Waxing and sugaring follow the same process, but you spread different products on your skin. If you want to wax, you can find an over-the-counter waxing kit in any grocery store or pharmacy. Sugaring kits aren't as widely available, but can be purchased online or made easily at home.  A waxing kit should include wax, waxing strips, and a stick to spread the wax across your skin. A sugaring kit should include sugaring paste, sugaring strips, and a stick to spread the paste across your skin. To make a homemade sugaring kit, use muslin or denim for sugaring strips and a Popsicle strip for application to the skin. Follow these instructions to make homemade sugaring paste with sugar, salt, lemon, and water. You'll also need access to a microwave to warm the wax or paste up from room temperature. Over the counter wax and sugaring paste usually comes in microwave-safe containers, but if it doesn't, transfer the product to a container you can either microwave or put on the stove.  Follow the warming instructions on the box. Properly warmed wax should have a soft, easily-spreadable consistency like honey. Properly warmed sugaring paste will be soft and sticky.  Be careful not to over-warm it. Hot wax or sugaring paste can burn terribly. You want to remove the entire hair in this process, or else you may get painful ingrown hairs. To prevent this, check which direction your hair is growing in. On legs, hair will grown downward.  This means that when you get to these steps, you will apply the wax in a downward motion, then pull the waxing strip off in an upward motion. If sugaring, you will apply the paste in an upward motion, and also pull the sugaring strip off in an upward direction. Grip it from the bottom with your dominant hand (right, if you're right-handed, left if you're left-handed). With your other hand, hold the skin taut by pulling it in an upward direction from above the removal strip. Reverse directions (grip the top of the strip, pull skin below the strip in an upward direction) on areas where hair grows in the opposite direction. Especially at first, this process may take you a long time. You'll get faster with practice, but the first few times you try, your wax or paste might cool down too much to be effective. If it becomes difficult to spread, reheat it on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches the ideal consistency again.

Summary: Gather your materials. Warm up the wax or paste up from room temperature. Determine the direction of hair growth. Prepare to remove the strip. Reheat the wax or paste as needed.


If you want to ensure that you’re happy with your finished haircut, it’s important to pay attention during the process. That way, you’ll be aware if your stylist starts to do something that you don’t like. It will also keep your head nice and straight, so it’s easier for your stylist to cut accurately. To make sure that you’re pay attention, it’s best not to read a magazine or play with your phone while you’re getting your haircut. While you should pay attention to what your stylist it doing, you shouldn’t try to do their job, which means you shouldn’t constantly be questioning what they're doing. Asking those kinds of technical questions can actually distract your stylist, and may affect their performance.  It’s okay to make small talk with your stylist as they work, but keep the conversation light so they can stay relaxed. You shouldn’t be afraid to voice your concerns if you think that your stylist has misunderstood what you want in the cut, though. Just make sure that you’re polite. You might say, “Hang on a second please. How much are you cutting off again?” While they are cutting your hair, your stylist may suggest certain products, such as shampoo, conditioner, mousse, and gel, that work best with your new style. Make sure that you pay attention to the recommendations so you can achieve the same look when you’re styling your hair at home.  Most salons sell the products that they recommend to clients, so you may want to pick up the items that the stylist suggests while you’re there. If you want time to think about what products you want to purchase, ask your stylist to write down their suggestions to ensure that you don’t forget the product names. If you want to recreate the same look that you leave the salon with, it's important that you understand to maintain it at home. In addition to the products that you should use, be sure to ask your stylist how to style the cut on your own. You may even ask for a walk-through of all the steps, so you're certain that you understand. Remember to inquire about how often you should get a trim too. While it's usually recommended that you cut your hair every four to six weeks, a short cut or a style with layers or bangs may require more frequent touch-ups. In some cases, even if you find a stylist that you're comfortable with and discuss all of your hair concerns and habits, you may wind up with a cut that you don't like. Don't be afraid to go back to the stylist and ask for a revision -- most stylists are going to want with you until you're fully satisfied. Be polite and calm as you explain what you don't like about the cut, though.  If you're not sure how to tell your stylist that you don't like the style, you might say, "This isn't really what I thought it would be." It's important to point out the specific things you don't like about the cut, so the stylist can correct them. For example, explain that your bangs are too heavy or there aren't enough layers.

Summary: Pay attention. Don’t micromanage. Listen to stylist recommendations. Ask about maintenance. Speak up if you're disappointed.


DAM is a product developed and supported by Tensons Software Corporation. DAM is free and compatible with Windows-based computers.  Remove the checkmark next to “Make DAM search my homepage and default search option” when walking through the DAM setup wizard. This prevents DAM from hijacking your browser and changing your browsing preferences.   ” DAM works best with Firefox and Chrome, but also works with Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, and Netscape. By default, DAM saves all files to your computer’s Downloads folder. You can modify connection speed, manage notifications, schedule DAM to run at certain times of the day, and enable sounds. After managing Options, you can start downloading media using DAM.

Summary: Navigate to the official DAM website at http://www.damdownloader.com/. Click on “Download,” then select the option to save the .exe file to your computer. Navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click on the DAMsetup.exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions in the DAM setup wizard to install DAM on your computer. Select the option to launch DAM when installation is complete. Click on “Options” and select “General” in the left sidebar. Place checkmarks next to all Internet browsers you plan on using with DAM, then click “OK. Click on “Download To” in the left sidebar, and indicate where you want DAM to save all downloaded files. Make any other changes to DAM preferences as desired, then close the Options window.


Choose the Ellipse, Rectangle, or Polygon tool from InDesign's Tools panel. Adjust your background shape's size by clicking one of your shape's handles with your Select tool and dragging it until your shape is the correct size. Make sure the object is selected, then open InDesign's Swatches panel and select the Fill button. Choose the color you want to apply from the Swatches panel. Your shape will be filled with that color or gradient. If there are other shapes or objects on the page, click on your background object with your Select tool. From the Object menu, chose Arrange > Send to Back This will ensure that your background object stays behind all other objects on your page.
Summary: Select an object. Click and drag your mouse to draw your desired background shape. Fill the shape. Adjust placement of the object. Place your desired objects over your background shape.