The wedding plans are coming together and there’s only one major thing left to do: Locate the shoes and have them dyed-to-match the bridesmaids’ dresses. The same can be said for proms, pageants, or any special event requiring a matching ensemble, and the following guidelines will make purchasing and dyeing the items a little less ...
Suede is leather’s softer cousin. Its napped surface feels like nothing else while its breathability makes it beautifully wearable. With the proper care, a suede garment can see years of wear, but this delicate hide is notoriously difficult to maintain. You can make the job easier, though, by knowing how to keep your suede in ...
If your carpets are stained and spotted, but in otherwise good condition, you may want to consider carpet dyeing as a money saving alternative to purchasing new carpet. While there are carpet dyeing kits available that you can purchase and apply yourself, it is not often recommended. Why? Because carpet dyeing is not an easy ...
Many people dye their hair, and while they get decent results from salon hair dyes or even the dyes from their local drug stores, over time you can over-process your hair from dyeing it too much. Your hair can become brittle and dry, and even learn to repel hair dyeing colors and come out simply ...
Some say that blonds have more fun, but I beg to differ. In a world where blond is the norm, vibrant red heads stand out in the crowd. And while I am no carrot top, I do know the secrets to holding that beautiful red color all year long. Because, well, let’s face it: most ...
This Sunday I got bored with my hair. About a month ago I dyed it jet black, and after messing around with some Halloween wigs, I wanted a new look. I liked my black hair, but wanted to lighten things up a tad. Spring is around the corner, and it’s out with the dark and ...
Upcycling, or repurposing, is where you can take something that you would normally throw away (or find in a thrift shop) and turn it into something else. Ever hear the adage “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure?” That phrase could have been the tagline for upcycling. Upcycled clothing and jewelry takes on a new ...
Dear God… This is the last time I dye my hair this month. I know I promised to stop last week, and I went ahead and dyed my locks again. I swear though this is the last time. If you promise to save my hair from falling out…I swear I will not dye it again ...
Different fabrics may take dye differently. For example, in England my friends and I gathered Elderberries that grew along a garden path. Cooking the berries smelled fantastic. We added mordant to our hand spun yarns and placed them in the dyepot. The wool came out a burgundy color, which we expected. The silk placed in ...
Don’t drink caffeine. Sleep on your left side. Don’t lay flat on your back. No soft cheeses. Limit seafood. No jogging. No more skydiving. And definitely no dyeing your hair! Seriously? No, not really. Most studies, though limited, have not shown any serious consequences to pregnant women dyeing their hair. But to be on the ...
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