Article: If you don't have any commercial wax handy, don't worry! It's easy to clean up your eyebrows with a homemade recipe that uses just a few common ingredients. To begin, combine one part water, one part lemon juice, and eight parts sugar in a mixing bowl. We've provided measurement suggestions above, but the recipe is very easy to adjust as long as you keep the ratios of the ingredients the same. This recipe is similar to an ancient Egyptian technique known as "body sugaring." This old technique works the same as modern waxing it just uses ingredients that were available thousands of years ago. Pour your slushy mix into a saucepan and start to warm it over low heat on the stove. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the mixture's temperature carefully. You don't want it to boil over, so it's important not to heat it too quickly. Heat the mixture to 250o F (121o C) before continuing. At this temperature, the sugar enters what culinary experts call the "hardball" candy stage, gaining a thick, tacky, adhesive quality perfect for waxing. At 250o F (or when bubbles appear), remove the sugar mixture from the heat. Pour it into a clean bowl. Allow the sugar mixture to cool to a temperature that isn't painful to the touch but is still "liquid" enough to use for waxing. This should take no more than fifteen minutes. At this point, you can use your homemade sugar wax basically the same way you would use ordinary artificial wax. Use a clean applicator like a piece of silverware or a popsicle stick to apply a thin layer of wax to the hair between your eyebrows in the same direction as the hair growth. Press a thin strip of cloth into the sugar wax. Wait for the sugar wax to harden, then tear the strip away from the skin opposite the direction of skin growth. You'll probably have some leftover sugar wax when you're done you can save this in the refrigerator in a sealed container. When you want to use it again, you can simply warm it in the microwave. You don't need to warm it on the stove again. The great thing about this recipe is that it's extremely versatile it's easy to change it to fit your needs. For instance, to give your sugar wax the scent of your choice, all you need to do is add a little of your favorite fragrance during the cooling phase. Below are just a few things you may want to consider adding to make your wax more appealing: Crushed lavender petals Shredded mint leaves Shredded basil leaves Peppermint extract Orange peel Sandalwood extract
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Mix one cup of sugar, cup water, and cup lemon juice. Heat your ingredients on the stove. Remove from heat. Apply and remove wax as normal. Try adding your favorite scents.
Article: You can find them in your phone book or online. Many companies now offer online payday loans. You submit your application online and the money is deposited into your account. Not every state allows payday lenders. In fact, payday lenders are illegal in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Search online to see if payday lending is allowed in your state. There are many scammers in this field. Carefully investigate any lender before applying for a payday loan. Look up the lender in the Better Business Bureau, which collects complaints about businesses. Also perform a general Internet search to see the company's reputation. Most payday lenders have countless complaints lodged against them. If you are worried about doing business with a payday lender, consider other alternatives. This is where payday lenders make the bulk of their money. They charge very high interest rates and tack on fees for a variety of reasons. Ask the loan officer about everything that will be charged. For example, you will probably be charged a fee just to apply for the loan. This is called a "service fee." If you request a $500 loan, you might pay a $125 service fee. In this example, you are paying about a 625% APR (annual percentage rate) just to take out a short-term loan. This sky-high interest rate is standard. The lender may also charge a fee to withdraw money from your bank account. You must clearly understand every aspect of the loan. Payday lenders have a reputation of hiding important information. Ask the loan officer point blank when the loan is due. Get something in writing as well. You might prefer to take a payday loan from a lender that gives you more options for paying back the loan. Ask the following before applying: Can you pay back the loan early? Check if you are charged a fee for doing so. What if you don't have the money to cover repayment? Some lenders will let you extend the due datebut it'll cost you. Make sure you understand how much you will be charged to extend the loan. Each lender has its own application. However, they generally will want information about your employer, annual income, date of birth, Social Security Number, phone number, and address. Realize that many lenders will sell your personal information to third parties. Don't be surprised if you start seeing advertisements for loans appearing in your mailbox soon after applying for a payday loan. Some lenders will hand cash over to you, but others will deposit it directly into your bank account. Ask how you will receive your funds. When the loan is due, your lender will either cash the check or make a withdrawal directly from your bank account. If you don't have enough money to cover the entire payment, the check will bounce. The lender then might try to withdraw smaller amounts in order to get as much money as they can out of your account. Every bounced check will cost you in overdraft fees. If you know you can't make payment, ask about extending or renewing the loan. Doing so will increase the amount you owe. Ask about fees and interest rates before signing up. Check if you the lender offers a repayment plan. In some states, this is mandatory.
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Find payday lenders. Research the lender carefully. Talk to the loan officer about fees and interest rates. Find out when the loan is due. Ask about repayment options. Complete an application. Receive your cash. Pay back the loan on time. Extend or renew the loan.