This avoids having to rush around at the last minute and gives you time to relax before your boyfriend arrives. Some will give themselves as much as 3 hours to get ready. Give yourself enough time to pamper yourself a little bit so that you can relax. Put on your favorite music while you are getting ready to boost your mood. It can be helpful to snack while you're getting ready, but stay away from foods and drinks that make you feel bad. For example, if you tend to get bloated after eating greasy foods, try not to binge on pizza. Not only will this leave you smelling fresh and clean, a hot shower can calm you down if you're anxious. Wash your hair and use a good conditioner to give it a healthy-looking glow. Use a moisturizing body wash with a pleasant scent. If you have time, doing a moisturizing face mask before your shower can be relaxing and leave your face looking fresh. If you typically shave your legs, go for a super-smooth, just-shaved feel. The prickly feeling of hair growing out can be unpleasant. Make sure you use fresh razors and plenty of shaving gel to avoid irritation. Shave or pluck anywhere else you normally do. If you pluck your eyebrows, get them wet first to moisturize the follicle and reduce redness. If you're hanging out later in the day, your breath might have gotten stale from eating and drinking throughout the day. Freshen it up as close to when your boyfriend comes over as possible. Rinse with mouthwash for extra-fresh breath. A lightly-scented lotion will make your skin feel smooth all over and smell delicious. Ingredients like rose water and vitamin E will soothe your skin and can even help calm your nerves. Are you planning to cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie? Go for something cozy and comfortable. Are you planning to cook together? Wear something you don't mind getting a little dirty. If you don't have anything specific planned, go for an outfit that you feel good in and is comfortable. Wearing something that makes you feel good will help your confidence will shine through. Wear a natural, everyday makeup look. Don't try anything too complicated, because if it doesn't come out right, you may not have enough time to fix it before he shows up. Most importantly, look like yourself. Don't try to change your features with too much makeup or a complicated hairstyle. Your boyfriend likes you enough to come over, and chances are, he likes you for you. Trying a new hairstyle or makeup for a date can add more stress to your getting ready. Stick with something you're comfortable with. Choose a nail polish color that matches your outfit. Make sure you have enough time for your nails to dry to avoid smudging. It can take 5-10 minutes for each coat of nail polish to dry. Make your look personal by wearing a few of your favorite pieces of jewelry. Choose a piece of jewelry that has a story attached to it, if you need an easy icebreaker. Don't go overboard on jewelry. Too much jewelry could make your outfit look too formal for hanging out at home. Don't wear too much perfume, or you might overwhelm your boyfriend with your scent. If you aren't sure what kinds of scents your boyfriend likes, go for something subtle. The wrists and neck are intimate, sexy places to spray perfume, but it tends to wear off quickly, there. For long-lasting scent, try spraying a little perfume in your hair.

Summary: Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Take a shower. Give your legs a fresh shave, if you prefer. Brush your teeth. Rub some lotion all over your body to smooth out your skin. Choose your outfit depending on what activities you have planned. Style your hair and makeup. Add some final touches, such as nail polish or jewelry. Put on a little bit of your favorite perfume or cologne.

Use your thumb and forefinger to form a small loop that is 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6cm) in diameter at the end of the fly line. Pinch the end of the loop tight between your fingers. You can get high quality fly line at your local fishing supply shop or online. You won't need this much backing line, but it's easier to work with more line than you need. Keep the backing line attached to the spool -- the unspooled, loose end is known as the live end. Use thin backing line made for fly fishing, as it will be strong enough to work properly. Slide the backing line up through the loop and place it at the end of the loop, between your thumb and forefinger. There should be at least 10 inches (25cm) of backing line hanging off one side of the loop, called the tag end. Maintain a firm grip on the backing line and the loop on the fly line with your thumb and forefinger. Make sure neither line slips or moves. Pinch the backing line tight against the fly line with your thumb and forefinger on your left hand. Use your right hand to wrap the tag end of the backing line around the loop. Hold the tag end tight with your right thumb and forefinger as you wrap it away from your left hand, towards the end of the loop. The backing line should cover the loop in the fly line as you wrap it. Continue to hold the fly line and backing line tight between your thumb and forefinger as you wrap the tag end of the backing line over the loop. The spool end of the backing line should sit against the loop and be drawn into a knot as you wrap the tag end. Use your middle finger to guide the tag end over the loop so the backing line sits snugly against the loop. Wrapping the tag end over the fly line several times will ensure the knot is tight and strong. Once you have wrapped the tag end around the loop at least 10 times, slide the tag end through the top of the loop and pull it through. Let the tag end sit flat in the loop, next to the backing line on the spool.

Summary: Unwind 2 to 3 feet (61 to 91cm) of fly line and form a loop at the end. Roll out 1 foot (30cm) of backing line from the spool. Insert 10 inches (25cm) of backing line through the loop. Wrap the tag end over the fly line and the live end of the backing line. Loop the tag end over the fly line 10-12 times. Push the tag end through the top of the loop.

This can be a straight razor, a hair shaper, or even a disposable shaver. Just ensure that your razor is very sharp and has a single blade. Using dull tools or ones with multiple blades can cause split ends. Professional hair shaping razors come with ergonomic handles especially designed for cutting hair. Using a razor for extremely coarse or curly hair might not be your best bet, as this sometimes also causes split ends. Start with the section closest to your nose. Just as you would with scissors, hold one section of hair at a time while cutting for the best look. Remember to keep your sections to about an inch long or shorter to prevent over cutting. Use your middle and index finger to pull your hair up to form a 90 degree angle with your face. Slide your fingers down towards the tips of your hair. Hold them just above where you plan to cut. Use your razor to gently cut into the hair section by section to form a diagonal. Use a gentle gliding motion away from your face. Keep each section lined up at the same angle. Continue until you reach the longest part. Comb out your bangs and position them towards the side where you want them to fall. Check for sections you've missed or uneven breaks in the diagonal. Correct your mistake by pulling the section forward again and trimming it back with another stroke of your razor.
Summary: Choose an appropriate razor. Take hair one segment at a time. Pull each bang section taut. Run the razor across your hair. Check your bangs when finished.