Problem: Article: Cream eyeshadows give you great coverage but are trickier to apply. If you're just starting out, look for powder eyeshadows, instead. Luckily, powder eyeshadows are by far the most common option, and you can find them in any makeup aisle. and undertone before you choose eyeshadow colors. Your skin tone is how light or dark it is. Finding your undertone, or whether your skin is cool or warm, can be a little trickier. While standing in natural light, look at the veins in your wrist. If they look blue or purple, you probably have cool undertones. If your veins look greenish, your undertones are probably warm. If you can't tell, you probably have a neutral undertone. Opt for warm colors like peach, caramel, gold, and milk chocolate if you have warm undertones. Choose cooler shades like taupe, grey, and dark chocolate if your undertones are cool. With so many options out there to choose from, it can be tempting to jump right in and start playing with bright, bold colors. However, those shades will be a lot more noticeable if your technique is off. Practice with neutral colors, such as cream, beige, or chestnut, then play around with more adventurous shades once you feel comfortable. As you play with different looks, practice drawing attention to different parts of your eye to see what looks the best with your eye shape. For instance, a shimmery white or cream-colored shadow at the center of your eye will bring attention to your iris, whereas highlighting under your brow will make your eyes look more lifted. Highlighting the inner corner of the eye will make your eyes look larger and more open. Shades with at least a little iridescence are best for highlighting, since they reflect light. Avoid putting shimmery shades anywhere with wrinkles, as this will emphasize them. Keep in mind that light shimmery shades will be more dramatic on darker complexions. If you are fair-skinned, use darker colors to contour your eye to give it the shape you want it to have. If you have a darker complexion, opt for light colors to define your eyes and add contrast. For instance, if your skin is fair, then enhancing your crease with a taupe or coffee-colored shadow will make your eyes look more sultry. Also, adding dark shadow to the outer corners of your eyes can help camouflage fine lines.
Summary: Stick with a powder eyeshadow to start. Determine your skin tone Stick with a neutral palette when you're just getting started. Use light, shimmery colors to highlight your eyes if you are fair skinned. Give definition to your eye with colors that contrast with your skin tone.

Problem: Article: After you've figured out exactly why you want dreads, gather your thoughts and put them to paper. Then, you'll be prepared to effectively make your case to your parents. You may be surprised that your parents don't really know much about dreadlocks. Tell them how dreadlocks are created. Let them know whether you expect to style them yourself or go to a salon. Saying something like, "I've found this great hair shop that will style dreadlocks for a reasonable price," lets your parents know you are serious and have done your research. If your parents are unfamiliar with the style, they may not know how easy they are to care for once you have them. Bring a list of salons or hair shops in your area that specialize in dreadlocks. Your parents may be reassured knowing that your hair will be cared for properly. Show them samples of shampoos or other styling products (wax) that you plan to use with your dreads. If your parents are really opposed to your dreadlocks, it will be easy to stray from that discussion and just argue with them. Your argument will be strengthened if you only talk about your desire for dreadlocks, rather than focusing on other differences you may have with your parents. Gently nudge your parents back to the topic if they stray away from it. It will be challenging not to get frustrated or upset if the discussion does not go well. However, if you remain as calm as possible, you will be perceived as more persuasive. If the discussion becomes heated, suggest taking a 5-minute break. You could go for a short walk to calm down during this time. A good strategy for calming your parents could be to thank them during this time for taking the time to discuss this with you.
Summary:
Write down your thoughts. Educate your parents. Tell them how you expect to care for your dreads. Stick to the topic. Keep your emotions in check.