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i hav dark brown hair, and it looks black, i want to put bleach blond streaks in, im not sure if it will look good or not. im not tan, but im not super pale. should i do it? i want to do it because i want a new look.

Try it out. Try to find a good highlighting kit. The first time I got my hair done was.. just getting blonde streaks.

I did some face framing streaks.. and it's a really great contrast against your skin and eyes.

I have a light olive complexion and very dark brown hair.


some ideas:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1970000/images/_1972922_olsen_twins2_300.jpg

http://www.studiosixsalon.com/resources/Color.jpg

http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/images/kelly%20clarkson/kelly_wallpaper8.jpg

http://us.ent2.yimg.com/musicfinder.yahoo.com/images/yahoo/rca/kellyclarkson/0403_kelly_clarkson_a.jpg

http://www.aniashairpassion.com/color-n-highlights.jpg

if your hair is close to this black:

http://www.glamourhair.com/images/InstantHair/InstantHair_BlackLarge.jpg&imgrefurl=http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index%3Fqid%3D20070526122219AACdUNO&h=600&w=400&sz=131&hl=en&start=48&um=1&tbnid=FmaGX4RynjWLfM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=90&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2Bblonde%2Bhighlights%2Bdark%2Bhair%26start%3D36%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN

brown highlights look great. also red would look amazing against black.

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Okay so me and the boy have been going out for a year now and ive never let him do anything to me until recently. Sure, I've done stuff for him, lots. Either way like I said, basically hes done the two main things you can do to a girl without going the full way, and I got so worried. Because I thought, what on earth could possibly be pleasant about doing something like that?! I worried about it for days, thinking he'd been like ewwwwwwww for days afterwards. Thing is, he always seems keen and I want to know why?

Boys, do you find doing those things to girls in any way attractive or are they just things you do to keep the girl happy?

If you do like to, how much?! And Why on earth?!

Also. Another bit of advice. I always feel wierd about telling my boyfriend I've enjoyed something he's done. For all my life I've been clever, and everyone knows that. They know, and most of my friends and his friends think that I'd never do the things I have done with him. Sure, I'm popular, but I'm innocent too, in the eyes of most people. It feels wierd admitting to pleasure to him, 'cause I figure he mights be creeped out - I don't know why.

Do guys like it when you admit to pleasure??

This all sounds really naive. But I'd love it if you could help me out :)

Thankyou very much :)

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I suppose from a female's point of view.. you wouldn't really find doing that attractive. But most guys seem fascinated with the female body and if he's willing to do something to you, then you know he likes it. Guys like to hear that you enjoy something that they do... it makes them happy or turned on.. depending on how you react. =P

I think it's weird. I don't really like some things but my boyfriend does. Guys are willing to do it to see and give you in pleasure. Some guys don't like it though but still do it. It's just about giving and receiving.. and being fair about it.

You don't have to make a big deal out about admitting anything. I'm sure he would love to hear your input about what you like exactly so he can continue doing that.

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i have pretty long hair and i was trying to find something new to do with it.

i was considering getting it permed but i don't want tight curls. is there a way to get a perm that looks similar to regina spektor's hair style? sort of a loose perm...? thanks

I have a perm with loose curls. My hair isn't *very long* though.

When you go to a salon, ask for the largest barrel or bring in a picture.
You probably won't get the same results.

http://i30.tinypic.com/axxr2p.png [it's going to be tight for 3 days or so]

And then it just loosens up
http://i32.tinypic.com/2l8hmoi.png

You could style it to be very curly, loose or wavy.

http://i32.tinypic.com/5y91sh.png

Otherwise you can try doing little french braids.

Make sure you say it's a loose perm and not a spiral :]

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ok so this guy recently asked me out. I said i wanted to wait a while. But the thing is, my best friend doesnt think i should date him. But i do really want a boyfriend. (my best friend is a boy and im a girl just for you to know) Hes best friends with this kid and he says he only goes after the "hot" ones. Should i follow my heart and go out with him anyway?
Or listen to my best friend?
Im leaning more towards listening to my best freind. Where will this bring me?

Your best friend is just looking out for you. He's probably worried

I say talk to your best friend and ask him why you shouldn't date the guy. Good reasons though like how he treats a person or his flaws. If he cheats, whatever. Or ask him who the guy has dated before then ask that girl and see what's the deal with him.

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I want to know what I should do. I have been thinking an really wanna do something new, I was thinking Breast Implants. I am a 34A an want to be a 34C. So is there any other things that work besides the surgery that costs over 3,000 dollars? I heard there were cremes an stuf so just wondering before I go fork out all of the money :) Thanks!

I wouldn't get breast implants. I've heard of bad surgeries and whatnot. it's just a risk to take. it's so much easier for females with smaller breasts. no back pains. no guys going after you for your boobs. in my opinion, you look a lot better in clothes.

Creams don't work. It all depends on genetics basically. If you're under 19-20 years old.. you have time to grow. I would just assume your cup size will be similar to your mothers or the women in your family.

My mom is bigger than a D. The women in her side of the family have about a C cup. So by my freshmen year, I grew to be a C cup.


If you're still growing, you'll gain weight and your boobs should get bigger too.

I've been on the pill for almost a year and it made me gain some weight so I'm a D cup now.

For now just rock clothes that flatter your figure and grab attention away from your breasts if it bothers you.

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me and my boyfriend are 15. we have been going out for 9 months. i have no idea what to get him for valentines day. can someone give me cute ideas? not like normal gifts, like valentines day gifts =]

-Handmade cards [vintage heart card with a strip of lace?]
-Bake him cookies/cupcakes/etc
-Favorite candy [whether it's chocolate or not, put it in a gift baggy]
-A cute stuffed animal
[I got my boyfriend a dog with a heart that says kiss me :D]

I wouldn't go out of your way to buy him something out of the ordinary. I've always thought valentines day as something personal.. so I've usually made my gifts like cards, sweets, etc.

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what does this mean and represent?



Noel®

the "R" sign? how is it important?



It means Registered Trademark.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registered_trademark

I would say it's important for business but if it's some part of a myspace name.. then they are trying to be cool lol.

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Can you get pregnant before you have your period? Is it normal to not ahave started when you are fourteen and weigh 95 pounds.

If you ovulate you can get pregnant. You may not know you can so before you get your period, there's a possibility for pregnancy.

I got my period at 11 and I weighed around 60 pounds. So I don't think it has anything to do with weight. If you haven't gotten it around 16-17 years old, then go check up with your doctor. 14 is the average age to get it. You may be a late bloomer.

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i'm not trying to be rude or offensive at all but i just want to know...are the japanese offended when you call them japs? why?

Today it's thought of as an ethnic slur.
During the World War 2 the term became derogatory and it carried out after. It was useful for propaganda like "Let's Blast the 'Jap' Clean Off the Map." So of course it's offensive. Some people don't mind while most do.


here's a whole list:
http://gyral.blackshell.com/names.html

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would using it on your face daily give you pimples and oily skin?

From my experience.. it just made my skin oily even when I bought the ones for my skin type. so more acne for me. So I stopped. If your skin is dry to peeling when you have makeup on or whatever, then use it. Otherwise I wouldn't.

When I get out of hot showers and my face feels tight/dry.. I use this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41EPB7PC3AL._AA280_PIbundle-3,TopRight,0,0_AA280_SH20_.jpg

It's Clean and Clear's ultra light moisturizer.. I've had no problems with it. But I don't use it daily. A little dap should be enough.

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i'm 13 years old. recently i found a little tiny bump on my nipple, but you could barely see it. could this be breast cancer? aren't i too young to have it? but what is the youngest age you can get it? or if anybody has the same thing or knows a lot about it would help me!

I haven't heard of any breast cancer by a little bump on the nipple. It's always a lump. Besides, if it's on your nipple, it's most likely a montgomery's gland. It should resemble .. a goosebump when you're cold. So yeah, maybe look some pictures online or ask an adult about it.


Also skin on your breast, is like skin anywhere else.. so you can also develop skin abnormalities [like a pimple]

Also I found this on a site:

You can get breast cancer at any age but there's different types depending on age. The common breast cancer to children and teens is not the same as an adult women may get.

Types of breast cancer found in children and teens:

1. Juvenile Secretory Carcinoma - slow growing and less aggressive than adult cancers
2. Cystosarcoma Phylloides - rapidly growing tumor which stretches the breast
3. Lymphoma - Lymph nodes within the breast and the area of the axilla (armpit)
4. Secondary (metastatic)


So if you're a bit worried, just go in the doctors for a breast exam. Or do a self-exam:

http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/self_exam/bse_steps.jsp

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I'd like to pick up a craft, but I don't know which one to start with. If you craft, which one did you like better?

I have a little experience with knitting (from when I was a kid), but that probably won't matter much.

I want to pick up a craft as a creative outlet, not necessarily to make practical or wearable things only.

Classes or mentoring isn't an option. I'll be starting out with learning from books only.

With those points in mind, any suggestions? Well-considered responses will be greatly appreciated. =)

I like crocheting because it was easier to learn than knitting. It's easy to make scarves too.

You don't really need books, just search online.

I've used these sites:
http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=53
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/3606/tutorialpage.html
http://www.nexstitch.com/Tutorials.html

Youtube also has some stitch videos.

if you can get the slip knot, the chain and single crochet down.. you can make a scarf or a really long chain :P

here's an online community:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=78.0

there's a lot of different crafts. there's also subforums.. with completed projects, questions, etc. so if you're interested in trying something new.. you'll have people to help you get started.

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ok i must ask;

do guys care if a girl has a hairy vagina or not?

=/

what are their... tastes.

depends on the guy.

some like it trimmed
some like it completely shaved

you shouldn't have to shave if you don't want to. i mean if the guy is being weird about it.. you can make a deal. you shave if he does.

but really most do like it shaved completely.


but there's a few that don't like it because they know little girl's don't usually have hair there.. and it isn't really a turn on or attractive for them.

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Just wondering what i could do to recycle old clothing into new design? Like turning old jeans into a mini skirt, but different ideas with t-shirts.
Thanks

here's a list of tutorials for shirts:
http://ohmystars.net/craft/

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=348.0

this forum is great for inspiration, questions and tutorials. some people even post up their own tutorials. people are helpful on there.

and other creation tutorials:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=125734.0


craft stores always carry great sewing books and patterns. stock up on needles, buttons, ribbons, etc.

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i have been dating my boyfriend for almost two months. we have known eachother since we were 7 and have been good friends since then. we recently started dating and it feels like we have been dating a lot longer than we have been. he seems to really love me and i know for a fact i love him. to make this short we recently had sex..and im not sure if it was the best decision..nothing has changed for the most part..he seems nicer..but is that because hes "gettin some" or because he genuinely cares? i dont want to be hurt and i am terrified of having someone that i am in love with being in it for sex..he said he would wait forever until i was ready..he said he truely respected me and wanted to wait until i wanted to. but is he just saying that because he wanted me to feel more comfortable with him so i would want to? sorry if this isnt much of a question but i just need someone to let me know if what i have is real or if hes using me?

It really depends on the guy. Since you've know each other that long.. you should be able to know him a lot better instead of asking random people.

It is true that guys will say anything to make you feel comfortable just to get in your pants. But we don't know your boyfriend.. so we can't make the assumption.



If he really cares about you then he will respect your decision to wait. If you want to know what you have is real.. then don't have sex for a long time. I don't mean days, weeks.. I mean months. It's a true test. If he said he's willing to wait.. then he wouldn't mind the sudden change.

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My boyfriend and I have been together for seven months. This last month has been really rocky, because we've just been arguing on a daily basis.

The 23rd was his ex girlfriend's birthday and that day he kept saying, "You know I'm going to call her and wish her a happy birthday." They never talk, ever. She was so rude to me when we first started dating, she'd always message me saying stupid things, and at one point, she had his little sister completely HATING me.

So, yesterday I had brought it up and I said I knew he had called her because she had told his little sister over Myspace. He kept denying it, and then today I get on his myspace and there's a message that says, "I know it's you who called me, and I wanted to let you know it made me feel really great." I hate this girl. I really do.

I'm so pissed at him. I really feel like this is making me want to end the relationship. Am I blowing this out of porportion?

As long as he isn't getting too close with her again, don't make a big deal out of it. I'll be bothered by it too but if you bring something up, it will cause more fights. Just pay attention to his behavior and you could always check his myspace.. to read his responses. If something he says.. is a bit suspicious.. like hanging out alone [when the girl may be somewhat flirty]. I wouldn't ask him about it because it will cause more drama. From my experience and from my friends, confronting just opens up something new. More fights, denial and pain. you should probably end the relationship if he's taking it too far with his ex. that's just asking for old feelings to resurface, you know? He should mention you as his girlfriend in his messages and he shouldn't cancel plans with you for her. It's just wrong in my opinion. He may deny things so you don't get jealous, hurt or angry.


But I say just wait it out and see how things go from here. He seems okay since he actually told you what he was doing. Don't show him your anger or anything though. Try your best to keep it to your self and think nothing of it. If he hangs out with her or calls her.. tell him it makes you feel uncomfortable because she's an ex. He SHOULD take your feelings into consideration and make a choice upon that. If he's doing these things behind your back then I honestly wouldn't deal with it.

I think it's alright for guys to be friends with their ex's. but not a spur of the moment..

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is it possible to get climax during period time?

yes it is. it's just menstruation. if you decide to masturbate, yes, you can orgasm.

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So im a vegiterian. I dont eat meat vegetables or fruits haha.Il be the first one to admit i eat really bad i usually only eat junkfood. But i cant stay awake anymore. I could go to bed at ten wake up at ten the next morning or 12 and still be so tired the whole day. Is there a disease where your always tired? i cant stay awake on weekends i always end up taking naps for two hours each day and still going to bed at normal time. I get home from school around 3 o' clock. im usually asleep by 3:30 and somtimes sleep till 7 but mostly 5:30. So any thing would help. Thanks alot!

A vegetarian doesn't eat meat.
It doesn't mean you can't eat vegetables or fruits. I doubt you want to have scurvy. you can have an iron, vitamin C deficiency. You don't have to eat vegetables, I rarely do.. but have at least an apple, orange or something every day. if you have a fruit before school, it gives you energy and makes you feel good. eating only junkfood makes you crash.

I don't eat much meat, so I become anemic. Which causes you to be tired to the extreme. I would sleep for 10+ hours a day and take 4-6 hour naps after school. So get a blood test and see if your levels are low. You should get some iron pills.

here's more information about it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_deficiency_anemia



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Ok, so, I've been with my boyfriend for about 4 months. He moved about 2 months ago. I have major trust issues, and, I'm always worried he's going to cheat on me. I mean, when he was here, he'd always kinda flirt with other girls around me [mostly this really pretty girl] and he's grab her boobs and her ass. I never said anything about it though, because I just can't make myself. Well, now I guess he met this girl down there with the same personality as me. And, he didn't tell me this, but he told my best friend, that, she wears thongs like I do, and he'll pull them up her back like he did to me. I'm really worried. I mean, that hurt. And, now he doesn't call me as often as he used to. I'm not the kind to confront people. What do I do? Am I just being paranoid? Thanks.
[Sorry it was so long.]

What are you doing? I can't believe you've been staying with this guy. He's grabbing at other girls, that's wrong. I'll take that as a form of cheating especially if it's not by accident. He's pulling at a girl's thong. that's so.. inappropriate in a relationship. you are not paranoid, whatever you are thinking, it sounds right. the problem is him. you need to break up. he's not calling you as often and soon he won't even call you. it would probably be one of those drift away break ups. i've had those happena dn it hurts UNLESS you confront him. waiting makes you hurt more and makes you begin to think all guys are like that.. you'll find someone better who will treat you better than that. Just call him up and ask him about the girl he's touching. what kind of relationship is this? you really need to break up with him. don't let him break up with you first. you may have trust issues.. but don't let this experience make it worse. he told your best friend.. because he probably knew they would tell you.. He probably wants you to break up because I don't think he will.

Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear.

But he seems immature.

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So my one year anniversary is coming up, and I have no idea what to get my boyfriend. I know he's getting me a ring, nothing huge.. but still nice. But.. what is the girl supposed to get the Guy!? I know I'm making him a card and I was going to buy him a bunch of his favorite candy and just put it all in a container or something.. but I feel like thats not enough? And I can't get him a whole lot because his birthday's coming up soon too!

I'm going through the same thing =P A week after our anniversary is his birthday. In between that is Valentines day haha.

Just figure out what he likes and put it all together. You could always take pictures together or if you have already, put it all together into an album or make a scrapbook. I was thinking of putting together some sort of sketchbook, with quotes, memories, inside jokes, doodles on the side, pictures, old movie tickets, little things that hold some sort of memory, etc. I'm sure he would love that.

I mean just look out for the type of guy he is. It's pretty easy if you're guy is an artist. Sketchbooks, art supplies, somethingsomething. If he's into movies then take him out or buy him 2-3 movies he wants. He's probably not a cologne or watch guy. You could always ask him what he wants. Movies, CDs, posters, Concert tickets, new shoes, skateboard, jeans, mp3 player, a coat/jacket, etc.

If you can't come up with a gift, come up with a date. Whether it's a romantic dinner night out and a movie, to a beach, etc. A possible trip in the future when the season is right?

You could go for a sentimental approach. If you're putting candy in a container then put a folded note added to one.. saying what you like about him, etc

For christmas I actually had to buy something for the first time. I'm sure he'll like a whole new outfit. I got him some tight jeans [show off his butt, yesss haha], one of his favorite bands tshirt, earrings and vans[favorite]

Just some ideas. :]

I'm planning to make something for my boyfriend because I'm low on cash. I'm going to make some sort of book for us. Also, we are going to get professional "couple" shoots done. I'm still trying to come up with something else.

For his birthday, I've decided to do something artsy.. maybe a couple of drawings, make him a scarf and take him out to a movie he wants to see, possibly get him a gift card somewhere..

I know guys like it when you make them things. If you're still stuck, try asking around his friends.

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