| How to Do Puzzle Nail Art Posted: 13 Sep 2017 05:00 PM PDT Do you love nail art and want to try a new and impactful design? These puzzle nails are simple to create and will add a creative touch to your look. - Remove any old nail polish. Soak a cotton pad in acetone-free nail polish remover. Rub the cotton pad over the nails until all nail polish is gone.
- Rub your nails with vinegar. It may sound strange but vinegar can help nail polish stay on for a longer period of time. Soak a piece of paper towel with vinegar, and wipe the vinegar onto your nails. Allow to dry (this step is optional but it's best if you do it).
- Apply a base coat. Warm up the bottle by rolling it in between your hands. Open up the bottle and paint on a thin layer of base coat to prevent the nails from damage.
- Apply a base colour. Decide what colour you'd like; choose wisely, you want this colour to compliment the next colour you use. Paint a thin coat on all of your nails and allow to dry.
- Stick some tape on the nails. Cut two small square pieces and place them diagonally on the nail, leaving two square spaces without tape on the nails.
- Apply a second colour. Paint over the areas with no tape with a thin layer; the colour you chose should compliment your first colour.
- Remove the tape. After you've painted over the squares with no tape, remove all the tape quickly; don't let it dry. You should be left with four squares on your nails.
- Use a dotting tool. Dip a dotting tool into nail polish and add a dot for each box, making sure to connect the dot with the previous box to give a puzzle-like shape.
- Clean up the nails. Dip a small brush in nail polish remover to fix any polish that may have gone on your skin.
- Apply a top coat. Seal in the design with a nice top coat, allow to dry and you're done!
- Now you can show off your cool nails to the world.
- Instead of just using two colours, you can use a wide variety to make your nails look even more cool!
- Nail polish remover with acetone can be used; however, acetone is a harsh chemical that can lead to future damaged and brittle nails.
- Use colours depending on the occasion for example: red and green for Christmas or orange and black for Halloween.
- You can use a bobby pin instead of a dotting tool.
EditThings You'll Need - nail polish
- nail polish remover
- dotting tool
- tape
- scissors
- base coat
- top coat
- vinegar (optional)
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| How to Write a Newspaper Column Posted: 13 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT Writing a newspaper column provides space for a columnist to share their opinions or analyze a chosen topic using their own voice. While a newspaper column does afford a lot of room for freedom, there are certain conventions that should be followed to write an effective column. By learning how to present your subject in an interesting way and how to present your writing in a straightforward manner, you can write a successful newspaper column that engages your audience. EditDeveloping and Sharing Your Views - Find your voice. As a newspaper columnist, you're charged to have distinct opinions and a voice. Your voice could be humorous or dark, for example.[1]
- A good way to find your voice is to read newspaper articles that simply report the facts and then freewrite a response to the story. Do this with five or six articles, and then chart how you reacted. You might notice that you consistently take a sarcastic tone or maybe you're always optimistic.
- Your editor will also be able to help you refine your voice, so don't be afraid to reach out.[2]
- Have an opinion. What distinguishes a newspaper column from an article is that a column inserts an opinion where the article only reports facts in an objective way. Forming an opinion is a good way to speak your voice.[3]
- A good way to test your opinion is to ask yourself, "Will someone have a strong reaction against my article?" If the answer is yes, you've successfully formed an opinion. If your stance doesn't elicit any reaction then you've probably written a very neutral piece.
- Make sure you can back that opinion up with researched evidence. This will help persuade your readers to buy into your opinion.
- Share your personal experiences. A good way to develop a voice and opinion is to draw from your own personal experiences. Including anecdotes from your own life will not only make you more relatable to your reader, but also more credible.[4]
- If you've had a situation where prescription drug costs buried you financially, start off your column with an anecdote about this time in your life before you lay out your fiery opinion on the high cost of prescription drugs for seniors.
- Write in the first person. Since a column is based on your opinion, incorporate your voice by using "I." This will remind the reader of your presence and will help establish which opinions presented are yours.[5]
- Instead of saying, "The facilities for race horses are frequently not up to snuff," you can make this statement more compelling with the use of first person. For example: "The horse racing facilities that I, as a trainer, have visited are routinely inadequate for the needs of horses, and this impacts their performance and well-being."
EditChoosing Your Column Topic - Look to current events. Your readers will be most interested in topics that are dominating the news, such as politics or pop culture, and not some obscure event that's no longer relevant. Stay on top of the news cycle and be ready to jump in with your own opinion.[6]
- Scan the headlines of a couple of newspapers and magazines and see what events are most frequent amongst them. These issues that are occurring frequently across various media are ones that the general public will be interested in.
- Often newspaper columns are about politics, but they can draw on social issues also, such as prison conditions.
- Find an interesting angle for your topic. Providing your readers with a fresh approach to a story can make your column appealing. Thinking about new angles for a topic on current events will be sure to speak to readers.[7]
- Don't be afraid to include yourself in your topic. Look at your own personal history for a way to contribute something unique to your column.[8]
- Dive into the details and see where they take you. Looking closely at details may provoke a new idea.[9]
- Focusing on local angles is a great way to make your column relevant to your reader.[10]
- Choose a topic for which you have a solution. Have the conviction to suggest a solution or two for the opinion you've stated. Readers are looking for answers when they pick up a newspaper column, and it's your job as the columnist to provide them.[11]
- If, for example, you're going to say, "Social media use by students during school hours is crushing student productivity," you'd better be prepared to offer a solution to get students to put aside social media and concentrate on the tasks at hand.
- If you've got a strong point of view on a particular topic, but have no solutions to offer, you should wait to write the column until you've got more concrete solutions.
EditEngaging Your Audience - Have a catchy title. Providing an appropriate title for your column will help set the reader's expectations and grab his or her attention.[12]
- Catchy titles often include numbers, fun adjectives, and a promise to the reader.[13]
- For example, "Getting Stains Out of Your Carpet" is a title that's not likely to capture your reader's attention. However, this title will: "3 Unusual Household Items That'll Get Red Wine Stains Out." This title uses numbers, gives the reader a promise, and lures them into reading on to find out what these unusual household items are.
- Open with a "hook" that will grab your reader's attention. Make that first sentence count by enticing the reader with your words and ideas. Remember that your opening also lays the foundation for your argument, so make sure it's relevant.[14]
- Opening lines that will catch your reader's attention include dramatic anecdotes, a controversial statement, irony and wit, a major new study, or a statement that turns conventional wisdom on end.[15]
- In his health and well-being column, columnist Oliver Burkeman begins his story: "About a month ago, to my embarrassment, I learned I'd been tying my shoelaces wrongly my whole life." This opening line grabs our attention with a catchy anecdote and makes us want to read on to find out what he was doing wrong and what the correct way to tie a shoe is.[16]
- Tell your reader why they should care. As you write your article make sure every paragraph can answer the question: "Who cares?" Explain why your topic is relevant to your readers and how it will positively or negatively affect them.[17]
- For example, if you're writing against a new tax proposal explain to your readers that this new policy will increase their taxes.
- Write conversationally. While you shouldn't throw all the writing rules out the window, you should avoid jargon, technical language, and complex sentence structure. By writing in a more conversational manner, you'll be able to communicate your point to your audience more effectively.[18]
- Try writing in shorter sentences or using contractions to adopt a more conversational style.
- Pretend that you're writing to a friend and address the reader directly.
- Try talking in your head as you write and then read it aloud afterwards to see how it sounds.[19]
- Use active voice. Using active verbs comes across as more authoritative and it'll help cut down on wordiness. Since you're trying to convince a reader of your opinion, using strong, active verbs will help you do this.[20]
- Stating that, "It is believed by the city council that the townspeople were misled by the mayor" is wordy and leaves the author wondering if the city council is an authoritative source. Instead, try writing that, "The city council believes that the mayor misled the townspeople." You can note how the active voice sentence is more authoritative and straightforward.
EditFormatting Your Column - Keep your column short. Newspaper columns are typically only 400-800 words so you should get to your point straightaway.[21]
- Get used to whittling down your initial drafts. After you read each sentence ask yourself, "How is this sentence contributing to my argument? Is every word in this sentence necessary?" If you find yourself unsure whether words or sentences contribute to your argument, take them out and read the article again to see if their absence alters your argument.
- Make sure your topic is clearly defined. Because newspaper columns are short, your topic and point of view must be clearly defined and focused.[22]
- Begin by stating your topic and opinion in an opening paragraph. The following paragraphs should then relate back to this idea. If you're writing that long-distance relationships are a bad idea, introduce this idea in the first paragraph. Then each of the following paragraphs supports this statement by presenting problematic aspects of long-distance relationships, such as trust or romance.[23]
- Do your research. While column writing does leave a lot of room for your own personal voice, it should be anchored in facts. Backing up your opinion with facts will help make your case for your readers.[24]
- You can conduct research at the library or from your computer, but you can also conduct field research by interviewing people involved in your story.[25]
- Always make sure you properly cite your sources.
- If you include a quote be sure to name your source and their expertise. This way the reader is able to assess the reliability of that person's statement.
- Use Associated Press format. Journalism has its own specific writing style that ensures that all newspaper writers have consistent guidelines to follow.[26]
- Journalism's punctuation is very different from your normal English formatting so you'll need to review the AP format carefully.
EditSample Newspaper Columns - Read your favorite columnist's work to help inspire you. What about their writing makes it so appealing, so useful to the reader, and so popular that readers keep coming back for more?
- Always check the guidelines of submission for the specific newspaper you'd like to submit a column to. Be sure to include a brief bio and cover letter with each submission.[27]
- Remember your libel laws. If you don't know them, learn them to avoid possible legal repercussions![28]
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| How to Clean a Bristled Hairbrush Posted: 13 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT Routine hairbrush cleaning is an often-overlooked part of hygiene maintenance. From oil and grime build-up to dandruff and leftover hair product transferring between family members, roommates, or partners, routine cleaning of your hairbrush is important. An old hairbrush can be revitalized and its lifetime extended simply by removing collected hair, cleaning with an agent, and properly drying. EditRemoving Hair - Use your fingers if your hairbrush has a light layer of collected hair. Your fingertips are your most accessible and cost-effective tool. Start at the base of the cylinder or pad, grasp a clump of hair, and gently pry up and away. It's important to take your time as hair strands break easily and will become difficult to remove. [1]
- Use a miniature hairbrush rake if your hairbrush has a substantial amount of collected hair. When it comes to hairbrush cleansing tools, the miniature hairbrush rake tops the list. While this tool is similar to a comb, it is far more effective. Cleaning rakes vary in size, as well as in single or dual sides. For bristled brushes or if you have multiple styles and sizes of brushes, a dual sided rake is more versatile.[2]
- Use a nylon brush if you already have one available. Hold the bristled hairbrush over the sink, a trash can, or take it outdoors. Brush the nylon brush through the bristles of your hairbrush. This will remove hair buildup, as well as dislodge skin and dandruff flakes. Continue brushing until the nylon brush rakes cleanly through the brush bristles. [3]
- Wash the nylon brush to remove debris and allow it to dry completely before reusing it for this purpose.
- Use a teasing comb for layers of hair that are tightly wound. Teasing combs are dual sided with bristles and a hair sectioning point called a rat tail. Beginning at the base of your bristled brush, slide the rat tail under the collected hair and gently pull away from the brush. Repeat this on all sides of the cylinder or across the entire face of the pad. Once you have loosened and lifted the hair from the shaft, simply use your fingers to roll the hair up and off. [4]
- Use scissors to help remove stubborn hair knots and clumps. Oftentimes, the hair will clump or knot in the process of removal. Make sure to have a pair of scissors handy for these occasions. Simple cut through the clump or knot to divide it into two or three sections. Be careful not to cut too much or the smaller pieces of hair may remain stuck.[5]
EditCleaning Grime and Oil - Use tea tree oil as an all-natural cleansing agent. Tea tree oil is an all-natural and highly-effective cleansing agent available at your local drug store or health foods market. Pour one cup of warm water into a medium sized bowl. Add a few drops of tea tree oil and stir to combine. [6]
- Use a shampoo and baking soda cleansing agent if you have sensitive skin. For those with sensitive skin or allergies, using your own shampoo, plus baking soda, is a safe and gentle option. Pour one cup of warm water into a medium sized bowl. Add a teaspoon of shampoo and a teaspoon of baking soda and stir to combine.[7]
- Dip a clean toothbrush in the cleansing agent. Using a clean toothbrush, dip the brush end in the solution. Make sure that the toothbrush bristles are completely soaked with the cleansing agent. [8]
- Scrub your hairbrush between the bristles and on surface of the pad. Take the toothbrush and brush the cylinder or pad from the base, where the bristles are connected to the brush head, all the way to the top. This will remove oil, dandruff, and leftover hair product. Move around the hairbrush methodically to cover the entire surface. Make sure to include small circular motions to help dredge up heavily soiled brushes. [9]
- Soak your bristled hairbrush in the bowl of cleansing agent to remove loose particles and provide a deep clean. After scrubbing the bristled brush cylinder or pad, dip the head of your hairbrush into the cleansing agent. This will help to remove any loose particles, as well as provide a second rinsing, which is particularly useful on stubborn hair product build up. [10]
- If the hairbrush has a wooden handle or paddle, do not submerge the brush in the water. Most wooden brushes are coated in a moisture repellant, but they aren't 100% resistant. Instead of submerging in the bowl of water, perform one or two additional toothbrush cleanings.
- Rinse your hairbrush in clean and cool water. Fill a second medium sized bowl with clean and cool water. Lower your hairbrush into the water gently submerging the entire bristled area. For circular brushes, you may have to twist your brush in your palms to make sure the entire area has been rinsed.
- If you have a wooden bristled brush, hold the brush bristle side down over a sink or a towel. Take a mist or spray bottle and soak the cleansed bristles until the water runs clear from the bristles. [11]
EditDrying Your Hairbrush - Use a clean dry cloth to dry your hairbrush if you have a wooden handle or paddle. It's important to immediately remove any excess water that has collected in the bristles or on the pad of a wooden brush. Moisture can cling and seep into brush bristles, cloth brush pads, and wood causing mold and rot. Using a cloth, gently press between the bristles to reach the surface of the cylinder or pad. Make sure to use adequate pressure to soak up any excess moisture. [12]
- Lay your hairbrush, bristles facing down, on a cloth to air dry. Once you have absorbed excess moisture, it's important to allow the brush to fully dry before use. Place the bristles facing down on a clean and dry towel and allow to dry overnight. [13]
- Use a hair dryer to quickly dry your hairbrush. If you need to use your brush right away, use a hair dryer set to its lowest setting to speed the drying process. Go back and forth over the brush a few times to blow out any remaining water drops and to ensure that the hairbrush is now damp rather than soaking wet.
- For a bristled brush carrying dandruff, you can use lime juice during cleaning as well.
- Commercial brush cleaners are available.
- A neat and clean hairbrush will result in neat, clean and healthy hair.
- A vinegar and water wash can be used in place of soapy water if you have dry hair that doesn't leave an oil residue in the brush. Otherwise, stick to something that can lift out the oil.
- Do not clean a bristled brush with a shampoo containing silicone. The silicone will coat the bristles on the brush and they won't be as effective when brushing your hair.
- Only use a cool setting when drying with the hair dryer.
- Use caution with wooden bristle brushes.
EditThings You'll Need - Bristled brush
- Nylon brush or comb
- 2 bowls or small containers
- Shampoo and baking soda or tea tree oil
- Toothbrush (clean)
- Towel
- Hair dryer
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