| How to Shape Your Eyebrows with a Razor Posted: 16 Sep 2017 05:00 PM PDT Using a razor to shape your eyebrows can give you the same look as waxing or tweezing, but without the pain. First, you will need to purchase an eyebrow razor with a small blade. Then you can shave your eyebrows into a shape that flatters your face. EditUsing an Eyebrow Razor - Purchase a razor made specifically for eyebrows. A standard razor will not give you detailed brows, and can be dangerous to use near your eyes. Instead purchase an eyebrow razor, whose small blade will give you the brows you desire.[1]
- You can order an eyebrow razor online or purchase one at your local beauty supply store.
- Use a small amount of shaving cream. You will get a closer shave if you apply shaving cream to the area of skin surrounding the eyebrow. Try starting with a dime-sized amount, and use more if necessary. Try applying the shaving cream when you get out of the shower.
- Shave in the direction of hair growth. It's important that you stroke the razor in the same direction that your eyebrows grow. If you use the blade in the opposite direction, you can nick your skin and possibly create ingrown hairs. Instead, gently stroke the razor in the direction that your eyebrows grow.[2]
- Hold your brow skin taut. Use your non-dominant hand to hold the skin around the eyebrow taut. This will help you get a closer, more detailed shave. Then use your dominant hand to begin shaping your eyebrow.[3]
- Check your progress frequently. You should check your progress in a mirror as much as possible. It is easy to accidentally shave off too much of your eyebrows. To prevent this from happening, step back and look in the mirror after completing each section of eyebrow.[4]
- Wash your face after you finish. Once you are done waxing your eyebrows, wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser. This will help remove any remaining shaving cream or oils from your hands. Do not apply moisturizers to the freshly shaved area, as this can clog pores.
- Maintain your brow shape by shaving weekly. In order to maintain the look of your newly shaped eyebrows, you will want to shave them regularly. Try shaving about once a week, or more if your hair grows quickly.
- Consider waxing or tweezing. While you can effectively shape your eyebrows using a razor, the hair will grow back quickly. This means you will need to shape your brows more often than if you wax or tweeze them. If you'd like longer lasting brows, try tweezing or waxing your brows instead of shaving.[5]
EditShaping Your Brows - Line up your brow's inner edge with the outside of your nose. The inner edge of your eyebrow should roughly line up with your nose's outer edge. Try taking a pencil and placing it along the outer edge of your nose. This will help you see where the innermost edge of your eyebrow should be.[6]
- Make sure the arch peaks just past the outer edge of your iris. The iris is the colored part of your eye, and it can serve as an excellent guide for figuring out where your eyebrow's arch should peak. The arch of your brow should peak about 1/8 inch or 3 millimeters past your iris's outer edge.[7]
- Taper the brow. You should maintain a uniform thickness from the inner edge of the eyebrow up to the arch. Once you reach the arch, you can begin tapering the brow thinner until you reach the outer edge of the eyebrow. You can also keep your eyebrows at the same thickness throughout if tapering doesn't seem right for you.[8]
- Don't let the outer edge of the eyebrow droop. The outermost edge of your eyebrow should not dip below the level of your eyebrow's inner edge. Keep both edges of the eyebrow on the same level. You can also let the outer edge sit a tiny bit higher than the inner edge.[9]
- Ask a friend to help you. You will be more successful at shaping your eyebrows with a razor if you ask someone to help. A friend or family member can help you determine the best brow shape. They can also alert you if it looks like you are shaving away too much of your eyebrows.[10]
EditThings You'll Need - Eyebrow razor
- Mirror
- Shaving cream or gel
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| How to Dismantle a Recliner Sofa Posted: 16 Sep 2017 09:00 AM PDT There's no need to worry if you need to move your bulky recliner sofa through a tight space. Most reclining sofas can be easily disassembled for stress-free transport. Many models have detachable seat backs, which are secured by locking levers. Lifting the back fabric panel or feeling in between the rear seams should enable you to release the levers and remove the seats. Some models also have removable bars bolted to the base that allow for further disassembly. To make things easier when it's time to reassemble the sofa, take pictures as you take it apart, keep your hardware in plastic bags, and label your sofa's disassembled components. EditReleasing Locking Levers - Tilt the sofa forward and lift the rear upholstery strip. Lift the sofa forward so the back faces straight up into the air. Many upholstered sofas have a detachable back panel that you can lift to expose the inner frame. Locate and unfasten the velcro strips or snaps that secure the fabric to the frame's base, then lift up the upholstered panel.[1]
- Locate the rear locking levers. Check the frames on each side of the sofa's seats for the locking levers. At each side of the sofa's main body, around where the top of the arm and back join, you should see a metal lever pointing in a downward position. If your sofa has a center console, you should see levers on the frames between it and the seats.[2]
- Feel for the locking levers between the rear seams. If your sofa doesn't have detachable strips of fabric that expose the frame, stick your hands into the rear seams on the sofa's left and right sides. Check the seams between the center console and seats, if any are present. Feel within the seams for the locking lever pointed in a down position.[3]
- Lift the locking levers to release the seat backs. Use a flat head screwdriver or, in a pinch, your fingertips to loosen and raise each lever and release the seat backs. After unlocking the levers, return the sofa to its normal position and carefully lift the back out of its frame.[4]
- If your sofa has a pair of seats divided by a center console, lift each individual seat and console back out of its housing.
EditRemoving Bolted Bars - Turn the sofa over to locate the base bars. Lift the sofa onto its front side so its back faces straight up toward the ceiling. Look under the sofa to see if it has base bars. If they're present, you should see two or three bars screwed or bolted from one end of the sofa's base to the other.[5]
- Unfasten the base bars' bolts. Check the heads of the screws or bolts that secure the base bars. Use a drill with the appropriate bit to unfasten each screw or bolt from the base bars.[6]
- You'll probably need Robertson drive bits, as base bars are often secured with square Robertson screws.
- Have a helper hold the sofa as you remove the last bar. It's best to get someone to help you remove a sofa's base bars, especially when removing the final bar. When you detach the last bar, the individual seats and console will come apart freely. Having someone stabilize the sofa will help keep its components from rolling away, getting damaged, or damaging nearby objects.[7]
EditMaking Reassembly Easier - Take pictures as you disassemble the sofa. When you first lift the sofa's rear upholstery panel, take pictures of the frame, base, and other relevant features. That way, when you have to put it back together, you'll know what the sofa is supposed to look like when it's fully assembled.[8]
- If you're unsure about your mechanical abilities, you could take pictures at each step of disassembly to guide you during reassembly.
- Keep bolts, screws, and other hardware in separate plastic bags. Have plastic bags or other small containers on hand when you unfasten any screws or bolts. Place your hardware into a bag as soon as you remove it. Keep separate bags for each base bar's hardware so it's easier to sort through the screws, bolts, nuts, and washers.[9]
- Label your disassembled parts so you'll know where to reinstall "left seat back" and "top base bar."
- Reinstall the top bar first during reassembly. Line up each of the base's parts up so their backs face the ceiling. Locate the predrilled holes on the top base bar where the screws or bolts fit, and line the bar up with the corresponding holes on the sofa's base. Start by fastening the top bar's center screws that attach it to the center part of the sofa, then work outward to reattach the bar to the base of each sofa part.[10]
- After securing the top bar, drive the screws into the remaining bars to reassemble the sofa base.
- Reassemble seats by replacing the backs and locking the levers. Place the sofa in a normal position. Carefully slide the detached seat back into its housing, and jiggle it a little until you've slid it all the way into place.[11] Turn the sofa forward so the back faces toward the ceiling, locate the locking levers, and push each lever down to lock the seat into position.[12]
- If your recliner uses electrical power, unplug any cords from sources of electricity before disassembly.
- Check your user manual for more information about how to disassemble your specific model.
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| How to Get Discovered As an Actor Posted: 16 Sep 2017 01:00 AM PDT There are many ways to get discovered as an actor. Gaining substantial training as an actor and networking with television, film, and/or theater professionals can help. Additionally, take on as many roles as possible, even if they are minor or seem unimportant. Finally, work hard to improve the quality of your acting with each project you take on. EditGetting Training and Promoting Yourself - Get training. Take acting lessons, preferably at a college or university. Working with an acting coach or drama instructor will allow you to identify acting strategies that can help you summon or refine particular emotions, project your voice appropriately in a variety of dramatic contexts, and get feedback on your performance.[1]
- To increase your odds of getting discovered as an actor, get at least five years of training.[2]
- Learn more about the industry. Read biographies of great stage actors, TV stars, and/or film actors. Look for details about how they were discovered and replicate their paths to discovery as much as possible. Additionally, read industry magazines to learn about the latest trends in your industry and tips that might help you get discovered as an actor.[3]
- Promote yourself. Write a blog post about successful projects you've participated in. Include information about who you worked with, your role, and the final ticket sales totals. Use social media to talk about your current or recent roles, and link to your homepage and sizzle reel.[4]
- Always make yourself available for interviews.
- Look and apply for roles that fit your acting style. Don't waste time sending out press packets with headshots, resumes, and generic cover letters to production houses or theaters. Instead, send succinct emails to agents or to casting directors who you really think would appreciate and utilize your talents. Describe exactly why you're right for a particular position in your email.[5]
- Network with others. Be friendly and outgoing with your classmates and instructors at drama school, the directors and producers of your film or theater productions, and the agents who help you land roles. Charm industry professionals by laughing at their jokes, and accept as many invitations to social gatherings as possible.[6]
- Make recommendations for other actors or industry professionals who you respect. They might do the same for you when they have the chance.
- When you meet other actors or people in film, television, or theater, don't ask immediately for help landing roles. Develop a relationship first and let them get to know you.[7]
- Network with both aspiring and established actors. You can learn from both types, and either could extend opportunities to you.
- Move to the right area. Generally, to get discovered as an actor, you'll need to head to a city of regional or national importance. For instance, if you're in the U.S., you could relocate to the L.A./Hollywood area, New York City, or Chicago. If you live in India, you might want to move to Mumbai. Identify the best area in your nation or region to get discovered as an actor, then move there.[8]
- The area you move to could determine the type of acting you're able to do. For instance, Chicago and New York City are thriving centers for actors in the theater, while the L.A./Hollywood area tends to attract film actors.
EditWorking as an Actor - Take on as many roles as possible. Taking on a lot of acting roles will improve your odds of being discovered in two ways. First, taking on all the roles you can will give you lots of experience and a robust resume. Second, being on stage or on camera will allow you to meet more people in the industry and keep your name circulating among industry professionals and the public.[9]
- For instance, if you have time, take on two or more small parts at once.
- If you're involved in a project as a lead actor, consider taking on another project at the same time in a smaller supporting role.
- Refine and improve your performances. With each role you take on, work to express a greater emotional depth and expand your dramatic capabilities. Ask directors what sort of performance they want from you, and push yourself to meet their demands and expectations.[10]
- Scripts can be ready in many different ways. Try performing a given scene in slightly (or even radically) different ways. Ask other actors and production crew which version of the scene they like best.
- Don't turn down small roles. Some people scoff at small roles or roles as extras. But these minor (and sometimes even uncredited) roles could help you form connections with other actors, directors, or industry insiders, and they allow you the opportunity to impress others with your acting and professionalism. If you're offered even a small role, eagerly accept it.[11]
- For instance, if you audition for a lead role but are offered only a minor or supporting role, you should take it even though it is not the role you wanted.
- Embrace opportunities. Many directors and producers are constantly on the prowl for people who have a particular "look," and sometimes recruit people in situations that have nothing to do with acting. If you receive an invitation to audition for a film while, for instance, walking down the street, you should take it.[12]
- If a director or producer approaches you while you're shopping at the mall, buying groceries in the store, or enjoying a vacation, thank them and follow up on their offer.[13]
EditAuditioning Successfully - Prepare for the audition. Preparing for an audition is a highly variable process. If you're not allowed to use a script during the audition, memorize your lines by reading them aloud over and over until you can recite them confidently without referring to the script. Read the script over and over to identify the psychology driving your character. Bring that understanding to your performance.[14]
- Try performing the script in a variety of ways to strike the right tone. For instance, you might try performing an angry role by yelling or by using a terse, acidic tone.
- Additionally, find out when and where the audition will occur and plan to arrive there at the appointed time.
- Submit your resume and headshot. Even if you aren't a fit for the role you're auditioning for, you might be able to get a role in another production. With your resume and headshot in hand, theaters and film studios will be able to contact you about other roles you might want.[15]
- You might be asked to submit a resume and headshot well in advance of the audition itself, or you might be asked to submit it right before or right after your audition.
- Don't make the audition crew wait on you. When waiting in the lobby or waiting room for your turn to audition, don't have a bunch of your belongings (scripts, notes, and so on) spread out that might take time to collect and order. This will only irritate the director, producer, and/or casting director.[16]
- Don't waste time with pleasantries. Casting directors and producers don't want to have a conversation with you. They want to know if you can act. Present yourself in a single, quick sentence ("Hi, my name is Mike Fisher and I'm performing a scene from Hamlet," for instance), then launch directly into the scene when they give you the go-ahead.[17]
- You might also be asked to name your agent, if you have one.
- Additionally, don't waste time during the audition with questions. If you have questions, direct them to your agent, the audition liaison, or whoever helped you set up the audition.
- Perform your role as requested. The process of performing your role in an audition is highly variable. In some cases, you'll be allowed to read from cue cards or a script. In other cases, you'll be expected to have your lines memorized. Some auditions permit you to select the role you want to audition, while other will expect you to recite a passage directly from the production that you're auditioning for.[18]
- The rules and expectations about what role you're to perform during the audition will be explained to you in advance.
- Be respectful of everyone. Unless you recognize someone specific in the audition, you never know who is a director, a producer, and so on. Some of the people at your audition could be your ticket to getting the job -- or another that you didn't even audition for. Therefore, smile and treat everyone in the audition room with respect.[19]
- Disrespectful behavior includes eating, smoking, or chewing gum inside the audition room.
- Additionally, don't touch the casting director or any of their possessions.
- Thank the casting director and other audition staff before leaving.
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