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How do I remove hairs from a caster wheel on a roller chair?

My roller chair is now immovable since there is somehow HAIR, which is about 3 feet (9 dm) per strand, rolled and tangled into all 5 wheels. Below is a picture of the chair: MSRP for this chair: $625.49 I cannot afford to take it to get fixed, and…
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How to reform dent on hair due to long usage of head-phones?

I often wear headphones for extended periods of time, and they tend to leave a "dent" in my hair, a sort of depression in the shape of a band on top of my head. How would I: a) Prevent this from happening and/or b) Remove of this dent quickly I have…
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Removing gum from hair (Head hair, beard or mustache)

I mis-chewed, and ended up with gum stuck in my beard. How can I get it out? Shaving off the beard is an absolute last resort.
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Clean hair from vacuum brush

I own a roomba and while its cool and saves time and everything, cleaning the counter rotating brushes inside it is bothersome. I have long hair. I usually open the roomba and remove the brushes, then sit at my desk, the dustbin between my legs and…
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How can I cut my own hair to different lengths?

I have used a pair of clippers to cut my own hair. This is great for a "buzz" look for uniformly short hair. I can then trim around my ears but if I want it to be longer it's difficult. I've never found a way to properly blend my hair as to leave…
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How to remove lice

I have head lice. I tried: Pour vinegar on my head Spread mayonnaise to suffocate the lice Put on a tightly sealed shower cap It didn't work. Are there any better ways to get rid of lice? What are they afraid of? Light? Dark? Wet?…
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How can I dry my hair more quickly?

It is super annoying to have hair dripping onto my clothes after taking a shower. Because I don't want my hair wet, I need a faster way to dry my hair. I have already tried Blow drying Shaking my head over the shower Quickly moving the towel on my…
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How do I untangle matted/knotted hair

My hair is severely knotted.Just two days ago, I got my first hairbrush since 2013. My hair has a bunch of small knots and one huge knot in the back. My first idea was to cut my hair to donate to Locks of Love, but I wanted to see if there are other…
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How do I trim my facial hair symmetrically and the same every time

First off, this isn't about trimming techniques or Dos and Don'ts. I use a similar electric trimmer to the one the OP posted in the following question: What to do if your shaver broke halfway through shaving? I also already follow the rules…
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How to trim your beard without a mirror?

I am supposed to trim my beard without a mirror and I use my palm to make sure the beard is even. How to recognize when I trim my sideburns?
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Is there a way that I can stop my hair from moving all day?

I wanted to know if there was a way that I could keep my hair from falling in front of my face. (I have really long hair) I use gel but at the end of the day, my hair is all greasy. Hairspray too! I wear hats quite often but I can't always wear…
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Bought a Do-It-Yourself Hair Clipper; How do I cut my hair without making a hairy mess on the floor?

I just bought my first DIY hair clipper but I don't want to make a hairy mess on the ground and make it easy to clean up. I've considered the following options: A trash bag – A trash bag is difficult to lift and then throw in the bathtub or the…
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How to Get Rid of Bed Hair Without a Shower

I have pretty early starts in the mornings and as a result sometimes do not leave myself enough time to have a shower before needing to leave for work, usually as a result of a healthy use of the snooze button. I have the unfortunate burden of…
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How to get rid of dandruff from hairs?

In every winter my head skin become ruff and get dandruff which cause hair broken sometime when I shampoo my hairs it is clean just for hour or two after a day same thing happened again. Can you please give me natural way to get rid of dandruff…
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How to maintain elasticity of rubber band like it was initially?

I use rubber band to keep my hair together. But day by day , as I use them, they start to lose their elasticity or I can say that their grip gets loose, within just 3-4 uses. I want to know what I can do so that the rubber band doesn't lose it's…
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