Article: (Most popular paint brands make paint in these textures.) Apply it directly to the wall with a paint roller. Apply 1 to 2 coats and let dry. This is perhaps the quickest way to retexture your walls. Venetian plaster paint is a 2-tone paint made by popular paint brands to create the look of marble and stone on your walls. Work in a 3 by 3 foot (1 by 1 m) area and apply a small amount of paint in an overlapping, random motion until you have a thin coat on most of the surface. Allow some areas of the original wall to show through. Dry for 1 to 4 hours until it is a lighter color and matte finish. Apply a small amount of the Venetian plaster paint to the spatula and skim the surface at a 90-degree angle to even out the surface colors. Let dry as before and repeat until you have achieved your desired texture. Using light grit sandpaper, polish the surface in circular patterns. Place two complimentary colors of paint in your paint tray. Work in curves going right and left to mix the paint thoroughly on your walls. This method has largely replaced the use of sponges to apply different colors; it is a very efficient method. Paint a neutral color of latex paint on your wall. Roll a wood grain tool in a tray of paint, and then roll it vertically down your wall, alternating with both sides of the tool to produce the uneven look of wooden boards.
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Pour either sand-textured or popcorn-textured paint into a paint tray. Apply Venetian plaster paint to a large steel spatula. Use a double roller to retexture a wall with two colors of paint. Create the look of wood using latex paint and a wood grain tool.
Article: Before you start explaining the things that you want in a haircut, it's a good idea to describe your hair issue or problems with your stylist. That way, they will know if the haircut you describe will work for you. For example, you might tell her that your last haircut accentuated your hair's frizziness or didn't make it look as thick as you'd like. Make sure to discuss the thickness and texture of your hair with the stylist as well, because a style that looks good with fine, straight hair probably isn't the best option for thick, wavy hair. Point out any cowlicks that are a concern for you because the wrong haircut can make them more obvious. In addition to talking to the stylist about particular hair issues, you should also mention any concerns about how the cut will look with your face shape. For example, if you have round face, you might explain that you want a style that will help make it appear longer. Even after you describe your hair concerns, the stylist should touch and study it prior to cutting. You want to be certain that they really understand your hair type and texture before they pick up the scissors. Stylists are usually visual, so having a photo of the type of cut that you like can help your stylist understand what you want. Go through some magazines to find pictures of the look that you're going for. However, it's important to keep in mind that just because you like the look of a certain style doesn't mean that it's the most flattering cut for your hair type and face shape. You don't just have to bring pictures from magazines. If you have a photo of yourself with a past haircut that you really liked, bring that to show the stylist. Don't overwhelm your stylist with a bunch of inspiration photos. Three or four is enough for him or her to get an idea of the type of cut that you want. Everyone's point of view differs, so you and your stylist may not have the same idea when it comes to certain generic terms. Instead of saying, "Take off a few inches," show them specifically how much you want cut by holding your hand up. Don't just tell your stylist that you want bangs; explain exactly what type of bangs you want, such as blunt cut, wispy, or side-swept. You want to be sure that they understand exactly what you want in your haircut. If there are certain things that you don't want in haircut, be specific about those as well because knowing what you don't like is just as important as knowing what you do like. You might say, "I don't like any harsh lines," or "I don't want too many layers." You might get a haircut that looks great when you leave the salon, but never looks the same once you wash and style it at home. That's because you don't spend the same amount of time styling it as your stylist did at the salon. To ensure that your hair looks great every time you style, tell your stylist how much maintenance you're willing to put into your hair. For example, if you know you won't get up 20 minutes early to blow dry your hair with a round brush every day, make sure your stylist knows that. If you tend to go a long time without getting your haircut, let your stylist know so you don't wind up with a layered cut that will look awkward growing out. While you may have a very specific idea for the haircut that you want, it isn't necessarily the best fit for you just because it looks good on your cousin or your favorite celebrity. Your stylist is trained to know what styles will work with different hair types, so they might tell you that the cut won't work with your hair. It's normal to be disappointed, but you're better off taking the stylist's word for it than winding up with a style you hate. If you have your heart set on a certain cut that your stylist doesn't think will work for you, ask them to suggest alternatives. There may be similar looks that will work better with your hair type and texture.
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Discuss your hair concerns. Find an inspiration photo. Be specific. Be honest about the maintenance. Listen to the stylist's expertise.
Article: Button up the majority of the buttons so the shirt will hold its shape and stay together while you fold it. Run your hands over the fabric to straighten out any wrinkles or creases, then adjust the collar until it lays flat and neat. Use a clean, flat surface such as a table, dresser, or bed as your workspace for folding. Lay the shirt facedown carefully, smoothing it out and adjusting the collar if it has folded or collapsed. Start the fold at the shoulder and bring the left arm across the back of the shirt. This will make the left side of the shirt one long line. The goal is to turn the shirt into a long rectangle shape, so make sure that the cuff on the left arm doesn't extend past the right side of the shirt! If the arms are extra long and extend past the edge of the shirt, fold the cuff backwards so it stays within the rectangle. Now that you've mastered the left sleeve, do the same move with the right sleeve! Fold the right arm in at the shoulder and bring it across the left arm so they cross in the center of the shirt. Once again, make sure the right sleeve doesn't extend past the edge of the shirt. You can always fold the cuffs back in if they extend past the sides of the shirt. Fold the bottom third of the shirt up, then fold the next third up so it meets the shoulders of the shirt. This creates the perfect size for placing the shirt in a suitcase, drawer, or shelf. Straighten out any wrinkles and make sure the collar is neat before packing or storing your shirt. This technique will help protect the collar from being crushed and the fabric from wrinkling too much. Although this technique protects your shirt from excessive wrinkling, you may still notice a little wrinkling from the folds. Just keep in mind that the next time you wear your shirt, you may have to do a bit of steaming first!
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Button up and smooth out the dress shirt. Lay the shirt out facedown on a flat surface. Fold the left sleeve in toward the center of the shirt. Bring the right sleeve across the left sleeve to complete the rectangle shape. Start at the bottom and fold the shirt up in thirds. Flip the shirt back over and adjust the collar.