that you wait until 7th or 8th grade to wear that. Foundation and bronzer: yuk! Too little, and what's the point? Too much, you look like a Barbie doll. Just put face cleanser on in the shower and put on sun screen before you go outside. Also, ask if you can wear a little bit of blush. That's all I wear and half the boys in 5th grade had crushes on me.
Quick tip: Get to know a guy before you date him so you know he won't harm you physically or mentally!
Shoes
Watch out for heels that are way too high. The highest pair of heels I have are an inch and a half. Try to wear close-toed shoes with jeans and longer pants or else it looks kind of tacky. Boots, tennis shoes, and flats look way better. With skirts, wear flat flip flops, flats, or if you're really daring, knee-length boots.
Clothes
I buy my clothes from Justice, Limited Too, JCPenney's, Target, and GAP. I try to get what's in style or something that can go with a lot of things. For example, I bought purple shorts to go with a pink top, but instead wore them with a peach shirt and tied the belt on the shorts around the shirt to match. Try to color-coordinate and print-coordinate all your clothes.
Jewelry
I get jewelry about anywhere I see it, but I love ICING and Claire's. Try to get appropriate jewelry: not too long and not too big. My biggest hoops are the size of a quarter and my longest earrings go an inch and a half past my ear.
Have fun with all this advice and make sure your parents approve. Try to compromise!
YOU KNOW WHO, 11
Homemade facewash, facemask, exfoliant, and make-up remover in one!
"; s.text = " This works great on my combination skin, which used to be dry and flaky in some places but really oily in other places. Now my skin is smooth and soft all over!
Materials:
Honey, regular extra virgin olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice
To prepare:
In a resealable container, pour in around a 1/2 cup of honey. Add around a tablespoon of olive oil. Add a couple pinches of cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Squirt in a teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix it all together until you have a consistency that is thick, not drippy. If it's too drippy, use less olive oil. It should be the color of dark chocolate. If you want even more exfoliating action than what will already be there, put in a tablespoon of raw sugar as well.
Instructions:
Rinse your face gently and remove as much make-up as you can. Pick up some of the mixture with your fingertips and smear it to cover your face. Don't cover your eyes. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes, then remove it gently with warm water. Use a washcloth if you'd like. Make sure you remove any remaining make-up around your eyes (olive oil is a good make-up remover). Rub it in circles as you remove it for exfoliating action. Pat it dry. Don't be alarmed that your skin feels oily. It will soak in in just a couple minutes, leaving your skin feeling softer than it has ever been in your life! You don't need to follow with moisurizer. Just go to bed. Rinse your face in the morning and you're good to go!
Anonymous
Transform Straight Hair Into Wavy Hair
"; s.text = "Do you have bland, straight hair? Here's how you can make it beautiful and wavy!
1) Wash your hair.
2) Spread mousse all through it.
3) Dry it so that it's not dripping, but keep it damp.
4) Take small bunches of your hair and twist them into curls by hand.
5) Clip the twists to your head.
6) If you want, you can blow-dry your hair a little bit. When your hair is dry or almost dry, remove the clips.
7) Run your fingers gently through your hair to separate the twists.
8) Spray your hair with hair spray and you're all done! ENJOY!
Abby, 10
Make Your Own Colorful Highlights
"; s.text = "Using thick washable markers, pick which colour you want to streak your hair with. Just make lines down your hair, it's that easy! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR PARENT'S PERMISSION FIRST!
Abby, 10
Perfect Fake Nails
"; s.text = "If you have any old, glossy magazines (and I'm sure you do), cut out the shape of your nail. Cut out the shape of just the top of your nail if you want a french manicure. Glue the nails on to yours. If you want a french manicure look, paint the tips of your nails white. Be careful! Finally, layer two coats of clear nailpolish on top. Let your nails shine!
Anonymous, 9
Avoid Acne with this Homemade Recipe
"; s.text = "The first thing you should do to prevent acne is to eat more greens. Secondly, mix one drop of tea tree oil and 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Apply it to your face right before you go to bed. Yes, it stinks a little, but it works! Also, avoid products with the ingredient PEG, followed by a number. This ingredient causes acne and cancer. Hope this helps!
Mitchie, 12
Customize Your Nail Polish
"; s.text = " Take your favorite color eye shadow and funnel it into a bottle of white nailpolish. Shake it up and it's ready to go!
horse runner, 11
Natural Veggie Make-over!
"; s.text = "Not allowed to wear makeup? Well, tons of people are in the same boat you are, so don't lope around feeling discouraged! Instead, here are some tips to make a fresh-faced, natural-looking you. It's simple, and healthy, too! All you have to do is...
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables! Good nutrition habits can lead to smooth skin and a young face. It's true! Here are some cool/healthy facts:
1) The darker the fruit/veggie, the more nutritious. For example, ice cabbage does not have much nutritional value.
2) Yellow veggies like squash and potatoes will improve your vision!
3) Brown rice contains more fiber than white rice and has more nutritional value.
4) Eat at least five servings of fruit/vegetables each day, and limit yourself to one glass of juice if you must. It's much better to eat citrus fruits than just drink juice, anyway!
5) Eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. They taste almost exactly the same anyway!
EAT RIGHT AND LOOK BEAUTIFUL!
LaLaLand97, 11
Original Style
"; s.text = "This is for girls who DARE to be themselves and be different! Do you look cute with glasses? Try this:
1. Go to a local dollar store and buy some cheap glasses. I found mine for a dollar a piece! Usually they come in cute colors and designs.
2. Pop out the lenses and wear. It's not hard to do when they're cheap! They look extremely cute. All my friends love them. Yours will, too!
cuppycake, 13
Nail Art
"; s.text = "Buy lots of different colors of nail polish, rhine stones, and nail stickers. Paint your nails. When it dries, add a clear topcoat. While the topcoat is still wet, add your sticker or rhine stone. Do a second clear topcoat on top of the nail decoration. Voila! You have cute, funky nails!
Mia, 13
Smart Mascara
"; s.text = "Did you know that tar is a leading ingredient in mascara? It's true! If you start using mascara and keep using it for a long time, pretty soon your beautiful eyelashe will just be little stubs. To have the look of mascara without damaging your lashes, put some lipgloss on a Q-tip and apply it to your eyelashes as you would with a mascara wand. FABULOUS!
Cheyenne, 10
How to get voluminous hair
"; s.text = "If your hair is naturally flat and fine like mine, here are some ways to add some oomph.
1. After washing your hair with voluminizing products, put your head upside down and start to blow dry.
2. Use a bristle brush to brush your hair inside out while blowing the hairdryer under the roots.
3. Flip your hair back and forth, then tease it and add some hairspray.
AJIK, 14
Look Great Without Makeup!
"; s.text= "If your parents are like mine and won't let you wear makeup, here are some ideas to make you look like you are when you aren't!
1) Take plenty of showers so your hair doesn't become oily and greasy. To give your skin a natural glow, flip the shower from hot to cold.
2) If you have acne or spots, use face scrub or wash your face with soap and water. Do this at the beginning and end of each day.
3) Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Put a natural lotion on your face and chapstick on your lips after you wash your face.
4) If you are going out, put on a clear lipgloss over your chapstick.
5) Do your hair really cute! This is a great way to look polished without anything on your face.
7) Wear a top that matches your eyes. It will always look pretty on you!
8) Keep lotion, lipgloss, and other essentials in your locker to refresh yourself when you're busy at school.
9) Every once in a while, go through your closet and mix and match items you never thought you would. The results usually are a never-before-seen outfit!
Bear, 11
How to get awesome, soft hair!
"; s.text = "Getting awesome hair is really easy! Do this before you go to bed so the oil can soak in overnight.
1. Get a bottle of coconut oil and put it in the microwave to un-clump it.
2. Put some oil on your fingertips and gently massage it into your hair. Make sure you don't use too much!
3. Go to sleep and let the oil sink in!
4. In the morning, wash your hair out with shampoo and conditioner. Wash it THOROUGHLY! If you don't, the oil will stay in your hair, smell bad, and look greasy.
5. Let your hair dry and brush it out. Your hair will be very soft!
How does it work?
Shampooing your hair makes it really dry, especially if you do it often. The coconut oil moisturizes your hair, which makes your hair stay soft. I hope this helps! :)
Rebecca, 12
How To Wear Bandanas
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Bandanas are awesome, and can be worn in so many different ways. here are some ideas:
HAIR: Tie your hair in a ponytail with the bandana! You can also use it as a headband.
NECKLACE: Wear the bandana around your neck. Make the know loose so you don't choke! :)
CAPE: Fold the bandana in half diagonally so that it makes a triangle. Then tie it around your neck so that the triangle is on your back and it points down. Again, make the knot loose.
SHOULDERS: Tie the bandana around the strap of your tank top.
TIE: Shove half the bandana down your shirt gront and wear it like a tie.
BRACELET: Tie it around your arm.
FINGERS: Weave the bandana over/under/over/under through your fingers, then repeat on the way back.
BELT: Wear it around your jeans and tie it. Tie two bandanas together if one isn't big enough.
BERMUDA SHORTS: If you have Bermuda horts or capri pants that are cuffed and sewn, thread the bandana through the holes between the top and bottom of the cuff and tie it off in the back. It sounds complicated, but it's not. Or, just tie it around the cuff of your pants.
LEG: Tie it around your legs.
ANKLET: Wear it as an ankle bracelet!
TOES: Weave it through your toes (See: FINGERS)
FLIP FLOPS: Tie it around your flip flops.
SHOES: Use bandanas for shoelaces.
PILLOWS: Lay two bandanas together and sew three sides shut. Stuff it, then sew up the fourth side.
Heather, 12
Unique School Uniform
"; s.text = "If you want to look cool but you have to wear a uniform, try these tips to personalize your look:
~ Wear badges. If you can't, put them on your bag.
~ Wear hairbands and ribbons on your wrist in place of bracelets.
~ Make your hair as funky as possible!
~ If you can't wear make-up, wear a natural-colored nail polish or plain nail polish.
~ Use vaseline on your lips and eyes for a healthy glow.
Don't break any school rules!
Glittergirl, 11
All-occasion Great Hair!
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Materials:
Mousse, hairspray
Instructions:
1. Wash your hair with shampoo, but DON'T use conditioner! It weighs your hair down.
2. Towel dry your hair gently so that your hair doesn't drip.
3. Flip your hair upside-down and scrunch your hair with mousse. The amount of mousse you need depends on how much hair you have or how thick it is. I have really thick hair, and I use three handfulls. For those of you who have fine hair or less hair, one or two handfulls may be enough.
4. After you finish moussing your hair, flip it up and find your part. Separate your hair and put it how you would it to look. Make sure you don't have any hair sticking up!
5. When everything is in place, hairspray your hair until you think it will hold.
At last! You have perfect, wavy, beach hair! It looks natural and glamorous all at the same time!
Molly Faye, 17
Beach Goddess Make-up
"; s.text = " First, put a light, almost white shade of eyeshadow under your browbone. Blend it in with your finger so that you can see it's there, but it's not too dramatic. Next, put a shade that is a little daker than the first shade right over your eyelid. Then put the darkest shade right on your eyelid.
Smile. See those little balls on your cheeks? Those are called apples. Put a rosy pink blush right on your apples! Take bronzer and dab some right on the places where the sun would hit your face.
For the last step, put a peachy-pink gloss on your lips. You're ready to go and you look like a beach goddess!
Amberly, 11
Have a Guilt-Free Shopping Spree!
"; s.text = " 1. Pick which day you want to go on a shopping spree with your good friend.
2. Do extra chores and work around the neighborhood to earn money; e.g. babysit or do yardwork.
3. If you can't drive yet, get a parent or older sibling to spend the entire day with you and your friend to drive you around.
4. Your first top should be your favorite store. Buy something small but special.
5. Your second stop should be a thrift store. Get stuff here that you won't be able to find anywhere else! Spend as much money as you want.
6. Head to a cheap store or an outlet, like Marshall's or Ross.
7. Your last store is the most exciting of all! Spend the rest of your money on something expensive at a fancy store like Macy's, Dillard's, or Nordstrom.
8. If you have anything left, go out to eat for dinner. Maybe you can convince the adult with you to pay!
Don't feel guilty spending so much money, and definitely don't feel guilty if you feel like you splurged at the last store. You worked hard for that money, so you earned it! Instead of feeling bad, enjoy your new things. Read a new book, watch a new movie, or wear one of your new outfits to a party.
Smartgirl10, 12
Shiny, Silky Hair!
"; s.text = "So if you have dull, damaged hair or normal hair, you'll find this works great!
1) Wash hair with any shampoo, preferably one that contains Pathenol; this is a chemical that makes hair shiny. Pantene Ice Range is very good.
2) When you wash, rub the scalp and around the ear area hard. You'll find that it makes the suds lather more easily.
3) Follow with a conditioner. DO NOT put conditioner from the roots down; apply where your hair falls.
4) When you have the conditoner rinsed, Rinse with COLD WATER! This is quite effective and very refreshing
5)Towel dry your hair gently, not too hard, and don't scruff it too much. Leave hair up in a towel for 2-3 minutes, no more.
6) Apply a tiny tiny drop of coconut oil on the top of your finger and rub it on to all finger tips. Apply onto hair keeping away from roots and especially concentrating on ends.
7) Blow dry or towel dry
8) Voila! Fab hair!
Anonymous, 11
Skincare Tips
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To erase blackheads, try this quick cleansing mask: Mix two tablespoons of dry instant oatmeal, four tablespoons of plain yogurt, one tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of olive oil into a paste. Gently apply the paste to facial skin, using your fingers. Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse your face clean with cold water. Let your face air-dry.
Clogged Pore Cleaner-Upper
This is a great deep cleansing scrub for extracting oil and smoothing skin. Mix four tablepoons of plain yogurt with two tablespoons of grated orange peel. Massage into your skin for three minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Shine Stopper
This will keep your makeup from sliding off. Using a clean makeup brush, brush your face with pure lemon juice. Let it stand for 5 minutes and then rinse with cool water. Do this in the evening before bed since the citric acid may cause temporary redness. Lemon juice contains astringent and antiseptic properties that will get rid of the excess perspiration and unwanted shine from high humidity (that also causes oil glands to work overtime).
Another shine stopper tip: In a cup, combine 10 drops of lemon juice with one half cup of water. Saturate a cotton ball with mixture and dab over clean skin. Do not rinse.
Keep Makeup Fresh
After applying makeup, use a plant spritzer to spray mineral water (like Perrier) on your face and let dry. Do not wipe. Makeup will stay looking fresh longer.
Tips inspired by MyJellyBean website!
Smartgirl10, 12
School Uniform Fashion Tip
"; s.text = "If you want to look cool for school but you have to wear school uniform, here are some tips!: *First of all, find out the uniform code, if you're not allowed to wear make-up then wear vaseline instead. *Be creative - If you can't wear jewlrewy then wear funky braclets that aren't too tight!Or if you can't wear bagdes, make a funky one with the school logo on. Cusimize and personlize notebooks, lockers and school bags but most of all, have fun and don't break the rules!
Anonymous, 11
Hair Style Alternatives
"; s.text = "Instead of wearing a pony tail to school everyday, try these cool hairdos:
1. Bun: Put your hair into a pony but only pull it through half way
2. Pigtails: Separate your hair in the middle then put it in front of your shoulders, then just tie it off.
3. Braid: You could do a basic braid, pigtails or just part of your hair, you could even do french braids if you know how to
4. Different Ponies: try half pony tails or side pony tails or something else
If you have short hair:
1. Take a piece of hair, twist it and clip it to the side with a barret.
2. Half pony: Take half of your hair and tie it off in the back
3. Braid frame: Take a small piece of hair in the front of your face and braid it, repeat on the other side
Anonymous, 12
How to Get Healthy
"; s.text = "Diet: First of all you need to get a balanced diet.
Breakfast: you need something that will give you energy like oats and fruit/yogurt. Remember a glass of fruit juice also counts as one of the fruits you need a day.
Snack: Fruit
Lunch: Lunch is a diffcult one because when you're at school they mostly sell pizza and chips. But instead of chips why not go for a jacket potato for energy in the afternoon, or pasta? For dessert you could get a yogurt or smoothie or more fruit.
Snack: After school you'll probably be hungry so why not snack on carrot sticks or celery or if you're not a fan of vegetables, eat more fruit.
Tip: It's best to have all your fruit and veg different colours, and don't forget your greens!
Dinner: If your mum is a fan of microwave or frozen meals why not ask her to try and make her own meal or buy some salad to make it healthier.
Snack: A banana and a glass of milk. Banana because it makes you tired and so does milk, plus it is full of calcium.
Tip: Don't forget plenty of water!
Exercise: What do you like to do? Dance? Hockey? Karate? Why not join a school club so you have your friends and once you get more confident join another class.
Fitfreak, 12
How to Dye your Hair Properly
"; s.text = "Instructions: Your chosen hair colour, vaseline, towels, leave-in cream, root cover up, hairclips.
1. First of all you need to choose your hair colour and here I have a simple guide about which hair colour is best suited to you: Blonde/fair skin = A pale, sunny shade of blonde; Red/fair skin = A golden red; Brown/fair skin = soft chestnut brown; Black/fair skin = black woth a touch of blue; Blonde/golden skin = A buttery blonde; Red/golden skin = auburn shades; Brown/golden skin = Chestnut brown with blonde highlights; Black/golden skin = Neutral black; Blonde/dark skin = sandy, ash blonde; Red/dark skin = reddish brown; Brown/dark skin = Brown with a hint of auburn; Black/dark skin = warm black
2. Now you have chosen your hair colour you must, must, must do a strand test!
3. Now you have done a strand test and checked you like the colour wash your hair, wait until the next day to dye your hair. (Colour doesn't stick to freshly washed hair)
4. Put you hair into sections with old hairclips so it easy to colour
5. Once you have dyed the hair wrap it into an old towel or hairnet and don't forget to wear gloves!
6. Put vaseline on the top of your ears and hairline to get rid of any unwanted hair.
7. Once you have waited your time rinse off to reveal your new hair colour.
8. Whenever you hair colour is fading slap on some leave-in cream especially for your hair colour.
9. After six weeks your roots will need covering. Invest in a good cover up.
Ashy, 12
Staying Healthy and Beautiful!
"; s.text = "Sometimes people wear fab lipsticks and sometimes their lips get chapped. Or maybe other stuff that is hurtful and annoying. Staying healthy and beautiful is my tip. Here's some advice: wear petroleum jelly or chapstick on your lips, and wear a coat of lip gloss to make it shine. Put a face mask on your face and when your attending a party, I suggest putting lipgloss and eyeliner and some blush on your face. Always, always don't go too far on your makeup. It sometimes infects your face. Wear makeup gently on your face, and let it show lightly, but not too light and not too dark either. That's all I have for my tip of staying healthy and beatiful. I hope you like them!
Nadine, 13
How to Get Rid of Spots
"; s.text = "1. Keep hands away from your face and keep pillows, mobile phones and hair clean.
2. First of all you need a daily skin routine, without one it's more likely you'll get spots. A good skin routine is to wash your face with water and soap in the morning, but in the evening use a cleansing cream or facial wash, water or rosewater to be your toner and a moisturizer, perferably one that controls shine.
3. If you have a spot and it's hard to cover it with concealer, place an ice cube around the area for thirty seconds. It reduces size and redness.
4. At night why not put on a spot treatment? One with tea tree oil is very good. If you're stuck without any then on a dab of honey will work nearly just as well.
5. Why night give your skin a treat every week? First use a facial scrub for peachy, smooth skin then follow immediately with a mask to get the maximum benefit.
6. Your spot should heal in 2-7 days and there you have it. The perfect skin routine!
Anonymous
Funky Face Mask
"; s.text = "Mix a 1/4 cup of powdered clay with 3 teaspoons of corn starch. Then mix in a blend of herbs, like peppermint, jasmine or calendula. About 3 teaspoons total per 1/4 cup. Essential oils like sandalwood, lavender or tea tree. About 8 drops total per 1/4 cup. For dry skin add 4 teaspoons of sweet almond or jojoba oil. For oily skin add 4 teaspoons of Brewer's Yeast. Add enough water to form a paste and you're done!
Kayla, 11
Lip Problem
"; s.text = "Have you ever had chapped, cracked and sore lips? I guess you all can agree, it's annoying, and it hurts. This happens mostly in the summertime or winter because of either the wind or the sunlight. It makes your lips dry and chapped. You keep licking it to make it moist, and it doesn't get any better! Here's tips to make your lips healthier.
- Every morning after you wash your face, wear petroleum jelly on your lips.
- Carry a pocket sized lip balm for cold sores, they work on chapped lips too. - If your lips get worse, use Ghee Butter on your lips. For me the ghee is sort of tasty, but then you would be licking your lips!
- If all doesn't work, put Vaseline or Carmex on your lips daily.
Nadine, 13
How to Get Ready for Summer Parties
"; s.text = "Face:
1. Wash your face and put on a face moisturizer with a SPF of at least 15. 2. Once that has been on for ten minutes make a fish face and put on bronzer where your cheekbones are.
Eyes:
1. Apply white eyeliner along the inner rim of your eye.
2. Put on brown or gold eyeshadow.
3. Two coats of clear mascara.
Lips:
1. Put on vaseline or lipbalm as a base.
2. Put on a clear lipgloss or a very light pink one.
Hair:
Wavy hair looks great in summer time. To do this:
1. Have a shower or bath the night before and plait your hair tightly.
2. In the morning or an hour before undo the plaits and scrunch in some mousse. Hairspray to hold if the mousse isn't strong.
Body:
1. Fake tan looks best in summer. So use a moisturizer with a gradual tan or put on fake tan the night before.
2. Put on shimmer dust or lotion on arms or back if shower.
3. Perfume is a must.
Accessories:
1. Lipbalm or lipgloss.
2. Body spray or deodrant.
3. Mirror.
4. Sunglasses
5. Cell and purse
6. A diary, if you would like.
Ashy, 12
Make it Look Natural!
"; s.text = "Can everyone tell you use cover-up? Is the make-up you use making you breakout? Here's the easy guide to choose and put on foundation.
PRE-MAKEUP: Before you do ANYTHING, wash your face. Acne wash works best, because it clears away dead skin cells and pores. After, put on acne cream or moisturizer. If you have fair skin, put on an oil-free sunscreen.
BUYING IT: When buying foundation, buy what looks best on you, not what's new. If you look better in a powder, get a powder. If you look better with liquid or cream, get that! Also, get the one that matches your skin tone and doesn't stand out. If you have large pores, a liquid would be best.
PUT IT ON: NEVER put on too much. Other than that, you chose your style. With your fingers, brush or sponge, it's whatever feels best to you.
Anonymous, 15
How to Get Rid of Dandruff
"; s.text = "1. Use a shampoo especially for dandruff
2. Add a few drops of essential oil good for dandruff to your rinse water (tea tree, rosemary, or lemon)
Ashy, 15
Mascara Mishaps
"; s.text = "This is for all the girls that wear mascara. I know we have all accidentally gotten some mascara on our eyelids before while we were applying it to our eylashes. Of course your first instinct is to immediately reach up and wipe it off, but DON'T. You know as well as I know that most of the time, it leaves an ugly black smear that's hard to get off. Next time you accidentally get some mascara on you eyelids leave it there for about five minututes and don't touch it. This gives that mascara time to dry. After five minutes, take you fingernail and scrape the spot. It will flake right off, leaving no mark, like it was never there.
Autumn, 14
Fashion Tips
"; s.text = " 1. Special occasion
Clothes: If it's summer then wear black, smart shorts with a long-sleeved white top. Wear black or white peep-toe heels and for jewelry you can wear a black bangle with dangly black earrings. If it's winter you can wear clear or black tights under your shorts.
Hair: You should be looking your best because usually there are lots of photo opportunities. So wash your hair the night before and in the morning brush it carefully, spraying on shine serum as you brush. Then brush your fringe to the side, your hair staright so you look sweet and innocent.
Make-up: Your lip gloss should be a delicate pink with two coats of mascara. Your eyeshadow should be brown because brown works for every eye colour. Pinch your cheeks softly for a natural flush.
2. Hanging out with your friends
Clothes: Jeans usually because they are what most people find the most comforting. Then you can wear trainers, Converses, boots or flats. Your top should be fitted, for example I wear my blue shirt with a clinched waist or my black vest with the short bomber jacket attached to it. You don't need lots of jewelry but it's probably best to wear earrings and a bangle.
Hair: Put your hair into a loose ponytail or plait. If you like your hair down you can put in an Alice band, any colour but make sure it doesn't contrast with your shirt.
Make-up: You don't need lots of make-up because you're only hanging out, so mascara and clear lipgloss is probably all you need, with concealer if you have any spots or bags under your eyes.
3. Family meal
Clothes: Wear a babydoll or shirt dress with skinny jeans and flat shoes. Jewelry can be earrings (studs or pearls) and a fine silver chain around your neck. Perhaps one your parents gave you.
Hair: Loose plait goes well with a shirtdress while baby doll dresses go well with cute clips and colourful Alice bands.
Make-up: Again, not much is needed. Lots of lipgloss and mascara is essential though, so pack some in your bag.
4. Activities
Clothes: It matters which activity you're doing but if you're going swimming or wall climbing I would recommend combats because they are loose but still stylish and comfortable. If you're going ice skating you might want to wear skinny jeans and a sweater with a scarf because it'll be freezing.
Hair: Ponytail or if hair is short then leave it.
Make-up: Lipgloss because if you're running about most of your make-up will run out anyway.
Ashy, 13
Make-Up for Young People - 11 or 12
"; s.text = "I am twelve, so I know what it's like to feel self-conscious and wish you could pile on make-up. My mum lets me wear a light eyeshadow during the day and lip gloss. If I'm going to a disco or party at night, she lets me put on a shimmery, glittery eyeshadow. Don't put on dark eyeshadow ESPECIALLY during the day; it makes you look dull and lifeless. Instead, wear a light blue or pink, or a creamy colour on your eyes. This is good because one, it looks lovely and two, your parents will prefer light eyeshadow rather than dark. Now for your lips: eleven and twelve-year-olds, don't put on lipstick! It makes you look too grown-up. If you wear some plain lipgloss it looks much better and blends with your face beautifully. Hope these tips worked for you!
Rebecca, 12
Lush Blue Eyes
"; s.text = "If you have blue eyes or just want great blue eye shadow color, start from the bottom crease of your eyelash and move up, blinking occasionally. It will make it fairy-like. The more you add, the darker the blue. As you get closer to the eyebrows, fade the color out.
Anonmymous, 15
Clear Face
"; s.text = "If you want your face to be really smooth for like a date or something here's what you can do:
1. Wash your face with bar soap
2. Rinse off
3. Wash your face with gel soap
4. Rinse off
5. Dry off
6. You're all done and you don't even need to put makeup on!
ilovehorses3
Cute Fingernails
"; s.text = "Do you have ugly nails? IT'S BECAUSE YOU DON'T TAKE CARE OF YOUR CUTICLES. A cuticle is the skin over your finger nails.
1. right after you get out of the shower get some chapstick
2. Put it on your cuticles
3. And push them back.
Anonymous, 13
Fashion Must Haves
"; s.text = "Clothes:
1. Jeans in blue, black and white if you're daring. Don't forget boyfit jeans, bootcut and skinnies.
2. White and black vests. Easy to wear when you're just lazing round the house or to complete the layering look.
3. A denim mini.
4. A black or coloured mini for when going to parties.
5. A fabulous halter neck.
6. A slim fitting cardigan or jumper for chilly days.
7. Tops in your favorite colour or with patterns you like.
8. A pair of combats, black or army print.
9. A lovely pair of high heels.
10. A bouncy pair of trainers.
Accessories: 1. Hand bag big enough for everything you need.
2. A beaded, long necklace.
3. A chunky bangle or ring.
4. A pack of hairbands.
5. Dangly earrings or hoops.
6. Something quirky, like a badge with a funny quote or a vintage brooch.
Ashy, 15
Cutesie Girl
"; s.text = "Makeup: Make it look like know one can see it
Facial mask: I suggest that you don't put it on if you have acne I would try Proactiv.
Nails: if you want your nails to be longer don't put on fake nails because it will damage them, so just let them grow.
Clothes: Accessorize, add things like jewelry.
Hair: Make sure your hair isn't in your face and leave your hair in a pony tail once in a while.
Saynay, 10
Smoky Eyes
"; s.text = "You'll need:
1. A dark eyeliner
2. A light shimmery shade complitary of the liner
3. A darker color complimentary of both the eyeliner and light shade.
4. Mascara - preferably black - and eyelash curler
5. Qtip or smearing ends
Steps:
1. Line your eyes with the eyeliner thinly
2. Use your Qtip or smearer to smear your eyeliner on the top lid slightly.
3. Apply your light shimmery shade from the eyeline to the top of your eyebrow, use less and less as you move towards your eyebrow
4. Apply your medium/slightly darker shade from your eyeliner to the crease of your eyeliner and stop! Try to create a blended effect, make it lighter as your go up.
5. Curl your lashes
6. Apply two coats of mascara onto the lashes, and you may need to repeat step 5.
Anonymous, 12
Make Waves
"; s.text = "1. Put about a handful of mouse at the ends of your hair.
2. Then friench braid hair starting at the spot were you first added the mouse.
3. Leave in overnight.
4. Unbraid hair in the morning then add a half a handful of mouse.
5. Fabulous hair!
Cry, 11
Shine in Spring!
"; s.text = "These are directions on how to shine this spring!
1. Dab some very light pink eyeshadow on both eyes with your finger.
2. Use a blush brush to swirl your lips with light pink/peachy blush color.
3. Rub lip balm on your lips and then apply light pink or clear lip gloss.
4. Add a pinch of body glitter on your cheeks and whatever skin you are showing.
5. Done! Original Beeswax lip balm, Covergirl TruBlend Naturally Luminous blush in Shimmering Sands, Claire's Silver Body Glitter.
Glimmergirl, 11
Tips for Lips
"; s.text = "A few lip tips:
1. Apply chapstick every night before bed.
2. Before putting on lip gloss/lip stick, apply chapstick so that your lips will not get dried out underneath.
3. with a toothbrush, brush lips gently with warm water for softer lips.
4. try to buy a chapstick that doesn't really taste good so that you won't lick it off of your lips.
5. When wearing heavy eye make-up, try to use a softer lip color so that your face doesn't look overwhelmed.
Katy, 14
At Home Spa
"; s.text = "1. Slip into a robe.
2. Get all of your supplies
3. Start from the bottom up. Work on your toes all the way up to your face.
4. When you are done take a hot bubble bath and relax.
5. Once you are done with the bath take a nice nap!
Cass, 13
Fashion Tips!
"; s.text = "Is your family like mine, with no fashion sense?
1. Always wear blusher with dark clothes! If your face is pale when wearing dark clothing, it makes your face look out of place!
2. Customize! If you've got an old t-shirt that needs updating, don't hesitate to go crazy with those sequins! Just not too crazy!
3. Don't dye your hair a freaky colour! Not only will it not go with your outfit, you'll get LOTS of stares in the street!
4. Don't wear clothes that are too big for you! This may be an obvious one, but boy, is it ugly if you let slip that little mistake!
5. Cherries! Cherry patterns are so in at the moment! Bags, clothes, purses and accessories - cherries are everywhere! So get looking! Have fun being fashionable!
Candy, 16
Halloween Makeup
"; s.text = "If your Halloween costume requires makeup, there's no point in wasting your own precious supply. Ask your mom if she has any extra makeup that she doesn't and won't ever use. Chances are, she will have a little something that's just perfect for Halloween. If your generous mother doesn't have everything you need because it's too Halloweeny to belong in her everyday makeup basket, then buy it. They sell things like green hair coloring and glittery fake eyelashes at costume stores and sometimes at pharmacies.
Rachel, 12
How to be a Gothic Goddess
"; s.text = "First, you need a shirt that's black and says the name of a Gothic band or a gothic cross. IT HAS TO BE A T-SHIRT! Then, you need a white long-sleeved shirt. Wear that under the gothic shirt. Put on your favorite jeans that are fitted at the thighs but looser below the knees. Even a white or black skirt could do so much. Then, comb your hair straight, and put on black eyeliner. Make sure it's thick and visible, yet not so cakey. Then go without makeup, or a light dab of sheer blush, and maybe a dab of lip gloss.
Anonymous
Big day you have to look good for? Here is a step-to-step guide
"; s.text = "The night before:
1. Soak your feet in warm water for 15 mniutes. You can read a magazine while doing this!
2. Once the 15 minutes is finished massage lotion onto your feet.
3. Get a nail file and file your nails into their natural shape.
4. Once your feet are utterly dry apply white nail varnish to the tip of your toenail.
5. Follow the same instructions but with your fingernails instead.
On the Day:
Before you get in the shower, part your hair into sections and add a drop of rosemary essential oil and smooth onto the sections of your hair. Wrap your head in a warm towel for 15 minutes and on step 5 you can wash it off. So...
1. Hop in the shower and keep changing from hot to cold water. This will give your skin a glow.
2. Exfoliate your skin and drench it with water.
3. Get a nice smelling soap or shower gel and wash skin until the soap turns into lather. Once you feel clean wash it off.
4. Wash the oil out and continue to wash hair as normal. With shampoo, concentrate on the top inches of your hair as they are the dirtiest.
5. Smooth on conditoner and wash out after 2 minutes.
6. Get out of the shower and blow-dry your hair. Afterward, apply moisturizer!
Anonymous, 13
How to Get the Tropical Look
"; s.text = "Everyone has a different skin type this guide will suit any color!
1. Get a shade of dark blue or gold eye shadow.
2. Blend in the shade all over your eyes.
3. Get bronzing powder and apply all over your cheeks, nose and forehead.
4. To get rid of any bags you may have under your eyes use concealer and just dab it on them and after use the bronzing powder so it blends in with the rest of your tanned face.
5. Use pink or brown lip gloss. There you go!
Katie, 17
Healthy Hair
"; s.text = "What you need: mousse - any type works, comb, brush, leaveiin conditioner, hair spray, blow dryer, gel!
1. Wash your hair and condition
2. Comb your hair but not to hard
3. Put your hair into sections and add mousse.
4. Once you have added your mousse into each section spray your hair
5. Curl your hair and and gel into the scalp
6. Sit under the dryer for at least 5 mins and hope the results work!
Warning: this does not work for people with straight hair.
Na'Lina, 13
Healthy is In
"; s.text = " Eat fresh herbs and vegetables, like corriander. It takes the toxicity out of the foods you eat as it passes through your digestive system and leaves your body feeling fresh and makes your skin more radiant. Drink lots of water; it helps you lose weight without the hungry feeling and leaves you refreshed and focused.
VietGoddess, 12
Make Up Dos and Don'ts
"; s.text = "Make-up is not always the easiest thing to put on and not every color is meant for everyone. The best thing to do is try it on your hand first to see how it looks on your skin before you buy it. Also read the labels and see what it is made of before deciding on a product because some products may have harsh ingredients. If you have sensitive skin try hypo-allergenic make-up. Although if you find yourself allergic to a lot of the make up products on the shelf at local department stores try make up like Bare Minerals. Also know your best feature or the feature that you want to enhance. If you want to make your eyes pop out more, use a dark eye liner on the upper and lower lid. If you want to make your lips stand out more adding a lip liner and lipgloss will make it stand out more. Though be careful when putting on make up you don't want to put on too much. Plus the trend is to look natural so don't overdo it. But remember to have fun.
Anne, 16
Clean Your Face
"; s.text = "Get some kind of cleansing soap such as Neutrogena or Noxema and let it sit on your face untill your face gets a little stiff. Then wipe it off with a hot washcloth, but not too hot! You can also get a pot of water and let it boil. Set it on a table with a piece of cloth under it and put your face above it.
JKS, 9
Make your own coloured lipgloss!
"; s.text = "Okay you have tons of lipsticks you don't use anymore? Well, let's make that boring old lipstick come to use now!
Materials: lipstick, vaseline, a little container and a toothpick or something to mix it with.
1.Put the lipstick in the container and mix it up until no lumps are in it.
2. Now put some vaseline into the container and mix it up with the lipstick.
3. Voila! Coloured lipgloss that wasn't even too expensive!
4. You can apply it with your finger - make sure you wash your hands before you apply it. Beautiful lips!
Niki, 11
Shiny Hair
"; s.text = "1. Apply a mixture of mayo and honey in hair
2. Leave in hair for 35-65 minutes
3. Rinse
Shineyhair, 19
Blemishes
"; s.text = "If you have any type of blemishes on your face do not pop them! It will just leave scars.
*For Sensitive Skin*
1. Wet a clean wash cloth with hot water, and wash your face thoroughly. This will open your pores.
2. Repeat step 1 with cold water. * Repeat this step every day and your skin should become flawess.
*for Immediate Results* Use astringent to wash your face, not a lot. Astringent is available at most pharmacies.
bunnnyrae, 13
How to make your hair wavy
"; s.text = "After you take a bath or shower, braid your hair. Sleep with the braid in your hair. The next morning take your braids apart and you'll have nice, silky, wavey hair.
Anonymous
Super Soft Skin Moisture Scrub
"; s.text = "You'll need: Oil-free moisturizer, epsom salts or any kind of scrub, a medium sized food container.
Directions: Put moisturizer in the container and place spoonfuls of the scrub on top of the moisturizer. Keep layering until you get 3/4 of the way to the top. Then take a spoon and mix them together. Apply all over your face. Wait 20 seconds, then wash off. Apply again all over your face and keep on 5 minutes, then wash off.
Molly, 11
Hair Blow Out
"; s.text = "1. Part wet hair into four sections, two on the top and two on the bottom
2. Put a dab of shining serum and a heat protector cream, like a conditioning cream or olive oil, onto your hair
3. Blow dry and brush all the sections of your hair
5. style as desired
Anonymous, 13
My Style
"; s.text = "1. Start with a regular outfit.
2. Find some jewelry, belts, and ties.
3. Put them on in a funky and cool way, like using a tie for a belt or wearing long socks that come up to the knees.
Anonymous, 11
For Eyes
"; s.text = "Silver colors look awesome with blue eyes. Plus, gold eye makeup looks awesome with blue eyes, but it can look goregeous with brown eyes, too. For green eyes, try purple. For people with gray eyes, any color would work, just try to stay away from metallic colors. Hope this helps when you go out to buy makeup!
Supah Stah, 13
Supersonic Lips
"; s.text = "Want super shiny lips without all that gloss? Put some shimmer powder in the center of your lips and then put a little gloss over them and you'll have supersonic lips!
Horseylover, 10
After a late night out
"; s.text = "1: Take teabags and heat them in the microwave
2: Take the warm teabags and place them in the freezer for a half hour
3: Remove teabags from the freezer and place over your eyes for a few minutes
4: No more bags under your eyes!
By Taylor, 10
Fashion
"; s.text = "The greatest fashion statement this year is the trench coat; from tweed to cotton and everything in between. It can be worn with tight black jeans or long tights. To match those cute trenches are small-healed ankle boots.
By Lea, 13
Honey-cornmeal Face Mask
"; s.text = "Get three spoonfuls of fine cornmeal and five teaspoons of fresh honey. Use your finger to mix it together until you get a light, sticky paste. Apply it to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then wash off with warm water, dry your face and see the results. Your face will be smooth and fresh. Regular use of this homemade face mask helps get rid of your blemishes and acne.
By Gypsy, 17
Making Waves
"; s.text = "Instructions
1. To start off, lightly spray your hair with fixing spritz. This'll make it easier to work with when you start to curl and will help keep the style in place.
2. To start curling, this is what you should do: Pin up the top sections of loose hair and wrap it around the barrel of your heated curling tongs. Hold for five seconds then release. Curl all the loose hair. Release the top sections of hair and repeat.
3. Once you've curled all of your hair, run a dab of serum through the length. This will separate the curls into loose waves.
4. To finish the 'do, on one side of your part, take a section of your hair and twist upwards. Pull it back and pin in place with a pretty clip.
By Jenny, 12
Clothes
"; s.text = "To know about all the best clothes, you can 'window shop' online. Visit websites of your favourite clothing brands, and stay aware of the latest styles. Websites I like are www.claires.com, www.delias.com, www.sears.com
By Asma, 15
Hair Care
"; s.text = " This is how to make your hair silky-soft!
1. Apply mayonnaise to your hair.
2. Wait about 10 minutes.
3. Then wash out.
By Tiffany, 13
Fab Curls
"; s.text = "Wash your hair as you normally would, then let it dry naturally. When it is a little bit damp, plait it and sleep with it like that. In the morning, undo the plait and spray on some mousse and scrunch it. Lastly, put on some hairspray to let it hold.
By Dia, 13
*Make-up Advice For Teens & Pre-Teens*
"; s.text = "I live in the U.S., so if there are name brands of make-up you don't recognize, I am sorry! Ok, here is some of the best advice a girl can have! Trust me, I have a lot of make-up and I find that natural is better. I am over black eyeshadow and I would choose somewhere between brown and bronze. Ok, here is my advice.
For your face:
1. Wash your face and then put some oil-free moisturizer on.
2.( If your parents are cool with this) Put on an oil-free foundation. Rub it in really good. If you prefer loose powder instead, take your face sponge and put powder on it. Use one shake everytime you put it on a cheek, forehead, nose, etc.
For your eyes:
For eyeliner, I usually put eyeliner in the corner of my eyes. That way the eyeshadow I am using can go under my eyes! I have been using eyeliner the whole summer, so I can practice for school!
* For Beginners * Don't wear it to school if you look sloppy. Practice for a month and a half. You could also ask your mom or aunt for help.
Eye color: Since I am a blue-eyed, blonde girl, I really know this section. For blue eyes, I use light to medium greens, very light grays, gold, or pink. For brown eyes, use smoky blues, dark greens, plums, or purples. For green eyes, you are really just the same as blue, but try silver or white.
For cheeks:
*Tip* Smile & put the blush only on the apple of your cheeks. (That means the place near your nose that is bigger when you smile! )
Fair Skin: A very light, natural blush would look good. (For instance, peachy colors).
Medium Skin: Very natural, airy colors too. If you are daring, maybe a really light shade of red!
Dark Skin: Reds and natural browns will look good on you!
*Bronzer* I mainly use bronzer to highlight my cheekbones! To do this: Put your lips like a fish. (I recommend to do your highlighting in your bedroom. So nobody sees you looking like a fish.) Take a dab of bronzer with a blush applicator and put it on cheekbones. If you also want a very airy glow, try around the eyes!
Lipgloss: Put a very natural lipgloss on for everyday. For dances, I will occasionally put on sparkley lipgloss. Remember: Using glitterey stuff may make you look like you're younger than 10! You don't want that--espicially if you're in junior high or high school. Using red lipstick can also give you a 40+ look! You really don't want to look like your Grandma!
That's all the advice I have! I hope it helps you!
By Jena, 13
You Can Be As Beautiful As Models
"; s.text = "Tips for your face before partying.
1. Shower
2. Wash face using soap, but be careful as it can run in your eyes.
3. Mush up strawberry and banana using a mixer. Add dry skin lotion, mix together, then apply a face mask. Wash off using cold water after 10 mins.
4. Apply pink, sparkly lipstick, and then lipgloss.
5. Apply pink eyeshadow to the eyelid, then place cream coloured eyeshadow underneath the eyebrow.
6. Apply light pink blusher.
7. Get changed into a party outfit and you're ready to go!!!
By Grakie, 11
How To Make Your Hair Like Silk
"; s.text = "1. Add a drop of Rosemary Essential Oil to a base oil (sunflower, olive, grape seed or almond).
2. Part the hair and apply the oil from the root of the hair to the ends.
3. Wrap your head in a warm towel and leave for fifteen minutes.
4. Shampoo thoroughly to remove all excess oil and you'll find your hair silky and glossy.
By Amanda, 8
Fun, Fun, Fun!
"; s.text = "Needed: Music, mall, money, your friend(s), hair curler, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, brush, hair spray, nail polish, face mask and fun!
1. It's time to hit the mall! Pick one outfit that goes with your body shape and skin tone. Buy it! 2. Go home and wash your hair in the sink with some music on. Don't forget to use conditioner!
3. Paint your nails your favourite colour!
4. Put on the face mask for about 10-20 minutes. Then remove it.
5. Brush and style your hair! Whoo!
6. Put on your outfit, and go girl, have some fun!
By Nikki, 10
Eye Make-Up
"; s.text = "In the shops, extreme lash mascara costs an arm and a leg! Here are some of my tips to make your lashes look fantastic without losing any of your limbs!
1. Get yourself a bottle of cheap mascara
2. First, put mascara on the tops of your eyelashes and leave to dry.
3. Now, put the mascara under your eyelashes and leave to dry. By doing this, your eyelashes look thicker than usual!
4. Now, put mascara at the very tips of the eyelashes (this will make your eyelashes look super long!)
Finishing touches:
Get your favorite eyeshadow (gloss or cream), and put it thickly on the eyelid, then grab some eyeliner and put a thick line above the lashes, on top of the eyeshadow. Your lashes and eyes should look super! I bet you'll get lots of good comments about them! See, it didn't cost an arm and a leg and you still look great!
By Charlottesi, 13
Foundation Tip
"; s.text = "When you put on foundation, use your fingers instead of a sponge, as it takes less to cover your face; the sponge absorbs it in. Start from your nose and work your way out.
By Milie, 13
Vanilla Swirl Bubble Bath
"; s.text = "Swirl together your favourite fruit and vanilla scents to creat a yummy bubble bath that smells good enough to eat! You may never leave the tub again!
Materials
300 ml unscented liquid soap, 100 ml distilled water (available at supermarkets), 8 drops vanilla fragrance oil, 6 drops fruit-scented fragrance oil, 2 drops food colouring (red or blues make for some 'berry' colour!)
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, pour into containers and bingo! Instant bubble-icious bubble bath!
By Abby, 13
All That Glitters Gel
"; s.text = "Not only is the glitter gel at the height of fashion, it's good for your skin too! Make sure you use glitter designated for cosmetic use!
Materials
1/4 teaspoon fine polyester glitter, 60 ml. aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon glycerine, and containers for your glitter
1. Mix the aloe and glycerine in a small bowl
2. Stir in glitter until well mixed and spoon into containers.
By Abby, 13
Perfect Make-Up
"; s.text = "Materials
1. Any make-up you want to use, like eye shadow.
2. Also, blush, lipstick, and a lipgloss.
3. In addition, you will need mascara and perfume.
What you do:
Put a dark color of eye shadow on your eyelids and a lighter color under your eyebrows. Don't put too much blush on. Put lipstick on your bottom lip, only then rub your lips together. Then put lipgloss over your lipstick and remove any unwanted lip stuff with a q-tip. Put mascara on your top eyelashes only, but make sure the mascara is even. Spray perfume all around you till you smell good. You are ready for any occasion!
By Brouke, 12
To Keep From Sweating
"; s.text = "Yes, sweating is a natural thing your body does, but to keep yourself from sweating excessively, sift some baby powder down your shirt. Make sure you put plenty of baby powder on your stomach because oftentimes during the day, your stomach can get very sweaty. Also, put plenty on your back. It's best that you put baby powder on after getting out of the shower and drying off. Voila!
Beauty Page from www.girlpez.tk
Make-up
"; s.text = "Eye Makeup: When you buy eye makeup, make sure it matches your eye colour. There are some companies that put together 'trios' of eye shadow with instructions on how to apply it.
Lips: If you are in middle or high school, chances are you wear lip gloss instead of lipstick. Lip gloss comes in a huge variety of colours, shades, and shiny-ness.
Blush: Depending on your skin type, choose blush to add glow. For example, I have fair skin and I use Iced Cappucino.
By Emily, 13
My Type Of Good Lookin' Style!
"; s.text = "You will need: nail polish, lotion, a partner/friend, make-up, hair stuff, a curling iron, dresses (or) a sexy top with hot jeans, and something to cover your eyes.
First, we will do the outfit. Then, put on your mask and lotion. Let the lotion set. Take your eye cover off and put on your make-up. Finally, do your hair in a cute way! Now you are finished with your way of doing My Style!!!
By Taylor, 14
How To Look The Best For School
"; s.text = "Wear a little make-up -- not too much as you will get in trouble, but some foundation and mascara will give you that prettier look. Do something nice with your hair. If you have really long hair, straighten it and leave it down. If it's short, put some scalp plaits in the side (ask a mate to do this for you). Wear a nice smelling perfume: Lacoste Pink, Versace Red, and Diesel are all gorgeous and will stay smelling nice all day. Wear a fitted shirt to show off your curves: Pilot and Quiz have some great school uniform fashions. Get a handbag or school bag to make you look more casual.
By Moloko, 14
Hair Scare!!
"; s.text = "Here is my advice for great, straight hair!
1- Wash your hair and use a small amount of conditioner. Leave this in your hair for about 3 minutes before rinsing.
2- Wrap your hair in a towel and leave it to dry in the towel for about 20 minutes.
3- Brush your wet hair and comb a small amount of straightening cream into your hair.
4- Blow dry your hair on a cool setting.
5- Brush your hair and use some straightening irons to make it even smoother (ghd ceramics work wonders www.ghdhair.co.uk)
By Tracey, 14
A Quick Way To Look Good The Day Before School
"; s.text = "Here are great ways to look good before school!
1) Right before school, or the day before school starts, take a shower.
2) If your parents allow you to, shave your legs.
3) If you want to paint your fingernails and toes, do so.
4) The next day, put on clothes that you love.
5) Enjoy!!
By *emmy_e*, 10
Awesome Store!!
"; s.text = "Hi, girls!! I love wearing cute clothes because they make me feel great about myself. The one store that always has cute stuff is American Eagle. The store is usually located in the mall and it has awesome clothes for great prices. Their jewelry is some of the cutest I've seen anywhere, and their t-shirts are great quailty because they don't shrink, pill, or get ratty looking quickly. If you want a fresh new look, head to American Eagle. Sorry to you UK girls, but I believe that American Eagle stores are only found in the U.S. and Canada. But you can still check out www.ae.com for some cute clothes and sale items. Happy shopping!!
By Abby, 14
Beach Babe
"; s.text = "Here's a lovely summer look for those who want to look bronzed and beautiful:
1. I'm not a big fan of foundation. I think it looks pasty and fake and makes your skin worse in the long run. However, add a dab of it (or concealer) on any stubborn spots and discoloured skin.
2. If you're very pale, you can rub in some tinted mosturizer for a healthier look.
3. Get a nice bronzing powder (like Rimmel Sun Shimmer) and a powder brush. Lightly brush it over your cheekbones for a gorgeous look.
4. Now, for eye-make-up. This depends on the colour of your hair. BRUNETTES: white eyeliner (especially a very slightly sparkly one) looks gorgeous, especially with dark eyes. Use a jumbo crayon to draw neatly round the edge of your eye and even over the little bump at the corner next to your nose for sparkly eyes. Use black/ brown eyeliner and mascara as well to outline your eyes. BLONDES/ GINGER: green is the colour for the summer, and blue also looks lovely. Do the same as above, only below the eye and not going too far.
5. Now take a coral-coloured or clear lip gloss. Put a slick on and then dab your lips lightly with your fingers for a textured, natural look.
6. As for your hair, straight hair is out and waves are back in. Leave looking natural. Use thick, curling tongs and spritz with hair spray if your hair is naturally dead straight.
By Aurora, 15
Cute Purse
"; s.text = "Do you have an old tank with thin straps? Turn it inside out and sew the bottom. Turn it back right side out again and decorate with sequins, rhinestones, or patches!
By Vinnie, 13
Make-Up For School
"; s.text = "When you go to school, don't pile on the glitter and eyeshadow. Save the make-up for parties and going to a dance. Your 'at school' make-up style should be simple, yet cute. Apply some moisturizer to your skin and then add a sweep of light colored blush to your cheeks. Then put on one coat of mascara and add some lip gloss. Don't put on mounds and mounds of foundation, you don't need it. The point is to look naturally beautiful, not fake and cakey. For school, the most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable. Put on just enough make-up to make you feel pretty. Don't keep layering it on, though! Good luck!!
By Abby, 14
Smoochie Cheeks
"; s.text = "Put some light colored lipstick on your cheeks, just a dash, for blush. Then, add a pinch of gitter on each cheek for beautiful results.
By Anonymous, 13
Easy Make-up
"; s.text = "If you are young and you are not allowed to wear make up, buy some light eyeshadow and blush. Practice at home, but be sure to wash it off after. You can go to your mom and ask her how to put on eye shadow correctly and blush so it does not look dark and smeary.
By Nalani and Chico, 11
A Glossy Shine For Your Eyes
"; s.text = "Does your school not allow make-up, but you still want to add a little something to make you uniquely you? Well, by adding Vaseline like eyeshadow, you will give your eyes a glossy shine. If someone asks if you're wearing eyeshadow, all you say is 'no', and you wouldn't even be lying!
By Beachbunny74, 11
Make Your Own Nail Polish
"; s.text = "You will need: a white nail polish (like the kind used for french tips), eyeshadow in the color of your choice, and two small sheets of paper.
On a sheet of paper, put the eyeshadow and crush it into a fine powder, then put it to the side. Roll the other sheet of paper into a funnel that fits into the mouth of the nail polish bottle. Pour the eyeshadow into the funnel. Make sure all the eyeshadow is in the nail polish bottle before taking away the funnel. With the nail polish wand, blend the eye shadow into the nail polish. Now you can have all the nail polish colors you desire!
By Vivian, 12
Skin Care
"; s.text = "Skin care is very important, so this is a great skin solution.
1. Fill the tub with warm water.
2. Add a few cups milk.
3. Add five cups of oats.
4. Enjoy.
By Anonymous, 10
Original Outfit
"; s.text = " 1) If you want to dress differently to stand out, then the best place to go would be a thrift store. Because the styles today are based on clothes you would find in department stores with brand names, this saves you money. This allows you to have more to spend in other areas when you need it most. Buy something like faded jeans and long-sleeved tee with rhinestones. The color has to be set apart from the jeans, so buy a color like any shade of green or pink.
2) Wash your face before putting on make-up. Wear a LIGHT coat of orange lip gloss. It may sound gross, but believe me, it's the perfect accent color for lips! Wear whatever color eyeshodow your shirt is, just make it lighter. Pair this with black Maybelline mascara. Don't wear blush. It makes your complexion look blotchy.
3) Wash your hair before fixing it. If you have long, straight hair, then I would recommend leaving it down, adding a little gel to make it shiny and sleek. This also makes it smell really good. If you have long, curly hair, then you should apply curling gel and leave it down. If you have short, straight hair, then apply gel and some temporary highlights. If your hair is blonde, then add a lighter shade of blonde than you already have. If you have short, curly hair, apply curling gel and let it dry. Once it is dry, bend over and swing your hair everywhere. It makes it look longer and thicker. It also makes it look really sexy. Slightly messy hair is ALWAYS sexy.
4) Wear a necklace that is roughly an inch above you shirt's neckline. Wear exactly two bracelets on your left wrist and exactly one bracelet on your right wrist. This is because if you need to write something down, like your phone number for instance, the bracelets won't get in the way. Wear a cute pair of chandelier earrings. If you don't have any, either get some or wear small hoops. Make sure that the hoops are only long enough to be even with the top of your jaw bone. The hoops are good to wear, too, because if you are on a date and your hair gets caught in the hoops, then your date will have a good reason to touch your face.
What to eat on a date: If you have braces, then don't get speghetti; you should get chicken. If you are a vegetarian, I would recommend a salad, but leave the table to 'freshen up' and brush your teeth. (Remember to pack a toothbrush and travel-sized toothpaste in your purse.)
By Kaitlin, 14
How To Look Glam This Summer
"; s.text = "1.Face: For tanned skin, there is no need to apply foundation or concealer. It will make your face dry and patchy. If you have lighter skin, like a peachy colour, use concealer where it is nessecary and cover it up with a bronzer on your face. If you have pale skin, apply a bronzer on your face and on your cheek bones!
2. Lips: For tan or dark skin, you should use a golden lipgloss such as Miss Sporty Fabulous Gloss in St. Tropez. If you have a pale or peachy skin colour, use a light pink colour gloss, such as L'Oreal Glam Shine Sorbet Gloss in Strawberry Sorbet.
3. Eyes: For tan or dark skin, golden eyeshadow is the best. Use MAC eyeshadow in Romp. If you have peachy or pale skin, use a peachy colour eyeshadow, such as The Body Shop Shimmer Waves in Bronze.
4. Jewels: For shimmering wrist, neck or ears, wear pink or clear diamonds, long drop earrings, or chandelier earrings. Wear a long necklace with loads of diamonds for a chic look. Wear any diamond bracelet and pair it up with all these jewels!
5. Clothes: Wear a mini-skirt for long, hot summer days with a little vest top and some flip flops! For evening excellence, wear jeans, a T-shirt, and a jacket with some boots for a sexy look!
If you follow these tips, you are sure to get a boyfriend this summer. You will shimmer in the evening and all summer long. Please look after yourself and do not get too burned.
By Amber, 11
Look Gorgeous In Just Five Minutes.
"; s.text = " Hey, all you girls! Here is what you need to do.
1. First of all, wash your face and dry it nicely, so there is not a drop of water left on it.
2. Apply Clinique foundation.
3. Apply Kohl Powder.
4. Apply Clinique Strawberry gloss.
Now you are ready to make heads turn your way! Good luck!
By SURBHI, 12
Perfect Nails
"; s.text = "You will need the following: nail polish, a sharp object like a toothpick or a safety pin.
Directions: Using any color of nail polish, paint over all the nail. Let the nail dry, then apply five dots in a circle using a different color. Using a toothpick or safety pin, carefully put a curved line half way through each dot. You've got flowers on your nails.
By Emma, 13
#1 Lifelong Fashion Tip
"; s.text = "Here is the #1 tip when it comes to fashion: find your own style. If someone tries to tell you that you look like a dork in those cute capris, and you think you look absolutly fine, don't listen to them. Chances are, they probobly are jealous! If you need help finding your style, I understand, but try to find it out on your own. That's the #1 tip.
By politicfreak, 10
1 2 3 Belly-shirt!
"; s.text = "You need: A rubber band and a shirt you want to be a belly shirt
1. Bunch the shirt up on one side so it's tight.
2. Pull up to desired length and bunch it again.
3. Secure with rubber band and flatten out the bunch to the shape of a leaf.
By Anonymous, 11
Customizing Clothes
"; s.text = "Find an item of old clothing that you don't want anymore. Collect together beads, ribbons or bits and bobs around your house that can be pinned or sewn onto your item of clothing. Then, sew on or pin on your bits and bobs to create a new, customized outfit.
TIP: If your creation didn't turn out right, don't worry, use it as a scruffy outfit for doing boring housework or something.
By Sweet Pie, 11
Where To Shop For Cool Clothes
"; s.text = "When you want to shop for cool clothes at a great price, you may want to shop at some of these places:
- Goodwill has some very neat clothes. They may be used, but I shop there all the time.
- JC Penney's is a good place to shop and it is not too expensive.
- Wal-Mart has cool clothes, and they are not that bad on prices. I shop there almost every time I have money!
By Shurly Temple, 13
Make-up That Won't Come Off
"; s.text = "If you have non-waterproof make-up, this helpful advice is for you. If make-up won't come off after washing, take a small amount of Vaseline and rub it on your face, avoiding eye contact. Wait one minute, at least, then rinse very well. If it still does not come off, repeat these steps. I hope this works. Good luck!
By Boy Magnet, 14
How To Achieve Great Skin
"; s.text = "1. When you wake up, have a cup of hot water with lemon
2. Wash your face with a mini sponge
3. Use light make up that will not clog up your pores
4. Use a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide zit cream like Oxy
5. Throughout the day, have 8 glasses of water. (One 24 ounce bottle of water is equal to three glasses. Have one glass of hot water with lemon in the morning, two 24 oz. water bottles, and two glasses of water with lemon in the evening.)
6. Use a cleanser instead of soap on your face.
By Lolly, 11
For All Make-Up Users
"; s.text = "If you use make-up, do NOT forget to remove it at night, otherwise your skin suffocates. Do you know how nails start turning yellow if you use nail-polish regularly, and don't take it off for days? Well, your facial skin is the same, except way more delicate, and you need to take really good care of it. Never scrub at it very hard either, because your skin will pay. Have fun with make-up, but don't go to sleep with it on. All the top models know this.
By Moni, 14
Banana And Honey Face Mask
"; s.text = "Ingredients: One banana, one tablespoon of honey.
(Please test this on your forearm before applying it on your face.)
Mash banana and add honey. Spread over your face, avoiding the hairline and eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off with warm or plain water. This mask makes your skin smoother.
By Gowri, 11
Emergency Lotion
"; s.text = "Ran out of lotion?! Try making your own.
What you will need: baby lotion, talcum powder, water, a spoon, a cup, and a tub.
1. Get the cup and put in the baby lotion (as much as you like).
2. Put in a little bit of talcum powder.
3. Then add water.
4. Mix it 10 times.
5. Place in a tub and it will be ready to put on your face.
By star334541, 10
Polka Dot Fingernails
"; s.text = "If you always wanted polka dots on your nails, but never knew how to get them just right, read this!
What you need: two or more colors of nail polish, a few little Dixie cups, and a few toothpicks.
What you do: Paint your nails a solid color. Pour the color you want your polka dots to be in the Dixie cup. Take a toothpick and dip it in the paint in the cup. Dot it on your nail! If you want bigger dots, take a Q-tip or cotton swab. Pull the cotton off the end and use the stick!
By Blondie, 12
DIY For Fashion That Looks Pricey, But Isn't
"; s.text = "Fashion is pretty simple. Glitter tops, for example, are popular. Make them yourself! Cover your dark jeans in glittery fabric paint swirls. Sew a heart, daisy, or star patch on your jacket. Use iron-on patches if you wish! Add ribbon to the hem of a boring shirt. Be creative!
By Moni, 14
Don't Exceed
"; s.text = "Too much make-up does not look good on anyone, especially anyone under the of 20. If you want a fresh look, never go for total face paint. Tone down colors and focus on looking like a real girl, not a celebrity! Even to semi-formal or formal events, make-up should be just slightly brighter than normal. Concentrate more on your hair-do, accessories, and outfit for parties. Remember that make-up is pretty bad for our young skin!
By Asma, 14
Super Duper Hair
"; s.text = "If you want super duper hair then follow these steps:
1) Get some coconut oil.
2) Put it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
3) Massage it well into your hair.
4) Rinse out with cold water.
5) Leave hair to dry naturally.
6) Do this every two weeks and your hair will be shiny and very healthy!
By Nurisha, 12
Clean Feet
"; s.text = "Get a small bowl that your feet can fit in and put some hot tea in it. Then, soak your feet in it. This will get the bacteria off of your feet so they won't smell.
By Summer, 10
How to Stop Greasy, Grimy, Second Day Hair
"; s.text = "Materials: Bottle of baby powder
Instructions: Since baby powder absorbs oils, gently rub it thoroughly through the roots of your hair. Brush your hair after you do this. Voila! Watch the results!
By Anonymous
Be Beautiful
"; s.text = "If you have boring flat hair like mine and you want to pump it up, then all you have to do is this:
1- After you've just washed it, dry it until it's just a little bit damp.
2- Apply mousse to the roots of your hair.
3- Then blow dry your hair upside down until it's dry. Once you've done all this, you will look fabulous!
By dani.g, 12
Get Great Skin!
"; s.text = "Cleanse your face every night and apply moisturiser to dry spots. Exfoliate once per week. Shower everyday and moisturize afterwards. TIP: Wash your hair whenever it needs to be washed.
Products: Johnson&Johnson moisturiser (face), Boots cucumber exfoliator, Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion (with Aloe Vera), Herbal Essence Shampoo and Conditioner, Clearasil facial wipes.
By Rhianne, 12
Make Homemade Lipgloss
"; s.text = "Mix one teaspoon of glycerine with one half teaspoon of almond oil. Glide over your lips for a natural shine! Enjoy!
By Naaz, 14
Backpack Beauty!!!!
"; s.text = "Alright, so you want to look nice, but what about while you are at school? Stash these things to satisfy your most precious needs:
1) A nail clipper
2) Hand cream
3) Breath mints or dental gum
4) Emergency hair ties
5) Lip gloss
6) Earrings (optional)
7) Contact solution (depending if you wear contact lenses)
8) Hair brush
By Srilekha, 12
A Cheap Spa
"; s.text = "You need: Soap, lotion, nail polish, a towel, a robe (optional), nail clippers and/or file.
1. Put on a robe and fill the sink with water
2. Soak your hands for a while.
3. Do the same for your feet.
4. Clip and/or file your nails and toenails.
4. Paint your nails and toenails.
5. Wash your face.
6. When your polish is dry, put another coat on your nails and toenails.
7. If your face feels like it's shrinking, gently rub with lotion.
8. Then put one last coat of nail polish on and you're done! (Fast drying nail polish works best!)
By Ciarra, 10
Homemade Face-Pack
"; s.text = "What you need
1. A bowl
2. Oatmeal
3. Water
4. LOADS of towels
Directions: Mix the oats with water in the bowl until it's nice and thick, then spread it on your face. It makes your face feel lovely and refreshed. WARNING...may get messy.
By Tabbs, 11
Have A Spa At Home For No Cost
"; s.text = "1) First go take a nice hot bath.
2) While you're in the bath, listen to your favorite CD, read a magazine, and relax.
3) After that, put any scented lotion you have (yes, any) on your feet, elbows, and hands.
4) Give yourself a pedicure or a maincure.
5) Pick out your favorite outfit to wear the next day.
6) Go to your big event and you will have people asking about your beauty secrets.
By Alayna, 11
Getting Ready For A Day Out At The Mall
"; s.text = "Equipment: face wipes, make up, music, face mask, clear nail varnish, hair dryer, hair straighteners and most of all a friend!
Instructions:
1. Invite a friend over to sleep for the night.
2. When she arrives, let her have a shower whilst you get the music going.
3. Once she's finished, tell her to get dressed into her nightie, and to just relax whilst you go and take a shower.
4. Now that you are both finished, you can get into action. Dry your friend's hair and then she can dry yours.
5. When you have done that, you can straighten each other's hair.
6. If you want, you can paint each other's nails with clear nail varnish. This is something you can do to feel more confident about yourself.
7. To round the whole night off, slap a face mask on each other. Not only will your face look even fresher, you'll feel better about yourself. And don't forget to turn your music off!
8. You are now ready to go to bed.
9. Now that it's the morning, you need to get ready for your shopping trip. First of all, you need to have breakfast.
10. Then you have to clean your face with wipes.
11. It's a good idea to get some clothes ready before you do other stuff.
12. If you have enough time, go over your hair with the straighteners.
13. Now, all you need to do is get dressed and you're off!
Hope you have a good time!!
By Michelle W, 14
Ahhh! Refreshing!
"; s.text = "Have you ever had a sport game, and right after the game or practice, you had to go somewhere or meet friends? Here is a recipe that will make you feel and smell good.
What you need:
1) A clean squirt bottle
2) Your favorite perfume
3) A cup of water
What to do:
1) Put the cup of water in the bottle.
2) Then put 4 drops of your favorite perfume in the bottle.
3) Close the top of the bottle and shake it.
4) Squirt this spray on your skin or face when you feel sticky or nasty after a game and you will smell and feel great! (DO NOT PUT IN YOUR EYES!)
By Saddy, 14
Want Your Own Style?
"; s.text = "If you like other people's style, but don't what to be a copycat, do this:
1. Rub any moisturizer cream onto your face.
2. Get brown blusher and spread it on your cheek bones, but don't make it too thick.
3. Use sleek eye shadow, like light brown, on the top and bottom of your eyelid.
4. Then you can use XXl mascara to make your eyelashes look longer.
5. Put gem studs in you ears or wear clip-ons.
6. Wear a normal top, for instance a black or white top, but nothing horizontal. Wear a long cardigan or a fur jacket from a nearby clothes shop. Wear a long skirt from Tammy Girl. Now it's up to you to accessorize!!!
By a girl who knows.com
Fab Nails
"; s.text = "To have fabulous nails, you should clean them everyday. It won't take much time at all. You should always apply a clear coat of nail polish to your nails because they will be protected, but will still grow. Then, push back your cuticles with a cotton bud. You can also try new designs that everybody will notice.
By Lily, 12
How to Make Your Face Look Great Without Make-Up
"; s.text = "You need: lotion, red lipstick, clear lip gloss.
1. Wash your face well with a mild soap and water. Scrub it in circular motions to remove excess dirt.
2. Apply a lot of lotion (about the size of 5 quarters). The lotion acts as a great moisturizer.
3. Apply the lipstick evenly. DO NOT OVERDO IT.
4. Now, apply the lip gloss to give your lips a shimmering touch. When it's time to remove your lipstick and clean your face, wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap. If you want to leave your face feeling extra special, use Noxzema facial cleanser (available at drug stores).
FASHION KORNER from www.girlpez.tk
You’re A Style Geek
"; s.text = "People think that you're a geek. If you wear a long button up shirt like what men wear, get a vest to wear over it, and get the same color pants and shoes. You'll be a great styling geek. I'm wearing it now in school and I am cool.
By iloveyouiod, 14
Every Girl Is Beautiful In Her Own Way
"; s.text = "Follow these steps for success:
1. Buy and put on a minty green mask (make sure that you have a minty mask, cucumbers for the eyes, and a massager for the feet).
2. Have somebody put the cucumbers on your eyes.
3. Have someone massage your feet (if you do not have someone to do the massaging, drop your feet in bath salt and leave for about 10 min).
4. When you are done, there is a whole new you!
By Meg, 16
D.I.Y. Jean Purse
"; s.text = "You will need: a pair of jean (denim) pants/shorts, scissors, sewing machine, or needle and thread.
1. Take the pair of jean pants/shorts and cut them until you are about 4 to 5 inches away from the back pocket.
2. Sew together both of the openings.
3. To add some extra style, sew on printed material, beads, yarn, fur, etc.
By pinkpoodle, 12
What To Wear This Spring
"; s.text = "Wear cowgirl fashion! It rocks and Sienna Miller wears it all the time. It makes you look cute, sassy, and original.
By Pol, 11
Great Face For Any Age
"; s.text = "I have found a wonderful way to get rid of those blackheads or zits!
1. Get your face nice and clean (sometimes it clears them out also).
2. Buy an inexpensive Neutrogena On-The-Spot and Treatment Mask
3. Enjoy!
By cutething101, 10
Look Fresh!
"; s.text = "1. Before you go to bed at night, rub some cream (hand cream will do) on your face and hands, avoiding your mouth and eyes.
2. Then put some Vaseline on your lips.
3. If you have a spot, you can get a spot stick, or use good old toothpaste.
4. If you want to be fresh, go to bed at a reasonable time. Remember, you should be getting 8-10 hours of sleep a night.
5. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables; it makes your eyes bright and alert.
6. Drink lots of fresh water. This helps you to keep hydrated!
7. Take a cold shower in the morning! Before you get out, turn the knob up and have 10 seconds of hot, then 10 of cold. Repeat. (Don’t forget to wash your hair!)
8. Exercise!!! Play at school, or walk around and talk about stuff! Don't sit watching television!! Get outside on your bike!!! Exercise keeps you fit!
9. When you wake up in the morning, do some stretches. Your body will feel loose and relaxed throughout the day!!
10. Enjoy yourself!!!!!!
By Jojo, 11
Plucking Your Brows
"; s.text = "Ideally, before you pluck your eyebrows, you should have a hot, steamy shower. This will help open your pores, and make plucking less painful. Now, find a nice clean pair of tweezers. If you find plucking really painful, rub some Vaseline into your brows and leave it on for a few minutes. Carefully wipe off all the excess cream. If that doesn't work, grab an ice cube and press it against the area. This will numb it. Make sure when you pluck your brows that you get them looking as natural as possible. Don’t pluck them too much in the middle so they are really widely spaced, don’t pluck them too think and never, ever make the start of your eye brows really thin, then make the ends really, really thin. This looks so gross on people because it doesn’t look natural at all!!
By Georgia, 13
Foot Soak
"; s.text = "You need: A bowl of cool water, 5 orange slices, 2 lemon slices.
Combine all ingredients in the bowl. Let feet soak for about 10 minutes. Gently dry feet and apply a pedicure.
By www.girlpez.tk
Your Inner Beauty
"; s.text = "Girls, why be worried about how you look on the outside? You, just like me, probably ask yourself questions like, \"Why can't I look like this girl?\" or \"Why can't I be skinnier?\" Well, there aren’t any answers for those questions, only that some girls look better in some areas than others. Believe me, the outside isn't as important as the inside. Is it your outside appearance that gets you up to heaven? It doesn't, does it? Here is one of the best beauty tips you can ever receive; be kind, be polite, and never forget to be the best you can be. Forget the makeup and pretty clothes for a day and tell yourself that it isn't the way I look that makes me pretty; it is my kind, good heart.
By Marian, 13
Hip-hop Denim Bag
"; s.text = "1) Take old jeans and cut pieces.
2) Take needle and thread and sew purse together.
3) Cut a strip of jeans for the handle.
4) Make 3 holes on each side of the purse.
5) Take the strip and tie each end through the end holes.
6) Cut another strip and tie it through the middle holes.
By Emily E., 10
Eye Candy
"; s.text = "Want perfect eyes??? Well, what you need is an eyelash curler, black mascara, your favorite eye liner, and eye shadow.
First, I recommend Avon's hot eyelash curler. It tells you when it is ready to curl and uses heat to lock it in. It’s fantastic. Then apply 4 coats of mascara. Then express yourself with your eye candy. If you are happy, use a subtle orange. If you feel calm, use a pretty blue. If you feel like a natural beauty, then go nude or match your skin tone.
By Faith, 12
Tres Chic Makeup
"; s.text = "Well, I think we all know you can’t go heavy on both eyes and lips, so pick one and go with it. If you have dark skin, bronzy, orange yellow colours go best with your skin. If you have braces (like me), go nude or lightly with your lip color. Shine from gloss and braces is blinding!
By Faith, 12
Look Great With Little Make-up On!
"; s.text = "Here's how to look like a celebrity with as little make-up as possible!
Day out: (movies, shopping, sports, museum, park etc.)
1) Wash your face thoroughly with luke-warm water. (Use a face scrub to open those pores if required!)
2) Put on moisturizing cream and let it soak in.
3) Dab a little bit of powder or crème foundation all over face, using as little as possible. Blend it in with your skin colour so that it looks natural.
4) Smile and give your cheekbones some glamour with a tiny bit of blush.
5) Get some powder eye-shadow (pastel colours like baby blue and light pink look great!) Dab it on your eyelids, keeping your eyes half open.
6) Get some clear lip gloss and smile! Go, girl!
Night out: (disco, clubbing etc.)
1) Use steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 as above.
2) Get some powder eye-shadow (dark colours like blues and reds look great in the dark!) Dab it on your eyelids, keeping your eyes half open.
3) Use a thin bit of non-smudge mascara to lengthen and thicken those eyelashes.
4) Get some coloured lip gloss (celebrities love pink and dark reds/tans) and smile! Go, girl!
Tip 1: Don't plaster your lips with lip stick. It's so not a good look!
Tip 2: Remember, girls, to smile! Guys love girls who are confident and smiley and who use as little make-up as possible on that beautiful skin!
Tip 3: If you have a spot, don't panic! Guys get them too!
By Angel12
Toothpaste
"; s.text = "If you have a bad spot and want to get rid of it, don’t pick at it and make it bleed in pain! Put a thing that I call toothpaste on it!! It may sound weird, but put just one tiny dab on before you go to bed and the toothpaste will dry the middle out!
By Loz, 13
Geting Ready For A Date
"; s.text = "1) Clean face with soap
2) Wash soap off of face
3) Put shiny lip gloss on (so lips are ready)
4) Wear clothes that say, 'Look out! I am on fire!'
By Heather, 13
Quick Tips!
"; s.text = "1. If you are sick of having on gorgeous lipstick and it coming off on glasses, lick the glass first; trust me, it works!
2. Eye gloss is really in right now. Make your own by blending some eye shadow and Vaseline on your finger.
3. Put some Vaseline on a toothbrush and brush your lips. It’ll give you soft, kissable lips!
By Nikki, 11
How To Get A Perfect Face
"; s.text = "First, you want to put on your eye shadow. You should start with a blue color, then you should put on a little purple. You should keep doing that, then you should put on a little lipstick. Then put on a little lip gloss for that extra shine. Then for your blush, if you go with the blue eye shadow, you should put a little bit of blue blush, but if you went with the purple eye shadow, you should put purple on. For your mascara, you should put on only a little.
By Samantha, 12
No More Nasty Blemishes
"; s.text = "1. Take a bowl of hot steaming water and put it on a flat surface, e.g. kitchen table
2. Put a sheet or two of kitchen paper (Bounty) and put it across the bowl so it won’t burn your face
3. Put your face over the bowl for 10 minutes and this will open your pores and it will sweat out your spots or any black heads
4. Cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face and dab talcum powder to reduce the shine, and then apply foundation or tinted moisturizer.
By Leanne, 15
Face Fact!
"; s.text = "Here's a quick tip for those of you who wear a full face of makeup. Always mix in a light moisturizing lotion into your foundation before applying it. If you do not wear foundation, simply apply a light layer of the lotion before your powder and blush.
By Jezebel, 14
Plucking Eyebrows Doesn't Have To Hurt!
"; s.text = "First of all, before plucking eyebrows you need a good, senseible pair of tweezers, but don't spend too much on them. They always sell tweezers in any local drugstore. If any shop sells makeup, then they're bound to have tweezers. I paid maximum of 1 euro for mine; a good bargain. Now you have your tweezers. Before plucking, wet the eyebrows. I suggest after you get out the shower because it doesn't hurt when the eyebrows are already damp. Just gently pluck away any unwanted hairs, but be careful not to go too far. Never go below the brow line. If it feels sore afterwards, then just put a little bit of cream on. But if you look too red in the face, don't worry because it will go down. Happy safe plucking.
By Katie, 14
Headband and Ponytail
"; s.text = "1. Brush your hair
2. Make a ponytail
3. Put on a headband (choose a good one for you)
By Paola, 10
How To Wash Off Make-Up
"; s.text = "1. Take a wash rag and rinse it with cold water.
2. After that, put soap on it and rub it on your face.
3. Rinse face and repeat step one and two with hot water.
4. If eye shadow is on, take wet cotton ball and rub on closed eyelid then rinse.
5. After every step is done, dry face and rub on moisturizer.
By Nichole, 11
Beauty and Makeup Tips!
"; s.text = "First of all, don't wear makeup just to impress, only wear it if you want to. Second of all, make sure that you be yourself, because if not, then you will always be trying to be someone you really aren't. 1) Remember to apply makeup smoothly. 2) Remember: Blush is not just for the cheeks, it’s for your whole face!
By Anonymous, 11
A Slammin' Facial
"; s.text = "Are you having a sleepover with mostly girls? Well, this is a cool activity to do...a facial!
You'll need: 5 tbsp of warm water, 2 teaspoons of facial scrub or liquid soap, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
1. Mix all the ingredients.
2. Let the mix sit for about 6 minutes.
3. After the 6 minutes, apply to face. Let the facial stay on for about 5-7 minute and then rinse thoroughly.
4. After rinsing it, it is best that you apply some lotion to your face.
By Dobbi, 12
Cool Party
"; s.text = "1. Invite your best buds to a slumber party. Each guest has to bring something for a spa: hair stuff, nail polish, etc.
2. Spend the night doing make up, hair styling, and telling scary stories.
3. Play truth or dare, watch chick flick movies and see who can look the best/worst.
4. Make a red carpet and strut your stuff with makeup, hairdos, nails, and sexy clothes.
By Emmy, 13
Straight Hair
"; s.text = "1. For thick, curly hair like mine:
1. Use a gold plated, ceramic hair straightner on medium heat.
2. Go over your hair in small sections (once or twice each section)
3. Let your hair cool down for about 15 minutes and repeat 3 or more times until your hair is how you want it!
By Sara, 13
Curly, Well, Frizzy Hair
"; s.text = "If you have curly, frizzy hair (like me!) and straighten it, you should always use serum. It protects your hair and will make your hair really smooth. If you straighten your hair on a daily basis, it is vital to get quick heating straighteners. Ones that heat up in a minute or under are often the best as they also get really hot. If you can't be bothered to straighten all your hair, just tie it up and straighten the pony tail end!
By Lizi, 13
How To Look Hot For School
"; s.text = " 1. Pick out your favorite pants
2. Find a shirt that is not too shaggy
3. Wear high boots
4. Put lip gloss on
5. Put hair in a pony tail
6. Find washable hair color
7. Dye your bangs the color you choose
8. Put on your favorite necklace and bracelets
9. Put in earrings
10. Go to school and the guys will dig you!!
By Poochy, 10
Skater Girl Style
"; s.text = " 1. Buy low-rise jeans.
2. Go to any surf shops; buy a shirt or two that says Volcom or Rusty or something.
3. Buy skaters' shoes.
4. Wear your hair down.
5. Also, try to buy a Volcom belt to go with the shirt.
6. Go show it off!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Michelle, 11
Treatment For Bags Under The Eyes
"; s.text = " 1. Get 2 teabags and put them in water, then throw the water away (not the teabags).
2. Put them in the fridge for about an hour.
3. Go to your room or somewhere you love to relax and put the cold teabags over your eyes.
4. Leave them for 15 to 20 minutes over your eyes. You will notice some difference. This works with fresh cucumber slices over your eyes too. Enjoy the finished result!
By Gigzi, 12
What To Wear To Make You Stand Out In A Party
"; s.text = " 1. Wear a plain top.
2. Wear a vest top with a lot of writing on top of the plain top.
3. Wear long flares that are a bit tight at the thighs and loose at the legs.
4. Wear black shoes that have a beautiful flower at the tip.
5. Your hair should be straightened. If you don’t have long hair, you can use extensions that will flow on your shoulders.
By Abiola, 13
Homemade Hairspray
"; s.text = "What you will need: Hair conditioner, an empty hairspray bottle, water
Instructions: Fill the bottle about a quarter of the way up with conditioner. Next, put the water in until the bottle is full. Close the bottle and shake it up until it is well mixed. Last, ENJOY!
By Elizabeth, 10
MakeoverTime!
"; s.text = " 1. Go to your closet with a close friend.
2. Pick out the stylish stuff you want to wear.
3. Put them on!
4. Get out the makeup!
5. Put on makeup.
6. Put jewelry on.
7. Do your hair up!
8. Have a fashion show!
9. Get a camera and take pictures!
By Brianne, 14
How To Make Your Skin Glow
"; s.text = "1. Drink plenty of water, but be careful you don’t overdose on it
2. When you wake up, have some hot water with lemon to clear the toxins out of your body
3. Use light make up made from natural ingredients
4. Get 30 minutes of exercise a day and do exercise 3 times a week that gets you out of breath.
By Lolly, 11
Be Your Own Designer
"; s.text = "1. Find a plain t-shirt that you don't wear anymore (or see if your mum, dad, brother, sister or cousins have one)
2.Take a piece of plain paper and draw the t-shirt.
3. Now, draw on anything that you would like to see on it (like a flower or heart or even your name)
4. Very carefully, draw the pattern onto your t-shirt with a fabric pen
5. Sew sequins over the pen marks, in a colour of your choice
6. Spice up the t-shirt with buttons or iron-on transfers, or anything you can find. You can even cut it spiky at the bottom.
REMEMBER: Always ask a parent or guardian before you draw on your shirt.
Why don't you try using an old skirt or any other item of clothing you can find.
By Fun Fun Fun
How to Match One Hair Tie with the Other Color
"; s.text = " *First you get two different kinds of hair ties (medium).
*Second, you put your hair up, but leave bangs out.
*Then bring the bangs back and cross them over the bun.
*Then spray with hair spray for long lasting look.
By Yasmin220, 12
Home-Made Hand Lotion/Body wash/Antibacterial
"; s.text = " You will need:
*Antibacterial hand soap
*Any scent lotion
*Any kind of body wash
*Any color food coloring
Instructions:
*Put the antibacterial soap, lotion, body wash, and a little bit of food coloring in a bowl.
*You should probably use an unbreakable bowl like a metal bowl.
*You don't have to use food coloring if you are using colored lotion or body wash.
*Mix everything together.
*There you go. Now you made your hand lotion/body wash/antibacterial soap.
By Crybaby11, 10
Overnight Spot Treatment
"; s.text = " If you have a spot that is about to break out, then do not worry! Just apply a dab of toothpaste onto it and leave it to dry. Keep the treatment overnight and it will work wonders! The toothpaste contains an active ingredient that helps to dry out spots!
By Ali, 14
Rose Oil Bath
"; s.text = " *Add as many flowers as you want in your bath, whether it is jasmine petals or any other flower petals you want.
*Tear off all the petals you want in your bath.
*Then scrub your body with an apple for 30 minutes.
*Add Canola oil to the petals and mix up very well, run your bath as warm as you want it to be.
*Put all the petals in the bath and relax.
By Ivory, 13
Oat Mask
"; s.text = " 1. Mix ground oats into flour (as much as needed)
2. Add milk or cream (2 teaspoons)
3. Put on face and let dry (5-10 minutes)
4. Wash off
By Jaymaipage, 13
Hair
"; s.text = " *For the perfect stress-release straight hair, all you need to do is buy 'Straight and Sleek' Serum from Avon, $1.99, and squirt it on damp hair.
*Blow dry it, then plug in your straightener to make it easier to straighten. There you have it--the straightest hair!
*You can also buy the 'Straight and Sleek' shampoo and conditioner from Avon or your nearest Boots store!
By Gemma Lou, 14
Wavy Flavy
"; s.text = " *After your shower, towel-dry your hair, then put in some gel.
*Take one inch sections of your hair and twist it into a coil.
*Bobby pin your coils at the root.
*Sleep this way and when you wake up, you will have waves and curls!!!
By Gabrielle, 14
How to Apply Perfect Lip Gloss
"; s.text = " Step 1: If you have dry and flakey lips, get an old tooth brush and scratch it across them softly. Before you go to bed, apply some Vaseline to give you a glam and shimmer look for tomorrow.
Step 2: Apply some lip liner around your lips that matches your lip gloss or lip stick.
Step 3: Then get your lip gloss or lip stick and apply on lips without going out of the line of your lip liner.
Step 4: Then get a piece of tissue and smear your lips on to it so it’s not really thick and then add a shiny coat over the top.
Step 5: Now you should have the glam and shimmer look wherever you go!!!
By Sarah, 13
How to Look Perfectly You
"; s.text = " 1. Pick out an absolutely fabulous outfit that is flattering on you. Remember, what looks good on one person might not always be right for another. Choose something that works for you.
2. Hair: Hair is a must. People can tell a lot about a person from how their hair looks that day. May I suggest: Soft curls, curling the ends of you hair either up or down, or a curled ponytail flipped up in a bun.
3. Accessories: Silver and Gold, I must have some! Silver or Gold jewelry is a must have and basic builder for any outfit. For example: Gold complements yellow, and silver complements baby blue.
4. Makeup: The natural look is always best; people want to see your natural beauty. Wear a natural eye shadow, with something a little lighter near your lashes. For mascara, try waterproof, you never know when you'll get caught in the rain. And last but not least, a natural, sheer, and glittery lip gloss.
5. And the final step, keep your head held up high. Girl, you look awesome, and you know why? Because you’re just being you, and that's the best look you could ever wear.
By RoxyGold, 12
What's Hot, What's Not
"; s.text = " Hot!
*Cute little Mudd jeans with scarves for belts and a cute little fake rose on it!
*K-Swiss tennis shoes, Shocks, and Impacts!
*Rubber band necklaces and bracelets!
*Silk dresses only for church!
*Bikinis are in sometimes, one pieces very rarely. If you’re too young to go in the tanning bed, go in the shower that sprays tanner on you!
Not!
*Socks with sandals are o-u-t. They have never been in!
*If you're not 13, please don’t wear big hoop earrings!
*Short fingernails !!!
*Black fingernails (get real) !!!
*Don’t wear too much of one color or you might look like a fruit loop.
*Attention: Orange is not the new pink!
By Football Chick
Bunches Like Ashley Olsen!
"; s.text = " Step 1: Make a part to one side
Step 2: Make that part go all the way down your head and divide into two.
Step 3: Brush hair into bunches, but make sure the front part of your hair is not behind your ears. Do this to both parts.
Step 4: Nearly there! Plait both of the bunches and tie with bobble on each.
Step 5: Watch Mary Kate and Ashley, 'The Challenge' and near the end of the film, you will see your look-alike hairdo.
By Emz, 14
Glam Lipgloss
"; s.text = " 1. Put Vaseline in a bowl that can be put in the microwave
2. Pick out your favorite eye shadow or blush (has to be powder)
3. Put blush/eye shadow in the bowl with Vaseline
4. Mix
5. Make sure you can see color throughout the bowl
6. Cook on low for 3 minutes in the microwave (make sure there is no water in the bowl)
By Roxi, 13
Beauty
"; s.text = " For real beauty and fashion, do what you want.
It’s fashionable if you like it and it makes you happy.
By Julie, 10
Things You Need to do to Get a Guy...In 10 Days
"; s.text = " *Be yourself! Use make-up dark enough to see, but not too much to notice from far away. Don’t be afraid to dazzle him with what you've got!
By Sarah, 19
Beauty Tips
"; s.text = " When applying mascara, first carefully zigzag the wand down the top of your eyes before coating the bottom half. Your eyelashes should be longer and fuller.
Bronze is great if not overdone. Brush it over your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin for a genuine exposed look. If wearing the right top, you can make your tan look more convincing by bronzing over your shoulders and just under your neck.
Wear darker colours for parties. In the daytime, they will look too drastic and may make you seem very panda-like!
If applying blush, smile and your cheekbones will be more defined and your results more accurate.
A way of making your lips look more colourful is to apply lipstick, then with a tissue, wipe it off. However, some remnants of colour should still be on your lips, so they will be a nicer colour.
And remember- less is more! Make up should enhance your natural beauty- it should not be making you look beautiful!
By Gracie, 13
Love the Skin You're In!
"; s.text = " Things you’ll need:
facial cleanser
clean face towels
tubs of water (1 warm, 1 cold)
cucumber slices and cubes (you can also use cold apples or cold, used tea bags)
Method:
1. First, put a clean face towel in a bowl of warm water and squeeze all the excess water out.
2. Then, put the towel on your face to open up your pores.
3. Follow up by cleansing your face with a facial cleanser and leave it on for five minutes.
4. While doing that, don’t forget to put a slice of cucumber on each eye to relax tired eyes.
5. After washing off the facial cleanser, soak another face towel, this time in cold water and squeeze out excess water, then put it on your face. This will close up your pores.
6. Rub a cube of cucumber all over your face; it will make your face feel tingly and refreshed.
By iluvme, 12
Look cool for school!
"; s.text = "1. Put on your school uniform in the morning.
2. Put pastel make-up on your cheeks and eyes (optional if you’re allowed to wear it).
3. Wear your hair in a style that flatters your face.
4. Tell yourself you look great and go to school with your head up and shoulders back! You'll really feel great!!!
By bubble girl, 12
How to Have a Complete Soothing Day Spa (at your own house)
"; s.text = "You will need:
Face mask, cream (best to use hand cream), music, nail polish, make up
Instructions:
1. First put some music on so it's not too boring.
2. Apply your face mask.
3. Apply cream on your back (get your friend to massage your back with the cream).
4. Apply nail polish.
5. Apply make up.
6. Come home beautiful!
By Nicole, 9
Beauty Rules!
"; s.text = "A sexy face for any club
1. Always wash your face before anything!
2. Start putting on foundation!
3. Start putting on some Maybelline lip-gloss!
4. Then start putting on some eye shadow, for example: pink, baby blue, violet. Or,, if you are tan, put some cream on!
5. Make sure you put it on lightly. You don’t want to go to a club looking like a clown, now do you?
6. You’re ready to party!
By Nadia, 13
Portable Make Up Kit
"; s.text = "All you need is an eye shadow compact. Obviously, you can use the eye shadow for your eyes and maybe even as blush. But, did you know it also works as lip gloss? Just get the eye shadow wet and apply with a Q-tip. Then seal it with clear gloss, Vaseline, or even chap stick. Viola! A portable and matching make-up kit.
By Monika, 11
How to Get Gum Out of You Hair
"; s.text = "There are two ways to get gum out if your hair. The first way is to freeze the gum with an ice cube, then pull it out. Another way is to lather it with peanut butter, then rinse it with shampoo. If you use the peanut butter trick, it also leaves it with a shimmer and it's silky soft.
By Monica, 11
Hair Help!!!
"; s.text = "Have you got dirty or unclean hair?
Instructions:
1. First, run yourself a hot bath, without bubble bath.
2. Find yourself 2 eggs, and a mild shampoo for any type of hair.
3. Crack the eggs into a jug, and add 1 teaspoon of water.
4. Get into your bath and pour the mixture over your head, and leave it for 15 mins. Then rinse that into a basin.
5. Use your mild shampoo. The Science Bit - Egg naturally cleans hair as it clings to dirt and drags it out.
By MissBrianMay, 11
Chipped Nail Polish and No Remover?
"; s.text = "We've all had that awfully cheap nail-varnish that ends up scratched and chipped. The worst nightmare is realizing you don't have any remover. However, my new process will remove nail polish without any expensive products!
Instructions:
1. Soak your hands in warm water and scrub with soap.
2. Brush on white or clear nail polish, and give it 10 seconds, then quickly rub it off with a wet-wipe (wet tissue). Make sure you do only 1 nail at a time, otherwise the new polish will dry too!
By MissBrianMay, 12
Multicolored Eyeshadow
"; s.text = "You will need:
Five different colors of eye shadow and a small, thin paintbrush
Instructions:
Take the brush and apply the first color of eye shadow on the very edge of your eyelid. Then make multiple layers, repeating the step over and over again until you have as many layers as you want. If you want to be a little more creative, try drawing little designs! I've managed to make 5 stars and a moon on mine, and it lasted the whole party! Be careful not to rub or touch the area around your eye (or blink constantly) because it WILL get smudged!
By Menolly, 15
Fashion Tips
"; s.text = "1. Never wear horizontal stripes if you worry about how wide you are. Horizontal stripes make you look wide.
2. If you want to make your legs look longer, wear long skirts and pants with either vertical stripes or lines.
By Melody, 14
For Girls With Fluffy, Thick, Curly Hair
"; s.text = "If you have thick, fluffy, curly hair like me, you will understand how difficult it is to control your hair. Here is a solution to your problems.
Release Your Curls, Not Your Frizz!
First, wash your hair every third night. The natural oil in your hair will hold it down, while allowing your curls to be natural and held in place by the oil. Invest in hair styling wax. This nifty, inexpensive product will work wonders for your hair. Scrape off a dab of hair wax into your hand and rub your palms up and down together to heat up the wax. Make sure your hair is a tiny bit damp, but not dry or really wet. Taking a comb, brush a side part through your hair. Using your fingers, scrunch your hair up a little. After a while, (if your hair really is naturally curly!) you should have some great curls in your hair, although there will be some fluff, there will be more curls than fluff. This is ideal for people with hair that falls an inch above the shoulder.
By Madhi, 14
Getting Highlights?
"; s.text = "When you get some highlights in your hair, don’t get them 20 shades lighter then your natural hair color. When you get highlights, you should get them just a little lighter or darker then your hair color. For example, I have sandy blond hair so I got caramel highlights. When you get your highlights, talk to the person that is putting them in and ask if they think that would look good. After all, most people go to school for that stuff, so you should make sure they agree.
By lost_girl_in_dreams, 11
Making a Summer Anklet
"; s.text = "You will need:
Two colours of embroidery thread, 6 beads with links, and scissors
Instructions:
STEP 1. To check length, you need to wrap one thread around your ankle. Add another 15cms before cutting it. Now put the next thread to match its size.
STEP 2. Now, tie the two threads together with tight knots, about 5cm from both ends. Now make three loose knots. Try and get them equally spaced out.
STEP 3. Take a bead and open the silver link. Slip it through the loop of one of the loose knots. Close it tightly. Add a second bead in the same way. Repeat for the other two knots. Now wrap around your ankle and secure with a double knot. Now you've got your own Scottish style summer anklet!
By Little Miss Scotland, 11
Beauty Fashion tips!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Wash your face before you do this. Put lotion on--Gardenia Body Lotion. Put makeup on--lipstick and lip gloss. Make sure they are both cherry flavored. Get a red or white dress, but you could also wear maybe a baby blue dress or a short skirt. Put some stuff you might want in a pocketbook. Pack some money and dress cutely. Decorate your hair, make sure it is curly. Decorate your hair with glitter and put some accessories in. Pack a spray for your hair, stinky smells, to spray on the guy's hair, or just to spray in his eyes if he is maybe evil.
By Leyna, 7
How to Relax and Refresh
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1) First if you want, you can take a shower to really refresh yourself.
2)If you have REALLY comfy clothes, PJs, or a robe, put them on.
3)Wash your face. That really opens up your pores and gets all of the oils and stuff off your face.
4)Three letters: TLC. Take care of your feet and hands because they go through sooo much!
5) Relax!!! Just lie down, put on a cleansing mask, watch TV, or you can listen to soothing music.
6) After, if you are all freshened up, go hang out w/a friend or someone so you can give them the same treatment if you want!
7)Have fun!!!!:)
By Lex, 10
Nearly Pain-Free Hair Removal
"; s.text = "Ingredients
1 cup sugar
Half a lemon for the juice
1/4 cup honey
A little bit of molasses if you have any, like a drizzle
Cornstarch (to powder with for tautness, making it more effective)
Something to spread the mixture with, like a tongue depressor, popsicle stick, cheese spreader or spatula.
Cotton fabric (any old thing you can find or buy some strips at a store. I used pieces of an old sheet).
Directions
Mix lemon, sugar, and honey in a bowl. Microwave on high for about 2-3 minutes. Beware: mixture will bubble over, so use a large container. Do this until it bubbles into a smooth consistency. I find this a lot simpler than turning on the stove, but it would be safer if you watched over the heat on the stove. If you use the stove, use LOW heat. Now move away from the mixture and go do something while it cools a little down so you can touch it safely. A little bit warmer is better to use, though. Microwave it for 20 seconds if you find the need to. Make sure your legs or wherever you wish to place it is clean and dry (I would try exfoliating your skin in the shower; helps bring up the hair). Then dust the area with cornstarch so it's more effective as it draws out oil. Spread a thin layer on your leg. Cover with a strip of fabric, and rub the strip the opposite way of hair growth, about thee times. Grab the fabric end and pull it off very quickly against the direction of the hair growth, or the other way if you wish. It will hurt (not much though and this is coming from a person with a low tolerance for pain), but after awhile it gets a lot less painful. I'm sure you're strong enough to withstand the momentary pain. Reheat the mix if it gets too hard to spread. This stores for a long time. You could use a glass jar (I used a short mason jar) to store the extra mix. This worked well for me. At first, I was scared but after I did it, it was no big deal. By the way, this is safe to use on pubic hair.
P.S. If you soak the strips in hot water afterwards, the mix comes off easier so you can use the strips again.
Leah, 16
How to Give You Hair a Nice Shine without Spending All of Your Money
"; s.text = "You will need:
peanut butter and shampoo
Instructions:
Put 3 tablespoons of peanut butter in your hair. Leave it in for about 10 minutes. Rinse through you hair and wait for it to dry.
By Leih, 11
How to Have Fab Lips and More!
"; s.text = "Next time you’re applying make up, here's how to get gorgeous eyes
Instructions:
1. Apply black pencil eyeliner all around your eyes as close to your eyes as possible
2. Pick a light eye shadow e.g. if you have green eyes choose spring green eye shadow, or an ice blue or something that looks just as cool
3. Apply it on your eyelids as well as all around your eyes, underneath your bottom lashes, and at both sides of your eye
4. Finally, apply a couple of coats of black mascara and voila! Gorgeous eyes!
By Lauren, 13
Fabulous Lips and More!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Get out your makeup. Then get out some non-glossy chapstick and put that on. Then you put on lip-gloss (put on a lot for a pretty shine). Now get out your eye shadow, but do not match it up with your clothing or you will look like a clown. Like, for example, if you have on a pink shirt and some blue pants, you are supposed to put on a light baby blue or anything that is light, but do not put on any pink eye shadow. Now put on some black eyeliner only around the bottom of your eyelids and you can even put on liner around your lips. Now look at your fab self.
By Kelly, 10
Banana Face Mask
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Get one banana, take all the skin off, and squash it a bit. Next put it in a blender to mash it up. When it's mashed, put it on your face for a great face mask!!!!
By Katie, 14
Hard Day
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Get yourself a mug.
2. Fill the mug with hot water.
3. Cut a lemon in half.
4. Squeeze the lemon juice in the mug.
5. Get a jar of honey.
6. Put one tablespoon of that in.
7. Mix it all around.
8. Then put into a microwave for 2 min.
9. Then take it out and mix it.
10. Then put your feet up and enjoy!
By Katie, 13
Lip Service
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. For an everyday look, brush on some colorless lip gloss. It'll give you a fresh, clean-teen look.
2. Colored lip balm is great for that not-too-special occasion.
3. For late night parties and discos, shiny lipstick or maybe a little glittery lip gloss works best.
4. DON’T use lip-liner when using a light-colored lipstick (it'll make your lips look as if they're fake).
5. If you're not happy about your lip size, keep in mind that dark, matte colors make lips appear smaller and that light, bright colors produce larger-looking lips.
By Julia, 9
Honey Facial
"; s.text = "Instructions:
First you need to get honey, oatmeal, a big bowl and a wooden spatula. Put the honey in the big bowl and lightly sprinkle a handful of oatmeal in the bowl. Stir with wooden spatula and sprinkle about 3 more handfuls in the honey. Keep stirring until the oatmeal is covered in honey. Now get your mom or a friend to spread the honey all over your face. After it is hard, wash it off or take a nice hot bath to wash it out.
By Julia, 9
How to Give Yourself a Makeover
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Look through magazines for inspirations or ask your best mate. (But don't overdo the new look.)
2. Go shopping! But only try nice cheap stores or make your own.
3. Get a haircut, but only if you want to.
4. Still wear something that is you.
5. Show off your new look!
By Joseline, 10
How to Choose the Correct Outfits
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1.Mix and match some construction paper or patterned paper.
2. Choose which kind of outfit you want to wear.
3. Put it close to your skin and see if it's great or not.
4. Wear your outfit and show it off!
By Joseline, 10
Britney's Everytime Hair Style
"; s.text = "If you have a party tomorrow, follow my tips for gorgeous sexy hair
Instructions:
1. Wash and lightly dry your hair, but keep it damp
2. Brush or comb your hair to get rid of any knots
3. Grab some bobbles and separate it into as many mini sections as possible
4. With each section, plait it tightly, but make sure it's secure
5. Make sure these are tightly secured in bobbles
6. Leave your hair to dry thoroughly
7. Once dry, if you have straightners, leave them to heat, then run them over the plaits carefully
8. Untie your plaits and loosely run your fingers through and apply a little hairspray or moose to keep the style in control.
*Optional* Put in some grips or clips if wanted
*Viola! Perfect sexy hair*
Now, for the finishing touches: *Wear sexy but subtle make-up and a cool outfit and you're ready to party.
By Jessica, 14
Jeans and a Dress?
"; s.text = "Do you have a dress that you absolutely love, but your mom says you can't wear it out because it is too short? Problem solved. Just pair it with some boot cut or flared jeans and some cute heels that match. Now you can wear your dress. Accessorize with a cute handbag or oversized wallet and some chandelier earrings. Pull your hair back with a sparkly clip and you’re ready for a night out with your friends or boyfriend. You can also buy shirts that are longer or cut at a diagonal because those are meant to be worn with a pair of jeans. Don't forget your big sunglasses if it is sunny out!
By Jessica, 12
Skin or Carpet?
"; s.text = "If your elbow or knee cap is sore or dry, here is what you have to do:
Instructions:
Get some rose water from a shop, milk (about half a cup would do), 1 lemon, and a bowl. Now put 2 or 3 teaspoons of rose water in the bowl. Add the milk and add few drops of lemon juice. Now mix all of that together. Get a cotton ball and apply to skin. Results: in weeks, your skin will no longer be a piece of carpet.
By Jessi, 13
Unique Nail Polish
"; s.text = "If you do not have any colored nail polish, you can try this
You will need:
felt tip pens & clear nail polish
Instructions:
1. Get the colored felt tip of your choice and color your nails with it.
2. Get the clear nail polish and put a coat of it over the colored nail.
3. When it is dry, it will become a nail polish. Enjoy!!!!!
By Jane, 12
Lose Weight without Risking your Health
"; s.text = "Hey, all you girls who have extra pounds and want to take them off during the summer, listen to these helpful tips:
1)Eat healthy foods in an appropriate portion (i.e. apples)
2) Try to exercise daily (i.e. dance, curl ups, run). I run half a mile daily, dance, do 1000 curl/sit-ups ups.
3)Try to eat a few times a day (i.e. eat 3 times a day)
4)Do not eat many sweets, just the proteins your body needs
4)Do not diet too much. Eat as much food as your body needs. If you over-diet, you will be exercising with no calories (energy) to burn and you might cause yourself to faint. (It's like a car without fuel).
5) Begin to feel more confident and sure about yourself
6) Drink plenty of water.
7)Wait 3-5 hours after each meal; then eat another meal if you’re feeling hungry again
8)Eat snacks like fruit and crackers (NOT Doritos or Hot Cheetos) when you get a little hungry.
9)Try to eat things you like
10)Try different foods each day. In the mornings, try 2 eggs, 2 corn tortillas or bread w/ milk, or cereal. For lunch, try noodles or sandwiches. In the afternoon (dinner) try soup, beans, and shrimp.
Remember, by being self-confident and thinking you can achieve what you want, you will be confident to lose pounds. Just remember to keep trying!! Do not let other people criticize you. Be your own judge and you will set goals that will help you accomplish your dreams! Remember you are who you are because of your uniqueness!:)
By HOT CALI GRL WHO LUVS A HOT CALI BOY, 13
How to cover up your zits!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Wash your face morning and night
2. Put on any type of zit cream (Mary Kay acne cream works well)
3. Put on foundation like you normally would
4. Dab a cover up concealer on the area of the zit, and then gently rub it in around the zit, but try to leave the cover up mainly on the zit while blending it at the same time so you don’t have noticeable lines
5. At the end of the day, make sure you wash all the make up off thoroughly!.
By Kate, 21
Honey Moisture Mask
"; s.text = "Use this face mask when your skin is really dry. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 teaspoons milk. Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
By Forever24, 12
Make-Up Tips
"; s.text = "When applying lipstick, brush your lips lightly with foundation as it holds the lipstick to your lips longer. To open up your eyes, buy an eyelash curler and curl your lashes. Lightly apply black mascara, then coat with water-proof clear mascara. Allow to dry, then coat with clear mascara again and let dry. Move your fingers over your lashes to see that no black comes off. Do not apply on sport days or hot days so it does not run at school.
By Georgie, 12
How to Get Rid of a Zit
"; s.text = "Don't you just hate it when a disgusting spot appears when you're going to a party/date/shopping spree? Well here's how to get rid of one!!!
You will need:
Toothpaste, tissues, concealer, t-zone stuff (I'm from the UK. I don’t know if you can get it in the US, but you can always get similar!!!)
Instructions:
1. Wash your face thoroughly, then pat dry; Do Not Use Soap.
2. With a tissue, pinch the spot. If it bursts: Wash your face. Put concealer on the red mark where the spot was.
3. If it doesn’t work, blob a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the zit and leave for a couple of hours.
4. Wash off toothpaste, then put on T-Zone.
5. Dab on concealer.
By Gabz, 12
How to Look Amazing Without Looking Tarty!!
"; s.text = "Before you do anything, brush your teeth! You never know what might happen and you want your breath smelling good!!
1. Apply colourless lip-gloss (I recommend Smackers where you can buy at any superdrug)
2. Brush your hair and put it up in a style or even leave it down. (If you have curly hair and would love to make it glossier, try Shine Silkening Serum.)
3. Put on a cute pair of jeans and a cute top
4. Smile and you are ready to go!
By Frankie, 13
Dandruff
"; s.text = "Do you have dandruff? Well, guess what? Here’s a cheap way to get rid of dandruff forever!
Instructions:
1) Get any light colored lotion (yes, any)
2)Dampen your hair
3) Scrub a lot of lotion into your hair, tips and everything.
4) Now wash it out, then do your routine shampoo and conditioner.
5) This does work. Do it every night for a week and see the difference!
AND~ For all those girls who have a date and need their dandruff gone now~ Before you leave on your date, apply any lotion to the part in your hair. Blend it in, and WHAM! You have instant no dandruff for about 3 hours!!!
By fashon queen, 16
How to Give Your Eyes That Certain Something
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1) Put black eyeliner on the top, inside part of your eyelid (the one below your eyelashes)
2) Put on black mascara, don't clump it
3) Put white powder eye shadow under your eyebrows. Blend in, then re-apply
4) Put a powdered peach eye shadow on your eyelids (where you normally put eye shadow)
5) In the space between the white and peach, put a really light peach or a baby orange. This gives your eyes that everyday girly-girl glamour look that’s sure to make the guys go 'Ooooo La La!'~
By fashon queen, 16
Fashion Passion
"; s.text = "For a totally rad sleepover, you can have a fashion show
Instructions:
1. When you invite the girls, ask them (if their moms allow it) to bring over some of their favorite 'in-style' clothes.
2. When everyone is at the sleepover, have your little sister (or if you don't have one, moms are fine) videotape you and your friends walking out and showing off your clothes. You can even have categories like swimsuit, casual etc.
3. Afterward, ask your mom to hook the camcorder up to the TV.
4. Watch the tape.
5. Have fun!
By Fashion Diva L., 12
Makeup Tips
"; s.text = "Girls, I know for a fact that guys adore girls who don’t put too much makeup on themselves. Natural for this summer is fab!
Instructions:
1) Face: Darling, your face is naturally glowing from the sun, so you don’t need much, maybe a little bit of peach or pink bronzer. You can get that product anywhere. I suggest 'Benefit' or you can go to Target or any beauty shop.
2) Lips: Honey, those luscious lips are now soft and moist for this summer, and all you need is a little bit of color to it. My suggestion is 'honey kiss' from Bonnebell. Why? Because that stuff works wonderfully. The color you're looking for is anywhere from light pink to natural nude. All you need is the glossiness and some color to complement the bronzer. My fave is Victoria’s Secret lip gloss in a tin. It is fabulous! That stuff makes your lips feel tingly and minty all day long!
3) Lids: You don’t need much for your eyes and this summer you want to even out the tones. For your eyes, I suggest that really nice creamy, liquid eye shadow. For white to tan skin, I prefer a more pearly to yellowish cream color. For darker skin, I prefer a more brownish, but also gold cream color and some tint for the eyes and the cheeks. Remember, a little can go a long way.
4) Hair: Too much gel and hair products and hairdryers actually damage your hair. Stay away from those things for the summer and I promise that your hair will be radiant. Air dry your hair because your hair needs moisture. Put some deep conditioner in your hair at least once every 2 weeks and keep your hair back or up with nice clips or scrunchies affordable in any store. They should be light weight so you don’t feel like a weight is on you.
5) Body: Darling, 2 words to fab- 'Apricot Scrub'. It’s from St. Ives and it works wonders. You'll understand when you buy this product. Use it every other day and it keeps your body looking natural and glowing!
By fashion consultant, 15
How to Look Taller
"; s.text = "Give your body a chance and don't slouch. Poor posture only makes you look older and is a major cause of backache. Stand up straight - you'll look much more confident and it does wonders for your shape! It can also make you look taller!
By Drama Queen, 11
How To Fix Dry Skin
"; s.text = "I suffer from dry skin very badly, but I found this really helps
You will need:
egg yolk, honey, bowls, measuring spoon, mixing spoon
Instructions:
1. Carefully crack the egg and let the fluid steep out, leaving the yolk. You might have to crack the shell in half and pour the yolk back and forth between the two halves to get all the fluid out. If the yolk is somewhat watery, that’s fine. Make sure to do this over a bowl or sink so the white fluid doesn't get messy.
2. Pour the yolk in another bowl and pour in two tablespoons of honey.
3. Stir the yolk and honey until combined.
4. Yes, you actually put this on your face! Apply to your face and leave for five minutes.
5. Wipe it off with a wet wash cloth. You’re done! You can store the extra solution in your refrigerator, just cover it with foil or plastic wrap.
Hope this works for you!
By Daniele, 14
Puffy Eyes Gone for Good
"; s.text = "You will need:
1/2 cucumber (sliced) and 1 bowl of ice cubes
Instructions:
Put cucumber slices in bowl of ice for 10 minutes. Place a cucumber slice over each eye and relax for 10-15 minutes.
By Daniel 's Gal, 14
How to Look Fab for a Party or a Disco!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. First of all, buy some new clothes; something like pink or yellow.
2. Everyone looks good in curls, so curl your hair after you have changed into your new pink or yellow clothes.
3. Add some normal lip gloss and brush pink or yellow glitter on your cheeks.
4. Finally, put on 2 or 3 rings along with your necklace and long earrings.
Now you are ready to go to your disco or party!
By Crystal, 12
Cute Purse!!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Find a pair of jeans that you don’t want anymore.
2. Cut off the legs even with the top of the inseam.
3. Sew the holes shut.
4. Take part of the leg and cut it into a long strip.
5. Sew it to one side of the top of the purse.
6. Measure how long you want the strap and trim it to the right length.
7. Sew the other side to purse.
8. Pack with the usual things and go on with life.
By Crazyshopper, 14
Beauty Begins At Bath Time!
"; s.text = "Beauty definitely begins at bath time. Once every Sunday, why not turn your bathroom into a beauty salon and spoil yourself? After all, you deserve it after a hard, stressful week at work or school!
First, make your bath water sweet smelling by adding extra bubbly bubble bath and maybe some bath oils and scented bath salts. Don't have the water too hot, as you may scald yourself. Lukewarm water is fine. In the bath, wash yourself with a sponge and use a nail brush to clean underneath your nails. Now wash your hair using your fave smelling shampoo! Also, you could take a book or magazine in the bath or a shower radio to sing along to. A big glass of fizzy pop would be great too. Go on, give yourself a break and grab a couple of biscuits and sweets. It is your day of relaxation after all, so relax and take a break from that diet you started last week or that project you were supposed to hand in today!!!! After you get out of the bath, comb through your wet hair very carefully so as not to break it, then blow dry your hair slowly, using a styling brush to get that glam, crimped hair look. You can also use hairsprays or gels to make it stay firmly in place, or decorate your hair with some brightly colored bobbles, clips, alice bands, head bands or ribbons. Now, beautiful nails need regular attention. Try not to bite your nails as it makes them look uneven ,stubby, and just plain horrible! It's a good idea to carry a nail-file with you as well to file away any uneven or jagged edges. Paint on clear nail varnish and there you have it - straight nails to die for! So, after you've had your beauty bath and your nails are looking fab, you need to look cool too. My advice would be: Dress casually - a pair of three quarter length jeans, a cute t-shirt with a wicked logo and a pair of fab sandals, trainers, or glam heels, whichever you prefer! Now add a touch of clear mascara, clear lip gloss and pale pink eye shadow for that natural look and you're ready to strut your stuff down at the local shopping mall! Have fun & good luck!
By CoolCat2004, 14
Bath Salts
"; s.text = "If you would like to have a relaxing bath, then try making these bath salts. They smell good and it is also great for your skin!
You will need:
1 cup of Epsom salts, 1/4 of a cup of baking soda (softens skin), 2 drops of essential oils of your choice (ex. Lavender, Chamomile or Vanilla), 3 drops of food coloring (optional), a mixing bowl, a glass jar with lid
Instructions:
1. Pour 1 cup of the Epsom salts in a mixing bowl.
2. Pour the baking soda in the bowl with the Epsom salts.
3. Put a couple of drops of essential oils of your choice in the bowl, mix it with your hands.
4. Put a few drops of food colouring into the bowl and mix.
5. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients.
6. Put the Bath salts in a jar.
7. Put about a handful of salts into your bath. Enjoy!!!!!
By Cool Girl, 11
Bananarama Face Mask
"; s.text = "You will need:
plastic spoon, 1 banana (ripe), tub or jar (empty), 1 tin coconut milk or you can use the fruit itself, 1 plastic knife, chopping board, and tin opener
Instructions:
1. Chop up a ripe banana with a plastic knife. Push to one side.
2. Open coconut milk and pour into an empty jar or tub.
3. Peel the bananas back and put them in the tub and mash them up with a spoon. Mix up until it forms a gooey paste.
4. Finally, apply to face and viola! Smooth skin in seconds.
By Chloe Pitt, 11
White Becomes Bright
"; s.text = "If you have a plain white vest top you're thinking of throwing out, give it a makeover and it'll become the latest fashion in seconds.
You will need:
1 meter of colored ribbon, 3 tubes of material paint, vest top, corsage pin.
Instructions:
1. Lay out your top and cut various lengths of ribbon.
2. Hook the pin onto your corsage.
3. Put the ribbons on the corsage pin.
4. Place corsage onto vest top.
5. Around the collar or waste band, paint on some patterns with material paint (swirls and waves look good). Once they are dry, put your new D.I.Y diva vest top on and show off.
By Chloe, 11
Clothes
"; s.text = "Always make sure your clothes match or just do not leave the house. If you do not have clothes that match, wear something that has colors close to each other and make sure you have the lighter color on too. Never wear the lighter color as pants and the darker colors on a shirt or it will not look right.
By Chichi, 11
Mix Your Fashions
"; s.text = "You can have a white pair of pants and an aqua blue shirt. To go with that, you can have aqua blue high heels. And if you like to wear hats, then, you can have a white Rome hat. There's a lot of good fashions out there. If you mix and match your fashions, you can look so great!!!
By Carolyn, 13
Denim Purse
"; s.text = "Instructions:
First, take an old purse that you haven’t used in a little while but is still in pretty good shape. Then, cut up old jeans that can't fit you anymore into small patches. (If you take your pointer finger and your thumb and make them into a square, that is about the size you should cut the patches into.) Cut the patches into squares or rectangles. Make sure you use multiple pairs of jeans that are different shades. Then, hot glue your patches onto the front and back of your purse CAREFULLY!! (Hot glue hurts if it touches your skin, trust me!) If you cut off the zipper or pocket of your jeans, then try putting those onto the purse too. It makes it look fun and funky. The last step is wearing the awesome purse you just made!! Wear it proudly because you made it and it looks AWESOME!
By Candy, 13
Foot Steps
"; s.text = "Instructions:
A. PAMPER: You will need: 1. Nail polish remover 2. Peppermint Cooling Foot Soak (The Body Shop) or 3. Lemongrass Deodorizing Foot Soak (The Body Shop) 4. Peppermint Cooling Pumice Foot Scrub (The Body Shop) 5. Foot Cream (L'Occitane)
Instructions: 1.Take off old polish with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover. 2. Soak your feet in a basin filled with warm water for at least five minutes. Make it extra special by adding Peppermint Cooling Foot Soak or Lemongrass Deodorizing Foot Soak. 3. Pat feet dry with a towel and then massage feet with Peppermint Cooling Pumice Foot Scrub. 4. Rinse; dry feet and apply a generous amount of Foot Cream.
B.GROOM: You will need: 1.Nail clipper 2.Elegant Emery Nail Board (La Cross) 3.Cuticle Nipper (La Cross) 4.Olive oil 5.Orange stick
Instructions: 1.Trim toenails straight across with a nail clipper. (Don't cut them too short and don't cut the corners.) 2. Smoothen the edges and sides with Elegant Emery Nail Board. (File in one direction. The best nail shape is square with rounded corners.) 3. Trim hangnails with cuticle nipper. 4. Rub some olive oil into cuticles. (Don't cut them! Instead, gently push them back with the cotton-wrapped tip of an orange stick.)
C.COLOR You will need: 1.Toe Separators (Trim) 2. Nail polish 3. Nail polish remover 4. Orange stick
Instructions: 1.Wash moisturizer off your toenails with soap and water and pat them dry with a towel. 2. Spread toes with Toe Separators. 3. Apply one coat of base coat, two coats of color and one coat of top coat, making sure that each coat is dry before the next is brushed on. 4. Dip the cotton-wrapped tip of an orange stick into some nail polish remover and use it to remove smudges around each nail. 5. Wait until polish is completely dry before putting on closed shoes or going to sleep. Note: If you choose not to color, buffing is the way to go! Nail Buffers leave your nails smooth and with a nice, healthy sheen. (Try: Nail Buffer from The Body Shop)
By Brandy, 11
Make Your Blue or Green Eyes Look More Blue or More Green
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Make your blue or green eyes stand out by using eye shadow. First you cover your eyelids up to your eyebrows with silver or white eye shadow. Next you put bronze or brown eye shadow on your eyelids only. (The brown/bronze eye shadow will cover some of the silver/white eye shadow). Now your blue or green eyes will stand out more.* :)
By Becky, 11
Nail Art
"; s.text = "You will need:
1. Nails to do this on.
2. Different types/colors of nail polish.
3. Nail polish remover (in case you make a mistake)
4. Something with a round tip
5. Styrofoam plate or plastic surface
Hint: You might want to have some clear nail polish.
Instructions:
*1 Make sure that your nails are clean. If not, remove nail polish with nail polish remover. You could cut your nails and file them too.
*2 Choose the nail color you want.
*3 With your rounded tip object, design patterns like dots or zigzags. You could even make a flower. The center dot can be the middle and six or five other dots the petals.
*4 Once you have created your pattern, let the paint dry.
*6 Once it's dry, apply clear nail polish to make the paint last a little longer.
*7 Enjoy your manicure!
Hint: You can make fun parties and invite your friends. Have fun without having to go out to a salon.
By Babygirl4evr, 13
How to exercise and feel great
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Go to the gym, and do a light work out, 3-4 times a week
2. Go for walks around your block with friends
3. Do laps in a pool
By Ashley, 16
Frizzy Hair
"; s.text = "If you have frizzy hair, follow these tips and soon you'll have smooth, sleek hair!!!
Instructions:
1) Use a conditioner. Try to leave it in for a good few minutes before washing out. For extra shiny hair, rinse with cold water.
2) Towel dry hair and work a blob of serum or straightening gel into your hair. Blow-dry, pointing the hairdryer down your hair to make hair lie flat.
3)In the morning, work a blob of serum through your hair and when you have a little bit left, smooth those little bits of hair down at the parting that always seem to stick up.
Tips: Try not to wash your hair too often. The natural oils in your hair will stop frizz. Don't blow-dry too much. If you have time, use the low or cool setting of your hairdryer as this will stop frizz. Don't use too much serum or it will make your hair look too greasy.
By Angel, 14
Natural Make-up
"; s.text = "You will need:
Vaseline, lip brush, eye brush
Instructions:
1) Get your Vaseline and your lip brush. Dip the lip brush into the Vaseline and brush onto your mouth.
2) Get your eye brush and dip it into the Vaseline and brush it onto your eyes. Make sure there are no bumps or it will look silly.
3) Admire your new natural look.
By Ami, 12
Medium Skin, Brown Eyes
"; s.text = "I found this on a website and found it really useful. Obviously, not everyone has medium skin and brown eyes, but for those of you who do:
Eye Shadow: You'll look best in medium green, medium purple, plum, medium blue, medium grey or blue-grey shades of eye shadow. Choose only one shade to use at a time and apply it all over eyes, from lash-line to brows.
Mascara: Apply one coat of brown or black mascara.
Lip Color: You shine in sheer lip glosses in shades of light brown, bronze or raisin red.
Special Occasions: You'll stand out in a metallic silver or blue-grey eye shadow on lids. Rim the inside of your lower lids with white eyeliner, and apply a coat or two of brown/black mascara to top lashes. Keep lips shiny and pretty in a sheer bronze or brownish-red gloss.
By Ami, 14
My Special Facial
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Mix 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 cup of honey, and 1 tablespoon of almonds [finely ground] (To grind the almonds, use a food processor or blender.) Spread the mixture all over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Let the mask set for 10 min. Rinse with cool water.
By Allie, 14
Flashdance T-shirt
"; s.text = "1. Find an old t-shirt that you don't mind cutting up. NOTE: fitted, baby-doll tees DO NOT work that well on this project. Try to find a loose-fitting t-shirt.
2. Lay the shirt flat on the table, the front of the shirt facing up.
3. Cut around the neckband with the back layer of the shirt, too. You should be left with the neckband and a half-circle-shaped piece of fabric attached to it. (The extra fabric is from the back of the shirt)
4. WEAR IT! You might want to try pulling one side off your shoulder, too. If you've ever seen the movie 'Flashdance' this is what the main character did to her shirts and sweatshirts. It's also a great way to get more wear out of shirts you haven't worn in a while. Like your 2000 Old Navy Flag Tee!
By *Tink*, 13
A Quick Facial Mask
"; s.text = "Banana Beauty Balm is a cleanser and moisturizer in one.
You will need:
1/2 fresh banana, 1 tablespoon fresh heavy whipping cream (lightly warmed), 1 teaspoon honey (lightly warmed), 1 drop German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) essential oil, 1 tablespoon finely powdered oats (add more if product seems runny, less if it seems too thick)
Instructions:
Mash the banana to a creamy pulp using the back of a fork. Warm the honey and whipping cream in a microwave for about 15 seconds. Stir to combine, then add to the banana pulp. Stir well. Add the oats and essential oil and stir again. To use, massage over dampened skin using gentle, sweeping motions. Don't forget your neck area. Allow Banana Beauty Balm to remain on your skin for a few minutes while you enjoy eating the other half of the banana. Rinse well and follow with a spritz or two of rose hydrosol and a light application of extra virgin olive oil or your favorite moisturizer to soothe and prevent moisture loss. Enjoy! The shelf life of this product is necessarily limited by the fresh ingredients. It should be used immediately after it is made.
By makeyourcosmetics.com
How to Make a Cool Handbag Out of Your Old Jeans!
"; s.text = "If you have an old pair of jeans, don’t throw them away!! Make a cool bag!
You will need:
Pair of jeans, needle and thread, an old belt, glitter pens, and scissors
Instructions:
1.First, check with your parents if it’s ok to cut up your old jeans.
2. If they say it's fine, then take your scissors and cut off both the legs of the jeans so that they look like hot pants. Be careful not to cut too far; it’s got to be higher than your crotch.
3. Then, carefully sew up the holes you’ve just cut. Try to do it neatly; you might need an adult’s help.
4. Now get the glitter pens and do some pretty designs on your jeans. Wait for them to dry.
5. Then get your old belt and cut off the buckle.
6. Sew each end to the inside side of your jeans so it's like a handle to your bag.
7. Then make sure the zip and button is done up on your jeans. There you have it- your fab handbag!!
By *Morgan*, 13
Feel Good About You
"; s.text = "1. Take a nice hot steamy bath with some bubbles perhaps.
2. When you get out, get two/three towels and lay down with your self covered in the towels on your bathroom rug.
3. Put on tons of lotion (and don't wipe it off).
4. Brush your teeth and floss them.
5. Get a good night's sleep. Wake up in the morning and dress in the most fashionable outfit you have.
Good Luck!
By *Isabella*, 9
Special Undies
"; s.text = "You will need:
plain underwear, sequins, ribbons, material etc., needle and thread, fabric markers, glue, scissors
Instructions:
Lay your undies out, backs facing up and pick one of your decorative items to either glue or sew on. To make special pockets, cut a piece of material (to fit the back of the underwear) and sew onto the back. Write funny messages, draw funny pictures or stick on pretty pictures. Do whatever you want to make your underwear special!
By *Carleigh*, 14
Sweet Feet
"; s.text = "A pedicure is a beauty treatment that will leave you and your friend feeling like movie stars. Take turns giving each other the special spa treatment. Start by filling the bathtub with about two inches of warm water. Take off your shoes and socks, roll up the cuffs of pants, sit on the tub letting your feet soak. How relaxing after a long day of school! After five minutes, drain the tub and pat each other's feet dry. For extra-soft feet, rub on some lotion. Now using an emory board, gently file your friend's toenails until they're smooth and shapely. Then place a cotton ball between each of her toes and paint her toenails. Now switch becuase it's your turn! For rainbow fun, paint each toenail a different color. Or,for a more dazzling effect, brush on a layer of clear glitter polish after the colored coat dries. Gorgeous, darling.
By Kia, 10
Curly Hair!
"; s.text = "If you have plain hair, then this is the tip to jazz it up!
You will need:
Hair wax, Eye-shadow, Old mascara pot and brush, Hair gel (optional), Old bowl, Pen, Paper, Stick, back plastic
Instructions:
1: To start with, put about 150 grams of hair wax into a bowl and mush it up into a paste.
2: Next, crumble up the eye-shadow and mix it up with the wax.
3: If you're using hair gel, then mix a small amount into the mix of shadow and wax.
4: Carefully pour the mix into the mascara tube and dunk the brush a few times, then close the tube.
5: Finally, make up an artistic name for the hair mascara and color the label in. Cut up a piece of sticky back plastic and cover the label, then stick the label to the tube.
By Tanya, 11
Summer Makeover by Meeee
"; s.text = "If you love make-up, but hate that slimy, sweaty look you get in summer, here's how to do it right.
Instructions:
1: Mix a blob of tinted moisturizer with your foundation on the side of your hand.
2: Use your fingertips to put on the foundation in thin layers.
3: For a radiant glow, brush a highlighter or pale eye shadow over your cheekbones, brow, and chin.
4: Smooth neutral eye shadow over your eyelids and blend it up to your eyebrows.
5: Brush on a couple of coats of clear mascara to give a glossy, moisturized look. Then spritz some hairspray onto an old toothbrush and run along your eyebrows to keep them tidy.
6: For long-lasting lippie, apply lip liner all over your smackers, followed by a thin layer of lip-gloss to stop them looking dry.
7: And you're done!
By Niffty, 13
Curly Hair!
"; s.text = "If you want wavy to curly natural-looking hair, I have the perfect way to do it.
Instructions:
After washing your hair, wrap it in a towel turban and leave it there for about 5 minutes. Take it down and pat it dry a bit, just so it's not dripping wet. Now, squeeze some curling mousse into the palm of your hand and rub it onto both hands. I use Pantene curling mousse. It's pretty good, but any mousse will do. Just make sure it's CURLING mousse. Now, you should start to scrunch your hair, all the time putting the mousse in your hair. Keep doing this, all around your head, until your hair looks wavy. Now, instead of reaching for the hair dryer, leave your hair to dry by itself. If you want, you could try putting your hair dryer on 'cool' and lightly dry it, all the time still scrunching. The effect is much better if you don't use the hair dryer at all. Also, if you want more defined waves, try putting your hair in a plait (braid) or 2 plaits until it dries. Hope I've helped! WARNING: This technique works best on people with slightly wavy hair. I'm afraid it won't work on you girls out there with poker straight hair that's impossible to curl. Sorry about that.
By Milena, 14
Hair Flare
"; s.text = "You will need:
Gel, 4 lipstick colors, Paper cup, Plastic knife, Spoon, Hair spray.
Instructions:
Cut off a piece of one lipstick color and put it in the cup. Smash up the lipstick and then add a dab of gel with the spoon. Mix thoroughly. Spray your hair with the hair spray, then put the mixture in your hair. If your hair is medium, don't add too much. If you have long hair, add as much as needed. If you have short hair, add a dab. This works!
By Jen(c), 13
Cute Boots
"; s.text = "You will need:
A pair of boots or shoes (high heeled), Construction paper (any color; doesn't matter), Spray paint (any color you like)
Instructions:
Are you looking for perfect boots to match your outfit? First, fold the piece of construction paper horizontally. Make shapes or cut outs like: hearts, circles, flowers, butterflies. When you cut it out and unfold the paper, you should see your shape or picture. Put it flat on the boot, and with the spray paint, lightly spray. When you lift up the paper you will see the shape on the shoe. Wear protection so you don't inhale the fumes. Let the boots/shoes dry for at least an hour and a half.
By Paris Maze, 9
Kwik Fix
"; s.text = "You will need:
1/2 tsp baby oil, 1/4 cup of lotion, 1 tsp of water, oatmeal (not instant)
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients together. Use a blender or spoon to mix for about 3 minutes. The mixture should be smooth (no lumps). Take a dab and spread it on your face and keep repeating until your face is covered. Keep this on for 10 minutes to an hour. When you take it off, rinse your face or rub off with a paper towel. Apply lotion to your face, then some blush and a little eye shadow. Your face will look so smooth and silky after this process!
By Cute and cuddly, 10
Beautiful Hair
"; s.text = "You will need:
A banana (2 for very long hair).
Instructions:
Mash the banana up very well and add a drop of water. Mix. Now, carefully get a chunk of banana mash and smooth it through your hair. After you have done all your hair, put a plastic bag over your hair securely. Keep it on for 15-25 minutes, then wash out extremely well. Do NOT wash out with hot water! You now have a lovely scent of banana, and hair that is also smooth and shiny!
By Roberta, 11
Beautiful Nails
"; s.text = "If you want to have hip, chic, ultra cool nails, then this is for you. Just do polka dots.
Instructions:
First, get your two favorite nail polishes. Then, pick a base coat. Paint it on your nails. Let it dry. Then put on a second coat. Next, get the other nail polish and put polka dots on top of the base coat. Do about five if you’re between 10 and 12. Add more polka dots if you have long or large nails!!! Have a polka-dotty day!!!!
By Kelsey, 12
Back to School
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Get a cool bookbag to kick off the year.
2. Pick out what cool outfit you're going to wear the first day of school, or make a cool outfit to wear the first day of school.
3. Get a good night's sleep to look good on the first day of school.
4. When you get to school, act nice and casual.
5. Stay away from bullies and people who are mean to you.
6. Have a cool and fun day of school!
By Macey, 10
Home-Made Facial
"; s.text = "You will need:
Face Lotion, Dirt, Water, and Cucumbers
Instructions:
1. Mix a little bit of dirt with a little bit of water.
2. Mush it all up.
3. Add your favorite lotion and mush that up too.
4. Spread the goop gently over your face.
5. Slice up some cucumbers and put over your eyes. (The cucumbers do something good to your eyes.)
6. Relax and let it dry.
7. Rinse gently off of face with wash cloth.
8. Enjoy your soft face!
By Leah, Jenna, 11,10
How to Put Your Make-Up on 'Naturally'
"; s.text = "You will need:
Mascara in clear, brown, or black, shades of brown eye shadow, clear lip gloss, pressed powder.
Instructions:
1) Start with your darkest shade of brown eye shadow. Apply it to the lowest part of your eyelids closest to your eyelashes.
2) Blend in a lighter shade towards the outside.
3) If you want to be really 'au natural,' use a clear mascara. If you have pale skin, use brown mascara, or if you're quite tanned, use black.
4) Using a powder puff, apply powder to your cheeks lightly. Don't put it all in one area or it will be obvious.
5) Finally, add a slick of clear lip gloss.
By Lola, 14
For a really flattering look, try this!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Wash your hair and blow dry or towel dry it (make sure your hair is still slightly damp).
2. Work some mousse into your hair.
3. Take a pencil or pen and wrap a strand of hair around it.
4. Count to 60 slowly, spray on some spray gel, then let go.
5. Repeat step until your whole head is covered in beautiful curls!
6. Pull hair back into a half ponytail.
7. Take a small peice of hair in the front of your head from both sides and let them fall in your face.
By Sophia, 11
Baby Soft Skin
"; s.text = "You will need:
Water and talcum powder.
Instructions:
This is a really handy skin care idea that I use every day, and at night before I go to bed. Basically, you just get some talcum powder in your hand and put some water on it so that it gets a bit sticky. Then massage it onto your face, making sure to reach every part. I find that this also makes a good shield from sun, because I never get sunburned when I do it. It makes your skin really powder-soft. It doesn't make you whiter if you rub it in enough, and it doesn't show throughout the day. I promise you, your cheeks will be so soft after you do this!
By Natascha, 13
Twist on the Side!
"; s.text = "You will need:
Butterfly hair clip, brush, and a long fringe (otherwise it won't work!).
Instructions:
Tip your head upside down and brush your hair gently. Flip back over and brush your fringe to one side. Take the rest of your hair in one hand and bring it to the same side. Twist it up and clip it! Twist on the side just like that!!
By Sammi, 12
Inexpensive Outfit
"; s.text = "Instructions:
Ask your parents to drive you to a TJ MAXX, Marshalls, or Ross, and go to the Juniors or Kids section. They have name brands for low prices. You can find whole oufits there. If you don't have one of those close by, then go to a mall. Think about your budget. Go through as many stores as you can. It's OK to have your own style, so be creative. It will make other girls think twice about their outfits. Be the leader not the follower. Don't get real things; always get knockoffs unless you have a thousand dollars you want to spend.
By Puppygirl, 9
A Facial that'll Leave You Feeling as Great as You'll Look!
"; s.text = "Instructions:
1. Fill the sink with warm water and wash your face thoroughly (do not use soap).
2. Dry face, cover in Tea Tree Facial Scrub, and leave for 5 minutes.
3. Wash off, pour drops of Tea Tree Oil onto a make-up removing towel, and wipe face.
4. Put a fresh cleansing towel in hot water for about two minutes and apply to face.
5. Repeat step 3.
6. Put a fresh cleansing towel under cold water and apply to face to shrink pores.
7. Dry off. Apply moisturizer. Leave for 30 minutes and wash off.
By Kathy, 13
How to Look Glam and Stay Casual
"; s.text = "Instructions:
First step: Put on casual jeans with a nice, sparkly top and high heels. This look is perfect for low key parties and discos.
Second step: Apply colourless lipgloss (just enough for it to be shiny without looking tarty). Brush your cheeks with glitter and finish the look with clear mascara.
Third step: Accessorize. Put on a ring, bracelet or necklace to add a 'party gal' look.
Fourth step: If you're having a bad hair day, throw on a hat. Cowgirl and flatcaps are great!
Bathing Beauty Oil
"; s.text = "After a hard day hanging out with your friends, relax and unwind in a lovely hot bath with a few drops of fragrant bath oil. Mmmmm...
You will need:
1/4 cup (60mL) treated castor oil (pure and odorless)
bottle with top
small funnel
essential oil (e.g. rose oil, lemon oil, jasmine oil, etc.)
Instructions:
1. Using a funnel, pour the castor oil into the bottle.
2. Add a few drops of essential oil, stirring after each drop.
3. When you are happy with the scent, cover the bottle tightly and shake well. Leave the oil to mature for a week, then use one tablespoon for each luxurious bathing experience.
Hot Tip:
If you prefer bubbles, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to 1/4 cup (60mL) baby shampoo and pour under a running tap.
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.
How To Make a French Braid
"; s.text = "1. Gather a big clump of hair at the top quarter of your head.
2. Divide it into three equal parts.
3. Take the right part and cross it with the middle part. This right part becomes the middle then.
4. Take the left part and cross it over the middle part (the one that used to be the right part).
5. Take a layer of hair (about a half an inch to an inch thick) from the right side of your head and combine it with the right part (the one that used to be the middle).
6. Take this portion of hair and cross it again with the middle part.
7. Take a layer of hair from the left side of your head and combine it with the left part.
8. Take the left portion and cross it with the middle portion.
9. Repeat Steps 5-8 until you don’t have any more hair hanging down.
10. Tie with a hair tie and enjoy!
By Karen, 21
“Attraction” Scent Spell with your Beauty Oil (instead of just any essential oil)
"; s.text = "Is there a crush you’d like to cast a spell over? If so, this is the fragrance for you. It’ll make you feel calm and confident, so you can bewitch the boy of your dreams!
You will need:
7 drops jasmine oil
3 drops orange oil
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.
Stylish Low Pigtails
"; s.text = "1. Divide your hair halfway down your head to create two big sections of hair.
2. Tie off one section to separate from the other.
3. On the untied section, take the top layer of hair and tie it with a hair tie (almost as if you’re doing a half pigtail).
4. Gather another layer of hair (1-1½ inch thick) below the top layer and combine it with the tied section. Tie it with hair tie.
5. Keep repeating Step 4 until there’s no more hair hanging down.
6. Repeat Steps 3-5 on the other side of your head.
7. Show it off! It’s casual, yet stylish!
*You can try using those neon colored rubber hair bands (they’re really cheap!) to tie off your hair for a more colorful look.
By Karen, 21
How Give Yourself a Manicure and Pedicure
"; s.text = "1. Remove any old nail polish from your toenails.
2. Soak your feet in warm water for five minutes.
3. Dry them and massage foot/toe cream in.
4. Cut your toenails straight across so they don't become ingrown.
5. File them neatly - go in one direction so they don't split.
6. Place toe separators in between your toes.
7. Apply a base coat nail polish.
8. Apply a nail polish in the colour of your choice.
9. Finish with a top coat. DON'T FORGET TO LET POLISH DRY IN BETWEEN COATS.
10. Now remove any nail polish from your fingernails.
11. Soak your fingers in warm water for five minutes, and then run them in cold water for a few seconds. This will help the polish to dry quicker.
12. Massage hand/nail cream in.
13. Cut and/or file your nails in one direction.
14. Apply a base coat. Remember to let it dry properly.
15. Apply nail polish in the colour of your choice. French Manicures always look classy. If you want to do this, use a pale pink polish, let it dry and do the tips white.
16. Finish with a clear top coat.
17. Let it dry and show 'em off!
By *Lola*, 14
How to Make Super Face Wash
"; s.text = "Materials
1. A tiny piece of bar soap (it can be broken off from a bigger bar)
2. Water
3. Liquid soap
Instructions
1. First, put a bit of water in a container
2. Next, mash the tiny bit of soap up and put it in the container with the water
3. Lastly, put the liquid soap in and mix all of the ingredients together
4. Wash your face.
By Trouble, 15
How to Get Girls to be Jealous of Your Beauty
"; s.text = "1. Do something you wouldn't see other girls do
2. Wear something very weird with your own sense of taste.
3. Walk with your head up and not down and say repeatedly to yourself, 'I am beautiful.'
4. Always be a trend-setter.
5. Remember these words: Confidence is beautiful!
By Ms. Lady, 13
Do you have dry hair?
"; s.text = "If you suffer from dry hair in the winter, this is a really great tip. While washing your hair (before you shampoo), apply a little olive oil or sunflower oil to your hair. Only add a very little or it will make it very greasy. Then proceed to wash as normal.
By Polkadotprincess, 14
How to be Popular
"; s.text = "1. You need to remember that you have popularity from the heart.
2. No clothes or richness can get you there.
3. You have to find it in yourself.
By Ali, 12
Herbal Fix-It Shampoo
"; s.text = "Did you know that the right herb can do wonders for problem hair? Just pick your problem from the list at right to see which herb you need, then mix up a batch of shampoo and give your hair a treat!
You will need:
microwave-safe bowl with lid (or saucepan with cover if using the stove)
2/3 cup (150mL) unscented or baby shampoo
1 tablespoon dried or 3 tablespoons fresh chopped chosen herb (e.g. rosemary, thyme, etc.)
1 cup (250mL) water
sieve
bowl
container with lid
Instructions:
1. Place the water and your herb of choice in the bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute at a time until it begins to boil, or place herbs and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat on the stove.
2. Using oven gloves, remove from microwave or stove. Cover mixture and leave to cool. Once cool, strain the liquid through the sieve into bowl.
3. Pour the shampoo into your container and add 1/3 cup (80 mL) of the herbal liquid. Cover and shake well.
4. Use as ordinary shampoo. This will keep for two months.
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.
Eyebrow Plucking
"; s.text = "Don’t like your eyebrows? Before you start plucking away your eyebrows, try using an eyebrow pencil and draw out the desired shape for your eyebrow. This way, you can control how much you pluck and how your eyebrow will be shaped. Make sure to just pluck the hair that’s not within the eyebrow pencil lines. Also, try not to make the end sections of your eyebrows too thin while the beginning section is thick. Your eyebrows should be proportional and the beginning section should smoothly transition to the end section.
By Karen, 21
Hair Mascara
"; s.text = "You may have the healthiest, cleanest, sweetest-smelling hair in the world, but does it still need a little extra something? Of course it does, and hair mascara is just the thing! It will give you instant, fun color that will stay put when you need it, but also wash out in a flash.
You will need:
hair gel
plate
three or four colors of eye shadow
spoon
paper envelopes
eyebrow brush
Instructions:
1. Place 3 or 4 blobs of hair gel on the plate, separate from each other.
2. Place a little of each eye shadow color into a separate paper envelope and crush it with the spoon until it turns into powder.
3. Mix each color into one of the gel blobs, then use the eyebrow brush to coat locks of your hair. Let it dry, and voila! Instant party sparkle!
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.
Hair Bun with a Pen (or Pencil)
"; s.text = "Have you ever wanted to put your hair up and didn’t have a hair tie available? Don’t worry, use your extra pen or pencil!
Instructions:
1. Gather all your hair up into a ponytail and use your left hand to keep it in place (use your right if you’re left-handed).
2. Take your pen or pencil and put it right underneath your hair (horizontally, where you would normally have your hair tie).
3. When the pen is in place, wrap your hair up once, just to secure the pen.
4. Twist the pen counterclockwise with your right hand (or clockwise, if you’re left-handed), while keeping your hair in place with your other hand. Make sure your hair doesn’t wiggle free while you’re twisting the pen.
5. Keep twisting the pen until you feel as if someone’s pulling on your hair (this means it’s tight enough).
6. Twist the pen one last time, flip it over so you can tuck it inside your hair (underneath the bun).
*When doing this last step, make sure that the pen doesn’t come out of your hair. This way, the pen is snug inside your hair. If it comes off, you will have a hard time using the pen to secure your hair up, especially if your pen is smooth.
By Karen, 21
Create-a-Color
"; s.text = "Create your own unique nail polish with just clear polish, and eye shadow or powder blush in your favorite color. Make a whole bottle of one color, or little bits of lots of colors. You can even build your own personal line of nail polish with fun names for each color!
You will need:
eye shadow or powder blusher
small plastic baggie
spoon
scissors
clear nail polish
nail polish remover
disposable cup (optional)
Instructions:
1. Scoop out a little eye shadow or blusher and put into the baggie. Crush it to a fine powder with the back of the spoon.
2. Snip off a corner of the baggie to make a small funnel.
3. Pour a little powder into the bottle of clear polish (or into a bit of polish in a cup). Stir with the applicator brush, adding more powder to get the color you want. If the mix gets too thick, add two drops of remover. Then apply! (If you have clear polish left, clean the brush with remover and replace.)
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.
French Braid Headband
"; s.text = "1. Divide your hair halfway in the middle. Tie one of the sections in order to separate it from the other.
2. Take a layer of hair (1-1½ inch) from the front of your head (around your face). Tie off the rest to separate from the hair you’re going to braid.
3. Gather a section at the top of the layer of hair and divide it into three parts. After it’s been divided, follow Steps 3-9 on 'How to Make a French Braid.'
4. After making the braid, tie off the hair and tuck it behind your ear.
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 on the other side of your head.
By Karen, 21
Lackluster Locks
"; s.text = "Oily, dirty hair and no time to wash it? Shake a little baby powder onto your hands and run them through your hair. Brush through until all the white disappears and you can face the world without the oil. Try it, this really works!
Hint: Try not to brush your hair too much or play with it while you’re in class. This will stimulate the oil glands in your scalp (yuck!) and they’ll produce more oil, making your hair even greasier.
Taken from BEAUTY TRIX FOR COOL CHIX by Caroline Naylor.
Copyright (c) 2003 Breslich & Foss Ltd. Text by Caroline Naylor.
Reprinted by permission from Watson-Guptill Publication, a division of VNU Business Media, Inc.