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		<title>How to Get Instant Dreadlocks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been thinking about getting dreadlocks but thought it took months to achieve the look? The thought of having to wait months for the hair to lock a big turnoff for some who desire dreads. After all, how will you style your hair while the hair is locking? Learn how to get instant dreadlocks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you been thinking about getting dreadlocks but thought it took months to achieve the look? The thought of having to wait months for the hair to lock a big turnoff for some who desire dreads. After all, how will you style your hair while the hair is locking? Learn how to get instant dreadlocks that you can do yourself. The good news is you can create instant dreadlocks without the wait, without the hassle, and without having your hair a mess until your hair actually locks up. Is this really possible? Of course it is. Learn how you can do it yourself with the right tools and a little time.</p>
<p>There are five basic ways to dread your hair: Backcombing method, Twist and rip method, Gel and wax method, Natural method, Interlocking or latch hook method. You start with one piece of hair at a time using a special latch hook tool. The tool resembles a crochet needle. The method is actually braiding your hair backwards from the tip to the root. You can do this by hand until you reach the root, at which point you will need the latch hook to get close to the scalp and tighten the hair. The process is long and in the beginning you may be tempted to give up, but the end result is an instant head of dreadlocks that look fabulous. If you don&#8217;t want to do this yourself, there are locticians who specialize in the latch hook method who can do all the work for you. </p>
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		<title>Popular Hairstyles For Fat Faces</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hairstyles are one significant factor for a person&#8217;s beauty. Be it a man or woman, the look of one&#8217;s hair makes a phenomenal difference in their beauty. So it is essential in understanding the importance of having a good hairstyle. At the same time, it is also important to understand the necessity of having hairstyles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hairstyles are one significant factor for a person&#8217;s beauty. Be it a man or woman, the look of one&#8217;s hair makes a phenomenal difference in their beauty. So it is essential in understanding the importance of having a good hairstyle. At the same time, it is also important to understand the necessity of having hairstyles that suit each individual. Since the shape of the face is one supporting factor for the hair style, it would be better to make a choice of the hair with respect to the size and shape of the face. People with fat and chubby faces are always concerned to have better looks and here are some good tips.</p>
<p>Bob hairstyles are a good option for chubby faces. A fat face does not mean that someone is oversized, as any face which lacks visibility of the facial bones is considered to be a chubby face. A bob hair style forms a frame around the face and extends beyond the neck, so that the face looks complete. This hair style then can be shaped into layers as well for a better look. Bob hairstyles can better suit a fat face and would definitely give a slimmer look to the face. It is sometimes good to have long hairstyles than to have short hairstyles for fat faces. Long hair styles make the face look lengthier instead of making it look wider. Choosing a hair cut that falls over the cheek and bordering close to the chin also helps the face to look longer. Going for a straight hairstyle is highly recommended as opposed to acquiring a wavy style of hair.</p>
<p>While long hair styles for women will be the best choice, there are definitely some recommended hair styles that would help fat faces look good. Smoothly layered bob haircuts, short shags, stylish up-dos, short pixie haircuts, layered hairstyles, long curls, layered bangs, honey and caramel blonde hairstyles, trendy teen and shaggy long hair are the ten best hairstyle suggestions for fat faces. For men that are a little concerned about their appearance, the hair plays a factor in giving great looks. If they can manage the look, some men opt for longer hair to help slim their face. However, not everybody can carry long hairstyles well. Browsing the net and getting a virtual makeover is a great idea, as you can get a consultation of hair style this way without leaving your home. It easy to find hairstyles for fat faces, you just have to look around and try different looks on your face.</p>
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		<title>Understanding Some Hairstyles From The Past</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hair of the humans has gained remarkable attention throughout the ages. It has close linkage with the fashion statement of a human being. Styling up the hair in various fashions has been the main concern of every fashion conscious people since the very beginning of civilization. Also did different civilizations and cultures shown different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hair of the humans has gained remarkable attention throughout the ages. It has close linkage with the fashion statement of a human being. Styling up the hair in various fashions has been the main concern of every fashion conscious people since the very beginning of civilization. Also did different civilizations and cultures shown different traits of styling the hair. Here in this article we shall discuss about this very matter and shall discuss about the various fashion trends of various civilizations from the past. </p>
<p>Talking about hair styling and ancient civilizations the first name that always comes in mind is obviously the Egypt. The Egyptians were well known for their attention to beauty and cleanliness. Therefore it is obvious that they should also have their style of making up their hair. Decorating the hair was quite a common custom among the Egyptians. They used combs and hairpins since about the 4th century B.C. Egyptians had a craze for having thick hair and it was considered as a great styling therefore for that reason they often used hair extensions and wigs made of real hair and sheep&#8217;s wool. </p>
<p>Besides the Egyptian people from the ancient Greece had also their own fashion of styling their hair. The hair of the women were often long and pulled back into a chignon. Many of them died their hair with henna and sprinkled gold powder on them. They were often seen to be having decorations of flower on their head. Hairdressing was much popular to the Grecians and the upper class people were often attended by slaves of they visit public barber shops for dressing their hair. Men had their hair curled tight and piled high on the head often shaped around wire frames. </p>
<p>Hairdressing was also popular in Rome. People from the upper class society had their hair dressed up attended by slaves or even attended public shops for doing so. They used false hairpieces to make the hair look thicker and longer. Roman women wore their hair up, in carefully arranged styles, held up with jeweled hairpins. Sometimes they also wore it down, curled in ringlets. </p>
<p>In Israel and other parts of the Middle East, women often kept their hair covered by fabric draped about the face like a hood. Hairstyles in the Middle East and elsewhere, in fact held deeper significance. Some cultures considered women&#8217;s long hair to be provocative that it had to be covered up or controlled in tight braids, rolls or curls.</p>
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