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How To: Improve upright posture & balance with an EXO chair

This clip demonstrates a simple exercise routine designed to help counteract bad posture. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates.

How To: Create the perfect ponytail easily

Use three tools to create a simple ponytail. Use a hairbrush, a bobby pin, and a bungee band holder for this look. Using a bungee band instead of a standard ponytail holder eliminates some of the issues typically caused by pulling hair through ponytail holders. Start by using a bristled brush to brush the hair to one location on the head. Secure one hook of the bungee band in the ponytail and wrap the tail around the rest of the hair. Wrap it around again, and secure the other bungee band hoo...

How To: Make a messy bun

This video here is about making a messy hair bun. First the hair is drawn into a ponytail. Then, using a thick rubber-band, insert the the middle of the ponytail partially into the rubber-band so as to make a loop. Then spread the hair strands of this loop to make it look messy. Now from this spread loop, take bunches of strands and lift it slightly upwards and fix it using a hairpin. Fix the hairpins firmly so that they stay in the place. Spread out this bun from the middle. Curl up or tuck ...

How To: Make a wick holder for oil lamps

This instructional lampworking video demonstrates how to make a wick holder for an oil lamp. With a lampwork torch you can melt a small glass tube which you can use to hold a wick upright in a traditional oil lamp. This glass tube keeps the wick from slipping into the treacherous oil and preserves the flame.

How To: Draw wheels in perspective

Check out this video to learn how to draw wheels in perspective. Learn the easy way of drawing or painting wheels or arches in perspective. This video shows you a simple way to get them upright and vertical - and looking right - first time, every time. No complex measuring or calculations required!

How To: Apply blond highlights at home

This video shows you how to easily and properly highlight dark hair with blond highlights at home! First, you need to have your choice of store bought highlights (try Renew highlights!). First, put the gloves on that are provided in the highlighting kit. Get scissors and cut the powder and empty this in the tray. Now add this with the mix given. Stir these together with the applicator brush. Grab a towel, wrap it around yourself to protect your clothes. Select the hair that you wish to highli...

How To: Style your hair in a doll-like 'hair bow' style

The Pin-Up Sweet Shoppe teaches how to do this cute hairstyle. Start by parting your hair down the middle and make an angled part from your ear to the back of your head. Tie all of your ponytails tightly. Combing your hair into a smooth, even ponytail, use a hair-tie the color of your hair. Clip your top ponytail to the top of your head. This will keep it out of the way while you make a second ponytail under it. You can also use a hair-tie to match whatever outfit you're wearing. Repeat on th...

How To: Ladder Hair Style

Impeccable is the word for this distinctive and exclusive Ladder Hair Style. Extremely elegant and graceful, girls with long hair will be going to love this. Follow these simple steps and just with a little effort arrive at special and distinguished look. Step 1: Comb Your Hair to Make Them Smooth and Tangle Free. Gather All Your Hair and Tie Them in a Pony. Step 2: Take a Small Chunk of Hair from One Side of Pony and Braid It Leaving a Small Strand of Hair Before Each Weave at Inner Side Onl...

How To: Macrame your hemp jewelry

Rayann shows us techniques to make macrame designs using hemp for the creation of fun, interesting jewelry designs. She shows us four techniques. First she introduces us to the half-knot using four strands of hemp. The right-hand strand is brought across the others in the shape of a backwards four, while the left-hand strand is brought behind the others and through the loop created. A series of half knots will result in a spiral design along the length of the jewelry.

How To: Crochet a Christmas holiday tree

Place slip knot on hook. Hold yarn taut with 2 sets of 2 of fingers placed about 1½” apart, with tail in other hand. Create loop that crosses over bottom of 1st strand with loop toward right side. Fold loop over main strand going past tail. Insert hook below at tail strand. Pull up a loop using main strand for this loop. Pull 2 ends of yarn taut while leaving slip knot on hook. In 1st chain work 1 single crochet. Skip 2 chains; work 1 double crochet in 4thchain. Picot stitch by chaining 3 & a...

How To: Tie useful knots in a survival situation

If you somehow find yourself stranded in the woods, you'll need to know how to tie strong knots. But it's actually just as important to know how to untie knots. You probably have limited rope, after all, and you'll need to re-use it. In this video Reggie Bennett from the Mountain Shepherd Survival School shows us how to tie and untie knots.

How To: Make fire with a condom

If you're ever stranded alone with your special someone and you remembered everything but the matches, this how-to video should help. It will show you how you can make fire using just a condom and some water. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to start a fire with a condom.

How To: Twist with blow dried hair

To create a twist hairstyle on curly, dry hair, rub some shea aloe butter into hands to warm it then rub it into the dry hair. Then do the same with mimosa hair butter. Use a wide tooth natural comb to make sure hair is all detangled. Take a small section of hair using a fine tooth comb and split it into two sections and very tightly twist the hair strands around one another down to the bottom. Section off another strand of hair and continue , repeating until all hair is twisted. To curl the ...

How To: Make transitional dreads for your hair

This beauty and style video demonstrates how to make transitional dreads. First the color of fibers is chosen of required lengths. The strands are put around elastic supports held taught by two posts of bed or other furniture. The base color, in this case blue, is pleated like hair up to a length required. Before pleating, the fibers are loosened with a comb. The lower portion below the pleats is loosened with a comb and twisted tight. Over the pleats the other color, in this case cream, is w...

How To: Slow dance with a paraplegic partner

This is a step by step on how to slow dance with a partner that is parapelegic, meaning they are paralyzed from the waste down. This is an adapted dance that is perfect for couple that have disabilities or a handicapped. Hand placement and speed is important to keeping you upright and steady.

How To: Sing high notes with Rae Henry

In this tutorial, we learn how to sing high notes with Rae Henry. Remember that it takes time to sing high notes, so give yourself and your body time to adjust. You will use the very top of your throat when you are singing high notes. When you start this, open your mouth and open your mouth like you are yawning, then sigh several times going higher each time. During this, your tongue should be sitting behind your teeth. Make sure you have no tension in your jaw and your teeth are not clenched...

How To: Create a party hairstyle for long hair in 5 minutes

My Fat Rocket Hairstyling ideas demonstrates this party hairstyle for long hair. Divide the hair into a few section before beginning. Pull a curling iron through the hair strand in a downward twisting motion. Move the curler through the hair slowly so the hair curls up at the ends. Using the right motion, a hair straightener can also be used to create the curls. Some strands of hair may need to be processed more than once. Use hairspray to secure the look. For a more sophisticated look, after...