How to Give Myself a Facial

How to Give Myself a Facial



Spa facials can be quite expensive, especially if you take advantage of every possible technique available. You can do the same quality facial in your own home for a fraction of the price, but you must be willing to get your hands a little dirty in the process.







Things You'll Need:





Facial cleanser




Facial scrub




Water and washcloth




Towel or hair band




Face mask




Facial moisturizer









1


Cleanse your face using a gel or cream facial cleanser. Be sure to use specific eye make up remover if necessary to ensure all traces of oils and makeup are eliminated from your face before proceeding with the rest of the facial. Rinse all traces of cleanser from your face before going on to step 2.





2


Rub a gentle exfoliating scrub to your face and gently rub the exfoliant in circles around your face. Make sure to target the T-zone especially (the forehead and nose) to open pores and eliminate bacteria that can cause blackheads. Rinse away all traces of the exfoliator before going on to step 3.





3


Fill the sink with hot water and soak the washcloth in the water. Ring out the majority of the water, then press the hot, damp cloth to your face, allowing the steam to help bring out the impurities in the skin.





4


Apply a face mask to your face. Use a clay mask for oily skin, or a cream mask for dry skin. Cover the entire face with a thin coat of the mask, then allow the mask to dry for about 15 minutes (read the directions on the specific product for exact time). Rinse or peel mask from face after the time has passed. Rinse face with lukewarm water to make sure all mask residue is gone from the face before going on to step 5.





5


Apply facial moisturizer to the entire face. Make sure the moisturizer you choose is good for your skin type. For example, if you have oily skin, make sure you choose a moisturizer that is oil-free, so it will not cause you to break out.








Tips & Warnings










Use a gel cleanser if you have more oily skin, a cream-based cleanser if you have dryer skin.








You can make your own face mask out of egg whites and honey (for oily to normal skin), or from avocado and banana (for dry skin).








Don't use products containing alcohol. They can be extremely drying on the skin.








Don't use moisturizers containing retinols or acids, as these can over-exfoliate your skin.



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How to Give Lomi Lomi Massage

How to Give Lomi Lomi Massage



Lomi lomi massage is a Hawaiian massage technique that promotes total health. Lomi lomi massage focuses on physical, spiritual, mental and emotional healing and wellness. In Hawaiian families most people learn to give lomi lomi massage because they pass the technique down through the family for generations. When you give lomi lomi massage, it's important to use your arms and elbows in a fluid motion at all times.









1


Use your elbow and forearm to give a lomi lomi massage. Apply light, fluid pressure moving constantly over and under portions of the body all at once.





2


Work up and down all of the areas that you massage. Move your elbows and forearms so that you massage under and over the body all at once when you give lomi lomi massage.





3


Apply constant pressure down the length of the leg. Take a foot or leg and run your forearm up and around while pulling and stretching the leg and hip.





4


Give lomi lomi massage to the back area using constant pressure moving in different directions all at once. Use long, fluid movements to stretch the lower back muscles.





5


Pull the recipient's arm behind his back to give lomi lomi massage under the shoulder blade using the tip of your elbow.








Tips & Warnings










Drink plenty of water following a lomi lomi massage to allow the toxins to flush from your body.








Two people can successfully perform the lomi lomi massage at the same time to give the recipient a deeper feeling of relaxation.



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How to Give Cranioscaral Therapy

How to Give Cranioscaral Therapy



According to the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators, cranialsacral therapy was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E. Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983 at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher and Professor of Biomechanics. Used by energy healers, body workers and massage therapists, craniosacral therapy is a mind/body technique that restores health and balance. The theory behind the alternative medical practice is that throughout a lifetime of physical and emotional blows, the effects of these traumas are stored in the body's tissue. This leads to health problems and emotional issues. Using craniosacral therapy, the body can release deeply held patterns of physical and emotional disease.







Things You'll Need:





anatomical knowledge









1


Have the patient lay down fully-dressed on a table in a quiet, relaxing area. An average session lasts approximately one hour. Start by assessing the conditions in the body by gently palpating the tissues for restrictions. The craniosacral system system includes a palpable rhythm or pulse that helps to determine whether or not the body is functioning properly and where there may be areas of pain and dysfunction.





2


Stretch the connective tissue around the cranium to allow easier movement of the bones. This begins the treatment portion that lasts the majority of the session.The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.





3


Next, apply slow, steady pressure to the bones in order to actually get them moving. Encourage the patient to take slow deep breaths.





4


End the session by allowing the patient to remain on the table for a short rest and meditation. Nearly everyone feels a deep sense of relaxation by the end of the therapy and some people may even experience repressed memories or emotions that they need to deal with in order to fully heal.





5


Each person's body is different and while some people may require regular sessions of one or twice a week for several weeks, others may only need it done once. Also, keep in mind that it most likely took several years for someone to tie him/herself into a myofascial knot, so immediate results may not be noticeable.








Tips & Warnings










Craniosacral therapists use the therapy to treat mental stress, neck and back pain, migraines, TMJ Syndrome, and for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.








The effects of Craniosacral Therapy remain controversial and have not been scientifically substantiated.



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How to Give a Warm Oil Ayurvedic Massage

How to Give a Warm Oil Ayurvedic Massage



Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient form of Eastern medicine that's been gaining acclaim in the West as an effective alternative therapy for a variety of ailments. One specific component of Ayurvedic medicine is Ayurvedic warm oil massage. You can learn how to give yourself an Ayurvedic massage by following some basic techniques.









1


Select an oil that is particular to your "dosha." Using the appropriate oil helps to reestablish balance in your dosha. Heat the oil slightly before beginning your massage.





2


Place a small amount of oil on your head. Use your palm and the flat part of your fingers to rub the oil around your scalp in a circular motion.





3


Move down from your scalp to your face and ears. Continue massaging your face and ears in a circular motion. Focus a lot of attention on your ears.





4


Apply lots of oil over your entire body. Allow the oil to sink into your skin as you massage your neck, upper back and upper chest areas.





5


Massage your arms and legs using long straight strokes. Whenever possible, massage in the same direction your hair grows. Use the flat part of your fingers to massage around your joints in a circular motion.





6


Place your hand over your abdomen and massage in a circular, clockwise motion. This stimulates digestion.





7


Focus your attention on your feet. Use your open palm to massage the bottom of the feet thoroughly.








Tips & Warnings










Massage for 10 to 20 minutes daily.








Take a warm shower immediately after completing your Ayurveda oil massage.








Sesame oil tends to be good for all doshas.



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How to Give a Thai Massage for the Feet

How to Give a Thai Massage for the Feet



Thai massage is sometimes referred to as lazy person's yoga, as the experience feels like having yoga done to your body. This type of massage is done on a mat on the floor, rather than on a regular massage table. Thai foot massage is typically a very strong massage, but you can use a lighter touch to suit the needs of the receiver.









1


Remove anything covering the feet. Socks, shoes and jewelry should not be on the person's feet during the massage. Have the receiver lay face down on the floor, using a mat on the floor for comfort.





2


Walk onto the soles of the feet carefully, while maintaining firm pressure. Walk up toward the heels, using both the balls of your feet and your heels. Work your way back town toward the toes.





3


Kneel down to use the strength of your knees to continue the massage. Use a rocking motion to help further relax the feet. Don't rock hard over bony areas.





4


Switch your massage technique to using your closed fists on pressure points. Use your body weight to lean your fists into the muscles of the feet.





5


Apply your thumbs to the same pressure points, digging firmly but gently into the soles of the feet. Focus on the bonier areas when using your thumbs, as a Thai massage is generally not as strong, and therefore more comfortable over those areas when you use your thumbs.








Tips & Warnings










Adjust your position to ensure the receiver is comfortable. Pressure does not equal pain while giving this massage.








Move smoothly and steadily over the entire foot, rather than jumping around to random areas. A Thai foot massage should be relaxing as well as therapeutic.



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How to Give a Swedish Scalp Massage

How to Give a Swedish Scalp Massage



When you give Swedish massage to the scalp you balance the entire body and lay the foundation for the rest of the Swedish massage. Massaging the scalp not only promotes relaxation but improves the health of the scalp and the hair by increasing the circulation of blood in this area.









1


Place your fingers just above the ears. Point your hands upward. Apply firm pressure as you slowly slide your fingers toward the top of the head. Repeat this about four times.





2


Set your thumbs at the bottom back of the scalp at the center, with your fingers resting behind the ears. Rotate the thumbs in small circles as they move toward the crown of the scalp. Repeat this about five times. Move the thumbs outward a half inch with each repetition.





3


Stand to the client's left side and place your right hand behind the client's head to hold it steady. Place the pads of the fingers of your left hand right above the eyebrows and gently press toward the crown of the head. Repeat this about four times.





4


Position yourself behind the client with your fingers at the front hairline. Massage the scalp by rotating your fingers in little circles, covering the entire top and sides of the scalp.





5


Massage the back of the scalp by placing your fingers behind the client's ears and rotating them in little circles toward the crown. Repeat about four times.





6


Follow this scalp massage with a flowing and elegant full body massage.








Tips & Warnings










Have each stroke carry the intention of both soothing the tissue and releasing stress.








Fast strokes on the scalp can excite and aggravate the client. Keep the strokes firm, but slow.








Be careful not to pull the hair.



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How to Give a Swedish Massage

How to Give a Swedish Massage



Swedish massage is designed to bring more oxygen to the blood, helping the body flush toxins from the muscles. It's commonly known as massage therapy, and is the most common type of professional massage. Even without training, you can give a friend or family member a Swedish massage.







Things You'll Need:





Scented oils




Soft background music




Candles




A massage table or substitute




A sheet for draping the body







The Strokes




1


Study the various strokes and practice them on a firm pillow. The effleurage is a gliding stroke that is done with the palms of the hand, the thumbs and sometimes the fingertips.





2


Try the petrissage stroke, which involves a kneading movement done with the hands, thumbs and sometimes the fingers.





3


Master the friction stroke done with the palms of hands, thumbs and occasionally the fingers applying a circular pressure.





4


Accomplish the vibration stroke which does just as the name indicates, vibrates the body.





5


Perfect the percussion movement. Most of us have seen a Swedish Massage therapist on television whacking the back of a client, this is the percussion movement.





6


Learn the passive and active movements or the bending and stretching of the body parts.



Preparing the Area




1


Convert a bed or other piece of furniture to a massage area, if you don't have a massage table. Provide a soft surface and some padding to cradle her head.





2


Gather body oils that are scented. Discuss which varieties add to relaxation. Find scents that are appealing to you as well as him.





3


Ask the recipient to disrobe and provide a sheet for him to cover himself with while on the table. The massage is more effective on bare skin, and the sheet allows for modesty so neither of you are uncomfortable.








Tips & Warnings










Remember that it must be comfortable not only for the recipient, but also for you. Make certain that the one you're massaging is not too low that it will cause back strain on you.



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How to Give a Swedish Massage for the Whole Back

How to Give a Swedish Massage for the Whole Back



Swedish massage relaxes muscles and increases the oxygen flow in the bloodstream. Swedish massage also releases toxins from the muscles. A variety of techniques and pressures are applied in the direction of the blood flowing from the heart.







Things You'll Need:





Massage table




Massage oil









1


Offer a selection of aromatic massage oils and allow the client to select a scent (or none) of his preference. Apply a small amount of massage oil to the palms of your hands.





2


Begin with effleurage. Apply gliding strokes using the thumbs, palms and fingertips from the shoulders down to the small of the back.





3


Add petrissage motions. These are kneading motions with the hands, palms and fingertips. Apply this motion over the entire back from the shoulders to the waist.





4


Switch to friction motions. Apply the palms, thumbs and fingertips in a circular motion up and down the back.





5


Introduce vibrating movements and/or tapping movements to help circulate the blood and break up knots in the tissues. Discontinue if the client expresses displeasure with these movements.





6


End the massage session using lighter strokes. The client should feel relaxed and invigorated after a good Swedish massage session.








Tips & Warnings










Ask for input about areas of tension or muscular pain before beginning the massage. Direct the massage to those areas.








Keep the room temperature at a comfortable level, and soften the lighting to enhance the relaxation.



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How to Give a Swedish Massage Body Assessment

How to Give a Swedish Massage Body Assessment



A Swedish massage body assessment will help to determine which areas of the body need to be focused on more, and what types of problems the client may have prior to even beginning the massage. The following steps will provide information about basic Swedish massage body assessment.









1


Look at the client's body alignment. Whenever possible, look at bare skin to get a better assessment rather than trying to guess what the problem is underneath a sheet. Provide the client with privacy and comfort, but also be sure to get a good pre-massage body assessment.





2


Note if one leg looks longer than the other and how the feet are positioned. If both point upwards, the client's hips are aligned. If one foot is off to the side, that side of the body is more relaxed compared to the other, and the focus should be on the tighter side.





3


Notice the hips and whether or not they are misaligned or askew when you do the body assessment. This will give you clues as to which areas of the body you should focus on during the Swedish massage.





4


Locate tender spots through both physical examination and by asking the client to point out problem areas. Compare these tender spots with areas of misalignment that you note on the body.





5


Determine which muscles refer pain to the area that the client is complaining about, what muscles seem to be shorter or tighter than others and may be causing the misalignment and if the misalignment could be due to the client compensating for some other injury.








Tips & Warnings










The ability to correctly assess posture will help to provide a better massage session and future massage sessions by providing the attention needed at critical parts of the body.



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How to Give a Soap Enema

How to Give a Soap Enema



Enemas are used to rehydrate and remove feces or corrosion from the colon. When the colon is corroded, it releases toxins into the body that cause many illnesses. Soap enemas expand the colon and clean the walls to remove anything caked on its sides. Read on to learn how to give a soap enema.







Things You'll Need:





Towel




3 oz. liquid soap




Water




Enema bag or bucket




Lubricant









1


Mix the soap with 2 quarts of water. Use glycerin, castile or ivory soap. Do not use soap with added colors or fragrances. These irritate the colon and cause cramps and pain.





2


Lay out a towel on the bed or couch for the person taking the enema to lay on. Make the area peaceful with candles or calming music. Pour the soap mix into the enema bag and place or hold the bag about 3 feet above the enema takers bottom.





3


Instruct the enema taker to get into a comfortable position. Most people prefer to lay on their back or side when taking an enema.





4


Lubricate the rectum and anus with a water-based lubricant. Massage the lubricant into and around the rectum and anus.





5


Insert the nozzle into the rectum and hold the bag about 3 feet above the rectum. Turn on the flow of water and soap.





6


Stop the flow when the enema taker begins to cramp. Tell them to move into a different position and massage their colon counter-clockwise. Start at the bottom left side, massage up to the bottom of the rib cage and then move across the body and down the right side. Resume the flow of the enema when the cramping stops.





7


Remove the nozzle when the bag is empty. Let the enema taker release their bowels into the toilet. Clean all the equipment.





8


Fill the bag with 2 quarts of clear water and repeat Steps 1 through 7 with the clear water once the taker has released the soap into the toilet. The clear water rinses out the colon and removes any soap left inside.


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How to Use Acupressure Points for Sinus Relief

How to Use Acupressure Points for Sinus Relief



Acupuncture is a complex technique designed for people seeking treatment of pain or other conditions, like sinus relief. But you can get similar results yourself with acupressure. Acupressure uses the same pressure points as acupuncture, but you apply pressure to the points yourself, instead of using needles. The key is to find the right points to relieve your sinus pain.









1


Locate the various sinus relief points on your face. Place your fingers on either side of your nostrils and apply pressure. That's one point to relieve sinus pressure. You'll find similar relief through the points on the sides of the bridge of the nose, or in the middle of the forehead between your eyebrows.





2


Place your finger on the crease of your wrist, and slide your fingers up your forearm slightly. This point can be used to relieve cold symptoms and a sore throat that can accompany sinus problems.





3


Find the place where your index finger and your thumb come together, usually in the "V" part of your palm. Slide your finger into the depression and apply pressure. This point is used to treat sinus headaches and cold symptoms.





4


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you feel relief. For best results, massage these points with the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.








Tips & Warnings










Acupressure is not designed to replace standard medical procedures and treatments.








If you are seriously injured or if your symptoms persist, seek medical attention.








You also should not use acupressure if you have a heart condition, if you are pregnant or if the point is under a mole, varicose vein, bruise or any other break in the skin.








You also should not use acupressure within 20 minutes of bathing, eating a large meal or exercising.



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How to Use Acupressure Points for Shoulder Pain

How to Use Acupressure Points for Shoulder Pain



Acupressure can be used to treat shoulder pain and a variety of other ailments. It works by using pressure points that are located in various places on your body. Like other forms of eastern medicine, pressure applied to these points can signal relief without using medication. Once you find the right point, you'll soon feel full relief from your agonizing shoulder pain.









1


Move your finger from your shoulder to your neck until you reach a depression near the collar bone. This point is located in the depression where you are most tender. Applying pressure to this point will treat your shoulder pain as well as headaches, dizziness, neck pain and stress.





2


Bend your elbow and feel for the sensitive area where the elbow crease ends on the outside of your arm. This point will help you find relief from your shoulder pain, and it also helps general arm pain, fever and diarrhea.





3


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you find relief. You can massage in a circular motion, or you can simply apply firm, continuous pressure. For best results, use the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.








Tips & Warnings










Acupressure is not designed to replace standard medical procedures and treatments.








If you are seriously injured, or if your symptoms persist, seek medical attention.








You also should not use acupressure if you have a heart condition, if you are pregnant or if the point is under a mole, varicose vein, bruise or any other break in the skin.








You also should not use acupressure within 20 minutes of bathing, eating a large meal or exercising.



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How to Use Acupressure Points for PMS

How to Use Acupressure Points for PMS



Once a month, women suffer through the agony of PMS, which causes pain, irritability and bloating. But these symptoms can be relieved without the use of medication through an eastern medicinal procedure. Acupressure applied to the correct pressure points can relieve the symptoms of PMS, and it's a procedure you can do yourself. But you have to find those pressure points to feel relief.









1


Find headache relief by finding the pressure point near your neck. Move your finger from your shoulder towards your neck until you reach a depression. Apply pressure in the area that is most tender. This point is also used to treat neck pain, shoulder tension, dizziness and stress.





2


Relieve bloating by sliding your finger up the middle of your abdomen. Stop about one inch below your belly button and apply pressure. This point is also good for treating edema and fatigue.





3


Feel relief from menstrual cramps through a pressure point on your foot. Slide your finger in the depression that you'll feel between your big toe and your second toe. When you feel the tendons meet, apply pressure. Not only does this relieve cramps, but it also relieves irritability, anger, stress, headaches and anxiety.





4


Boost your energy levels through acupressure with the right pressure points. From your pubic bone, slide your finger up your abdomen. About two inches above your pubic bone, you should feel a depression. This treats general fatigue, weakness and diarrhea. Another energy boosting point is located on your ankle. Find the depression that is located about four fingers width above your ankle. This can also treat stress and insomnia.





5


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you find relief. You can also pick certain points to treat depending on the severity of your PMS symptoms. For the best results, apply pressure with the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.


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How to Use Acupressure Points for Neck Pain

How to Use Acupressure Points for Neck Pain



Long hours in front of the computer can make your neck ache and feel tense. But you can find relief through acupressure. This technique uses the same philosophy as acupuncture, where a technician inserts a needle into certain pressure points, relieving pain and other symptoms. You can use those same points to find relief through acupressure. Simply apply pressure to the right pressure points and your neck pain will soon subside.









1


Relieve neck pain by finding a pressure point in your neck and shoulder area. This point is found by moving your finger from your shoulder towards your neck until you reach a depression. Apply pressure to this point and turn your head to see if you feel relief. This point is also useful for treating headaches, dizziness, shoulder tension and stress.





2


Find another pressure point on your hand for additional relief, or if you don't feel relief from the first pressure point. This point is located on the outside of your hand just below your pinky finger. Run your finger up the outside of your hand until you feel a depression, which is where this point is located. Pressure applied to this point eases neck pain and treats headaches, earaches and ringing in the ears.





3


Massage one or both of these points for three to five minutes, or until you feel relief. Use the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil for best results.


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How to Use Acupressure Points for Nausea

How to Use Acupressure Points for Nausea



Nausea and other stomach ailments can be tough to treat with medication. Many times, doctors will say the best treatment is to simply let it "run its course." But acupressure is a proven way to relieve nausea. By finding the right pressure points, you can find relief from your upset stomach and many other ailments.









1


Find relief from nausea through a pressure point on the elbow. You can find this point on the elbow joint on the inside of the biceps tendon. This point treats nausea and stomach issues as well as anxiety and chest congestion.





2


Locate the next pressure point on your wrist. This point can be found by sliding your finger from the crease of your wrist up your forearm until you can feel the two tendons in the middle of the arm. This point treats nausea and motion sickness as well as anxiety, insomnia and carpal tunnel syndrome.





3


Relieve yourself of nausea by massaging the pressure point found between your belly button and your sternum. This point is great for treating heartburn, diarrhea and poor digestion. Another abdominal point is found by sliding your finger into a depression that's found about two inches above your pubic bone. This point can also treat fatigue and weakness.





4


Massage one or more of these points for three to five minutes, or until you feel relief. For best results, apply pressure with the tip of your finger, your knuckle or the eraser end of a pencil.


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How to Reattach a Broken Handbag Strap

How to Reattach a Broken Handbag Strap



Handbags carry a heavy load as women struggle to balance many roles in their lives. Keeping a handbag portable is essential to a busy lifestyle. While a broken handbag strap can be inconvenient on any given day, it's no reason to ditch the bag especially if it was expensive or is one you can't live without. Invest the time in repairing the strap so you and your bag can get back in business.









Step
1



Determine the type of material the bag is made out of. Leather bags are more difficult to repair yourself, but cloth bags can easily be fixed with a needle and thread.




Step
2



Get metal fixtures from a crafts store if the straps are attached using metal rings. Most crafts stores have a section with these rings.




Step
3



Reattach a cloth strap by fitting the strap back into place. Take care to make sure the strap is the right length. Pin it into place and sew it down. While it may not look perfect, handsewing a strap in place is a quick and easy fix.




Step
4



Repair a thin leather strap with a heavy duty needle and thread. It is tough work on the fingers, but is the simplest way to reattach any strap.




Step
5



Consider removing the entire strap and fitting the handbag for new straps. This could be a good opportunity to revamp your handbag to have longer or shorter straps, cloth or ribbon straps, wooden handles, or other decorative touches.




Step
6



Fix unmanageably heavy leather handbags (or just leather straps) at a shoe repair shop. Shoe repairmen have the equipment to deal with any kind of leather repair, not just shoes, and are a great asset for handbag repairs.


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How to Read Emo Anime

How to Read Emo Anime



Completely separate from the American emo music scene, anime emo pulls at the heartstrings with emotional tales of death and loss. Still, the sad-faced anime characters have come to represent emo kids in America. Many of the popular emo anime films have been made into manga (comic books) for you to read.







Find Emo Content to Devour




Step
1



Find emo manga anywhere Japanese comic books are sold. Emo characters are quite popular in both anime and manga. If your local comic-book store doesn't carry a good selection of manga, try a Japanese bookstore.




Step
2



Look for covers with sad characters, who are usually shown in depressing scenes. Rain, apocalyptic cities and other bleak settings usually indicate an emotional read is in store. Colors tend to be on the somber side as well, with lots of grays and blues.




Step
3



Check for plots based on hopeless love, dieing partners or family members, solitude, alienation and sacrifice. These plot elements build a strong emo storyline. It is not uncommon to find a main character lose half her family in an accident, be rejected by the surviving member and discover that she has a terminal illness.




Step
4



Give in to romance. Usually, romantic manga tends towards the sexual or the cute, but with emo manga, you'll find heartbreak and loss that makes the story anything but sappy. A common theme is long-distance relationships, often over not just actual distance, but over time as well.




Step
5



Keep your eyes open for English titles that include the words "cry" or "loss." These titles almost always signify an emo read.




Step
6



Read your favorite anime movie. Most anime is retold in manga. Sometimes, the style of the characters differs from manga to anime, but the story usually remains faithful.







Tips & Warnings









Keep a box of tissues handy to wipe the tears away. Most anime that falls into the emo category will make you cry.








Some manga series only delve into the emo realm in a few books. Try the last book of a popular series, which is usually when the characters die or lose someone close to them.








If you are looking for emo manga or anime that is more in line with emo music, try cyberpunk anime.








Avoid emo anime if you are suffering from depression. Sad stories are unlikely to help your feelings.



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How to Quickly Make a Handbag

How to Quickly Make a Handbag



So you're minutes away from heading out the door for a birthday party, dinner with your
girlfriends
, afternoon wedding or a day of shopping by yourself, but you realize you have no handbag to match your super stylish outfit. In under 5 minutes you can make a handbag to accent your clothing.









Step
1



Round up a few simple supplies. Find a bandana or linen napkin in a design or color that matches your outfit. Square-shaped fabrics work best, but rectangular ones also work. Also grab two bangle-style bracelets.




Step
2



Lay your material of choice flat on a table. Gather two corners on the same side. (If you count the corners, beginning with the top left as number 1, gather corners 2 and 3 first). Hold them together and make "bunny ears." Wrap the bunny ears around one bracelet and then tie the ears together.




Step
3



Repeat the gathering process with corners 4 and 1.




Step
4



Clasp the bracelets together, using them as your handbag handles.




Step
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Fluff out the pouch with your fist in order to give it a fuller appearance. This also gives you room to place your lipstick, money and cell phone inside. The bag is sturdy, but cramming too much inside may cause the bunny ears to come untied.




Step
6



Swap out fabrics to mix-and-match with your future outfits.


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How to Put On Skin-Tight Jeans

How to Put On Skin-Tight Jeans



No matter in what direction fashion swings, tight jeans always have a place on top. Tight jeans are so popular with the ladies that even guys are thinking that a little bit of denim butt-hugging wouldn't be a bad thing. While tight jeans are great to wear, they are a challenge to put on. So, follow these few steps to get over the first hurdle in skin-tight jeans fashion.









Step
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Choose the right size jeans. This doesn't mean that you should buy a pair of jeans that are comfortable (skin tight jeans will never be comfortable). What it does mean is that the jeans need to have a reliable chance of closing without your having to fast or contract a stomach flu. So, find jeans that are hard, but not impossible, to put on.




Step
2



Put the jeans on in the morning, after a cold shower. Putting your skin-tight jeans on in the morning will increase the chances of success since you haven't eaten much. Also, a cold shower will get your body as taut as possible, making you slightly slimmer.




Step
3



Wiggle into the jeans. Putting a belt through the jeans' belt loops will help you pull the jeans up. Using the belt as a grip, wiggle side to side to get the jeans over your hips.




Step
4



Zip up first. Closing the button is almost always the hardest part of putting on skin tight jeans, so try get the zipper closed first. If the jeans are really skin tight, hook the end of a hanger into the zipper so you can leverage the zipper up.




Step
5



Hold your breath. Like an athlete at the finish line, the last step takes a deep breath in. Breathe in deeply so you contract your midsection and in one quick and deft motion get that button closed.


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How to Put On Jewelry With One Hand

How to Put On Jewelry With One Hand



Diamonds are a girl's best friend. And women love wearing jewelry almost everyday. Jewelry comes in all different shapes and sizes. A few pieces can easily be put on if taken the time to do it







Things You'll Need:





Earrings



Necklace



Necklace Holder/Guider



Bracelets







Put On Jewelry With One Hand




Step
1



Starting with the earrings depending on how small or large the earring is; being it a stud or diamond place the jewelry in between your thumb and index finger right or left




Step
2



Gently push the small to large piece through the whole of the ear. This technique is for those who have pierced ears. Make sure that the stem of the earring goes through the whole to the other end which is behind the ear




Step
3



Using the thumb and index finger once again holding the piece that belongs with the earring called "back" slide the piece onto the stem until it either clicks or your feel the ear skin of your ear with your thumb. Your middle finger will be supporting the front of the earring while you are doing this technique




Step
4



Repeat steps 1-3 on the other ear




Step
5



For those who wear clip on jewelry meaning earrings, hold the earring with your thumb and index finger after opening it by using your index finger pushing the front of the earring outward, place the earring on the tip of the ear toward the jaw line




Step
6



Close the clip using your thumb. Repeat the first step on the other ear using the right or left thumb and index finger




Step
7



For necklaces use your thumb and index finger to bring the two ends together




Step
8



Place the necklace holder in between your index and middle finger to guide one side of the necklace to the other




Step
9



With the tip of the holder open the end of the necklace holding it in place carry underneath to the other opening, usually the left side and slide the open are through the other opening that is actually a close circle




Step
10



Using your right or left hand wrap the bracelet around the other arm. The other arm is laying securely on a solid space to warrant balance




Step
11



Holding one end of the bracelet with your ring finger bend your thumb to push the fastener underneath the opening to go through




Step
12



Using your thumb to close, bend to the left or right of the clip the remaining piece


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How to Put On High Heels

How to Put On High Heels



When you put on high heels, you can achieve a totally different look with your image and selection of outfits. An outfit that was drab and dull looking can be spiced up with a complementing pair of heels.







Things You'll Need:





High-heeled shoes



Shoe cushion









Step
1



Determine the type and style of high heel that you prefer to wear. High heels come in multiple sizes from 2-inch to 5 and 6-inch heels. Heels are also available in tall, thick styles and pencil-point skinny styles.




Step
2



Select the correct size for your high heeled shoes. They can come in various sizes that are different than your normal shoe size. This is because the elevation of the heel of the shoe can either lengthen or shorten your true shoe size. You can find the correct shoe size for your high heels by trying different brands and make of shoes.




Step
3



Put on high heels that are reasonably comfortable and easy for you to walk in. This will make wearing them easier and much more pleasurable.




Step
4



Insert a shoe cushion into the base of the shoe to keep your foot from sliding while you are wearing the high heels.




Step
5



Place the high heels on the floor directly in front of you and step into them one at a time. Secure the strap or the buckle on the high-heeled shoe, if there is one and ensure that it is securely fastened to your foot.




Step
6



Walk a few steps in the shoe to make sure that it will not slide and that it is comfortable.


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