| How to Clean an Eyelash Curler Posted: 24 Mar 2019 05:00 PM PDT You probably already know how important it is to clean your makeup brush and sponges, but it's sometimes easy to overlook the need for cleaning tools like your eyelash curler. Even the metal surfaces on your eyelash curler can harbor bacteria, which could potentially lead to an eye infection, especially if you share your curler with someone else. Luckily, cleaning your eyelash curler is super easy! Disinfect the curler once every 2 weeks or so, and wipe it down after each use to keep it clean. EditCleaning and Disinfecting the Curler - Dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol. The best way to disinfect beauty tools with a metal surface is with 70% isopropyl alcohol, which you can find at any drug store, dollar store, or supermarket. Saturate a cotton ball with the rubbing alcohol, then gently squeeze it to remove any excess.[1]
- If you don't have a cotton ball, use a cotton pad, paper towel, or washcloth instead.
- Avoid using tissue, as it's less sturdy and may fall apart while you're cleaning.
- Wipe the curler all over with the cotton ball. Use the cotton ball to cover every surface of the eyelash curler, including all of the metal, the handles, and the rubber pad on the inside. As you're cleaning the curler, keep rotating the cotton ball so you're always using a clean surface. If you need to, switch to a second cotton ball.[2]
- Press the cotton ball down into the hinges and joints in the curler to make sure you don't miss any spots where bacteria could be hiding.
- Rinse the alcohol away with cool running water. Although the alcohol will dry on its own, leaving no residue, it can dry out the rubber strip on the eyelash curler. To avoid this, rinse the top of the curler thoroughly under running water after you wipe it down with the alcohol, especially around the pad.
- Avoid getting water in the metal joints on the curler, as this could cause them to rust.[3]
- Dry the eyelash curler with a soft, clean towel. Once you've rinsed the alcohol off of the curler, gently pat it with a towel until it's completely dry. Turn the curler in different directions as you dry it, and try to shake out any water that might have gotten into the joints.[4]
- Allowing a metal eyelash curler to air-dry could cause it to rust.
- Try using a face towel, a washcloth, or paper towels to dry the curler.
- Remove stubborn gunk with a blowdryer and a soft cloth. If there's makeup residue or another sticky substance on your eyelash curler, alcohol alone may not be enough to remove it. In that case, hold the curler by the handles and heat it for about 30 seconds with your blowdryer. Then, when the gunk starts to soften, wipe it away with a soft cloth or even another cotton ball soaked in alcohol.[5]
- This buildup can promote the growth of bacteria, so it's important to remove it.
- Use the pointed end of an orangewood stick to get into crevices. If there is any gunk stuck inside of tight crevices of the eyelash curler, take an orangewood cuticle stick and wrap a wisp of cotton from a cotton swab around the pointed end. Then, dip the cotton in a small amount of oil, such as olive or coconut oil. Insert the pointed end of the cuticle stick into the gunky areas of the eyelash curler and work it around to clean them out.
- Repeat as needed with a new cuticle stick to clean other gunky spots.
EditKeeping the Curler Clean - Don't curl your lashes after you put on mascara. If you put on mascara before you curl your lashes, you'll coat the curler in mascara residue. Not only will this make the eyelash curler harder to clean, but it's also bad for your lashes. For best results, put on your eyeshadow and eyeliner first, if you wear them, then curl your lashes, then apply mascara.[6]
- Mascara can make your eyelashes brittle, so they're more prone to breaking if you curl them with mascara on.
- If you wear liquid eyeliner, let it dry completely before you curl your lashes.
- Wipe down the curler with eye makeup remover after each use. Even if you curl your lashes before you apply your mascara, some makeup residue might get on your eyelash curler, along with oils from your skin. To keep your curler clean, wipe it down thoroughly with a makeup remover pad or a cotton ball or tissue dipped in eye makeup remover. Make sure to wipe down all of the metal, the rubber pad, and the handles.[7]
- If you'd like, you can use baby oil instead of makeup remover.
- Replace the rubber pad every 3-6 months. Even with regular cleaning, the rubber pad on your eyelash curler can be a hiding place for bacteria. To avoid an unpleasant eye infection, replace this strip at least every 6 months, although every 3 months is ideal.[8]
- You can purchase replacement strips from a beauty supply store that carries your brand of eyelash curler, or from the manufacturer's website.
- Even if it has been less than 3 months and the pad looks cracked, replace it.
- Replacing the pad will help to reduce your risk of infection and prevent broken lashes.
EditThings You'll Need - Cotton ball
- 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Clean towel
- Water
- Eye makeup remover
- Replacement pads
- Blowdryer (optional)
- Get a new eyelash curler once every 1 to 2 years to ensure that the curler has enough tension to work properly.
- If you have a heated eyelash curler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning it.
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| How to Decide Whether Working at Home Is for You Posted: 24 Mar 2019 09:00 AM PDT Working from home has been said to be "the way of the future," giving employees the freedom to work in an environment that is comfortable to them. There are many advantages to working from home, including the elimination of commuting, increased flexibility with hours, and renewed focus on productivity. However, working from home isn't for everyone and requires serious consideration before you make the move to telecommuting. EditEvaluating Your Finances - Set realistic expectations regarding finances. You should sit down and go over your finances to determine whether working from home is a financially sound decision. In some cases, there will be no change in your pay if you are just doing the same job from home. If you will be taking a significant pay cut, you can make a list of ways that you could potentially change your lifestyle to fit your new budget. [1]
- Develop a budget. Once you have all of your finances set out in front of you, it may become clear that working from home is not feasible from a financial standpoint. It will be helpful to evaluate if you will have to work an additional job on top of working from home or work more hours to justify the move. Having a budget will clarify whether your life will dramatically change by working at home. [2]
- Include all of your necessary expenses such as housing, utilities, groceries, and other regular expenses.
- It may be helpful to create a spreadsheet and track your spending currently and compare that to what you will have available with your lifestyle change.
- Discuss your interest in working from home with someone who you trust. It will be helpful to take the time to sit down with someone you trust such as a spouse, friend, supervisor or mentor, to discuss your interest in working from home. You will likely need the support and understanding of your employer, family or spouse, and friends if you do decide to continue with this endeavor.
EditManaging the Workload - Create a plan to be disciplined at home. Employees who work from home can be more successful and productive than those who work in the office, if they are disciplined and stick to their work. If you slack off, you will end up paying for it in the long run, especially if you are working for a company that tracks your productivity. [3]
- Start by writing down your goals for work. Creating a list will keep you on track and motivated in a potentially distracting environment.
- Avoid distractions by downloading extensions for your web browser that block social media or other websites that are not work-related. Additionally, an app for your phone that limits time spent on distracting apps can be helpful for maintaining focus.
- Evaluate whether you're highly motivated and organized. The idea of working from home is very attractive, but it requires a lot of commitment and discipline. You have to be passionate about working from home, in addition to organized, motivated, and attentive. You can take a personal inventory and make a list of the qualities that you possess that will help you with working from home.[4]
- You might find that you have to work on being more organized by cleaning up your workspace and clearing your head.
- Additionally, you may need to put effort into communicating clearly with your office by being logged into a chat with your coworkers or keeping your phone close by for any calls that might come in.
- Speak to your boss or manager about what they are looking for in a remote employee. It is likely that you will be required to communicate about your work more often than if you were in the office. Prove to them in your work that you are motivated, trustworthy, and able to prioritize. Ensure that their idea of an ideal remote employee is the same as what you are looking to accomplish.[5]
- You might be required to change the way you communicate with your employer throughout the day, and it will be necessary to know this information as soon as possible so that you can adequately prepare.
- Determine if you're comfortable being alone. Some people find it easy to be alone, but if you are an extrovert or you enjoy being social, then the isolation that comes with working from home may not be something you can tolerate. Spend a practice day by yourself in your home, getting some work done, and see if it is something you could do over long periods of time.
EditBalancing Work and Home - Determine if you have a quiet space that you could use for working. Some people need a separate area that is dedicated solely to working, and you should consider whether that will be necessary for you. Evaluate whether or not you would be able to carve out a space just for working at your home if this is important to you. You will likely need a private and comfortable area to complete all of your necessary work during the day.[6]
- Plan a work schedule. This will help you create a normal hourly routine and take your position as seriously as you would any other job. You may have to filter your calls, tell family and friends not to disturb you when you are working, and decline invitations to be social during your established work hours. You should be firm and disciplined with your hours and act as if you are truly in the office during this time.[7]
- Ensure that you will have time to devote to activities outside of work. While it can be tempting to commit a lot of time to work, especially when working from home, leisure time is important for productivity as well. Planning to devote time to a hobby, spending time with friends, or just having time to reflect will positively affect your personal and work life.[8]
- Rate how important working from home is to your success. It will be important for you to evaluate whether working at home will help you achieve both your personal and professional goals. Try writing down a list of reasons that you want to work from home. Ask yourself if these reasons will continue to motivate you for a long period of time, and if they will help you also achieve your personal goals.[9]
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| How to Choose Flowers for the Bridesmaids' Bouquets Posted: 24 Mar 2019 01:00 AM PDT You're getting married, you've already made most of the countless choices that come with planning a wedding, and one of the few things left to decide is which flowers will go into the bridesmaids' bouquets. This process can be an added stress, but if you keep in mind the color and size of your own bouquet and dress as well as the overall theme of your wedding, you can easily pick beautiful bouquets that fit your budget. EditFinding Inspiration - Fit the bridesmaids' bouquets to your wedding's theme. If your wedding has a rustic, country vibe, you'll want to avoid overly formal flowers like roses. If your wedding is rebellious and nonconformist, then traditionally softer flowers like lilies may not be a match. One way to match flowers to theme is to use their symbolic meanings.[1]
- Baby's breath is an excellent bouquet filler that symbolizes innocence.
- Chrysanthemums are underrated flowers that represent wealth and abundance.
- Roses are classic symbols of love, joy, and beauty.
- Tulips represent love's more passionate side.
- Use your dress and the bridesmaids' dresses as blueprints for the bouquets. Florists recommend choosing your dress before choosing flowers, since the dress is such a central feature of the wedding day and usually a more personal decision than the choice of bouquets. Think about what the style and color of these dresses mean to you, and pick flowers that reflect that meaning.
- Give each bridesmaid's bouquet one type of flower from the bridal bouquet. The bridal bouquet typically features the widest variety of colors and types of flowers, and you can deconstruct it by making each bridesmaid's bouquet out of only one type of flower featured in the bridal bouquet. If you have roses, daisies, lilies, and mums in your bouquet, you can make one bridesmaid's bouquet from roses, another's from daisies, and so on.
EditPlaying with Size and Color - Create bridesmaids' bouquets that are a smaller version of the bridal bouquet. This is the most popular way to choose flowers for the bridesmaids' bouquets. If you are carrying a large bouquet of mostly tulips, your bridesmaids can carry smaller bouquets of the same tulips in the same colors. Don't let them outshine you, whatever you decide. Your bridesmaids' bouquets should be smaller than yours no matter what.[2]
- Just because your bridesmaids are carrying smaller versions of your bouquet does not mean that their bouquets have to have the exact same arrangement as yours. Trust your florist, and encourage them to create subtle variations within your parameters.
- Pair large bouquets with bigger, more ornate dresses. A simple rule of thumb is the bigger the dress, the bigger the bouquet. A more ornate dress can accommodate a bigger bouquet with a mixture of flowers, as long as the bouquet does not overpower the dress.[3]
- Pick a smaller bouquet for bridesmaids wearing simpler dresses. If the dress is understated, even a bouquet of one type of flower may suffice.
- Coordinate the size of the bouquet with the size of the person holding it. You want to make sure that the bouquet you choose does not overwhelm the carrier. The bouquet should be just one part of the full ensemble that includes the dress, shoes, and person, and it should not make your bridesmaids invisible.
- Match bouquets to dress colors. When matching colors, choose a bouquet that is a darker or lighter shade of the same hue. For instance, a sky blue dress goes well with a cerulean bouquet. Choosing a bouquet the exact same color as a bridesmaid's dress tends to drown out the details of both the dress and the bouquet.[4]
- Contrast the bridesmaids' bouquets with their dresses. An easy way to do this is to pick a color of bouquet that is adjacent on the color wheel to the color of the dress, e.g. an orange bouquet with a yellow dress. Or you can choose opposite colors, such as yellow and violet.[5]
- Put your bouquet's flowers in your bridesmaids' bouquets in different colors. This is a creative way to make your bridesmaids' bouquets match your own. If your bouquet features a large quantity of red roses with a sprinkling of baby's breath, keep the baby's breath but give your bridesmaids yellow or pink roses in their bouquets. The same matching and contrasting techniques used with dresses apply here.
- Select different flowers that match the colors in your bouquet. If you're carrying white roses, give your bridesmaids white lilies, gardenias, or orchids. You can even give each one different flowers for maximum variety within a monochromatic look.
EditPutting It All Together - Designate which flowers are perfect for your budget and which are stretch options. There are so many options available that you don't have to pay a fortune to get something nice. Sticking to your budget can keep you from being overwhelmed because you can eliminate options from the start.
- Choose bouquets that fit the wedding party's floral choices as a whole. They should complement the ushers' boutonnieres, the flower girl's bouquet, and ideally, your table centerpieces as well.
- Enhance wedding pictures with smaller bouquets for larger wedding parties. The more family members and friends you have in your pictures, the simpler you should keep the bouquets so that the people are not overwhelmed by flowers.
- Encourage the creativity of your bridesmaids. Consult their opinions on the flowers that should go in their bouquets, or give them the power to create individual bouquets that reflect their personalities. This can be a slippery slope if you have opinionated bridesmaids, and it might make you more comfortable to have final approval of their bouquets. The best way to approach this is to narrow the flower choices to a few you like and then ask for them to pick from these options.
- Consider choosing your flowers based on the season in which your wedding takes place. So if your wedding is in the spring, think about flowers that reflect the season's brightness in pinks, yellows, whites, and greens. This can not only give bouquets an element of timeliness but also guarantee your flowers are fresh.[6]
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