Archive for May, 2009

How to Choose the Right Styling Tools

Kristy Klien asked:


Different hairstyles are achievable nowadays. The use of different styling tools made that possible. You do not need to go to a hair studio to have your hair done. All you need is the right thermal device that will help you have the kind of hairstyle you want.

The hairstyling tools available today are very overwhelming. If you are not familiar with these types of tools, it will be confusing for you to purchase one. Here are a few tips on how to purchase the right type of device.

The first thing that you need to consider is the frequency of use. If you only intend to use it during special occasions, you can do away with metal plates. However, you have to use protective products when using this type of device because they can really damage your hair when handled improperly.

You also have to consider the type of hair you have. Normal hair can afford to use cheaper types of hair devices as long as they apply protective creams or sprays. However, if you can, do purchase those with high quality.

If your hair type is more delicate and prone to damage, it is a must that you invest in high quality tools. Go for professional hair straighteners or professional curling irons. This will ensure that the results of your styling are pleasant.

If you plan to purchase one styling tool to straighten and curl your hair, purchase a one-inch flat iron. You can use this to have a perfect straight hair and you can use the same to create curls and waves too. This is very light and easy to use; this will enable you to finish doing your hair without tiring your arm.

Another thing that you need to consider is the length of your hair. If you plan to buy two different tools, one for curling and the other for straightening, check the length of your hair. The longer your hair is, the wider the plates of your hair straightener should be. Wider plates let you finish the process faster. This is also good news for your hair because it means that you do not have to expose your hair to heat longer.

In terms of curling irons, the choice depends on the size of curls you want to create. If smaller curls are more attractive for you, then choose the curling irons whose rods have small diameters. If you want larger curls, choose those with larger diameters.

Styling your hair is fun. It gives you the chance to reinvent yourself. What is great about hairstyling today is that you do not have to pay someone to do it for you. All you need are blow dryers, professional hair straighteners, and good curling irons. However, choosing the right tools for your hair is often difficult. In order to do these successfully, think of how often you are going to use it. Consider your hair type as well.

Certain types of hair can get away with using cheap devices but others cannot. Lastly, consider the length of your hair or the types of curls you want to have.



 

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Theresa Kruger asked:


Blow and Go is yet another As Seen on TV hair product. There’s so many of them these days it’s hard to keep track!  If you **** contorting yourself into a pretzel every time you style your hair, this hair dryer stand might be for you. It’s basically helps you cut down time on drying and styling your hair since you can do both in one step. Here are the pros and cons to help you decide if it’s right for you.

It’s basically a portable hair dryer stand with a goose neck and a suction cup base. All you do is find a clean, smooth surface then push the base against it until it sticks and then lock it in place. Just put your blow dryer at the end and strap it down. You can easily adjust the neck to wherever you need it. I’m sure all you ladies can relate to how nice it is to have both hands free while blow drying and styling your hair.

You can see and style the hair at the back of your head. I can tell you from using the Blow and Go that it’s really nice to not have tired arms. During my morning beauty regiment which normally takes me at least 45 minutes the hair stand saved me about 20 min doing my hair. I’ve got super curly hair so I like straighten it by positioning the facing blow dryer straight down. If you need more body just use a round brush.

Advantages

Holds almost all blow dryers. It stays very secure on a mirror. When you want to remove it, it comes off easily. The neck is strong and yet adjusts easily to the angle you need. Attaches to flat surfaces but its better to attach it to glass or a mirror, metal or non-textured tile. Flexible, light weight and portable so you can fold it up and take it with you. You can move it to wherever you feel comfortable styling your hair; either your bedroom,  bathroom or gym. No more tired arms. Made of sturdy materials. Cuts down blow dry and styling time by half since you can do these simultaneously. It doesn’t change position from the weight of a hair dryer.

Disadvantages

Does not stick to a dry wall. If you have a smaller bathroom, it does take up a lot of space even if it’s placed on a bathroom mirror.

A Couple of  Tips

Before attaching the suction to the surface, make sure it’s clean. You can make it hold super tight by running a little bit of water around the rubber edges. It holds quite well even without even doing this.

The Blow and Go definitely makes my mornings a lot easier and quicker. Although for someone with a small bathroom and limited space around the mirror I wouldn't buy it unless you don't mind continually applying it to and taking it off of your bathroom mirror.



 

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Science Fair Project Ideas – Part 2

Wesley Skiles asked:


This article is a sequel to Science Fair Project Ideas – Part 1 but can be read and used independently. Both articles are designed to provide project ideas. The hardest part of a science fair project may very likely be getting started. Once you have an idea in mind it is easy to formulate what experiments and research you will need to do. Until you chose a topic you do not have anything to aim toward. The science fair project is typically designed as an educational tool. This article is not designed to hand you an idea for a project. My goal is that these ideas will point you in the right direction or even give inspiration for another related idea. The three descriptions here will give you an outline, not a project; it is your job to expand on a project idea.

                               

                Idea number one: The effect of earthquakes on building structures. The main focus of this idea is to show how lateral ground movement affects the structure of a building. Some answers will only be found through research, specifically on ‘inertia’. The experiment suggested here will require a large piece of rough sand paper and at least one Slinky toy (two are needed for a second idea). The set up for this experiment is simple. Place the Slinky on the sandpaper (rough side up). Then pull on the sandpaper to move it about six inches. You should observe that the top half of the Slinky leans backward then catches back up to bottom half once the sand paper stops moving. While an actual building is much more solid than a Slinky, the walls will still bend, since the force of an earthquake is much greater than that of pulling on the sand paper. This experiment can be taken to a second phase. Pull on the sandpaper just as before but in a back and forth motion. Notice how the top of the Slinky reacts to the change in direction. Another variation for this idea is to connect two Slinky toys together and repeat the experiment. The taller Slinky combo will replicate a taller building and you can observe if the height of a building has an effect on the impact of the lateral movement.

               

                Idea number two: How is static electricity is produced. The main focus of this idea is to see how static electricity effects various objects. Some research key words will be ‘static charge’, ‘protons’ and ‘electrons’. Your study here will involve the placement, or displacement of electrons. The basic experiment of this idea will require a balloon, string, tape and a hair dryer. Blow up a balloon, tie a string around the bottom (the knot) and tape the other end of the string to a ledge like a table or shelf so that the balloon can hang freely. After washing your hands, rub one rapidly in a back and forth motion across one side of the balloon. Now, allow the balloon to hand freely again. Move your hand close to the balloon without touching it. The balloon should move toward your hand. A great variation for this experiment requires you to add two elements. Mark and ‘x’ on the balloon where you will rub. Then, get the balloon to spin slowly before placing your hand up to it. This will show that the excess charge is in the location you rubbed. Another fun trick is to turn a faucet on so a very small stream of water is flowing. Comb your hair with a standard comb then hold it up to the stream of water. The water will actually bend away from the comb.

                Idea number three: How does a first class lever work? The main focus of this idea is to build a first-class lever and to examine its advantage. Some key terms for this idea that you will need to research are ‘fulcrum’, ‘effort force’, ‘effort arm’ and ‘load arm’. In this experiment you will need to build a simple lever. Use a broom, table and a chair it you like. Place the broom handle under the edge of the table and across the back of the chair. You should be able to easily lift the table by pushing down on the brush end of the broom if you have your fulcrum (the chair) in the right spot. You can change the experiment by placing the fulcrum under the broom in different spots. Try placing the chair close the table, then close to the brush end of the broom, then in the middle. Compare the amount of effort needed in each location. Another experiment idea is the classic teeter-totter (see-saw). Using two volunteers of different weight, place one on each end of the teeter-totter then experiment by changing placement of the volunteers. What locations work best? How does moving the lighter person toward the center of the teeter-totter affect the lifting abilities? How about moving the heavier person?

                These three additional science fair project ideas may give you a good place to start on your project. Please be sure to research each idea extensively and even create your own variations of the experiments. It is likely that more ideas will be presented in future articles.



 

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