| How to Cut Curly Hair in Layers Posted: 15 Jan 2019 04:00 PM PST Adding layers to curly hair can make your hairdo springier and more vibrant. Cutting them yourself can save you a lot of money, but giving yourself a haircut can be intimidating. It's not that hard, though, if you start with the right tools. Remember to cut curly hair while it's dry so you can see the shape of your haircut as you go. Work slowly in sections to add layers that completely transform your look! EditGetting Your Hair Ready to Be Cut - Find some sharp shears and a wide-tooth comb. Don't use just any scissors—find some shears especially made for cutting hair, as these will be sharp enough to avoid tearing the ends of your hair when you cut it. A wide-toothed comb is also important when working with curly hair. In fact, the wider the better! This will detangle your hair and it won't stretch out the hair as much and will help prevent frizz.[1]
- Make sure you only ever use your shears for cutting hair. Using them on other objects makes them become dull more quickly.[2]
- Stay away from using razors if you have curly hair. This can damage your hair and promote frizz.[3]
- Wash, condition, and detangle your hair. Add conditioner and detangle your hair completely. Depending on the kind of conditioner you use, you can comb it through or just apply it and wash it. Detangling your hair will allow you to work with it more easily. Making sure your hair is properly moisturized will help you better identify what hair is damaged and needs to go—sometimes the ends of your hair appear damaged when, in fact, they're just dry.[4]
- Dry your hair. Air-dry your hair, or dry it with a microfiber towel, which is gentler on your hair. Air-drying or gentle towel drying will allow your curls resume their ordinary shape and length. Cutting your hair while it's dry allows you to see immediately what the final cut is going to look like. Furthermore, curls spring up and get shorter as they dry, so you're at risk of cutting your layers too short if you chop them while they're wet.[5]
- It's okay if your hair is a little damp, as long as it is not wet.
- Cutting dry hair gives you less control over it, so if you're finding it too hard to manage sectioning and cutting completely dry hair, you can lightly dampen it with a spray bottle.[6]
EditRemoving Overall Length - Divide your hair in half into two sections. Make a part down the center of your head, starting in the middle by your forehead and continuing all the way back to the nape of your neck. Pull the sections forward over your shoulders.[7]
- Put hair ties on each section where you want to make a cut. Tie a hair band over the entire section, and slide the ties down until they're just above where you want your final length to be.[8]
- If you have shorter hair, use clips to section your hair into two or more pieces, and place a clip just above where you want to cut.
- At first, aim to trim off an inch or two less than you plan to ultimately cut. You'll probably have to cut more as you even out the length, and you don't want to end up with too-short hair. You can always remove more later.
- Cut the sections off under your hair tie. Chop your hair in a straight line. Use multiple cuts to get all the way through the section. This will leave you with blunt-cut ends.[9]
- If you want to thin out the ends of your hair and make them look more blended, cut upwards into each section, at a slight angle.[10]
- Undo the sections and tidy up the length. Remove your hair ties or clips and visually assess your hair. If you see any extra long strands, give them a quick chop. Use two mirrors to look at the back of your hair and straighten out any uneven edges.
- Make sure your hair is the same length on both sides of your head. Pull strands of hair from each side forward and verify that they're the same length. You may need to put your hair back in sections and cut a little bit more off of one side.
- If you're having difficulty getting all of your hair to be one even length, you can also try gathering up all of your hair into a ponytail on top of your head and cutting the ends. This will add some layers into your hair as well. Use clips if your hair is too short for a ponytail.[11]
EditCutting Layers into Your Hair - Divide your hair into four sections. Part your hair down the middle from front to back until your hair is divided in half. Next, divide these halves by making a part from your ear moving backwards towards the middle part.[12]
- To part your hair, you can draw the tip of a comb across your scalp. Alternately, put your fingertips on either end of where you want the part to be, and drag your fingers towards each other until they meet.[13]
- To make the finished hairstyle look more natural, use a zig-zag shape when you part your hair. The different sections will blend together more easily.[14]
- Once you've separated out each section, secure the hair with a clip to keep it in place.
- Pull the front middle section straight up over your head. Undo the clip keeping the section in place and stretch it up vertically, perpendicular to the floor. You can also pull it out slightly at an angle away from your head.[15]
- For shorter layers, hold your hair straight up over your head.[16]
- If you prefer longer layers, hold your hair straight out, away from your head, parallel to the ground. If you use this method, the top layers will be longer and closer in length to the bottom layers.[17]
- Grasp the ends of the hair between your index and middle fingers. With your hand that is not holding the scissors, use your first 2 fingers to grab the section of hair at its base, closest to your scalp. Slide your fingers up the length of the hair until you reach the point where you want to make a cut.
- Look for damage at the ends of your hair. If you see frizz or breakage, try to remove all of it when you cut your layers.
- Angle your fingers so that you will cut the hair to be shorter in the front and longer in the back. This type of cut will help push your hair away from your face.[18]
- Trim only a small amount of hair at first. You can always go back later and take more off, but it can be tough to fix a haircut if you cut too much off.[19] However, keep in mind that you will need to trim about from the ends to notice layers forming.
- Cut the hair off above your fingers. Use several small chops until you've trimmed all of the hair. Then, angle your scissors so they're nearly parallel to your hair, and cut a few times into your hair to thin the ends out slightly.[20]
- Repeat the process on the next section. Unclip one of the sections next to the first. Pull the hair straight up, or at the same outward angle that you used when you cut the first section. Use the first section as a guide to determine how much hair to trim—hold up both pieces of hair next to each other, and cut off the new section to be the same length as the first.[21]
- When pulling sections upwards to trim them, try to use the same amount of tension so that one section doesn't end up shorter than another.
- Continue lifting and cutting each section in the same way. Bring each section up and forward to the same imaginary point above your head before making the cut. Because the hair on the bottom of your head has further to travel when it is lifted up above your head, it will end up being longer than the hair on top of your head.[22]
- Don't try to use this process for the bottom sections at the nape of your neck. If you leave these unlayered, they will provide a strong, heavy bottom layer. If you layer them, the ends of your hair might appear too thin.[23]
- Finish your cut by trimming any areas that stick out. Once you are done cutting the basic layers, let your hair fall naturally around your head, like you would normally wear it. If there are pieces that look too long or that stick out too far away from the rest of your hair, give them a quick trim.[24]
- The overall shape of your hair should be fairly even and symmetrical. If the curls on one side of your head are sticking out a lot farther than they are on the other side, resection the longer hair and trim each of these sections to be a little shorter.
EditThings You'll Need - Sharp shears
- Wide-toothed comb
- Shower
- Conditioner
- Spray bottle of water
- Wall mirror
- Handheld mirror
- Get a friend to look at the hair in the back of your head to see if it's even. Have them point out curls that are too long.
- If your haircut looks very uneven or is not what you were expecting, don't try to keep cutting off more and more hair. Make an appointment at a salon and have a professional help you fix it.
- Trim your hair every 3-6 months. It's important to regularly cut off dead or damaged hair to keep your overall hair looking and growing healthy. Trim it more often if you're treating your hair with chemicals or if you regularly expose your hair to heat.
- Avoid brushing your curls. Brushing your hair makes it more likely to break, which in turn makes it frizzier. If your hair needs to be detangled, wash and condition it, and while the conditioner is still in, run a wide tooth comb through your hair. This is helpful whether you have tight or loose curls.
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| How to Become a Sports Analyst Posted: 15 Jan 2019 08:00 AM PST You've seen them on TV and heard them on the radio, providing color commentary, reciting dizzying statistics by memory, narrating the play-by-play of the big game. Sports analysts play a very important role in presenting and explaining sports to modern audiences. As specialized journalists, sportscasters concern themselves with providing factual information, covering press for sporting events and interpreting the action for viewers. Becoming a sports analyst isn't easy, but with the right experience and dedication you can rise through the ranks of the sports broadcasting industry. EditGetting an Education and Building Skills - Learn as much as you can about sports. Most sports analysts start off as sports fans. Once you've decided to pursue a career as a sportscaster, absorb as much knowledge about sports as you can. Keep up with collegiate as well as professional teams, and follow multiple sports rather than just one or two. A good sports analyst is expected to be like a walking encyclopedia of sports information.[1]
- It is not enough to know all about one team, or even one sport. Sports analysts have to possess a thorough knowledge of all the most sports, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, golf, boxing and even Olympic and extreme sports.[2]
- Become well-versed in statistics. Start paying close attention to game outcomes, player stats, win-loss records and other statistical information. Commit as much of these facts as you can to memory. Statistics is the language of sports analysis. As an analyst, your job will be to make authoritative assessments and predictions based on statistical models.[3]
- There is far more use of mathematical principles in sports analysis than most people realize. Taking a formal statistics course or two will help further your understanding of how these principles come into play.
- Earn an undergraduate degree in a related field. Go to school and work towards a degree in journalism, communications or broadcasting. While it's not strictly necessary to have one of these degrees in order to land a job in sports journalism, most employers prefer that applicants hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Online programs are also available for those who are unable to attend university classes.[4]
- Holding a degree, along with the right experience, can give you an advantage over those without an education when it comes to getting hired.
- Many online programs can be completed in less time than a full term at a university, and include all the most relevant courses, such as news reporting, media ethics, sports psychology and broadcasting.[5]
- Consider going for a graduate degree. Once you've earned an undergraduate degree, think about channeling your efforts into a post-graduate master's or doctorate level certification. Many graduate programs include courses that focus more specifically on sports analytics and broadcasting, meaning you'll be getting an education in your chosen field of expertise. These credentials will be very impressive to potential employers.[6][7][8]
- A graduate degree will require you to significantly narrow your area of focus, which may not help you get your first job but can make you a commodity for special positions later on.
EditGaining Experience - Play a sport. If you have the opportunity, think about trying out for a sports team. Having a practical knowledge of the sports you'll be reporting on can be a major plus. Becoming an athlete will give you a chance to work closely with other players, coaches, recruiters and journalists, and afford you a behind-the-scenes look into the workings of the industry.[9]
- If you're not a student and don't have the option of trying out for a school team, look into joining a community league in your area.
- Quite a few well-known sportscasters got their start as players rather than educated journalists.
- Hone your communication skills. Start writing out your thoughts and analyses of sporting events for practice. A substantial amount of the expert opinions offered by sports analysts are written down in the form of blurbs, editorials and written interviews. You should also work on polishing your verbal skills and becoming comfortable talking to people to prepare for conducting interviews and appearing on radio or television.[10]
- A lot of writing goes into sports reporting, even if you're working in broadcasting. The better you're able to write, the better you'll be at doing your job.[11]
- Devise a system for interviewing players, coaches and other personnel. Know how to make the best use of a short interview segment, and which questions to ask to receive the information you're after.[12]
- Make industry connections. Attend sporting events regularly and meet as many industry professionals as you can. See if you can take up a minute of the coach's time, or ask a sports reporter or even a camera technician how they broke into the business. Give your name to everyone you meet and let them know that you're interested in getting started as a sportscaster. This way, they'll remember you once it comes time to put your networking to use.[13]
- Don't be shy about asking for advice. Most sports reporters are very comfortable talking to people and will be happy to share the secrets of their success with you.
- Look for a job in sports journalism or broadcasting. When you feel prepared, start seeking out jobs in sports journalism. You may have to smart small initially, working for community newspapers or an independent local television station. There, you will find expression for your love of sports while learning the ins and outs of the business. Begin compiling copies of the articles you write and any tapings you appear on to have a portfolio to show to more prestigious employers in the future.[14]
- Don't be discouraged if you have trouble landing a job at first. Sports analytics is one of the most competitive professions in the nation, and the market is constantly saturated with hopefuls. However, this also means that the demand for hardworking people is very high.
- No one begins their career with one of the major sports news networks like ESPN. In all likelihood, working your way up will require you to travel and even move to new cities to work for different press agencies and gather the experience needed to make you an asset to the bigger companies.[15]
EditReaching a Professional Level - Provide credible information. Like any journalist, the mission of a sports analyst should be to provide the public with factual, reliable information. Take care to research facts carefully and represent them faithfully in your write-ups. Call upon your statistical proficiency to produce accurate figures and predictions, and share your own insights whenever you have the chance. Sports fans will be counting on you to provide them with reports that they can count on.[16]
- Always verify a piece of information before you relay it to the public.
- Aim to construct a network of dependable sources that will give you an inside line on developing updates.
- Get comfortable being on the radio or TV. While some sports analysts are confined to offices researching and writing reports, others will find themselves presenting these reports to the masses on the air. If you intend to advance into broadcast journalism, you'll need to cultivate a distinct professional demeanor and be at ease working in front of the cameras. Learn to think on your feet and stay poised and you'll quickly get over the nerves of appearing in broadcasts.[17]
- Talking for the radio or TV cameras can be intimidating, but will become easier the more you do it.
- It may also be a good idea to know how to work with teleprompters, research databases, word processing programs and other technology utilized by professionals.[18]
- Be able to meet strict deadlines. As a sports analyst, you will be expected to have prediction models, written columns and other materials prepared under strict time constraints. Get in the habit of starting projects right away and taking an organized approach to data collection and analysis. It's important that you be able to work briskly and efficiently under pressure and meet a consistent quota.[19]
- Your daily workload as a sports journalist will vary depending on where you work and what your exact job description is, but will more often than not include extensive paperwork that has to be submitted in a timely manner in order to support the information included in broadcasts.
- Stay up-to-date on sports news and results. Keep watching sports and following the action of different teams, leagues and events. Even if you're not observing from the press box, you should do your best to stay current on major developments in the sports world such as game results, player trades and injuries and team personnel changes. Your reputation depends on your ability to keep up with all types of sports-related information at once. Luckily, this is the most rewarding part of working as a sports analyst—getting paid to immerse yourself in what you're most passionate about.[20][21]
- In addition to your own research, you should know where to turn for credible, up-to-the-minute sports reporting. Follow the major news outlets like SportsCenter and ESPN to catch the big stories as they unfold.
- Make use of your professional sources for exclusive inside information.[22]
- If the job market for traditional sports reporting is oversaturated in your area, try looking for jobs with online publications and sponsored blogs. These can make a great platform for launching your career.
- Read books and listen to interviews with famous sportscasters to find out more about how they got their start.
- Rather than approaching your new career as an eager fan, you should learn to think like a coach. Becoming a successful sports analyst is not just about reporting facts but knowing what factors need to be in place to win games and make a team great.
- Be willing to learn and continue honing your craft, even after you've done it for years. Your goal should be to constantly refine your expertise and the ways you're able to relate it.
- Working hours may be very long and arduous with demanding deadlines in the midst of different sports seasons.
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| How to Make an Origami Owl Posted: 15 Jan 2019 12:00 AM PST Making an origami owl is a fun paper craft that anyone can do, no matter your level of paper-folding skills. If you're a beginner, start with the simple origami owl that only requires a few basic folds. If you want something more advanced, try the more difficult owl that involves creating a bird base and then twisting the wings. Good luck! EditFolding a Simple Origami Owl - Fold a square piece of paper in half diagonally, then open it back up. Bring one corner over onto the opposite corner, creating a diagonal fold from one corner to the other. Crease the fold before opening the paper to lay flat.[1]
- Bring the left and right corners in about halfway to the center, folding the top. Fold each of the 2 corners on either side of the crease in halfway to the middle to form the wings, which will look like small triangles at the upper half of the paper. Line up the edges of the folds so that they're parallel with the center crease.[2]
- Try to fold the left and right corners the same amount on both sides so that the wings are even.
- Fold the top corner down to the middle of the paper. Bring the top corner down to make the head of the owl. Crease it so that the tip of the corner hits the exact center of the paper.[3]
- Line up the corner with the bottom of the wings when you fold it down.
- Fold the corner back up to the top, crease it, then fold the tip halfway down. To make the head of the owl, bring the corner in the center up towards you so it lines up with the top edge and crease the fold. Then, fold the corner back down about halfway to create the beak.[4]
- Bring the corner down past the bottom edge of the head when you're making the beak.
- Flip the paper over and fold the bottom corner up to the top edge. Turn the paper so the back is facing you. Bring the bottom corner up, aligning it with the flat edge at the top of the owl before creasing it.[5]
- Make the crease at the base of the owl as straight as possible and parallel to the top edge.
- Fold the corner back down so the tip hangs over the bottom edge. Bring the corner down just slightly further than the bottom edge of the owl. Crease it so it stays in place, forming the tail.[6]
- If you don't fold the corner down past the edge, you won't be able to see the owl's tail from the front.
EditMaking an Advanced Origami Owl - Fold a square piece of paper in half along both diagonals, then open it up. Bring 2 opposite corners together and crease the fold along the diagonal. Then repeat with the other 2 corners. After you've made both folds, open the paper to lay flat.[7]
- Flip the paper over and fold it in half vertically and horizontally, then open it up. Once you turn the paper to the other side, fold it in half by bringing one edge over to the opposite edge. Open it back up and then fold the other 2 edges together. Lay it flat after you make both folds.[8]
- Line the edges up as perfectly as possible to keep your fold directly through the center of the paper.
- Bring 2 opposite corners down to the bottom corner, creating a small diamond. Pull the left and right corner down to meet at the bottom corner. As you do so, the paper will automatically collapse onto itself along the creases you made previously. Press down with the palm of your hand to crease the folds so you end up with a flat diamond shape.[9]
- If your paper isn't collapsing easily, go back and refold along the creases to loosen them up.
- Fold the left and right bottom edges of the top layer into the middle of the diamond. Holding the paper so that the open edges are at the bottom, take the 2 bottom edges of the top layer and fold them into the center. Align them so that the edges are flush with each other in the center.[10]
- Don't overlap the edges in the middle or leave a gap. Try to line them up so they just barely touch.
- Fold the top corner down at the straight edge, then open the paper up to the small diamond. Fold down the top of the paper so that you crease it along the straight edge formed by the left and right edges. Then, open your last 3 folds so you're back to the small diamond shape.[11]
- Run your finger firmly along the fold to create the crease.
- Open the top layer of the diamond, pulling it up and then flattening the left and right sides. Take the bottom corner and pull it upwards to open the top flap. Use your hands to flatten the 2 sides down along the folds you made previously.[12]
- Be very careful when pulling the layer open so that you don't rip the paper.
- Flip the paper over and repeat the same process of folding and flattening the flap. After you turn the paper over to the other side, do the same steps on the opposite side. Fold the left and right edges into the middle, then fold the top down. Unfold the paper to the small diamond, then open the top flap and flattening the left and right sides.[13]
- Check that the shape formed on this side perfectly matches the shape formed on the other side. If they aren't aligned on top of each other, adjust your folds on the backside.
- Fold the front and back flaps down to create a kite shape. Take the 2 top flaps that you just flattened and fold them down. Keep them lined up directly on top of each other.[14]
- If the edges don't line up after you fold them down, refold them until the 2 flaps are perfectly on top of each other.
- Fold the top edges of the kite into the middle of the front, then do the same on the back. Take the left and right corners of the top flap and line up the top edges in the center of the kite. Then, flip the paper over and fold the corners of the back layer in, aligning the top edges.[15]
- Line up the edges so they rest against each other instead of overlapping.
- Pull out the inside flaps on the left and right, and twist them forwards before flattening. To make the wings, lift up the inner flap on both the left and right sides. Twist them about 90 degrees so the flat piece is facing you. Then use your palm to press down on the twist to flatten and crease it.[16]
- Be patient with yourself! This is a tricky step so you may need to try twisting the wings a couple times before you get them to lay flat out to the sides.
- Even out the wings so they both point straight out at 90 degree angles from the middle of the owl.
- Fold the top corner down to the center, then fold the tip back up over the edge. Bring the top corner of both layers down together, creasing it once the corner is in the middle of the kite. Then, pull the tip back up past the top edge created by the crease to form the beak.[17]
- If you have trouble creasing the paper since it's so thick at this point, use a pencil or other object to help you press down on the fold to crease it.
- Fold the 2 top folds down about half the distance between the top and the wings. Take both the folds you just made and fold them back down to create the head. Make the fold no more than halfway between the top of the owl and the top of the wings.[18]
- You can make the head as large or as small as you'd like by adjusting the size of your fold.
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