Cornrows are a typical African style of braiding hair that gained wide popularity amongst the young people in the late 60's and 70's, and then again in the 90's when the hip-hop culture was very prevalent. A completely unique and appealing hairstyle, braided cornrows involve technique that demands practice and patience.
If you want to give a different style to your hair, then try cornrows. Following instructions will help you understand the exact method of braiding cornrows:
Instructions
Mist your hair with water. Damp hair is easier to braid and also prevents hair breakage. Make sure your hair is just damp and not soppy wet.
Comb the hair to remove tangles. Now divide the hair into sections. It is always better to plan in advance the design of your cornrow. Accordingly divide your hair into sections.
Start from the top of your head. Take the section that is closest to the top of your head. Make sure you have one-inch section from your forehead to the back of the head.
While handling one section, it is better to clip other parts or sections of the hair to ensure they do not get in the way of the first braid. You can use rubber bands or hair clips to secure the hair that is not being used.
Begin at the hairline. Take a small part of the parted section where you want the cornrow to start and divide it into three strands. All the three strands should be equal in size. Make a normal braid of about 2 “stitches” to get it started.
Now holding the two outer strands aside, take a small section of hair that is under the initial braid to add a little hair to the middle strand. Add this section of hair to the middle strand of the braid so that you still have three sections. Now carefully make a braid stitch out of these strands.
Continue braiding by adding a little more hair to the middle or center strand each time. Keep the braids tight and add only little hair to the middle strand each time you braid.
When you reach the end of the section of the hair, secure it with a hair accessory. Avoid using an uncovered rubber band because it can snap and break your hair. Ensure the band is tight enough so that the hair does not come loose.
Once you finish the first braid, repeat the steps for next section of hair. It will take time to braid the entire head of hair. As you continue, make sure you periodically damp your hair that is yet to be braided.
Care for Braids
The best way to wash your braided hair is to wear a stock cap over your braids and then use the head of a shower to force water under the braids.
Wear a hair scarf while sleeping to ensure braids stay for at least a week.
Generally cornrow braids last for about a week after which they need to be redone.
Tips to Remember
People with very straight hair, must use a protein hair gel or similar product to help the style to last longer.
If you have tight, curly hair, then prefer using a natural oil mixture or other hair grease to prevent hair from becoming brittle and braids from losing their shape too early.
While braiding, make sure you do not pull hard from the scalp because that may lead to hair breakage or hair loss.
Narrow braids generally last longer than bigger ones.
Are you the kind of person who is strong enough to handle traumatic situations like death of a person, without letting yourself being adversely affected? If the answer is yes, then you can take up profession of a mortician that demands strong mental and emotional abilities so as to handle all aspects of death, both physical as well as emotional sensibly. If you are convinced about pursuing mortuary as your career, then following instructions will get you on your way towards a career through which you will be able to help bereaved family to cope with the loss of their loved one:
Instructions
The first thing you need to do is to do self analysis in order to ensure you are fit for the job of a mortician. You can contact local funeral home and talk to experienced professionals to decide whether working with the bereaved is meant for you. You must make yourself aware of all that a mortician is required to do. It generally involves long and stressful hours and there are also times when you may be asked to offer your services at middle of a night. So, consider all the aspects of the job and if you still believe that you can do it, then learn how you can become a mortician.
Get hands on training prior applying for the job. For this you can offer some miscellaneous services to a funeral home during your education .This experience will help you understand what exactly the job requirements are.
Most of the states have their own educational requirements for licensing morticians and embalmers. While some states require an associate’s degree in funeral service education, others call for a four-year degree, and some others require only high school plus training. So, it is always better to check out your state's Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers to find out the educational qualification required and also about the colleges that are authorized to offer it.
Apply for a degree in mortuary science in any of the accredited colleges listed in the NFDA Web site. A degree in mortuary will give you the background that is needed for a mortician’s license in your state.
After completing the degree, take the National Board Examination.
Work as an apprentice for one to three years, before, during or after your college courses, depending on your state requirement.
Get a certification from the state board of health that will certify that you have been immunized against diseases like diphtheria, hepatitis B and tetanus.
In the recent times, there are some states that require Continuing Education Requirements. If your state too demands it, then you must renew your certifications annually.
Tips
The above stated requirements are not applicable in England because there are no formal requirements for becoming a funeral professional. The National Association of Funeral Directors is the right source of information with regards to the funeral profession in the UK.
In more than 25 states a mortician is required to take continuing education courses in order to renew the license.
Job titles that are synonymous with mortician are funeral director and undertaker.
Beetroot is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in different styles. Although it can be eaten raw, it is generally boiled, steamed, baked, fried, grilled or cooked before eating. Highly rich in vitamins and mineral, beetroot is easily digestible and hence is good for people of all ages. If you want to cook beetroot, then you can try out following recipes:
Ingredients for 2 servings:
1 ½ cup chopped small or thin beetroot sticks
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp cumin seed
½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp pepper powder
½ cup chopped onion
Salt to taste
3-4 tbsp water
1 tbsp freshly grated coconut (optional)
Cooking Steps:
Firstly heat vegetable oil in a pan and add cumin seed to it. Let it splutter. Add onions and cook for few minutes.
Add beets and mix well with onions and cumin. Later pour little water to the pan.
Cover the pan and allow the ingredients to cook for 5 min on low flame.
Keep checking the beet root to find if it is cooked to your liking or not. If it's taking time then add some more water to avoid burning.
Now add salt, pepper powder and coconut (if using) and mix well.
Once cooked, remove the pan from the flame and add lemon juice over the dish.
You can serve this beet root dish either with plain steamed rice or even with any vegetable rice. When served as a vegetable side dish, it not only adds color to the meal but also makes it tastier and healthier.
Tips for Cooking Beet root
Go for beets of even size to ensure uniform cooking.
Add one tablespoon of vinegar to beet cooking water it will reduce the odor of the cooking beets and also retain their bright color.
If you are using older beets, then try adding a pinch each of sugar and salt to each cup of cooking water in order to revive their sweetness and color.
A house has many rooms each adding to its homeliness and each reflect the person living in the house. While living room and bedroom are very important the bathroom has its own share of utility. The bathroom is one part of the house which transforms you daily. A single bath can help you wear off all your tiredness and make you feel clean.
It's also a place your guests may visit so it is very important how you build your bathroom.
Always have two bathrooms a common bathroom and a personal bathroom just for yourself attached to your bedroom.
A bathroom attached to a bedroom can be a boon. Whether it is middle of the night or day your personal bathroom gives you all the privacy you deserve and want.
Before you build your bathroom, finalise the place where you are going to build it. Never build a bathroom where someone has to face a lot of people. Always choose a quiet corner. A bathroom must be away from noises so you or anyone else can have a peaceful bath and also keep away unavoidable sounds. Next get a plumber to get all your pipe fittings in place.
Next, you can choose from a variety of tiles for the floor and walls, that are available for bathrooms. You can choose themed combinations or create your own. The best bet is to go with white, off- white, ivory, beige crème or light grey. You will never know if your bathroom needs cleaning if you choose dark colours to decorate your bathroom.
Once you find the right place, decide on the size. How big or small do you want your bathroom to be? Whatever the amount of space divide it between how much space you need for bathing and your required space to fix the toilet.
It is better to fix the toilet in a corner. Fix a wash basin or sink close to it. You can make an elevated platform to fix the pot on. Fix a hand shower very closely and a bracket for a tissue roll. So it separates it from the rest of the area.
Now you can use the remaining space for bathing. Fix a unit of shower and taps so you are free to use both. A hand shower can save the rest of your bathroom from getting unnecessarily wet.
You can fix steel units than can be used for storing your toiletries. Fix a unit for keeping your toothbrush and shaving kit. Fix a mirror over the sink. Also keep a brush and disinfecantant always available in your bathroom in case you need quick cleaning. Put a dustbin in corner so you can discard sanitary waste and avoid flushing it.
Always have two lights in your bathroom. If one doesn't work you always have the second one. Construct a glass or stone shelf and put in a corner so u can stack a few bottle or keep plants.
Get some hooks fixed on the door from the inside so you can have place to hang change of clothes and your towels.
You want to have a tub
If you plan to have a tub in your bathroom, choose a corner to fit it in. Fix units of taps and shower and get your pipelines in order. Fix a plastic curtain near the tub; it can keep the rest of the bathroom from soiling.
Lastly, if you can make space for ventilation or have an exhaust fan in your bathroom, so your bathroom stays fresh, light and odour-free always.
There are so many things you can do with your hair. One small hair do and you get a completely new look. One of them is hair braiding. Hair braiding is not as difficult as it appears. A little practice, steady hands and a sense of creating hair parting can let you have the best braided hair look.
If you know how to plait your hair then braiding will not be very difficult for you. However here is how to braid your hair. Before you begin braiding hair wash your hair and dry it well. Apply mousse or gel so that your hair styles up easily.
If you want braids only on the sides
The trick lies first in dividing your hair. Create a middle parting and divide hair in two equal parts. Now begin from the left side. Divide part into three sections. Pick one part, now bend middle section with the third finger. Bring over the section in your hand. Now pick the section with your right hand and take it over the last section. Now continue making the braid till the length you want. Keep a check of your hair is not loose and not to tight. Keep hair in place. You do not want hair strands coming out. Follow the same
If you want a running braid on your head
If you want s running braid like a tiara on your head you can do that too. You will need to take a side parting from one end of your face. Create three sections of hair. Create a side parting. Now start braiding taking sections of hair from the end you started. Keep making your braid right till the other end. When you are done, tie a small thin rubber band. You can fix small flowers at the finishing end.
If you want to braid another person's hair
Braiding the other person's hair is far easier than your own. Follow the same techniques. Always create correct parting and divide hair into three sections. You can even take a braid into a bun to create a new look.
Braids for brides
Brides can look ravishing with braids on the sides. You can leave strands of hair, flix or bangs on the forehead or on the sides and then start the braids. You can leave open hair beneath the braids or twist the braids into a bun. Wind the bun up and add floral decorations, pearls or beads. You can use small white roses or silver organdy flowers.
Braid Decorations
Braided hair looks great and it can look beautiful if you add some hair decorations to it. There are lot of things to choose from. You can decorate hair with orchids and roses. You can fix small roses that match your outfit. You can fix beads too. While you braiding hair you can string beads in hair strands. There are pins that come with beads and shiny stones that can add to the beauty of your braids.
Along with sections of hair you can braid satin ribbons or golden strings; you can use your creativity to get dramatic results.
Cornrows are a typical African style of braiding hair that gained wide popularity amongst the young people in the late 60's and 70's, and then again in the 90's when the hip-hop culture was very prevalent. A completely unique and appealing hairstyle, braided cornrows involve technique that demands practice and patience.
Are you the kind of person who is strong enough to handle traumatic situations like death of a person, without letting yourself being adversely affected? If the answer is yes, then you can take up profession of a mortician that demands strong mental and emotional abilities so as to handle all aspects of death, both physical as well as emotional sensibly.
Beetroot is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in different styles. Although it can be eaten raw, it is generally boiled, steamed, baked, fried, grilled or cooked before eating. Highly rich in vitamins and mineral, beetroot is easily digestible and hence is good for people of all ages. If you want to cook beetroot, then you can try out following recipes:
A house has many rooms each adding to its homeliness and each reflect the person living in the house. While living room and bedroom are very important the bathroom has its own share of utility. The bathroom is one part of the house which transforms you daily. A single bath can help you wear off all your tiredness and make you feel clean.
There are so many things you can do with your hair. One small hair do and you get a completely new look. One of them is hair braiding. Hair braiding is not as difficult as it appears. A little practice, steady hands and a sense of creating hair parting can let you have the best braided hair look.
making your braid right till the other end. When you are done, tie a small thin rubber band. You can fix small flowers at the finishing end.
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