Looking awesome at your school dance starts long before you even get there! To make a great impression at your dance, you want to arrive clean and fresh. If you haven't washed your hair in the last couple days, be sure to give it a wash with a mild cleanser or shampoo. Keep your hair moisturized and healthy looking by applying conditioner every time you shampoo. It helps to shampoo your hair just every other day- the natural oils are good for your hair and washing too often can actually make your hair unhealthier. You should do this every day to keep your skin clean and healthy. And especially if you want to put on some makeup for the dance, you'll want to start with a clean canvas to work with. Take off old nail polish. Trim and file your nails, and use a nail brush or pick to clean dirt out from underneath your fingernails. This is important for overall hygiene and appearance, and for your own self-confidence. If you want to wear nail polish to the dance, now's the time to apply it. It looks good to have it match with your outfit- but the choice is yours. Hair is an important part of an overall look, but how you wear it is totally up to you, and this should be dictated by how you're comfortable. You can wear your hair curly (use a curling iron), straight (use a blow dryer or flat iron), natural (however your hair is), up in a ponytail, in a braid, bun, or twist, or just hanging loose and free. Especially if you're trying to look cool for the dance, don't be afraid to experiment with different hair styles. Try parting your hair differently, off to the side, or at a new angle, for instance. You can even get a fresh new haircut if you like. Popular hair care products to help you style your locks include mousse, hair spray, serum and oil, and gel. Some people like wearing makeup while others hate it, and the choice is and always will be yours. If you do like makeup, apply your favorite products. This can include: A primer underneath your makeup to help it last longer, especially if you're going to be dancing and exerting yourself. Mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow to make your eyes pop. Lipstick and lip gloss to give color and shine to your lips Foundation and concealer for blemishes and an even skin tone Blush to give your cheeks some color. If you are just in middle school, remember- don't go too heavy on the makeup. Try some natural eyeshadow, lip gloss, and blush, but the choice is up to you and your parents. The most important thing with clothes is that you wear something that's comfortable and that makes you feel good. However, there may be dress codes you have to abide by, so look into what kind of dance it is before deciding what to wear. For a casual dance, you don't have to wear anything special. You can wear whatever clothes you like, such as jeans and a t-shirt, slacks and a blouse, a skirt or dress, or even shorts and running shoes. To really make an impression at a casual dance, consider wearing something that nobody else will be wearing, like a bold new fashion, or a themed outfit. For ideas about what fashions are currently in, take a look a what people around you are wearing, pick up a teen fashion magazine, or check out what the celebrities and trendsetters are wearing on TV. Semi-formal dances will have a slightly stricter dress code, and you may have to dress up a little more (no ripped jeans, no casual shorts, etc.) Appropriate semi-formal wear includes nice pants, dresses, skirts, blouses and sweaters, button-down shirts, and shoes other than runners/sneakers. If you're going to a formal dance, you may have to buy a new outfit, or pull out something you don't wear very often. This could include a formal dress or a suit. This could include a necklace, bracelet, rings, earrings, belts, a tie, or a specific purse or bag. For shoes, wear something comfortable, since you're going to be dancing all night. If you don't feel comfortable in heels, try a pair of sandals, ballet slippers, wedges, or flats.
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One-sentence summary -- Hop in the shower or bath. Wash and moisturize your face. Clean your nails. Comb and style your hair. Apply some makeup if you like. Choose an outfit. Pick accessories you want to wear.

Grip the tie by the very tip so that there's no excess fabric sticking out from between your fingers. The end you're holding will be the one that ends up on the inside of the roll. Alternatively, you can fold the tie in half once and grip both ends before rolling so that not as much wrapping is required. Let the broad end extend toward the ground so that the tie is completely straight. Keeping it pointed up and down will make rolling quicker, easier, and more precise. This means that your gripping hand should be held flat with your two fingers pointed out to the side. Try not to let the tie touch the ground or any other objects in the immediate vicinity, especially if there's water, ink, or food or drink nearby. Reach down with your other hand and gather up the broad end. Then, bring it up and around the hand you're holding the tie with. Make sure you're rolling the tie with the outer face (the one that will be visible while you're wearing it) pointed inward to keep it tucked away and protected. Continue rolling the tie until it forms a neat little cylinder shape. You can wind the tie either in front of or behind your second hand. Whichever method you prefer will workjust double check that the outer face of the tie is on the inside. Be careful not to roll the tie too tight. Doing so could create wrinkles or cause you to trap you own fingers (oops!). Now that the tie is in a nice compact bundle, the best way to store it is to stand it upright on one end so that it resembles a cinnamon roll. If you'd prefer, you can also place it down lengthwise, with the broad tip tucked underneath to keep it from coming unraveled. Your ties will take up the least amount of space when stored in an upright position. In fact, you could fit as many as 2-3 dozen in an average-sized sock drawer! Consider using a compartmentalized drawer organizer to keep your rolled ties separated and neatly organized.
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Pinch the slender end of the tie between your thumb and forefinger. Hold the tie up vertically. Wrap the tie loosely around your fingers. Set the tie on one end or lay it out on its side.