How to trim and layer your own hair

I've been cutting my own hair since 2006. It's something that I have gotten better at over the years as I've learned different (and easier) techniques. This may not be the proper way of cutting hair, but it is completely free and fairly fool-proof. What you'll need is: long hair in need of trimming and layering, a sharp scissors, a hair tie, a hair clip, a brush, a comb and a hand mirror (or some sort of way to see the back of your head). Let's Begin...

Homemade Play Dough

This homemade play dough is simple to make, cheap, and far better than the store bought variety. It is completely nontoxic, doesn't crumble, and has no smell whatsoever. With about ten minutes and some ingredients you probably already have, you too can make this awesome play dough. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup table salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup water
• food coloring

In a cold saucepan, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar, whisk in water and oil. Place saucepan on burner over medium heat. Stir constantly using a rubber spatula. Make sure you scrape the sides and bottom of the pan with every stir. Once it becomes one large clump and you are unable to stir it any longer (this only takes a couple minutes), remove it from heat and place the dough on your counter. Allow to cool for a few minutes then knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes. Add in food coloring as you knead.

Store play dough in a plastic container with a lid or in a ziplock bag.