Prior to applying makeup, you must properly prepare your skin for the application. To remove dirt and oils, thoroughly cleanse your skin with a gentle facial wash product. Dab your face dry with a clean towel. If there are any traces of makeup remaining, scrub your face in small circles with a cotton ball or swab dipped in makeup remover. Avoid face washes that contain exfoliants. Exfoliants cause your skin to redden.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your face.

Take your strand of hair and lift it up a little. Remove the strip covering the adhesive on the bottom extension. Press on the bottom extension underneath the thin strand of hair you're lifting. Take the top extension. After removing the adhesive tape covering that extension, press on top of your strand of hair. The top and bottom extension should stick together. Then press them together with pliers for a few seconds to secure them. If the extensions are not sticking, you used too much hair in your strand. Gently brush some hair off the bottom extension. Move across your side part, repeating this process until you have added all the extensions. The precise number of extensions you are adding depends on the size of your head. You will likely use about 5 rows of hair extensions or more, depending on how voluminous you want your hairstyle to be. If you plan to add extensions on the sides of your head, leave 1 inch (2.5cm) of hair out horizontally, closest to the ear, and then continue applying the extensions. If you have a thin hairline, leave about 1 inch (2.5cm) of hair out across your entire hairline before adding extensions, just to make sure that your hair has enough density to cover the tape-ins without making them noticeable.
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One-sentence summary -- Attach the bottom extension under the thin portion of hair. Secure the top extension. Repeat the process.

Grime and dirt is sometimes the only thing holding a stone in place, especially if it is an older piece of jewelry. Use care when scrubbing and always polish while holding directly over a towel, never over a sink or floor. If a piece of the jewelry is loose, take it to a jeweler to be fixed before cleaning it on your own. Pour one cup of warm water and cup of ammonia into a bowl. Do not put the diamonds in the mixture directly. Instead, take a soft toothbrush toothbrush and dip it into the mixture. To clean other gemstones, like rubies and sapphires, use two cups of water and a few drops of dish soap or detergent. Put the jewelry into the mixture. Allow the jewelry to soak for twenty minutes before removing. You can also use baby shampoo in place of soap or detergent. Begin gently scrubbing the diamonds with the toothbrush that has been dipped into the mixture. Along with cleaning the main parts of the jewelry, make sure to to get into the small areas and setting as well. If you are cleaning diamonds with a platinum setting, this mixture with ammonia will clean the setting as well as the diamonds. Use a soft toothbrush that will not be used again for any other purpose outside of cleaning. Rinse the jewelry under or in warm water when you have finished scrubbing. If you're cleaning multiple pieces of jewelry, rinse each piece individually. Then, lay the diamonds or gemstones on a tissue to dry. Store them in a safe place once they have finished drying.. If the jewelry doesn't come out as polished as you'd like it be, you can purchase a commercial jewelry cleaner. A cleaner can be purchased online or at a jewelry store. Make sure to ask a jeweler if your jewelry can withstand a commercial cleaner before using it. The directions for using a commercial jewelry cleaner depends on the type of cleaner you have. Read the instructions carefully before use.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine for loose prongs. Create a mixture of warm water and ammonia for diamonds. Mix warm water and soap for gemstones like rubies and sapphires. Scrub with a soft toothbrush. Rinse with warm water. Clean with a commercial jewelry cleaner.

Both are acceptable for whitewashing, but they create a different look. Use old rags with the whitewashing mixes that have higher levels of paint. Apply the rags with the grain, wiping off the excess as you go, in order to use it on other sections. Use paintbrushes for a faster, more even finish. You can also apply the paint strategically to certain sections, such as the legs Keep a cloth nearby if you choose to paint. Remove paint that is applied too thickly immediately. Whitewash dries more quickly than regular paint, because it is diluted. You can shave a few hours off of the paint can directions, if it is water-based paint. You can also apply the second coat to spot fix areas that look too uneven.
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Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Grab some old rags or a paintbrush. Work slowly, moving through small sections at a time. Allow the paint to dry. Consider applying another coat, if the whitewash is too light in some sections. Allow the whitewashed wood to dry overnight.