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Long Hair Care and Styling Techniques

Hairbrushes and combs used for long hair

Hair length fashion trends change, but long hair has always been considered a beautiful fashion accessory for females. This is reflected in a verse written thousands of years ago in the Bible, "If a woman has long hair, it is her glory . . ." (I Corinthians 11:14). In our culture, we see the beauty of long hair for girls favored in the design of toy dolls and animated film heroines. Celebrity women often use hair extensions to create the illusion of longer hair. Women who appreciate modesty in appearance often adopt long hairstyles, inspired by Biblical references to femininity that pair modesty with long hair.

The Curious Mix of Religious Girls and the Miss America Pageant

Logo from the Miss America pageant

A new Miss America was crowned this weekend in January 2013. Plenty has changed from the pageant's humble beginnings on the Atlantic City boardwalk in 1921, where the first winner was awarded the title of "Golden Mermaid." The Miss America pageant is on my mind for a different reason this week than from the annual event, which I followed only for a few minutes on Twitter. A few days ago, I received a lovely portrait in the mail from a former top-ten Miss America finalist. She is my beloved dance teacher from decades ago, and today her same sweet personality shines through the same lovely face that catapulted her to the top of pageant circles from a small town in the Midwestern United States.

Making a Shoe Last to Use for Custom Shoe Designs

Steps and supplies for making a custom shoe last

The footwear industry always has room for entrepreneurs who will design shoes that are both cute and nonrestrictive to the natural shape of the foot, a rare combination. The first tool needed to experiment with custom shoe design is a shoe last. Traditionally, shoe lasts are carved from wood, but the steps outlined here allow you to quickly mold an amateur last with household supplies. The shape of the last determines the shape of the shoe, so molding one to your own foot lays the foundation for a shoe that fits perfectly.

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