What are now referred to as gender neutral haircuts are what used to be called “boyish.” And boyish haircuts have been around for a long time! Gender neutral haircuts vary, but usually expose the ears and the back of the neck. Keep scrolling for a look at some stylish haircuts that work for you whether you’re male or female.
If you’re a girl {no matter how old}, you need to know about the little things that promise to make your life easier. So today we have some little life hacks every girl should know about. They may be little, but these hacks promise to make a big difference! Don’t risk not knowing about these little helps for your life.
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A new year is a great time to check out new hairstyles. If you’re excited about trying something new with your hairstyle but you aren’t looking for a color job or a drastic chop, hairstyles with bangs might be just the inspiration you need. A hairstyle with bangs can give you just the right amount of change without feeling too drastic. Here are some ideas and things to consider if you’re thinking about cutting bangs.
You may think that bangs are only for people with long, wavy locks. But actually, bangs look great on a variety of hairstyles. You just need to take the time to consider your hair type and face shape, then ask for the right kind of bangs for you. Here are some ideas, as well as things to talk to your stylist about when you’re considering a hairstyle with bangs.
A light bang like this is perfect for you if your hair is long, but you often pull it up in a ponytail or bun. The light fringe is easy, especially if you embrace a bit of a messy look. If you prefer never to look “overdone,” then a face-framing fringe fits the bill.
Bangs that fall straight forward, with more of a blunt edge, are classic bangs. This bang works best if your face is oval-shaped, and your hair is long with plenty of volume to support the look. The downside to classic bangs is that frequent trims keep them looking their best.
For a thicker bang that blends more evenly into the sides of your hair, go for a tapered cut. Tapered bangs are more common because they work on a wider variety of face shapes.
Some of us aren’t fully ready to make the jump from no bangs to full bangs, so this is where a longer bang comes in. Long bangs are easy to sweep to the side or part down the middle–a la Kate Middleton.
Not as long as the bangs you can sweep to the side or part down the middle, but longer and lighter so you have options for wearing them down or side swept.
If you thought bangs were one size fits all, now you know better! Which style bang is your favorite?
Not only are homemade beauty products fun to make, they’re also effective. In fact, for many reasons they can be even better than store bought! Learn about the ways you can make homemade beauty products that work instead of spending tons of money in the beauty aisles of your local stores. Here are some homemade beauty products to love.
Don’t effective beauty products have to contain chemicals you can’t pronounce and cost lots of money for a tiny jar or tube? No! In fact, ditching those chemicals in favor of natural ingredients you can put together at home can only be a healthy decision–and it certainly doesn’t hurt to try. What have you got to lose?
The calming effects of oatmeal on skin, especially irritated and itchy skin, are well-documented. But you don’t have to buy a commercial brand to get the benefits. There are multiple recipes available on the web, but plan on having these key ingredients available when you make your own.
Oatmeal soap is also great for acne-prone skin.
Avocados are wonderful for your skin! And it is so easy to do a soothing avocado face mask for dry skin. Just mash half an avocado and apply it to your skin. Let it sit on your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Turn the other half of that avocado into a facial scrub. Mash it, add a teaspoon of whole flax seeds, and enjoy a soothing, exfoliating face wash.
Mash an avocado, then whisk in a couple teaspoons of raw honey or coconut oil. Apply this to freshly washed hair in the shower. Let it penetrate for 5-10 minutes and then rinse. This is an amazing conditioning mask that does wonders for dry or damaged hair. Try it once a week and see what results you get!
Combine half a cucumber {unpeeled} with 2-3 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in a couple of tablespoons of uncooked oats. Store this mixture in the refrigerator and use it as a nightly cleanser for your face and neck. The good bacteria in the yogurt, along with their associated enzymes, help to kill acne-causing bacteria on your skin surface. Yogurt is also a great skin tightener!
Interested in more homemade beauty recipes? Try these homemade formulas for healthy hair.
Women should carry bobby pins in their purse–and not just for their hair. Bobby pins are one of those handy little items with more uses than they’re intended for. You might be surprised with what you can do with a bobby pin on the go!
When you’re out and about and suddenly find yourself in a bind {or in the middle of a wardrobe malfunction!} a bobby pin is a handy thing to have in your purse. Here are just some of the reasons why you should always keep bobby pins close. In fact, buy them in bulk and always have a stash!
Have you ever had the loose end of your belt flapping around when you walk? Yep, it’s pretty annoying! The next time you’re out and that happens, grab a bobby pin out of your purse and use it to secure the end of the belt to itself. The bobby pin will hold it tight and be pretty unnoticeable by anyone else.
When you’re out on the town, or headed to an important meeting, the last thing you need is a fallen hem to deal with. Whether that hem is on your pants or your favorite skirt, a bobby pin will save your day. Just use one or two to hold the hem up where it should be. That will take care of it until you can sew it up permanently.
Whether it’s a book or your favorite monthly magazine, a bobby pin keeps your place if you lose your bookmark. Even if I’ve been reading at home, a bobby pin has been my choice for a quick bookmark when I need one. Since it slides easily onto the top of any page and stays without falling out, a bobby pin is actually a fantastic bookmark anytime!
The next time you need a money clip to secure your bills, just use a bobby pin. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it works just as well as an actual money clip!
A bobby pin also saves a broken zipper in a pinch, resets electronics, and secures your open bag of chips so they won’t spill in the car. See, there are plenty of reasons why women should carry bobby pins in their purse–and not just for their hair! Before you go, check out what you can do with that Chapstick in your purse.
