Hair

Quiff Ultraflex

1. Brush your hair. Make sure it's tangle-free and easy to handle.

2. Split your hair into three ponytails. Leave some hair out at the top of your head, and divide the hair below into three even ponytails. Secure each one with a ponytail holder. Make sure they're stacked one on top of the other going down the head, not across.

3. Undo the first ponytail and backcomb it. Hold it out straight and run a comb from the tips back to the roots. This will create volume and texture. Keep backcombing until it stands up.

4. Hairspray it. This will help it retain its volume and stay in place.

5. Comb the loose hair on top over the backcombed section. Smooth it over the backcombed section very lightly with a comb. You want it to cover the backcombed section so that it has a smooth appearance.

6. Undo the ponytails and gather your hair back. You can gather it into a ponytail or a bun. Secure it in place with a ponytail, and you're good to go.

Basic Quiff

1. Put your hair in a ponytail. You can keep it in a ponytail or twist it into a bun, as both styles work well in a quiff.

2. Gather your bangs. If you don't have bangs, pull up a bit of the hair near your forehead, taking it out of the ponytail.

3. Brush the hair upwards and twist it. This adds the volume you need to do a quiff.

4. Clip the hair back. Keep it twisted so it has volume. Apply either hairspray or a bit of water.

5. Push the hair forward for a quiff. It should look like a stylish bump on the top of your head.

Sock Bun Curls

1. Cut off the toe end of an old sock. A a long, thin sock will work best. Roll it down so that it resembles a donut shape.

2. Spray your hair with water. This step will help your hair curl up while it dries in the sock bun.

3. Pull your hair up into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Pull your ponytail through the rolled sock.

4. Smooth your hair over the sock. Start at the tip of your ponytail, and tuck the ends underneath as you go. Repeat this step as you slowly roll your hair over the sock.

5. Secure the bun at the base of your ponytail. You can use another hair elastic or bobby pins.

 

 6. Let your hair dry in the bun. You can sleep with it or wear it out in public.  

7. Take your hair down. When you take it out of the sock, your hair will be slightly curly. Spray with hairspray to hold the curls.

Sock Bun

1. Cut off the toe end of an old sock. A a long, thin sock will work best. Roll it down so that it resembles a donut shape.

2. Pull your hair up into a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic. Pull your ponytail through the rolled sock.

3. Smooth your hair over the sock. Start at the tip of your ponytail, and tuck the ends underneath as you go. Repeat this step as you slowly roll your hair over the sock.

4. Secure the bun at the base of your ponytail. You can use another hair elastic or bobby pins.

5. Use hairspray to keep it from coming out.

 

 

Basic Bun

1. Try a messy bun. Secure your hair in a neat ponytail. Twist the actual hair around the base, where the hair tie is. Secure with another elastic and pull random pieces out.

2. Do a sporty bun. Pull your hair up like you are making a ponytail. However, when you put the elastic in, only wrap it fully twice. The third time, only pull the pony halfway through. Pull out random pieces, if needed.

3. Do a sleek, dressy bun. Take a small bit of hair at the top of your head. Do a bun as described in the second method. Split the rest of your hair in half. Take the right half and wrap it around your head, including the beginning bun. Do the same with the left. To make it look cuter, add flowers, bows, etc.

Layered Ponytail

1. Divide your hair in four sections. They should be stacked on top of one another in a line stretching from the top of your head to the nape of your neck.

2. Tie the first section into a ponytail.

3. Tie the second section into a ponytail, adding the first ponytail.

4. Repeat with the other sections. This is a pretty layered look that's more interesting than a regular ponytail.

Twirled Half Ponytail

1. Divide your hair into two layers. There should be a top layer and a bottom layer.

2. Gather the top layer and leave out two strands. Pull the top layer back and away from your face as if you were making a ponytail, but leave out a strand on either side. Secure it with a hair tie.

3. Twist the two strands. Twist them tightly so they stay twirled, then secure them to the top of your hair tie with hair pins.

Half Ponytail

1. Divide your hair into two layers. There should be a top layer and a bottom layer.

2. Gather the top layer. Pull the top layer back and away from your face as if you were making a ponytail. Secure it with a hair tie.

3. Leave the rest of your hair down. You can curl or straighten the rest of your hair, or just let it stay in its natural state.

4. Finish with some colorful clips or a headband.

Side Ponytail

1. Choose between a neat side ponytail or a messy side ponytail. For a neat one, you might want to take time to straighten your hair first. For a messy one, which is just as cute, just let your hair keep its natural texture.

2. Brush all of your hair to one side. It doesn't matter if your side ponytail is located on the left or the right.

 3. Gather your hair into a ponytail just below and behind your ear. The end of the ponytail should drape over your shoulder.

4. Secure with a hair elastic or rubber band.

5. Use hairspray or hair pins if needed to secure loose strands.

Classic Ponytail

1. Choose between a messy ponytail or a sleek ponytail. If you desire a neat and sleek ponytail, brush your hair and consider straightening it before proceeding. If you want a messy ponytail, which is just as cute, leave your hair in its natural state.

 2. Gather all your hair at the back of your head. Choose either a low, medium, or high height.

3. Comb your hair to prevent bumps. You can use a comb or simply run your fingers through your hair while you're gathering it into a ponytail. If you prefer to have a messy ponytail, you don't need to check for any lumps.

4. Secure with a hair elastic. Make sure the elastic is tightly wound so your ponytail doesn't fall out. Either keep it simple or add cute hair clips. Adding headband can also enhance the look. 

5. Try a cool twist. Take a thin strand of your hair from your ponytail. Wrap it around the hair tie and secure with bobby pins. This will cover up the hair tie for an elegant look.

• Bobby pins that match your hair color are recommended so that they are less noticeable.
• To spice up your ponytail, you can use a ribbon or bow instead of a proper hair tie. Another option is to cover your elastic with the ribbon.

林二汶 點火

點火

那天碰見一個很久不見的朋友，大家寒暄着，彷彿關心大家，彷彿很想知道大家近來的故事，但我們彼此都知道，其實這個對話已經沒有太多可延續的內容。 我們曾經在一次旅途很愉快地交心，也許當時年紀小，那個交出來的心其實還沒有豐富得讓我們友誼永固。每次在不同場合看見這個朋友，我的心總是有一點虧欠，我常常想告訴他，就算我們的生活圈子不一樣了，但其實在我心中他代表了一個很重要的時期，在我心中，那次我們的愉快對話永遠新鮮。我總是不肯相信年月會讓感情變色，因為我肯定，每段友誼的觸碰點，無論過了多少年，對我來說也還是歷歷在目。這種歷久常新的感受是維持友誼的重點，但原來，心中謹記一些事，都不過是自己的小堅持，那個你以為珍貴的故事，在那邊廂已經陳舊不堪回首了。這陣子再碰見這位朋友，我沒有辦法再騙自己，其實我們早已不再是朋友。 有一種絕交叫「Growing apart」，沒有證據，沒有吵架，沒有怨恨，什麼都沒有，不痛不癢地就隨着成長結束了。有過的好像從來沒有發生過，你再不會在對方的眼睛看見你們曾經有過的熱情，就算你如何嘗試點起那點火，那種冷漠就像一根濕了的柴枝，沒有天分。年月過去，你發現這種不痛不癢原來就是一個缺口，一點也不痛，但它已經補不回來，因為你連那片肉都丟了。 要是沒有辦法再走在一起，偶然看見朋友路過，我還是會用我最懇切的眼神告訴他，我希望他安好。要是留下的就只有這麼一點祝福，就讓這種祝福變成小禮物，但願朋友能夠接收到，而且畢生受用。 ? #林二汶 #副刊專欄 #大街女子 - 點火

林二汶 再沒有了

「你知道你這一生再沒有機會遇上任何人會如此疼惜你和愛你的了。」從前聽到這句說話，我覺得是絕望，如今聽到，我卻明白那就是永恆。

朋友跟愛人分開了三年，終於又再走在一起，看見這個離合，我不禁懷疑這次再走在一起會不會又讓這兩個人走向同樣的分手結局，而以上這句說話，是我問候朋友時所得到的回應。

當朋友這樣說完，我鬆了一口氣，我知道這次是不一樣的了。

「我不是說我再沒有福氣遇上同樣對我這樣好的人，而是，這些美好與付出，你知道就只有這麼一次，一生就只有這麼一次的了。」朋友的這句說話我懂，不是因為再沒有機會遇上什麼好東西，而是你知道，你眼前的這個美好，美好得只能夠是唯一。

曾聽說過，每個人一生有二萬次機會遇上有機會跟你發展關係的人，二萬次的機會，我們怎麼說也不可能說我們再也沒有機會遇上美好的人，然而，我相信人生最深的緣分就只有那麼一段，我們回來這個世界，也許有很大部分的原因是要來再修這趟緣分的。有時候我會害怕，要是這趟緣分在今生修好了，是不是來生就不會再相遇？既然緣分已經修成正果，應該要生生世世地繼續相遇下去，要是修好之後就不再見，豈不是很可惜？可不可以為了再見，我們刻意不把這段緣分修好呢？我猜，上天一定不會如人類那麼膚淺地看待緣分，放在你眼前的關係，你的職責就是修好它，其他一切我們人類就別管那麼多好了。

假如你遇上這樣一個人，你能夠做的就是好好相愛，將心放得簡單些直接愛着對方。

珍惜之外，就再沒有其他辦法了。

:)

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