| How to Do Glitter Roots Posted: 14 Apr 2019 05:00 PM PDT Glitter roots are the latest party and festival style! This fun and fabulous hairstyle is quick and easy to do, and it uses only a few different products. Begin by styling your hair down, in space buns, or in braids before you get to work on the glitter. Then mix together clear hair gel and chunky glitter to create a glitter gel. Apply the glitter gel to your parting and enjoy your new look! To remove the glitter, simply use hairspray and paper towels, or wash it out with olive oil. EditStyling Your Hair before Adding Glitter - Part your hair down the center for a simple glitter roots style. Comb your hair free of any knots or tangles with a rattail comb and then use the end of the comb to create a straight parting down the center of your scalp. Begin with the end of the comb at the center of your hairline and gently draw it backward, through the middle of your head.[1]
- This simple hair down style is great if you want to do glitter roots quickly.
- Do space buns for popular glitter roots look. Glitter roots with space buns is a new twist on a favorite retro hairstyle! Part your hair down the center and tie it into 2 pigtails. Twist each pigtail and coil it into a bun that rests flat on your head. Tie each bun with a hair elastic and use bobby pins to secure any flyaway strands.[2]
- Space buns are usually done quite high up, just above your ears. However, you can experiment with different heights to see what style you prefer.
- Create 2 braids for a chic glitter root look. Comb your hair and create 2 braids with 1 on each side of your head. There are plenty of options to choose from, such as regular braids, French braids, or fishtail braids. Any braids that create a parting in your hair will work well with glitter roots.[3]
- Spray your braids with hairspray once they are complete to keep them secure.
- Try a temporary hair color to help your glitter roots stand out. Get a bright, pastel hair shadow, chalk, or mist to add to your style. Follow the manufacturer's directions closely and apply the temporary color to your parting after you have styled your hair. The temporary color will simply rinse out when you wash out your glitter roots.[4]
- Adding a temporary color product is great if you want to achieve a bold, pastel look that can easily be removed when you're ready.
- Use a pastel hair dye to create a bold look with your glitter roots. Pastel hair dyes and glitter roots are a popular festival combination! Pick a pastel pink, purple, blue, or green dye depending on the color that you prefer. Bleach your hair first and then mix the dye with white conditioner. Use a tinting brush to add the mixture to your hair, making sure to create an even coating, and then rinse the dye out of your hair once the specified time is up.[5]
- Alternatively, visit a hair salon to get your hair professionally dyed.
- You can match your hair dye to the glitter if you prefer or choose contrasting colors.
EditApplying Glitter to Your Roots - Get chunky hair glitter and clear hair gel. You can find hair glitter for sale at hair product stores, some clothing stores, and online. Pick a type that has large or chunky particles if possible, as these are easier to remove and are less abrasive on your scalp compared to fine particles. Any ordinary, colorless hair gel works well.[6]
- There are a variety of different colors of hair glitter available including purple, pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, gold, and silver.
- You can mix and match different colors and shapes of glitter to create a combination that you love.
- If you can't find hair glitter, you can use regular craft glitter too! The only difference is that hair glitter has an adhesive added which helps it to stick to your hair better.
- Mix 3 tbsp (75 g) of clear hair gel with 1 tbsp (20 g) of hair glitter. Get a small bowl and place the clear hair gel and the hair glitter inside. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and the glitter looks like it's spread evenly throughout the gel.[7]
- You can add more or less glitter depending on how glittery you want your roots to be.
- Apply the glitter gel to your parting using a tinting brush or paintbrush. Dip the brush directly into the glitter gel and swirl it slightly so that the brush is covered. Try to get plenty of gel on the brush to ensure that you get an even glitter coating. Begin at your hairline and brush the glitter gel outward from your parting, aiming to get an even cover. Stop adding glitter where your parting ends.[8]
- You can make the glitter roots as wide as you like. Some people prefer the glitter to spread towards their space buns, while others prefer a very thin glitter line. If you aren't sure how wide to make your glitter roots, aim for out from each side of your parting.
- Add larger, decorative sequins or pieces of glitter to embellish your look. You can keep the glitter roots look simple and just use the glitter gel, or you can add in a few standout elements. Pick out 5-10 of your favorite sequins, large pieces of glitter, or faux rhinestones and place these along with your glitter roots. Try to spread these out evenly so that there are a few large, standout elements surrounded by smaller glitter particles.[9]
- The extra sequins, glitter, or faux rhinestones will stick to the gel.
- Large heart or star-shaped glitter pieces make great additions.
EditRemoving Glitter from Your Hair - Refrain from picking the glitter out of your scalp and hair. If the glitter is bugging you, this may seem like a quick fix. However, this method is ineffective and can hurt your scalp. Wait until you can remove the glitter with a paper towel and hairspray, or oil and shampoo, instead.[10]
- You may also accidentally pull out strands of hair if you try to pluck the glitter from your scalp.
- Picking out the pieces of glitter is especially ineffective if they are fine rather than chunky.
- Use hairspray if you want to wait before washing your hair. Although it sounds counterintuitive, hairspray works wonders for getting glitter out of hair. Spray a wad of paper towels generously with hairspray. Blot at the glitter to lift it away, starting at the front of the parting and working your way towards the back.[11]
- The paper towels need to be wet to work properly, so use plenty of hairsprays.
- Apply oil to remove the glitter if you want to wash your hair immediately. Pour olive oil into your palm and work the oil through your hair. Use your fingers to massage the oil through your hair and over your scalp. Aim to add enough oil so that your hair looks wet.[12]
- Alternatively, you can use coconut oil instead. Any basic oil works well.
- Wear an old shirt while you do this in case the oil drips.
- Wash your hair after 10 minutes to remove the oil and glitter. Use your regular shampoo and lather your hair as you usually would. Rinse out your hair thoroughly with running water to wash out all of the glitter, oil, and shampoo.[13]
- When lathering the shampoo, pay the most attention to where the glitter is.
- Add small amounts of glitter to your hair at a time, because it's easy to add more glitter if you need it but not so easy to get it out if you add too much.
EditThings You'll Need EditStyling Your Hair before Adding Glitter - Rattail Comb
- Hair Elastics
- Bobby pins
- Temporary hair shadow, chalk, or mist (optional)
- Pastel hair dye (optional)
- White conditioner (optional)
- Tinting brush (optional)
EditApplying Glitter to Your Roots - Chunky hair glitter
- Clear hair gel
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Tinting brush or paintbrush
- Large sequins, glitter pieces, or faux rhinestones (optional)
EditRemoving Glitter from Your Hair - Hairspray
- Paper towels
- Olive or coconut oil
- Shampoo
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| How to Hang a Hummingbird Feeder Posted: 14 Apr 2019 09:00 AM PDT Hummingbird feeders are a brilliant addition to any yard or garden. Properly locating, hanging, and cleaning your feeder will ensure that plenty of birds stop by for a drink. Hummingbirds are most likely to visit a feeder during their migrations in spring and fall.[1] Hang the feeder as early as 2 weeks before you expect to see any birds, and keep it up several weeks after your last sighting. Having available food won't prevent the hummingbirds from migrating, and keeping a source of nectar out early or late can give stragglers and early migrators a boost for the long flight. EditChoosing an Optimal Location - Situate the feeder in a shady location to prevent nectar from fermenting. If your hummingbird feeder is in a location that receives full sun throughout the day, heat from the sun will get trapped in the feeder and raise the internal temperature. This will cause the fluids to ferment and spoil.[2] Hot nectar could also potentially burn the hummingbirds' small mouths.
- Hummingbirds won't come to a feeder full of fermented nectar, so they're likely to go hungry in this case.
- Locate the feeder where you can easily see it from inside your home. Make sure to account for your view when you choose a place for the feeder. It's a treat to watch these iridescent birds as they hover and drink. So, place the feeder within view of a window.[3] Because you'll need frequent access to it for cleaning and refilling, the location should be easily accessible, and not too high for you to reach.
- However, since feeders often have 5-6 birds buzzing around them, don't hang the feeder in a high-traffic area (e.g. in front of your home's main entrance).
- Place feeders near bright flowers to attract many hummingbirds. Hummingbirds love bright colors and naturally flock to them. For example, if you hang your feeder near a planter full of brightly-colored flowers, it'll attract many more birds than if you were to hang it in front of a drab beige-colored wall. If you're hanging the feeder in a tree or on a pole in your yard, choose a location near a flower bush or a plant with brightly-colored leaves.[4]
- If you don't have any flowers in your yard, consider filling a planter with bright flowers to draw in hummingbirds.
- While hummingbirds tend to favor the color red, they'll come to any bright flower.
- Elevate your feeder about off the ground. At this height, you'll be able to see the feeder easily and won't have to stretch or stoop to change the water. This height will also situate your feeder out of the reach of small children, pets, and pests (like chipmunks or squirrels) that could otherwise knock down or break the feeder.[5]
- To afford your hummingbirds some protection from predators and give them a sense of security, locate the feeder within of a tree, bush, or other natural covers.
- Hang multiple feeders to prevent birds from fighting over spots to feed. Male hummingbirds can be aggressive and territorial about feeding and roosting locations, so by hanging more than 1 feeder, you'll ensure that more birds can enjoy the nectar. Locate 3-4 feeders out of sight from one another. This way, many birds can feed at once.[6]
- For example, try hanging 1 feeder in front of the main entrance to your home, 1 off of a rear deck, and 1 on a second-story window.
EditSelecting and Installing the Feeder - Hang a J-hook feeder if you live in a tree-filled area or have a large yard. J-hook feeders are among the easiest type to hang up since they only need a sturdy tree branch or pole in your yard. Simply hang the feeder's J-hook top over a stable branch on a tree in your hard or over a hook on the eaves of your house. Many J-hook feeders also come with a metal pole that you can stake in your hard and hook the feeder over.[7]
- J-hook feeders are sturdy and, if you hang them on a metal pole, can be placed wherever you like. However, since the nectar is suspended upside down in this style of feeder, they're likely to leak a little.
- If there are no branches small enough to accommodate the hook at the top of your hanging feeder, you can tie a loop of ribbon or string to the branch and hang the J-hook from that.
- Opt for a suction-cup feeder if your home has large windows. Suction-cup hummingbird feeders have 1 or 2 large suction cups at the top of the feeder that can be pressed against a pane of glass to hold the feeder in place. If you have a home with several large windows, suction-cup feeders are your best bet. Simply wet the suction cup and press it firmly against the glass to hang the feeder.[8]
- An added benefit of suction-cup style feeders is that they keep the birds close to your home. This makes for easy viewing since the birds will hover right in front of your windows.
- However, since suction-cup feeders hang on a window, birds may collide with the window from time to time. Place a bird-shaped paper cutout in the window to help prevent this.
- Use a saucer-style feeder to attract many birds at once. Saucer feeders are round and hang suspended in the air so that up to 6 birds can feed at once. Saucer feeders commonly have a string attached to the center. In some cases, a plastic or metal piece with a loop on the end extends upward from the middle of the saucer. Hang the string or the plastic (or metal) loop over a small branch near your home. You can also hang it over a metal hook if no branches are nearby.[9]
- Saucer-type feeders are usually intended to be hung, but, provided the bottom is flat, you can remove the hanging apparatus and set the feeder on a flat surface. For example, you could put the feeder on a deck railing or on the ground in a garden.
- A benefit of saucer feeders is that, unlike suction-cup and J-hook feeders, they never leak since the nectar is at the bottom of the saucer. However, since they can attract a large flock of hummingbirds, fights may break out around saucer feeders.
EditFilling and Cleaning the Feeder - Fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar made from sugar and water. Pour 4 parts of water into a saucepan on your stove and set the burner on high. As the water warms, add in 1 part of white sugar. Bring the water to a low boil, and let it boil for 2–3 minutes so the water and sugar blend. Then, let the water cool for 30 minutes, and pour it into your feeder.[10]
- The size of the carafe varies from one hummingbird feeder to another. Only make enough nectar to fill the carafe of your feeder(s).
- If you make extra, you can store it in the refrigerator. The nectar will only keep for about 1 week, though.
- Never use honey or artificial sweeteners in your nectar, and never give hummingbirds commercial foods that contain red dye.
- Clean the feeder with vinegar and warm water once a week. Due to the high sugar content of the nectar, the feeders get dirty quickly. To clean them, mix white vinegar and warm water at a ratio of 1:4. Dump out the old, dirty water, and pour in about of the vinegar solution. Place the lid back on the feeder and shake it vigorously to clean out the feeder.[11]
- If the inside of the feeder is especially dirty, drop 12–20 grains of rice in along with the vinegar mixture. The rice will scrape stains or moldy patches out from the carafe.
- Rinse the carafe with warm water and refill the feeder. Once it's clean, rinse the feeder out 2–3 times with warm water to remove all traces of the vinegar mixture. If any vinegar is left inside, birds will stop drinking from the feeder. Then, refill the feeder with another batch of sugar water for the birds to eat.[12]
- Hang the feeder again, and watch as more of the beautiful birds come by to drink!
- Keep ants away by filling the feeder's ant moat with water. Ants are a problem for all hummingbird feeders, but get especially bad with suction-cup feeders, since ants have easy access to them. Prevent ants from accessing your feeders by filling up the feeders' ant moat with water. The ant moat is a wide trough that goes around the feeder. When ants attempt to get to the sweet nectar, they'll fall and drown in the moat. At least once a week, scoop the ant bodies out of the ant moat and dispose of them.[13]
- Most saucer and J-hook feeders have ant moats. Suction-cup feeders often don't, since the moat would be unable to wrap all the way around the feeder.
- If you're concerned about ants and wasps getting into the nectar and bothering the hummingbirds, purchase a bee guard that can be attached to the feeder. Most hardware stores sell bee guards.[14]
- Never fill the moat with oil. Small birds will drink from the moat from time to time, and the oil could harm them.
- If you don't take preventative steps, you'll soon find that your feeder is full of drowned ants and that the birds are no longer drinking from it.
- If you're concerned about ants getting into the nectar, consider installing an ant moat or ant guard on the base of the feeder. An ant guard is a small-cup shaped barrier, hung between the feeder and the support, which keeps ants away.
- Remove the feeder during storms with heavy winds to prevent damage.
- Watch for mold in the feeder, and clean it as often as you replace the nectar.
- Never use honey, artificial sweeteners, or red dye in your nectar.
- Be aware of potential predators. If there are outdoor cats in your neighborhood, don't use a deck-feeder or a low-hanging feeder.
- If you attach the feeder to a window, put stickers or cut-outs against the glass to prevent birds from running into it.
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| How to Become a Dolphin Trainer Posted: 14 Apr 2019 01:00 AM PDT As a dolphin trainer, you will be responsible for keeping captive dolphins healthy, stimulated, and active. You will need to feed the dolphins, keep their tanks clean, and train them to entertain a crowd. Though captive dolphins can be used as a form of public entertainment, they can also be used to encourage the conservation of dolphins and other marine life.[1] To be a successful dolphin trainer, you will need to have an academic background in behavioral and biological sciences, the necessary experience and training, and the willingness to work hard. EditUnderstanding the Role - Understand the career prospects of the role. Dolphin trainers often work long hours and are often in the water with the animals or walking around talking and educating the crowd. It is a popular profession that is not made for everyone. The field is competitive and you will need to distinguish yourself among a sea of applicants.[2]
- The average salary for dolphin trainers varies from facility to facility. The salaries for entry-level positions can range between $18,000-$20,000. Many trainers have a second source of income to help them stay financially stable.
- The more experience you have as a trainer, the higher your salary will be. A trainer with 8-12 years of experience can make $25,000-$40,000 a year. Many trainers stay in the profession out of a love for working with dolphins and the opportunity to form long lasting relationships with them.
- Be aware of the role expectations for a dolphin trainer. As a trainer, your typical work day may include preparing the dolphin's meals, feeding them, and cleaning their tanks. Dolphins need at least three meals a day: morning, midday, and afternoon.[3][4]
- Trainers also need to give the animals all necessary vitamins and medications during your dolphin daily assessments (DDA). DDAs are done at the beginning of every work day to assess the dolphin's entire body and their medical needs.
- You will also need to stimulate the marine mammals physically and mentally through hands-on training sessions. As a trainer, you will need to be enthusiastic and energetic as you work with the dolphins to practice existing and new behaviors with the dolphins. You may observe and study the dolphins if you work in a research facility, or you may display the dolphin's skills and behaviors to a crowd if you work at an entertainment center, like SeaWorld.
- Keep in mind the pros and cons of the role. Though every child that has been to a dolphin show may dream about being a dolphin trainer, in reality, it can be a demanding job. You will need to clean and maintain the large tanks where the dolphins live and you will need to work outside during hot summer months. Because you will be working with dynamic and highly intelligent animals, you will need to adapt your schedule to fit the dolphins' needs, so you may be working irregular work hours. You may also need to work on holidays, as dolphins need to receive constant care.[5]
- However, there are many pros to being a dolphin trainer, such as the long term relationship you get to build with dolphins and the opportunity to work closely with dolphins on a daily basis. You will also be able to work alongside a team of trainers and support each other as you teach and learn from the dolphins.
EditGetting the Necessary Education and Training - Do well in your science and math courses in high school. To prepare early for your training career, you should try to do well in your biology classes in high school, as well as your math classes. If your high school offers any classes in animal science, you should enroll in them and try to get high grades in these classes.[6]
- A strong background in science and math will help you succeed in your undergraduate degree as you pursue a training career.
- Get a bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, or animal science. Though some entry-level dolphin training positions may accept a high school diploma, receiving more advanced training through an undergraduate degree can only improve your chances of landing a good position as a trainer.[7][8]
- Many trainers have undergraduate degrees in biology, marine biology, psychology, or animal behavior/animal science. A four year degree in a life sciences related field will give you a good starting point in terms of the necessary expertise and knowledge to be an effective dolphin trainer.
- There is a one-year program through the College of Marine Mammal Professions located in Florida that focuses on classroom and hands-on experience in dolphin training. There is also a two year program through Moorpark College in California that focuses on exotic animal training, including dolphin training. Taking an animal training specific program can lead to a higher success of employment. Keep in mind, however, that some facilities, like SeaWorld, prefer to see the perseverance it takes to get a bachelor's degree. [9]
- Check if your local zoo or aquarium has volunteer programs or internships in animal training. You should also get more experience with animals by volunteering or interning at your local zoo, aquarium, veterinarian clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center, or animal center. You can start doing this during your high school years or during your undergraduate degree.[10]
- Getting first hand experience in a work environment can help you get a better sense of duties and responsibilities required when working with animals. This will give you a chance to determine if you have the patience, persistence, and dependability necessary to be a dolphin trainer. As well, volunteering or interning will also allow you to build relationships and contacts with individuals working in the field.
- Keep in mind most interns are not allowed to have contact directly with the animals and are often allowed to only observe and assist, but not do any hands on work. If possible, look for volunteer programs that focus specifically on dolphin training, as this will be good practice as you pursue your career goals.
- Consider getting your SCUBA certification. In many dolphin training positions, you are expected to be a strong swimmer, as you will often be working with dolphins directly in the water. Strong snorkeling and SCUBA skills are also beneficial and can elevate you above other applicants.[11][12]
- You can complete a basic scuba diver certification program or take additional courses to become a master scuba diver. Most programs are a combination of classroom learning, testing, and applied training with scuba equipment in a pool or an open water location. Some scuba programs also offer training in CPR and first aid, which can come in handy when you work in a marine mammal facility, with other trainers and with the public.
- Many dolphin training facilities will give you a swim test as part of the hiring process and some facilities will only hire trainers that are SCUBA certified.
- Brush up on your public speaking skills. As a dolphin trainer, you may be expected to educate the public about these animals and their behaviors. You should have strong public speaking skills and be comfortable talking in front of a crowd every day. Improving your public speaking skills will make you a more well rounded candidate to employers and ensure you are able to communicate well with people, as well as with dolphins.
- Many specialized programs in dolphin training will offer public speaking courses as an option. You can also take a public speaking class at your local college or university to brush up on your skills.
- Be physically fit. Physical fitness is an important component of being a trainer, as you will need to be fit enough to work in an aquatic environment every day. In addition to being a strong swimmer, you should also maintain an exercise routine that includes cardio and endurance training. As a trainer, you will need to be able to keep up with the daily demands of your role and not get easily tired or overwhelmed by the physical requirements of the role.
- You may want to integrate swimming into your weekly workout routine, in addition to cardio and strength training. This will ensure you are at a constant level of fitness suitable for the role of dolphin trainer.
EditFinding a Position - Join a marine mammal trainers organization. As a member of an organization like the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) or the International Marine Animal Trainers' Association (IMATA), you will be able to keep up to date with the field and network with your peers. You will also get access to current news and literature about animal training and continuing education workshops to improve your knowledge and expertise.[13]
- An association is also a great opportunity for networking and connecting with other trainers and potential employers.
- Apply for entry-level positions at a training facility. Once you have the necessary education and hands on experience, you may start to apply for entry-level positions. Depending on your interests, you may apply at a research facility so you can interact and observe with dolphins for scientific studies. Or, you may apply at an entertainment facility where you display dolphin behaviors to a crowd and share information on dolphins with the public.[14]
- Keep in mind entry-level positions can be competitive, so apply to several open positions at once. Make sure your resume and cover letter showcase your strong skill set, including your education, your volunteer and intern experience, and your strong swimming skills.
- Consider applying for a position through your internship or volunteer program. Many volunteer programs and internships can lead to a full time position, so do not be afraid to use your existing contacts to your advantage. If you feel confident in your work through an internship or a volunteer program and there is an open position, let your supervisor know that you are strongly interested in working at the facility as a full time trainer.[15]
- Be prepared to watch and learn from more senior trainers. Once you land an entry-level position, you will start by shadowing more experienced trainers and go through an extensive training period before you can perform more in depth training with the dolphins. Watching and learning from a more senior training will allow to become more familiar with the personalities of each dolphin and learn different training procedures according to the needs of the dolphin.[16][17]
- Once you have shadowed and done several weeks of training, you will then feed and interact with the dolphin under the supervision of the senior trainers. Over time, you will be taught how to communicate with the dolphins through hand signals.
- As you become more senior as a dolphin trainer, you can train the dolphins in new behaviors and facilitate public interaction with the dolphins. The speed of your career as a dolphin trainer depends on your past experience, your level of comfort with dolphins, and your level of confidence in your knowledge and skills as a trainer.
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