Tuesday, March 30, 2010

How To Prepare Hair for Color

How To Prepare Hair for Color


How To Prepare Hair for Color

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:27 PM PDT

Coloring hair is a fashion trend that has been around for decades. Before, hair color was used to cover gray hairs and blue rinses were sold to darken graying hair. People turn to wearing wigs to change the color of their hair. Nowadays hair color comes in a wide array of colors, and there are several formulations to be used for different hair types. You can have your hair color changed in a salon and have it done by a professional or you can buy a prepared hair color formula that comes in a box, suited for doing the hair coloring in the comfort of your home.

However, hair needs to be prepared before you start using the hair color to ensure that you will get the most benefit from the hair dye, have an even application and keep your hair healthy and shiny after the hair color application. You have to read the label and follow the manufacturer's instructions and do some other steps to prepare your hair for coloring.

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How To Prepare for a Management Presentation

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:25 PM PDT

Do you want to look uncompetitive in front of your bosses? If not, then preparation is the key! You may be brilliant, but without preparation of your management presentation, you'll look like the weakest link. You must give an impression that you are not just good, you are the best. Although you can't be sure you'll have a successful management presentation, at least you can maximize your chances of impressing everyone if you are prepared.

Here are the tips you should follow when preparing for a management presentation:

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How To Create Effective Prayers

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:23 PM PDT

Do you sometimes feel as if your prayers aren't getting past the walls or roof of your house? Are you wondering if there are such things as prayers that are actually heard by God? The thing to know, first of all, is that yes, prayers do get heard by the God who created the universe. Here are some tips to help you create effective prayers that you just know will make a difference: 

1.    Know God. Think of it this way: do you think you'd be able to have a deep and meaningful conversation with somebody who's a stranger to you? That's why it's very important that you know more about God, and you could do this first and foremost by reading the Bible (see number 2). You could also join Christian groups that will help you with your walk with God. God's Word says that if we seek Him with all our hearts, we will be sure to find Him. So if we just start with the desire to know more about God, He will meet us (more than) halfway. 

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How To Create an Online Writing Profile

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:21 PM PDT

Online content writing has become an effective and stable way to earn money without having to do much more than using your imagination, research, and writing skills. Some people have already shifted from working a regular job to writing content. The pay is great and they will not have to deal with bosses anymore. However, before reaching this status of financial stability, these writers had to work from the ground level building their online writing profile and reputation. It takes time and a lot of hard work.

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How To Create an Excellent Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:19 PM PDT

Deep conditioning hair treatment is a luxury that not everyone can afford. If you want to give your hair some special attention but cannot afford to pay the price tag that comes with most deep conditioning hair products, here's how you can make your own treatment from ingredients that are found right at home.

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How To Prepare Paperwork for Scanning

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:18 PM PDT

Scanning paperwork can take a lot of time - several hours or several days - depending on the number of documents to be scanned and the scanning capability of your scanner. There are ways you can employ to prepare paperwork for scanning that can make the scanning process much faster. When the documents are properly prepared you can concentrate on the scanning process and not be bothered by taking the time to prepare each document page.

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How To Prepare for a Vacation

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:17 PM PDT

You need a vacation like you need sleep - it's a must if you are to function effectively. Now while sleeping is a regular and daily thing, taking a vacation is a sporadic and strategic activity because it requires filing a leave schedule and spending money – in that order.

Here's how to prepare for a vacation.

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How To Prepare for the Coast Guard Academy

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:16 PM PDT

The Coast Guard Academy is one of the five Service Academies in the United States that are federally funded. This means that interested students can receive free education once accepted in the Coast Guard Academy. In return, you are committed to serve your country for five years after graduation.

Being a Coast Guard officer is a very demanding job, and applicants should begin their own training early. They should be physically fit, pass the required medical examination and pass the college entrance exams. It is a good thing that the entry to the Coast Guard Academy does not need Congressional nomination.

Below are the steps to guide you in preparing for the Coast Guard Academy.

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How To Preserve Deck Boards

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:13 PM PDT

The deck is a wonderful place to sit, read, or have a meal with family and friends.  Since decks are situated outdoors, they catch a lot of dust, dirt, grime and all sorts of organic matter.  Daily maintenance involves removing leaves, visible dirt and other objects that are not supposed to be on the deck. 

To preserve your deck, you need to clean it, repair it and coat the deck boards with a stain or seal.

Clean and repair your deck boards.  One of the best ways to dislodge dirt and grime that has been ingrained in the deck boards is to use a pressure washer.  The garden hose may not have enough water pressure to do the job.  Watch out though, if the pressure is too strong, it can damage the deck boards.  Use the lowest pressure possible.  For wooden deck boards, when using a nozzle set it to the wide fan pattern.  If the deck is made of vinyl, you can opt for a smaller nozzle since vinyl is more resilient to high pressure.

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How To Prepare for a Banquet Service

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PDT

Coordinating or putting together a banquet service requires experience, know-how, and physical energy. You need to take note of all the necessary components. You have to be meticulous, as missing one particular item is surely going to affect your entire plan. It could trigger a domino-effect, and everything that you have imagined to be perfect could quickly become chaotic and dreadful. So, if you are pressured to look after the faultless planning, from the exemplary selection of the menu to the impeccable arrangement of the front-of-house service, here are some practical pointers to address: 

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How To Create an Elementary Classroom Schedule

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:11 PM PDT

Elementary schooling is one of the most important periods in life, since it is at this point that students learn some of the most basic facts about science, history, art, mathematics, and every other subject in the curriculum. Because of the sheer volume of things to teach children, fitting everything into a day can be daunting. Here's how you can formulate a classroom schedule for elementary school students.

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How To Create Curly Updos for Long Hair for Prom

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:10 PM PDT

The prom speaks of old-fashioned love and romance, and no matter what the generation is, it's always a great idea to attend your high school prom wearing classic and timeless gowns and accessories. Yet another detail to think about will be your hairstyle, which you could keep elegantly stylish with a classic updo. The advantage to having a simple and timeless style for your prom is that you could avoid having your prom pictures look dated. Think about it: the messy, deconstructed updo could be all the fad now, but chances are, it will look simply cluttered in thirty years when that trend has died down. With that being said, how do you create a classic look with a curly updo? There are so many different styles for curly updos, but here's some instructions to create the most basic updo style:

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How To Prepare for a Job in the Media Industry

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:07 PM PDT

A job in the media industry is a dream for many of us. Rather unlike a dream, getting a job in the media industry is difficult, and competition is the main factor in this difficulty.

Only serious, competitive, and maybe lucky people can successfully get a job in the media industry. And once you are in this industry, it's likely that you be in this industry for a long long time. It will be a tough or challenging job but will surely be very rewarding also. However, the road to that rewarding job is not that easy. Here are the things you have to go through to successfully land yourself a job in the promising world of media:

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How To Prepare to Leave an Abusive Marriage

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:04 PM PDT

Women are the common victims of an abusive marriage. While some choose to stay in the marriage believing that their spouses are bound to change, this can be detrimental to the physical, emotional, and psychological health of the victim. Generally, there is no point in staying in an abusive marriage. If your spouse beats you, emotionally batters you, or in any way presents threats to your being, you should, at all costs, leave. This sounds difficult, but there are things you can do to prepare you for your imminent flight from an abusive marriage. Here they are.

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How To Create a Skin Care Regimen for Teens

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:03 PM PDT

Teenagers have a lot to deal with already without having to worry about acne, breakouts, and other skin conditions. That's why they need to discipline themselves and establish a daily and weekly skin care regimen that will help them maintain healthy skin. Here is a guideline on how teens can create a skin care regimen for themselves.

1.    Determine skin type. It's a well-known fact that people have different skin types. It could be dry, oily, or just plain normal. You need to know what kind of skin you have so that you will be able to choose the right skin care products.

2.    Set aside time daily for skin care. This is no problem during the morning when you have to prepare to go to school. You probably wouldn't forget to wash your face. But be sure that you wash your face at night to rid your face of any dirt and grime that accumulated on your face during the day. Here's a simple facial skin care routine that you can follow.

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How To Power Up a Drill Press

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 05:01 PM PDT

A drill press (another name is a pedestal drill or pillar drill) is an electrically powered machine used for drilling holes. This is preferred over a handheld drill (power drill) because it is secured to the ground, unlike the power drill where you have to use your hands in drilling. And since it is secured in place, the machine has full control while producing more precise drilling. Thus, it requires less effort. You can even use this by drilling at any given angle without worrying about damaging or destroying your material.

A drill press has a head (drill head), quill, table, column, and base. The base is attached or screwed securely onto the ground. The base is supporting the column, which holds the table. The table is where your material or work piece is placed securely during the drilling.

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How To Prepare for a Security Clearance Background Investigation

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:59 PM PDT

A security clearance background investigation is often required when you are applying for a high-profile job that involves public trust. For example, if you apply for a federal job, these agencies will require you to undergo this process.

  • U.S. State Department
  • Intelligence Agencies
  • USAID
  • U.S. Department of Defense
  • National Nuclear Security Administration

There are also government contractors who will ask you to go through this process before hiring you. It is important that you take this seriously.

Here's how to prepare for it.

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How To Create a Stock Portfolio

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:58 PM PDT

Getting the right stock portfolio is an essential part in your overall financial health. Having the right mix of stocks in your investment plan will help you achieve your financial goals.

Here's how to create a stock portfolio.

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How To Confront a Roommate

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:57 PM PDT

Living with a roommate is a quite an experience. It is a relationship between individuals, which is almost always fun. You get to share a lot with each other, share meals, share conversations. However, as with all relationships, there comes a time when it is not so much fun anymore. Problems arise. When this time comes, do not panic. It is never easy to talk to someone about issues, but there are a few things that may help you when you are faced with roommate problems. Read on to find some helpful tips.

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How To Prepare for Induced Labor

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:56 PM PDT

Most pregnancies end up being delivered naturally. However, there are a percentage of cases wherein the mother is induced into labor, especially when the baby is overdue or there is a medical condition that threatens the mother or baby's health.

There are different ways to induce labor such as stripping wherein the amniotic sac is separated from the uterine wall, dilating the cervix, using intravenous medication such as pitocin, and breaking your water.

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How To Conduct Due Diligence Prior to a Merger

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:54 PM PDT

Due diligence is the act of performing an investigation into the facts and consequences of a transaction. This is to make sure that both parties have all the possible information they need. With all the information gathered or given, this would mean that both parties fully understand the details before the transaction is made. In a company setting, due diligence would involve your corporate attorney, your company management and perhaps a lawyer versed in acquisitions and mergers. This is to gather the most accurate information to think over the best possible deal for your company.

Here are some guidelines on how to conduct due diligence prior to a merger:

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How To Prepare a 1099 for a Contract Worker

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:53 PM PDT

If you have a business that provides freelance or contract work opportunities wherein you pay more than $600 to any freelance or contract worker, then it is mandatory for you to complete and file a 1099-MISC form to be submitted to the IRS and the particular contract worker involved. A 1099-MISC form is required to report any miscellaneous income that you pay to any non-employee doing work for you. Any payments to a non-employee that are categorized as fees, commissions, rent, royalties, awards, or incentives will require your business to fill out the form and submit copies to both the Internal Revenue Service or IRS and the particular contract worker on or before January 31st of the year.

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How To Prepare Your Home for Spring

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:49 PM PDT

Spring is here and it's time to get cleaning. Open up the windows because it's time to freshen up the home.

Here's how to prepare your home for spring.

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How To Plan Healthy Lunches for Kids

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:49 PM PDT

At home, you are sure your kids are having healthy and nutritious meals. When they are at school, however, their options are either cafeteria food, which may or may not contain proper nutrients, or non-nutritious vending machine food. Because such foods don't meet the dietary requirements of your children, it is way better, not to mention less costly, to pack healthy lunch for your kids. The good news is that you have lots of nutritious packed lunch options to consider. To help you plan healthy lunch for kids, here are some tips.

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How To Prepare and Present Ladies Accessories for Consignment

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 04:47 PM PDT

For women who have plenty of accessories, getting a little extra cash on the side is easy if you have accessories that you are willing to consign. Consignment of women's accessories applies to various items such as belts, hats, purses, wallets, pants, and many more. Here's how you can prepare the items for consignment.

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