My name is Todd, I am 40 and live in Portsmouth, Ohio. People often tell me that I give great advice and am a great listener, so here I am. I like writing blogs and answering questions etc. I am a jeweler/ merchant but have had many interesting life experiences and have much to offer in the way of advice on a diverse range of topics. I hope I can offer at least a bit of help! Thanks, Todd the Gem Guy.
Website: The Gem Guy's Jewelry Store
Gender: Male
Location: Portsmouth, Ohio
Occupation: Jeweler/ Merchant
Age: 40
Member Since: January 28, 2010
Answers: 27
Last Update: February 10, 2010
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I want to dye my hair a deep red, i want it to be dark, but still tell that there is a red tint to it. i like mohagany hair colors and burgundy, but i DONT want anything too plum or purpley or like orange redhead. I'm black and like Meagan Good's skin color. http://wastingcotime.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/meagan_good_1502.jpg
I'm looking for good reds that will look good with my skin color (link)
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Try looking at auburn shades they are very dark with just a hint of red to them. It sounds like just what you need. Hope this helps, Todd the Gem Guy
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Over the last 2 years I've dyed my hair about 7 times (I know, too often). At first I tried light shades on my brown hair. I didn't like having to re dye every time my roots came in, so I went darker. Now my hair has red undertones. I hate having red in my hair (I used to have natural blond highlights). For my birthday, I wanted to dye my hair to something close to my natural color but I'm afraid of having red show up again. I use Garnier Nutriesse and I'm not sure which shade to pick. I don't want to go too light because then my hair will turn brassy-orange. But if I go too dark, red shows up in my hair. Any idea on what I should do? Oh and I used to use blonde shampoo to bring out my natural highlights, but would it be of any use now that my hair has been dyed so many times? Here is the website with all the shades.
http://www.garnierusa.com/_en/_us/our_products/products_HAIRCOLOR.aspx?tpcode=OUR_PRODUCTS^PRD_HAIRCOLOR^NUTRISSE^NUTRISSE_DISCOVER&prdcode=P53001
thanks :) (link)
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Use an ash tone, it will neutralize the red tones because it has green in it. (red and green together make brown) there are many ash tones you can select from blond to brown. I know it sounds weird but it's the truth, it just neutralizes it with an opposite color (red and green are opposites on the color wheel). I hope this helps! Todd the Gem Guy
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i love models hair when there not working- that greesy i just woke up look is so sexy for some reason. they balance greese and cleanliness so well, like its not oily enough to be considered dirty but its not clean eough to be considered clean.
http://www.x17online.com/images/photo-sets/conv/olsenshotel100809_X17/olsenshotel100809_02-full.jpg
http://fashionista.com/images/natalia%20vodianova%20for%20lutz%20and%20patmos.jpg
http://bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/mary-kate-olsen-546.jpg
http://www.stylehop.com/fashion-blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mary-kate_olsen.jpg
http://marykateolsen.blogg.se/images/mary_kate_olsen_1151612609.jpg
u get it by now-
how do i get this look?
i have natural really straight and amazing hair, i dont need any prodcut - it dries straight.
how do i get this looookkkkkkkkkkkk
thanks! (link)
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Abby is absolutely right again! Models will tell you they NEVER wash their hair the day before a shoot because shampoo strips the natural oils that make their hair shiny and manageable. Also if you have thin hair you'll want to watch using heavy conditioners because they will weigh your hair down and make it lifeless! Other products that can be used to get beautiful shine are pomades and serums (be careful pomades are heavy! use these very sparingly). Hope this helps! Todd the Gem Guy
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i have a dark scar around my chin areaa and i dont know how to hide it or get rid of itt could you help?! please and thanks to all:] (link)
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I being a man, have a HUMUNGOUS scar on my chin and I have to wear a goatee to hide it because it causes my chin to be asymmetrical.
In your case I might experiment with skin fade cream on your scar (try a test to see if any allergic reaction may occur).
Always put sunscreen on your scar to keep it from getting any darker. I would also try cocoa butter nightly on it and also in the morning to keep moisturized.
Maybe also try alpha hydroxy lotion (again use test area on skin and scar) this will aid in sloughing off dead skin and regenerate new skin giving the skin a fresh new glow getting rid of the older damaged skin. (The alpha hydroxy could be used all over the face and will make your face look fresh and pretty! Just make sure to exfoliate the dead skin). Hope this helps! Todd the Gem Guy
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When I put my jeans on they fit like they should, but as the day goes on they stretch out some. I don't wash my jeans every single time i wear them, because they just don't get that dirty...is there any way besides washing & drying them to get them back to how they were before they got stretched out? (link)
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It sounds to me like maybe you are between sizes, If this brand is your favorite, or maybe your favorite style, what about experimenting with buying them in a size smaller, then they might stretch to just the right size? Then when you wash them, let them dry naturally, or on a low temp to minimize shrinkage.
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18/f
Ok, so I'm not too sure if I am pear-shaped or not. I'm 57kg and 1.7m tall.
I have a derrière and not so big hips. I'm not flat chested, I'm a B-cup. I think I have sort of broad shoulders too. And my tummy always gives me trouble, sometimes it is flat and lovely (usually before meals) and most of the time, it is a little meaty and it shows whenever I wear tight tops.
So, I need some help figuring out what exactly to wear. When I wear a tight top, (usually light), skinny jeans (light) and my classic white adidas sneakers, I just look SO ridiculous. I love my derrière, I just want to dress more appealing. I want people to notice my derrière and love it as much as I do.
As for my top half, I hate having sweat patches, and because it is summer, I tend to go for blacks, which only makes it worse. Or I put on a cardigan over a singlet. I wear push up bras when I wear singlets, I reckon it makes me look better. :) More feminine.
What other styles should I go for? Tips and suggestions would be perfect. I love jeans! And I'd wear shorts but due to my culture and insecurities, I'd rather stay away.
Thank you and I'm sorry this is so long. :) (link)
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You might also experiment with beautiful wrap skirts that cinch at the smallest part of your waist (ribcage) then flow out from the waist this will give your bum nice curves yet, hide your tummy too (usually)! Experiment with what length looks best on you (usually somewhere right around the knee), you want the length to make your legs look long and lean.
Higher heels with "pointy" toes help, try to stay away from chunky/clunky shoes or square toes, or thick straps they will "cut off" your legs and make them appear short, just make sure they are comfortable.
Dark shades of jeans are a good bet. ALWAYS go with a straight or flared leg, skinny jeans will give you the "ice cream cone effect" and you want long, clean, straight, lines (make sure your jeans are long enough too, they should just touch the tops of your feet).
Don't pay so much attention to the size of a garment, pay more attention to the fit, this is the most important feature. I hope this helps! Todd the Gem Guy
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