| How to Cut Curly Hair in Layers Posted: 30 Jan 2022 12:00 AM 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! [Edit]Getting 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]
[Edit]Removing 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]
[Edit]Cutting 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.
- 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.[12]
- 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.[13]
- 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.[14]
- For shorter layers, hold your hair straight up over your head.
- 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.
- 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.[15]
- 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.[16] 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.[17]
- 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.[18]
- 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.[19]
- 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.[20]
- 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.[21]
- 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.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Sharp shears
- Wide-toothed comb
- Shower
- Conditioner
- Spray bottle of water
- Wall mirror
- Handheld mirror
- 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.
- 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.
[Edit]Warnings - 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 Be Happy Being Yourself Posted: 29 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST It's easy to wish you looked like or acted like someone else, or had the cushy job or great boyfriend that someone else has. No matter who you are, you can learn to be happy and fulfilled with your life. Take time to appreciate your talents and characteristics while forming a healthy body image and self-esteem. Focus on the positive aspects of your job, hobbies, and lifestyle.[1] Fostering strong and close relationships can help you feel more satisfied and confident in your lifestyle. [Edit]Loving Who You Are - Identify what makes you unique and wonderful. Recognizing what you love about yourself first will make you much more comfortable in your own skin. Start by making a list of all of the things you love about yourself, whether it's your free spirit, your work ethic, or your shiny hair.[2]
- Find at least 10 things you like about yourself. Think about your talents, accomplishments, or characteristics.
- Appreciate what makes you unique. Perhaps you speak four languages, can walk on your hands, or can instantly make new friends. Not everyone can do that, but you can!
- Redirect negative thoughts into positive ones. For example, instead of thinking "I'm not pretty enough," say "I look great today!"
- Practice gratitude in your daily life. Actively giving thanks helps you recognize the wonderful people, things, and opportunities in your life. Make a daily habit of giving thanks to those you love. Appreciate your opportunities, strengths, skills, and blessings.[3]
- Keep a gratitude journal and write everything that you're thankful for. You might include your family, friends, home, hobbies, opportunities, or health. Add 1 thing to this journal every day. If you're feeling upset or down, try reading through the journal to cheer you up.
- Always say thank you, whether you're thanking your local barista for an amazing cup of coffee or your father for always being there for you.
- Fill your life with laughter. Always leave some room for laughter in your daily life. No matter how dire your life may seem at a given moment, never forget to take a break to laugh. You'll feel better in both the short-term and the long-term.[4]
- Be just plain silly. Tell a corny joke, make a bad pun, or just dance around like a fool. Why not?
- Laugh at your mistakes. This can defuse the situation and help you realize that things aren't so bad.
- Watch a comedy or a comedian. This will make you laugh and can cheer you up.
- Be around people who love to laugh. Laughter is contagious!
- Come to terms with your flaws. Confidence is the key to happiness, but everyone has flaws and weaknesses. Instead of obsessing over your perceived flaws, embrace them. If you want, ask yourself what you can do to improve yourself in this regard.[5]
- Make a list of things you want to work on. Make manageable goals to improve. If you hate that you're always forgetting things, try getting a planner or download a calendar app. Set alarms for when you need to do something.
- Learn to live with some of your flaws. Perhaps you won't ever get over your clumsiness, but that's okay! Try to laugh when you stumble or brush it off as though it doesn't matter.
- Forgive yourself. Let's face it: we've all done something we're less than proud of. Whatever you did, you should recognize that it was wrong and understand why you did it, but after that, it's time to let it go.
[Edit]Creating a Healthy Body Image - Identify what you love about your body. Feeling good about your body can go a long way in helping you be happy with who you are. Look at yourself and appreciate your best features.[6]
- You may not love everything about your face, but you should be able to pick 1 or 2 things, like your eyes or your lips, that stand out. When you look at yourself, remind yourself how great this part of you looks.
- Remind yourself what your body is capable of. Try to love your body for its ability to sing, dance, imagine, or jump.
- Exercise. Exercise can boost your confidence and your mood, even if you're not looking to lose weight or become stronger. Just working out for 30 minutes 2-3 times a week can increase your energy and confidence. Find what type of workout works for you and stick with it.[7]
- Mindful exercises, like yoga or tai chi, can give you a sense of calm and help you meditate about your body.
- Team sports, like soccer or softball, are tons of fun. They add an important social element to your exercise that can help you feel more fulfilled.
- Running, biking, swimming, or even just taking a walk can help you clear your mind while helping you become healthy.[8]
- Eat healthy foods to improve your mood. Improving your diet can help your mind and body. Having a good balance between fruits and veggies, proteins, and carbs can help you feel more in tune with your body.[9]
- Foods high in fiber and omega 3-fatty acids can improve your mood and help you feel happier. These include foods like whole wheat bread, brown rice, fish, green vegetables, and walnuts.[10]
- Cook your own food from scratch instead of buying premade foods. Cooking can help you make healthier decisions, and you'll get more satisfaction from your meal.
- It's okay to indulge in the occasional burger or ice cream, but having too many processed or fatty foods will make you feel tired or sluggish.
- Create a wardrobe that makes you look and feel good. Being happy with what you're wearing can make or break how you feel about your appearance. If your clothes are dirty, don't fit well, or just don't look right, it can affect your mood and self-esteem. Choose a style that reflects your unique personality.[11]
- Choose clothing that is comfortable for your body. Don't try to wear clothing that is too big or too small.
- Have a few key items that you adore. Having a favorite pair of jeans, a beautiful knitted sweater, or a trendy scarf can really help you feel good about how you look.
- Jewelry, belts, scarves, and shoes can really pull an outfit together. If you're missing that extra touch, try adding an accessory to it.
[Edit]Fostering a Joyful Lifestyle - Focus on the positive aspects of your job. Sure, some of your work may be frustrating or even boring, but pick a few things you love about your job, whether it's interacting with clients or customers, learning new things, or having the opportunity to travel occasionally.[12]
- If you're struggling at work, reframe how you approach your job. Personalize your workspace with pictures or plants. Avoid taking on extra projects if you're overworked.
- Take the time to get to know and appreciate the people you work with. You may feel like you have nothing in common, but if you make the extra effort to be friendly, it will make you much more eager to wake up to go to work.
- Appreciate what your job can do for you. On hard days, remember that your job allows you to put food on the table.
- Pursue hobbies and activities that interest you.[13] Hobbies and interests outside of work give you something to look forward to. This helps you become a more well-rounded and interesting person. If you don't have any hobbies currently, you might:[14]
- Develop your artistic side. Try your hand at writing a poem, a song, or painting. You don't have to be great at it, but you can have fun in the process.
- Learn a new language. This will make you feel more cultured and it can help you find a great job.
- Join a team sport. Not only will you get a great workout, but you can make amazing friends.
- Take an evening class. Learn something that you're interested in, such as coding, woodworking, or ancient mythology.
- Set a routine that works for you.[15] A routine allows you to organize your life in a way that make every day activities pass in a breeze. If you feel stressed, hurried, or bored at certain points of your day, try shaking things up. Switch around your routine until you find something that works.[16]
- Don't rush around in the morning. Give yourself enough time to eat a healthy breakfast and drive to work to arrive a few minutes early. Set your clothes out the night before or pack all of your lunches at the beginning of the week.
- Even if your day is super-packed, make some time for yourself. Read a book during your lunch break, watch your favorite show before you go to bed, or wake up early enough to meditate.
- Get plenty of rest. Go to bed and wake up at around the same time every day so your body develops a routine. This can help you feel more rested in the morning.
- Try new experiences. Experiences, and not material items, are the key to happiness. Trying new experiences can help you step outside of your comfort zone while giving you many interesting and unique memories.[17]
- Explore your surroundings and natural environments. Take a hike, go rafting, or try rock climbing.
- Take a weekend trip, perhaps to a nearby city, mountain, or beach. Set aside 1 week a year for a much bigger trip to see your family or to visit a somewhere new, like New York City or the Grand Canyon.
- Attend concerts, museum openings, or new movies in your area. This can help develop your mind and expose you to new experiences in your own town.
- Create a clean and comfortable living space. Feeling safe, comfortable, and at peace in your own living space can make the difference between being happy and being cooped up. Decorate your home in a way that makes you cheerful or energetic.[18]
- Clean up any clutter. Put away things where they belong, and avoid adding too much furniture to an area. Keeping an open, light room can go a long way in creating a happy space.
- Filling your home with photos of your loved ones, souvenirs from your favorite vacations, or paintings of your favorite spots can help remind you of what makes you happy.
- Boost your mood at home by painting your walls light or bright colors, like soft blue, lavender, or yellow.
- Make changes if you're not happy with your routine or lifestyle. If you're truly unhappy with an aspect of your life, you may have the power to change it. Take the initiative to move on and start something new.[19]
- If you hate your job so much that it is causing stress or anxiety, it may be time to find a new job.
- Maybe you loved training for marathons for the past decade, but suddenly you dread all of your training runs. Spice things up by finding a new way to work out or spend your time.
- If you feel stuck, bored, or isolated in your town, consider moving or take a vacation to somewhere new.
[Edit]Establishing a Strong Social Network - Find supportive, positive friends. Having a network of close friends is one the best ways to become happy with yourself in the long run. Having the right friends can improve your self-esteem, make you feel needed, and boost your self-confidence.[20]
- Treasure old friendships. Maintain these relationships with frequent visits, emails, phone calls, or skype sessions.
- If you've met someone who you really click with, don't be afraid to ask them on a coffee date to see if you can get to know each other better.
- Dump your toxic friends. If you have a friend who makes you feel terrible about yourself or is so negative that they manage to ruin your mood every time you hang out, it may be time to let them go.
- Appreciate your family. In many cases, nobody has done more for you or knows you better than your parents or siblings. Whether you're off at college, living in a different country, or sharing a house with your family members, it's important to be happy with who they are in order to be truly happy being yourself.[21]
- If you have a good relationship with your parents, take time to talk to them often, and tell them you love them. Don't forget to thank them!
- Treat your siblings well. Even if you sometimes you feel like you and your sibling live on different planets, you still share a common bond of knowing what it's like to grow up in the same place with the same parents.
- Even if you don't have a strong relationship with your biological family, you can appreciate those who are like family in your life. Consider who you might consider to be your family, and let them know how you feel.
- Participate in your community. Feeling involved in your neighborhood, city, religion, school, or other community group can make you feel like you belong to something bigger. This can help you create long-lasting relationships and find interesting things to do.[22]
- Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Your neighbors will not only make you feel involved in where you live, but they could end up being your best friends.
- Attend town hall meetings, book clubs on your streets, concerts by local musicians, volunteer park clean-up days, or any other events that make you feel involved in local culture or politics.
- Volunteering can give you a deep sense of fulfillment and help you meet others in your community. Look for organizations and causes you believe in. You might raise money for the homeless or build houses for low-income families.[23]
- Foster healthy romantic relationships. Romance can be very fulfilling, but it is important to make sure that your relationships are founded on love, trust, and strong communication. A toxic romantic entanglement can cause significant stress and unhappiness.[24]
- If you have a great significant other, communicate openly with each other on a daily basis. Make sure that both partners are fulfilled and satisfied with the relationship.
- If you're single and dating lots of people, have fun with it. Going on date after date may get frustrating, but if you stay positive, you're more likely to find the right person.
- If you're single and not looking, that's okay too! If you're not at a point in your life where you want to date anyone, be happy with who you are and the decisions you're making.
- Learn to forgive. You won't be able to fully enjoy your relationships if you're holding a grudge or stuck in the past. Learning to forgive the people you love for their past mistakes is the only way to move forward in your relationships.[25]
- If someone has really hurt you, try looking at it from their perspective. Your friend may have hurt you with the best intentions, or might not have been thinking clearly.
- Learn to accept an apology. If your friend, mother, or significant other is truly sincere and sorry about something, learn to accept an apology. Try to move on as best you can.
- If you hurt the other person, say you're sorry too.
- Do something that you love at least once a day, whether it be listening to a song that you love, or dancing in your underwear in your bedroom.
- Try helping others. There is nothing like helping someone else to help improve your self-confidence and to make you realize how lucky you are.
- Don't compare yourself to other people. This will only make you frustrated. Instead of focusing on what others have, focus on what makes you who you are.
[Edit]Warnings - If you've tried everything and you still feel deeply unhappy with who you are, you may be suffering from depression and should seek professional help.
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| How to Recycle Shoe Boxes Posted: 29 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST Shoeboxes can easily become clutter if you keep them in your closet, but they could look great in other places of your home. If you're not ready to send them to off to your municipal recycling service, you can use them for personal storage, keep them in a children's playroom, or decorate your walls. [Edit]Making Storage Containers - Organize pens and markers with a shoebox and cardboard tubes. Fill an open shoe box with vertical toilet paper tubes or cut-down paper towel tubes. Put specific pens or pencils in each of the tubes to hold them upright in an easy-to-reach place on your desk.[1]
- If you're an artist, this is a great way to store and dry paint brushes!
- Hang jewelry from the lid with push pins. Wrap the lid of a shoe box with burlap or another material that matches the look of your bedroom. Hang the lid on the wall with nails near a dresser or jewelry case. Stick clear push pins through the fabric and lid to make hangers for necklaces or bracelets.[2]
- Craft a storage basket with twine and canvas. To give your shoe box a classier look, wrap the exterior of the box with twine or jute rope. Attach the rope with hot glue or tacky glue. Once the rope has dried and set, line the inside of the box with white canvas for a simple and elegant look.
- Keep the box in a dry area. Humidity may cause the cardboard in the box to grow mold.
- Use the box as a small filing cabinet. If you need to sort mail, greeting cards, or any other small paper goods, keep your shoeboxes for filing. Create dividers using cut pieces of posterboard to keep your different items organized. Use filing tabs to label each section.[3]
- If you have extra space in the box, keep a jar of pens and pencils so you have everything you need in one small package!
- Store spools of ribbon in the box. If you want to keep your craft supplies more organized, cut slots on the short sides of the box so that a thin wooden dowel can fit snugly. Put the dowel through the center holes on ribbon spools and push it into the slots. When you're finished, put the lid back on so the ends of the ribbon are held tight and they're easy for you to pull out.[4]
- Glue buttons on the end of the dowel so it does not slip out of the slots you've cut.[5]
- Keep a pair of scissors in the box so you have everything you need in one tiny package!
[Edit]Building Children's Toys - Build a shoebox guitar. Cut a hole in a shoe box and string rubber bands across it using strips of cardboard to secure the ends. Attach a cardboard tube to one of the short ends of the guitar to make the neck of the guitar.[6]
- Use paint, glitter, or colored paper to decorate the guitar like a rock star!
- Create a town made of boxes. Paint the outside of shoeboxes a variety of colors to make a colorful city of boxes. Draw windows on with a marker or cut out black pieces of construction paper and glue them to the sides of the box. Stack boxes on top of one another to make skyscrapers.[7]
- Build roads for toy cars to drive on by using black construction paper on the floor.
- Construct a house for your dolls. Cut a portion from the lid of the shoebox so it fits inside the box and is flush with the edge. Place it in the center of the box to create a "second floor." Continue to cut pieces of the lid to make walls for additional rooms. Use paper or paint to decorate the interior walls and the outside.
- Use a craft knife to cut windows out of the box so you can see into the rooms of the dollhouse.
- Populate the inside of the dollhouse with doll furniture you already own or make new furniture with the extra cardboard pieces.
- Use multiple shoeboxes to build a mansion for your dolls.
- Make a homemade foosball game. Using a standard hole punch, put 4 holes in each long side of the shoe box so they are across from one another. Run wooden dowels through the holes, making sure they extend out from the sides so that you can hold onto them. Cut out small rectangles from the short sides of the box along the bottom.[8]
- Attach clothespins to the dowels to use as the players for the game. If you're feeling creative, draw players on a piece of paper or poster board and attach them to the clothespins.
[Edit]Decorating Your Home - Hang shadow boxes on your wall. Paint the interior of the shoebox black or attach black construction paper with glue. Glue keepsakes to the bottom to display them. Make sure the items are light enough so the shoebox does not break under the weight. Nail the shadowbox into the wall in each corner.[9]
- Decorate the outside of the box with paint to match the room you're displaying it in or with scrapbook paper.
- Make a cheap chalkboard. Use chalkboard paint on the lid of the shoebox to make a mini writing board. Let the lid dry before testing chalk on the surface. Hang the chalkboard in the kitchen as a way to communicate with your family or leave yourself notes.[10]
- Wrap the lid in scrapbook paper for wall art. Find a fun design of wallpaper or scrapbook paper and glue it to the lid of the shoebox. Use multiple lids to make a cluster of artwork that you can hang on your wall for an accent piece.[11]
- Sometimes, you may want to save shoeboxes for their intended purpose in case you are going to move or need to return a purchase.
- Give your children the boxes and let their imagination run wild. They may create something new and unexpected from it.
- Around the holiday season, non-profits like The Shoebox Project and Operation Christmas Child will ask you to fill a shoebox with goods for those in need or gifts for children.[12]
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| How to Set Reminders on iPhone Calendar Posted: 29 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST If you want to receive an alert before an event in your iPhone's Calendar, you can easily add an alert to that event. But if you create a reminder in the Reminders app instead of the Calendar app (which is what happens when you ask Siri to remind you of something), that reminder won't appear in your Calendar. This wikiHow article will teach you how to create a reminder on your iPhone that shows up in your Apple Calendar, and how you can create quick non-calendar reminders using the Reminders app. [Edit]Adding an Alert to a Calendar Event - Open the Calendar app on your iPhone. You can set up notifications for the events or appointments you add to your Calendar. You'll find the Calendar app on your home screen or in your App Library.
- The notification alerts you add to your calendar on your iPhone or iPad will also work across all of your Apple devices, including your Mac.
- Tap the calendar event for which you want to set a reminder. This opens a brief summary of the event. If a reminder is already set, you'll see it (e.g., "15 minutes before") next to "Alert" on this screen. If no reminder is set, you'll see "None."
- If you want to create a new calendar event and set a reminder, tap + at the top-right to create an event instead.
- Tap . This opens the event for editing.
- If you're creating a new event, just enter the info for your event, including the name, date, location, and other pertinent information.
- Tap . It's toward the bottom of the event details. You'll see this option whether you're editing an existing reminder or creating a new one.
- You'll be able to create two reminders for a single event. This is helpful if you want to be reminded before the event and at the time the event begins.
- Choose when you want to see a reminder. You can have the Calendar app remind you of an event before it begins or right at its start time. Select an option, such as 2 days before or 30 minutes before. Once selected, a reminder will be set.
- Tap to add another reminder (optional). If you want to set a second reminder, you can select another time here. For example, you can choose At the time of event if you want this reminder to appear on the screen right when the event or appointment begins.
- Tap to save your event. Now that you've set a reminder, you'll be notified of the event at the time you chose.
- If you added an address to your event, your iPhone will also give you an automatic reminder when it's time to leave.[1]
- Change the default reminder time for new events (optional). You can make a quick change in your Calendar settings that makes all new events have reminders set by default. You'll still be able to change the reminder time for each event. Here's how to change your default reminder time:
- Open your iPhone's Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Calendar.
- Tap Default Alert Times.
- Tap Events.
- Select a default reminder time.
[Edit]Customizing Calendar Alerts - Open your iPhone's Settings . If you want to change the look or sound of the notifications you receive for Calendar reminders, it's easy to do. Tap the gray gear icon on your Home screen or in your App Library to get started.
- Tap . This is in the second group of settings.
- Tap . Now you'll see all of your alert options for your calendar.
- If the "Allow Notifications" switch is gray or white, tap the switch to turn on notifications—the switch will turn green.
- Choose where to display your reminders. By default, you'll see notifications for your event on the lock screen, in the notification center, and as a pop-up banner. Tap the checkmarks below each option to toggle the reminder type on or off.
- Tap to change the reminder tone. This is also under the "Alerts" header.
- Select the sound you want to hear for calendar reminders. If you want, you can also tap Vibration at the top to customize the vibration pattern. Selecting a sound changes the reminder tone for your Calendar to that sound.
[Edit]Creating Quick Reminders with the Reminders App - Ask Siri to set a reminder (optional). When you ask Siri to remind you of something, Siri adds the reminder to the Reminders app. For example, if you say, "Hey Siri, remind me to pick up my dry-cleaning at 4:30," Siri will makes sure you're notified at that time. But these reminders will not appear in the Calendar app—just in your iPhone's Reminders app. It's as simple as that!
- The Reminders app is geared toward reminders for things like To-Do lists, home projects, and other tasks that you don't need to add to the Calendar app.
- Reminders you create in the Reminders app do not appear on your Calendar, but you will be able to access them on all Apple devices (including your Mac) on which you're using the Reminders app.
- Read on to learn how to create a reminder in the Reminders app without Siri.
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone. It has a white icon with a colorful bulleted list. You'll find it on the Home screen or in your App Library.
- Tap . It's at the bottom-left corner. This opens the New Reminder screen.
- Enter the name and a note about your reminder. The "Notes" part is optional, but could be helpful for supplemental info you might need at the time you'll get the reminder.
- Tap . It's toward the bottom of the screen.
- Enter the date and time of your reminder. Although you can select the date of your reminder from a calendar, the reminder will still not appear in the Calendar app.
- You can also enter a location that will appear when you receive the reminder.
- To set a reminder priority, tap the Priority option.
- Tap the back button when you're finished.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner. This creates your reminder. You'll receive an alert on the specified time and date.
- Mark a reminder as completed. When you receive the reminder and complete the associated task, you can tap the empty circle next to the reminder's name and mark it as complete.[2] Alternatively, you can swipe left on the reminder and select Delete if you want to completely remove it from the app.
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| How to Decorate Candles Posted: 28 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST A few candles can light up a room with their warm glow, but they add even more to your decor with a few unique, pretty embellishments. With a some glue, a few decorations, and lots of creativity, you can transform a plain candle into the centerpiece of your table. [Edit]Decorating with Glitter - Place paper on the areas you don't want to glitter. You can wrap strips of tissue paper around the candle and tie them in place, or tape down individual pieces to create different designs. Plan out what you want your candle to look like, then tie down or attach the paper with Scotch tape to start the decorating process.[1]
- Brush Mod Podge on the areas you want to cover. Use a paintbrush or a crafting brush to spread a thin, even layer of Mod Podge on the candle. You can paint over the edges of the paper to ensure full coverage, but try not to cover the paper completely.[2]
- If you don't have Mod Podge, you can make your own or use regular liquid glue, although the glitter may not stay on as long.
- Sprinkle glitter over the candle. Thick coats of glitter look best on candles, making the glitter look neater and more professional. You shouldn't be able to see any of the candle surface underneath. You'll get glitter on your work surface, so put down newspapers beforehand to catch it. Tap the bottom of the candle gently against the surface when you're done to knock off any extra glitter.[3]
- Match the glitter color to your candle and your event. You might pair red glitter with a white candle for the holidays, for example, or put black glitter on an orange candle for Halloween.
- Let the candle dry, then seal it with Mod Podge sealer. Leave the candle standing up on your work surface overnight to dry. When it's dry, remove the paper cut outs and spray the glitter with Mod Podge clear sealer to help it stay on longer.[4]
[Edit]Painting Candles - Clean the candle surface with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust. Dampen a lint-free cloth with rubbing alcohol. Wipe the surface of the candle with it to prepare it for painting.[5]
- Dab your candle with candle varnish and let it dry overnight. Wet a makeup sponge with candle and soap colors varnish, then dab it across the surface of the candle in an even, smooth coat. Let it set overnight.[6]
- Varnish prepares your candle for paint, keeping the paint in place and protecting it from wear and tear.
- You can find the varnish online or in craft stores.
- Mark off the areas you don't want to paint with tape or rubber bands. If you don't want to paint your whole candle, you can make stripes or designs with painter's tape or rubber bands. Press the paint or rubber bands flush against the candle to make them easy to paint around.[7]
- Paint the candle with acrylic paint. Use acrylic paint and a thin paintbrush to paint your candle in a smooth, even layer. If you're painting with different colors, paint all of the sections in one color before rinsing your brush and moving onto the next, or use separate brushes.[8]
- Set down a newspaper on your painting surface to keep it clean.
- Let it dry overnight and use varnish to give it a shiny finish. Check your candle the next day. If you can see the candle through the paint, apply another coat. Let it dry again, then remove the tape. To prevent the paint from chipping and give it a glossy appearance, you can dab an even coat of varnish over the entire candle.[9]
[Edit]Decorating with Images on Tissue Paper - Print a photo onto white tissue paper. Cut a sheet of white or transparent tissue paper just smaller than a sheet of printer paper. Then, tape it onto the printer paper, shiny side down. Feed the paper into the printer so that your image prints onto the tissue side.[10]
- Most printers flip the paper over before printing, so you'll need to place your paper tissue side-down. Check your printer's instructions to make sure.
- You can transfer a photo, an illustration, or even a few words onto your candle.
- Cut out the picture. Use regular scissors to cut the picture out of the tissue paper. Leave a thin border around the edges, and make sure that your picture isn't too big to fit completely on the side of your candle.[11]
- Place the picture on the candle and wrap wax paper around it. Wrap the picture around your candle so that it's flush against it on all sides. Wrap a piece of wax paper tightly around it, covering the whole candle.[12]
- Make sure there are no creases in the wax paper.
- Apply a heat tool, like a hair dryer or heat gun, to the picture. Run an embossing heat gun over the image to embed it into the candle. Watch the ink as you heat it—you should be able to see it coming through darker and more clearly, which means it's done.[13]
- If you don't have a heat gun, use a hair dryer on the hottest setting. Use the diffuser attachment or wear gloves to protect your hands from the heat.
- Peel off the wax paper gently and throw it away. Slowly and gently pull away the wax paper, like you're peeling away a temporary tattoo. The picture should stay behind as a unique candle decoration.[14]
[Edit]Embellishing Candles with Cute Items - Bedazzle your candles with plastic jewels. Buy rhinestones or plastic jewels at a craft store and use super glue to attach them to your candle. Arrange them in a cool pattern or fun design, or simply sprinkle them across the candle randomly. Use matching colors on a plain candle for the best look.[15]
- You can also buy rhinestones with sticky backs that can attach directly to the candle.
- Ring your candle with cinnamon sticks for a homey look and sweet scent. Buy enough cinnamon sticks to surround the candle. Place a small dot of hot glue on the back of each and press it against the candle, placing it vertically with the bottom in line with the bottom of the candle. Continue all the way around the candle, then tie a piece of ribbon around them for decoration.[16]
- You can embellish it even more with a sprig of holly or cranberries.
- Use a ribbon to tie flowers onto your candle. For a simple, pretty decoration, use matching ribbon to tie a real or fake flower to the outside of your candle. You can even layer on multiple ribbons for a fancier look.[17]
- Consider removing the flowers or cutting them shorter as the candle burns down.
- Wind bright yarn or fabric around the candle for a striped look. Choose a ribbon or yarn that matches or offsets your candle color, then twirl it around the candle to create a striped, candy cane effect. Tilting the ribbon at an angle, so that the stripes are slanting diagonally across the candle, makes it look even more professional.[18]
- Glue on seashells and sand for a beachy vibe. Use a paintbrush to spread Mod Podge or liquid glue on the bottom half or third of your candle. Roll it through beach sand, then let it dry overnight. When it's done, glue a shell just above the sand, or tie it on with twine or string.[19]
- This method looks best with a plain white or cream candle.
- You can add as many seashells as you like.
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