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Hi everyone I would like to share my nose piercing story with you. I am known

to be the biggest baby when it comes to pain. I hate needles; I mean I REALLY

hate needles! Ever since I can remember just the sight of a needle has made

me want to faint which sucked because I really wanted to have my nose pierced

. All of my friends were talking about it and one of my friends went and had it done

. It looked amazing and I really wanted one.

chatted about it with my mum and she first said I was too young. I begged her

for two weeks and she finally gave in but said I had to have her with me and

we had to go to a professional piercing salon. I was so excited but really nervous

too!

When you decide to get a nose piercing, you must be getting information

about nose ring types. You have various options to choose from. When you

decide about the nose ring type, you will have even more of a selection to

pick from thanks to the variety of materials, designs, styles, shapes, themes

and so on. Let us look at what you need to know about..

We went to see a piercer not far from where we live in Miami and he told me

exactly what to expect. He even showed me pictures of piercings he had done.

Some of the pictures made me feel sick but I was still excited. My mum asked

loads of questions and checked I was old enough which I was (you had to be

at least 13). Then we got to choose what type of jewelry I wanted so I chose a

really cute nose ring. They were fully booked for that day so I had to wait another

week until I could get the piercing done. That week dragged so badly.

When I finally went back my stomach was doing flips and I felt so sick. I was thinking

of backing out but I really wanted the piercing so badly. Then when it came to the

actual thing it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I won’t lie – the part

where they put the nose ring in did hurt. My eyes watered really badly and I wanted

to cry. I didn’t but when they twisted the ring around I held onto the chair so tight

my knuckles were completely white.

LATEST EXCERCISE FOR STOMACH

Flat Stomach Exercises

Discover How to Lose Belly Fat with Diet and Exercise Tips for a Flat Stomach

Are you struggling with belly fat? Would you like to have a flat stomach? Have you tried doing stomach exercises and saw no results? If you answered yes, this website is for you.

Learn how to get a flat stomach. Separate the truth from the myths. Learn how to do stomach exercises correctly, what foods help you lose stomach fat and the benefits of cardio exercises.

Discover the Secrets to a Flat Stomach

When we think about losing belly fat and getting a flat stomach we imagine ourselves doing lots of crunches and other abdominal exercises. Well stomach exercises are good for toning your stomach muscles but stomach exercises alone are not enough.

To get a toned flat stomach you will need to lose the fat that is covering your stomach muscles, and the best way to lose belly fat is a combination of changing your eating habits, so your body stores less fat, and doing cardio exercises to burn your existing stomach fat.

Get a Flat Stomach with Correct Eating Habits and a Healthy Diet

What you eat and the way you eat is very important if you want to have a flat stomach.

And its not just what you eat or don't eat. When and how often you eat is equally important and determines whether your body stores fat or burns it even when you rest.

I will help you create a healthy meal plan and show you how healthy eating habits can cause your body to store less fat after every meal and how to increase your metabolism to burn more calories and lose fat all over your body.

So when you are ready read here about the healthy eating habits for a flat stomach.

Lose Belly Fat by Adding Cardio Exercises to Your Ab Workout

To lose stomach fat fast you should add some form of exercise to your daily routine.

What is the best exercise for a flat stomach? If you are thinking about crunches, sit ups or other stomach exercises check out the link above, you are going to be surprised.

Doing cardio exercises is probably the single most important thing you can do to get a flat stomach. They burn far more calories then stomach exercises like crunches or leg lifts. When you do cardio exercises your body will burn calories and when you burn more calories then you consume you will be losing fat, stomach fat included.

You can't have a flat stomach if you have a layer of fat covering your stomach muscles. By doing cardio exercises you will burn fat all over your body, reducing the fat covering your stomach, making your stomach muscles show.

Choose the Best Stomach Exercises to Lose Belly Fat

First you should know that you can't lose fat in just one part of your body, like your stomach. You can't crunch your way to a flat stomach without cardio exercises and a proper diet. You can read more about the spot toning myth here.

With that said stomach exercises are essential for toning your abs and training your stomach muscles. So if you wish to get a sexy flat stomach you should definitely include stomach exercises in your workout routine.

Lose Stomach Fat

The key to lose stomach fat is to start today - take action right now, get up and do something. Even if you make just a single change in your eating habits starting today you will see the changes in your body over time.

I will show you how to lose stomach fat but knowing is not enough. The key is to act, you can'tlose stomach fat if you do nothing. Don't delay, start losing stomach fat right now.

You can find more exercise tips on the stomach exercises page.

Tell Me About Your Success

Have you started jogging or working out? Eating healthy? You are welcome to email me and tell me about your progress. I would love to hear from you and help you stay motivated to reach your weight loss and fitness goals.

Have any questions? Try reading our FAQ or email me.

Are You Ready to Get a Flat Stomach and Lose Belly Fat?

After reading a bit around the site, you should have a good idea on how to get a flat stomach and lose belly fat. Now start implementing this new knowledge, adjust your eating habits, do some exercises to lose belly fat. This is the most important first step you MUST take.

Healthy Meal Plan - Create your own healthy meal plan with these simple diet tips.
Fat Burning Foods - What are fat burning foods and how can you use them to lose stomach fat.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIFE

TIPS FOR EVERY ONE

Stress

Water is needed for every physiological process, thought and activity. Increased levels of stress increase the need to drink more water.

If you are under a lot of stress avoid sugar, stimulants and processed fast food. These foods might be quick, but they lack the essential building blocks for health.

Take slow, deep, regular breaths throughout the day to assist in coping with stressful situations more easily. Breathing Consciously following your breath is the simplest and often most powerful form of breath work because it puts your body and mind in harmony. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring it back to your breathing. For about five minutes a day, sit or lie with your spine straight, close your eyes, and focus your attention on your breathing. You will find that your mind and body will relax. Slow, deep, quiet, regular breathing is more efficient, delivers more oxygen to your cells and balances the nervous system. When your are stopped at a red light, waiting in a supermarket line or have a free moment, practice taking a series of breaths that are slower, deeper, quieter and more regular. Learning how to breathe more effectively is one of the most profound and easiest ways to improve your overall health and quality of life. Abdominal breathing ensures optimal use of your respiratory system and aids in improving the efficiency of your breathing. Respiration is deepened by actively exhaling more air, not by inhaling more air. Pushing more air out of your lungs automatically triggers your lungs to take more in. General Health Tips Volunteering for your community Become a volunteer by organizing cleanups or by taking a walk and picking up litter. Encourage by example by getting everyone you know involved with keeping your town clean. Teach your children to take care of the environment. Buy reusable products and of course reduce, reuse and recycle all that you can. By taking care of the environment you'll be taking care of your health as well! To relieve sore, tight, tense or painful muscles Soak in a hot bath with a 2 kg bag of Epsom salts from a minimum of twenty minutes. This releases the build up of lactic acid and helps the muscles relax and repair. During your bath drink water and place a cold towel around your neck. To reduce swelling, bruising or bleeding Apply an ice pack with compression and elevation.

HAIR DYING FOR MEN

Hair Color Tips for Men...

By Maria!

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Hair Color Tips for Men... Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Dear Sharon:I'm into my 30's and my hair color is starting to look a little murky. I'm in a creative business where you are judged by your appearance and need to keep up with the young guys. I know it's cool for men to color their hair, but I'm still timid to visit a salon and get my hair colored. I wouldn't even know what kind of salon or barber to go to for starters… it would seem weird to go to the same hair colorist as my girlfriend. I'm willing to try something different, but I guess, I need the encouragement to take the plunge. --Color Me Manly (Philadelphia, PA)

Dear Color Me Manly: Beauty rituals are no longer reserved for women. Men know that looking polished means going that extra round in the grooming department, particularly when lasting impressions are made after one brief mental snapshot.

Waxing back hair, no problem.

Trimming chest hair, takes two minutes.

Hey, we even know about all those he-men who swear by wearing pantyhose… no comment!

Hair color for men is a skyrocketing segment in the hair color industry. Even pre-teen boys are adding bleached out blonde streaks to their top layers! According to Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works, "Men's home hair-color sales reached $113.5 million last year, a 50 percent increase in just five years." So then, what's a little hair dye advice between buds in the locker room?

Let's face it, some men gray in a gorgeous manner and others just get murky. So why not help nature out?

Try a progressive method of hair color by gradually going back to your original color or just dive in and dye your hair back to the shade it was when you were a teen.

Keep in mind, that highlights do soften the face and as we age, lighter is better. Never over saturate a dark color or you'll end up looking like one of those oddballs who work in a pawnshop by day and a porn shop by night.

If you just want to go funky, try lightening the tips of a spiky hairstyle a la Ricky Martin or go totally crazy and color your hair a completely different shade. At least, paint a few well-placed highlights so you'll look like you spent some spare time surfing.

There are plenty of do-it-yourself home hair color products for men. And if you goof up, at worst, you can shave your head and be riding another fashion hair trend for a while. Although hair is hair, there's no difference in haircolor for either sex except that men may feel more macho if there's a guy on the package rather than a girl-- oh your manly egos.

With this in mind, testosterone feeding Maxim Magazine has teamed up with Just For Men to create Maxim Magazine Hair Color to prove that you needn't be a wuss to care about your appearance. Their web site has a great how-to color your hair video, complete with a babe in a bikini.

Most salons that style men's hair also offer a colorist. Book an advance consultation toavoid any big surprises and then stop ruminating about it. Just think how much more confident you'll feel once you look better and only you and your hairdresser will know for sure.

BEST COLOR FOR DYING

Hints For Hair Dyeing

Hair is great for expressing oneself. Dye fades or grows out, and hair grows back. It's a great non-permanent form of self-expression that can change with you. I've experimented with my hair a lot. I've done various styles, from long to pixie cuts to near-shaved to mohawks. I've dyed it tons of different colors, both natural and wild. I've let it be completely natural (thin, uberstraight, limp, medium brown) and I've fussed with it extensively. I take good care of my hair, and so I'm not afraid to do more. Dyeing is one of the most fun aspects of hair style, and it's one of the things people notice about others.

I've been doing this so many years that I don't always follow the instructions of the commercial dyes and lighteners exactly. A person should until they know their hair and the products well. ;) Cuz otherwise, you could end up with straw hair or an obscene color you definitely weren't going for. The following stuff include general tips and techniques for hair dyeing. Be sure to read the instructions carefully before fiddling with your hair, 'kay?

Note: On this page, "Manic Panic" will refer to various brands of semi-permanent hair color creams and gels commonly used by punks, goths, etc. They come in a variety of wild colors (blues, reds, greens, etc.) and are all fairly similar. These include Punky Color, LaRiche, and Special Effects. I have used several of these brands but am most familiar with Manic Panic.

• General
• Before
• Dyeing
• Aftercare
• New: My Hair (Examples! Pics!)

General info:

Most hair bleaches will lighten your hair in the following stages: Black, brown, red, orange, yellow blond, light blond. Pure hydrogen peroxide tends to lighten hair in grey stages instead of yellows, but is harsher on your skin and hair.

Manic Panic is an herbal and protein complex, and therefore doesn't hurt your hair -- in fact, it's conditioning. Most "natural" hair color dyes are chemical and therefore damage your hair. Bleaches are the harshest on your hair.

Permanent chemical dyes that are darker than your natural hair color can be used on unbleached hair.

Manic Panic should be used on lightened hair. If your hair is blond, it may work fine, but Manic Panic bonds to the hair rather than actually dyeing it, so it works best on hair that has been prepared.

Dark Manic Panic colors (rich greens, reds and purples) may add highlights to natural colored hair, though it will wash out faster.

You can mix various Manic Panic colors together to create your own colors. Do not mix Manic Panic with other brands of dye or add anything to it. Do not try mixing chemical dyes. Manic Panic comes in both cream and gel forms -- do not mix them together. Mix creams with creams and gels with gels.

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Before you dye:

Wash your hair. A good kind of shampoo to use is one that removes buildup (chemical, mineral, etc.). I use Aussie Mega Shampoo.

Do not condition and do not use a shampoo/conditioner 2 in 1. Conditioner will interfere with the dye bonding to your hair.

If your scalp is sensitive or your hair damaged or dry, wait 12 to 24 hours after washing to bleach or use permanent dye (Manic Panic is gentle and can be used right after) since natural oils in your hair will protect your scalp.

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When you dye:

Follow any mixing instructions exactly.

Use gloves and an old towel, dye can get everywhere, especially if you're new to dyeing.

To keep the dye off your skin, you could put vaseline around your hair line (don't get it in your hair though, or it will interfere with the dying process). I don't do this because it's messy anyway. If the dye does get on your skin, it will probably wash off after one or two showers. Also, if it gets on your skin while you're dyeing and you notice, you can take a paper towel dipped in shampoo and wipe it off.

Some hair dyes will work good under a cap (which also prevents you from reaching up to scratch an itch during the setting period and getting it all over your fingers, heh). Manic Panic, if you're going for uniform color, works fine this way. Some people even leave Manic Panic on their hair with a cap while they sleep. For some bleaches, it will speed up the action by keeping it warmer. Check the instructions, however, and if it says not to cover your hair, don't. Also, if you're doing stripes or whatever, putting your hair in a cap can cause colors to bleed.

If you're dyeing part of your hair with permanent or chemical dyes and part with Manic Panic or another creme semi-permanent, do the chemical dye part first.

Don't leave on chemical dyes or lighteners on too long, it'll wreak havoc on your hair and scalp.

You can leave Manic Panic on your hair for as long as you'd like. For better staying power and excellent color, try leaving it on for six hours.

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Aftercare:

To make Manic Panic last longer, rinse your hair in vinegar immediately after dyeing. This raises the PH level of the hair color.

Another trick is to add two tablespoons (more or less depending on your hair length) of Manic Panic hair color to your regular conditioner after each shampoo. Leave it on three to five minutes and rinse it with warm water. This replenishes the color that was washed out.

Condition after every shampoo! Use a conditioner for damaged or color-treated hair. I use Aussie Three Minute Miracle Reconstructor. If you treat your hair well, it can be healthier than someone's which has never been dyed.

You can touch up roots on chemically dyed or bleached hair every two to six weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. To touch up Manic Panic, which eventually washes out, you need to bleach the roots first.

If you really screw up (you tried to dye your hair blond and it came out orange, or something) go to a professional to fix it. Re-bleaching and so on can really mess up your hair. Don't leave it to chance unless you want to risk going bald.

Avoid bleaching chemical dyed hair. That's a double whammy of unhealthy treatment for your lovely locks. Wait for it to grow out, or use a semi-permanent color in the first place.

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Tser's Hair!

I thought I could make this site a bit more interesting (and egocentric) by adding a few examples with pics of my various hairstyles. I'm not that keen on having my picture taken, though, and there simply weren't any. So I took some!

March 21, 2002 -- Flaming

For this particular look, I started by bleaching the top. I wanted to leave the bottom brown, so I bleached the crown, including my bangs, using Clairol Ultra Blue. I went down a little farther in the back than on the sides, to follow the hairline. I left the bleach on about 45 minutes, and then washed it out (using shampoo).

Next, I applied, to the bleached part only, Clairol Extreme FX "Smouldering Orange". It's a semi-permanent color, claiming to wash out in approximately 24 washings. I'd never used this particular type of color before, so we'll see how it lasts. It didn't give such a "conditioned" feeling as Manic Panic.

I applied it blotchily rather than going for full coverage of the bleached part. I wanted various colors to show, including yellows and light oranges.

I have some of the Smouldering Orange left over, and because it's not a mixed type of chemical color, I think I can use it to touch the color up later. I am also considering getting some Manic Panic in a dark red and adding to the "flamey" look I achieved.

Here I am in my pajamas (I have great fashion sense, ne? Bleh!) with my dog Isis. My hair is spiked up a little bit.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR

Chocolate Brunette Hair Rinse

This rinse will not ruin your highlights but instead will make your brown color deeper and more vibrant. Do not use a coffeemaker to prepare the rinse, as the concentration of coffee won’t be strong enough.

Ingredients:

* 2 cups purified water (do not use mineral water)
* 5 tablespoons dark roast ground coffee
* 1 ounce black chocolate

Method:

* 1. Boil the ground coffee in two cups of water in a shallow pan for 10 minutes.
* 2. Add the chocolate while the coffee is hot. Let the mixture cool and carefully soak your hair with the flavorful blend. Beware of the spills!
* 3. Cover with a non-PVC plastic shower cap, wait for 10 minutes, rinse off, and shampoo as usual.

How to Straighten Your Hair

Are you tired of a constant combat against your frizzy hair? Do you want to have straight sleek hair? Then this article is for you.

Before you start the process of making your hair straight you have to purchase a quality flat iron.

If you have very long hair you can opt for the wider paddle flat iron but remember that thinner flat irons will provide you with more flexibility and it will work both on long and short hair styles.

The next thing you should invest in is a protective spray that will smooth and soften your hair while you flat iron. This isn’t mandatory, of course, but it will help greatly.

When you have all necessary items ready for straightening your hair you can start the process.

1. Wash your hair and condition it the way you normally do. Use a deep conditioner or leave your regular one on for a few more minutes than usual as flat ironing hair can dry hair much.

Dandruff

Dandruff is an annoying and embarrassing scalp condition.

The scalp sheds off an excessive amount of dead cells. It is accompanied by itching and can spread to the eyebrows, neck, and shoulders. What causes dandruff cannot be exactly pinpointed. However, there are external and internal triggers related to the appearance of dandruff.

Internal causes are pinpointed as poor diet, stress, hormonal imbalance, allergies, heredity, and physical exhaustion.

External causes are weather conditions, improper use of hair care products, and infrequent or insufficient hygiene practices.

The discovery of fungi that thrives on the scalp has led to the development of better scalp and hair care formulations that have shown to be effective in minimizing or controlling dandruff; and despite the several anti-dandruff shampoos available, there is no cure for the condition. It can only be controlled or minimized.

Best Methods to Grow Long Hair

There are lots of methods to follow in growing long hair. Some of them are as follows

Shampooing

When shampooing, wet your hair by putting your head under the stream of water and work the water into the hair with straight downward strokes. Pour the shampoo into the palm of your hand, not onto your head, and begin working it into the ends of your hair, moving up toward the crown of your head. Do not scrub at your hair or bunch it up on the top of your head.

When you are ready to rinse, put your head under the stream of water and work the shampoo out of your hair with straight, downward motions of your hands. Keep the hair straight and untangled at all times. (Always make sure you have no tangles in your hair before you get into the shower to shampoo.)

Follow the same downward techniques when gently drying your hair with a towel. Wet hair is very fragile. Pat or squeeze your hair dry with an absorbent towel and then allow the hair to air dry. Avoid wrapping your wet hair in the towel or pushing it up in a turban. Let it hang drown as it dries, perhaps sitting in front of a gentle heat or air source. (Always be aware of where your hair is and never allow it to wander into a heater or fan. Longer hair requires you to be more attentive to your surroundings for your own safety sake.)

Variations in Hair Growth & Hair Types

There are several variations in the hair growth pattern of people all over the world. There can also be differences in the normal hair growth rate due to various climatic conditions.

In spite of all the differences and variations; beautiful hair has much significance for the human race both in the context of society and the self esteem.

Beautiful hair enhances your appearance which plays a major role in creating your image, personality and confidence. Good looks or image to a great extent help in paving the way for success in most spheres of life.

It is quite natural for us to be sensitive as far as the beauty and health of our hair growth is concerned, no matter to what ever is the pattern of our hair types.

The hair of every individual is different from that of the other. While the racial differences in the facial features are quite apparent, differences like texture of the hair require a detailed observation to identify.

Homemade Blonde Hair Dye Recipe

Wash your hair with one of the following rinses. Pour the selected rinse through your hair 15 times, re-rinsing with the same liquid. On the final rinse, wring hair, and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing with clear water.

Blonde: Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice in 1 gallon warm water.

Blonde Highlights

Ingredients:

* 1 cup lemon juice
* 3 cups chamomile tea (brewed, & cooled)

Directions:

Mix ingredients, pour over damp hair then let sit for an hour while you sit in the sun, wash out. Follow with a good conditioner.

NOTE: This process must be repeated daily for a few weeks before you notice any changes.

Tips For Naturally Beautiful Hair

Looking for a more natural approach to hair care? Here are some tips to help your hair look and feel its best.

1. Avoid shampoos that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals are synthetic detergents that are used in dishwashing liquid and other cleansers. They are valued because they lather well, but they are very harsh, and can dry out your hair. Instead, look for shampoos made with decyl glucose, or decyl glucoside, which are much gentler.

2. Give yourself a hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair. Warm oil penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and giving it shine. This can also help to prevent split ends which result from dry hair.

3. Eat right and consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements
to encourage healthy hair. Several vitamins and minerals have been shown to help hair growth and condition including biotin, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin C and MSM.