Take a moment to brush out your hair so that it is free of any knots or tangles. Your hair should also fall over your eyes and past your ears. You want your hair to still be wet, but not dripping. If your hair is dripping, pat it dry with a towel. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to create a deep side part on the right side of your head. Start the part on the right of your forehead and make it go straight back to your crown. Comb the hair above the part to the left, and the hair below the part straight down.  If you need to, use hair clips to hold the hair on top of your head out of the way. Justin Bieber's shaggy swoop is asymmetrical and angles to the right. If you want to make it angle to the left, then create the deep part on the left side of your head. Take a section of hair in front of your right ear. Pinch it between your middle and index fingers. Cut upwards into your hair, stopping just below your hairline. Work your way towards your ear.  If your hair is very long, cut it just below your hairline first. Work with 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) sections of hair. This time, comb the hair forwards a bit, so that it covers your ear. Continue to cut your hair towards your hairline. Use short snips so that you can accurately trace the curve. If you are doing this on someone else, it will be more comfortable if you angle the back of your hand against the client's head. Comb the hair in the back of your head down, and cut straight across it, just below the hairline. Hold the scissors horizontally for this, not upwards. When you reach the left side of your head, cut it using the same technique as you did for the right side. Brush your bangs forward, starting from the back of your crown. Pinch the right side of your bangs between your middle and index fingers. Cut the hair above your fingers with a razor comb. Start about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your fingers on the right side, and finish just above your fingers on the left. Continue to cut across your bangs in this fashion. With each section, begin cutting where you left off at the previous section.  If you made your part on the left side of your head, then begin cutting the bangs on the left side. Angle them to the right. If the ends are too jagged, pinch your bangs between your middle and index fingers, and cut upwards into them with scissors. Your bangs should be long enough to fall across your eyes. If your hair grows fast, however, you might want to cut them a little shorter. Brush your bangs out of the way. Pinch the hair in front of your right ear between your middle and index fingers. Angle your hand away from the top of your head, then cut the hair that's sticking out of your fingers. Work your way around your head until your reach the left side.  Angle your hand so that you are cutting the hair towards the bottom of your head shorter. You only need to cut the hair from your hairline up to wherever your fingers end. Run a comb up through the hair in the back of your head, starting at the bottom hairline. Cut the hair that is sticking out of the comb with scissors. How far up your head you go depends on the exact look you want, the shape of your head, and where the layers left off. Alternatively, you can try doing this step with a trimmer and a long guard. Starting from the bangs, pinch small sections of hair between your fingertips, and run a razor comb down their length. When you finish the bangs, you can feather the hair in front of the ears to blend everything in. Comb the hair on the top of your head forward, starting at the back of your crown. Pinch a strand of hair from this section between your middle and index fingers, then cut whatever is sticking out of your fingers. Work your way right-to-left, front-to-back. How far down you cut your hair depends on the length of your bangs. Slide your fingers up along the hair section until they are level with the cut ends of your bangs.

Summary: Start with freshly-washed, towel-dried hair. Create a deep side part on the right side of your head. Pinch your hair between your fingers and cut upwards into your hairline. Fold your ear down and continue to cut into your hairline. Cut straight across the back of the nape, then continue on the left side. Comb your bangs forward, and cut them at an angle with a razor comb. Layer the hair around the sides and nape to reduce volume. Blend the layers in the back of your head. Feather your hair with a razor comb. Trim the hair on the top of your head, if needed.


During the two weeks that your tattoo is healing, stay out of the sun. UV rays can fade the inks in your tattoo, and they are damaging to your skin. If you must go outside, apply a sunscreen with an SPF 30 or more at least 15 minutes before you go outside. You should also stay away from tanning beds. Don't submerge yourself in any kind of water because it can infect your tattoo. The water is teeming with germs and bacteria. Stay away from swimming pools, lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, hot tubs, and the ocean. You will need to avoid swimming until your tattoo is fully healed. Don't pick scabs or scratch itchy parts. Not only will it harm the healing process, but you could infect the tattoo with germs under your nails. You should also avoid wearing clothing that could irritate or stick to the tattoo. If you can, leave the tattoo uncovered. Be careful with your tattoo for the full two weeks after you get it, even if you think it looks healed. Infections are serious, so don't risk getting one by stopping your care early or engaging in risky activities, such as swimming.

Summary: Protect against sun exposure. Avoid swimming. Avoid picking or scratching the tattoo. Allow two weeks for your tattoo to heal.


The apron, also called a scürze, should cover the seam on your dress, which should hit at the narrowest part of your waist. There will almost always be a small button on the dress and a small loop inside of the apron to secure the pieces together. The most common way to tie your apron strings is with a basic bow. Loop the left tie, then bring the right tie over and around the left loop, creating a second loop. Push the right tie through the second loop you made and pull it tight. The side where you tie your dirndl apron implies your relationship status, so pay attention to where your bow sits! If your bow sits on the left side of your waist, it indicates to potential suitors that you are single and open to flirtation, so be prepared to get a little attention if you choose to tie your dirndl this way!  If you are married or in a serious relationship, or if you just don’t want to catch the eye of any young men in the crowd, tie your dirndl bow on the right side.   Bows tied in the center front are reserved for very young girls, although it traditionally meant that a girl was a virgin.  Bows tied in the back to indicate that a lady is either a widow or a waitress.
Summary: Place the apron at your natural waist and button it to the skirt. Wrap the apron ties around your back and make a bow in front. Tie the bow on the left side if you are single or the right if you are taken.