A+D ointment is kind of disgusting, but it's super thick and has worked for me during this dry winter.

I have this problem off and on, and the only way I have been able to fix it is to sleep at night with a heavy cream like eucerin and cotton gloves. very sexy, i know.

I bought a small sample bottle of a moisturizing cream at the place I get my hair cut. I found it to be a great product that worked amazing well at solving my dry cracking skin from frequent hand washing. The company is called Hempz. I later bought online (through Ebay) a large pump bottle of their basic Original Herbal Body Moisturizer product which I have been using. In going to find their website to answer here I note they have expanded to some other formulations and scents.

http://www.hempzbodycare.com/Products/Collection.html?cid=15

I also have found Avon's Silicone Glove Hand Cream to be a good product, especially when you are going to have your bare hands exposed to products, foods, or chemicals when you don't want to have residual odor on your hands afterwards.

The amount of metal needed to cast the new crown is well above that in the finished product considering the sprue, flashing and other metal that will be ground and polished in its creation. There can likely be a difference in the amount of metal needed in one crown versus the other. In either of these situations, extra metal will be needed. The current alloy used may very well be different from the previous older casting which is problematic. I believe any professional dental prosthetic maker would insist on using new metal for many reasons, but surely if only to ensure the quality of the final product.

It appears the actual gold content can vary over a wide range dependent on the alloy used to form a "gold" crown (60% noble metals of which 40% must be gold - yeah, thanks Wikipedia). Selling this gold on the recovery market appears to be your best alternative to recoup value of the metal. I bet a jeweler that casts "one off" rings or other pieces would use it for inclusion of the metal into some work, for sentimental reasons.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_(dentistry)

Vain! I believe they just opened a salon in West Seattle. I go to the one in Belltown and I get lots of compliments on my haircut. (That is before I go way too long withoutna trim and it gets all wonky.)

I go to Shanghai Hair Studio in WS, because they seem to know what to do with my longish, wavy hair, and they're relatively inexpensive (more than Great Clips, less than everywhere else). I actually really like the cut Alan has given me. On the other hand, he did (with my permission) cut off some length, which looks better on me; I don't know if he would encourage you to do the same.

Yay, another West Seattlite on QL! If you haven't noticed, West Seattle is more like another city than part of Seattle, and most people on QL live in other areas of Seattle and aren't familiar with West Seattle. For recommendations for anything in West Seattle I go to the West Seattle Blog Forums or look on yelp.

I've been in West Seattle for over a year but still haven't found a hair salon - my hair is long and all one length right now, plus I'm in school again and super broke, so I go to Supercuts when I need a trim. Next I'm going to try Tram's Salon, on California a few blocks north of Alaska. People really love Tram on both the WSB forums & yelp, and their pricing is very inexpensive.

Another salon to check out is Vain - I had great haircuts years ago at their downtown salon when my hair was shorter. They just opened a new salon in West Seattle on California just north of Alaska.

Where ever you go, be really clear that you are growing your hair out and just want to trim off as little as possible. When you first sit down in the chair tell them what you want and ask them to show you how much they are going to cut off. I've never had a problem with someone chopping my hair off when I'm growing it out, but when it's long and I go short I have had some cuts that didn't look very good.

Definitely check out the West Seattle Blog if you haven't already - it's the best source of news about anything and everything in West Seattle, run by professional journalists with great ethics. I always check there for traffic updates because if the bridge or 99 is blocked or really backed up they'll usually post something. They also have a traffic page with links to a bunch of traffic cams around West Seattle.

They made me cover my tattoo for cheerleading in college. I used Ben Nye stage makeup - a layer of white and then a layer of flesh tone. It worked great to cover up the tattoo, but up close you could tell there was makeup on my leg. I was using old makeup from the theater department though, so maybe you could get a closer match to your skin tone and it wouldn't be as obvious.

I remembered seeing the commercial for Dermablend and thought it was very interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mIBKifOOQQ

http://www.gobeyondthecover.com/behind-the-scene.aspx

I have no experience (and no need) with any of these products.
It seems there are many out there (Kat von D and others, http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231113 ) which is, I am sure, why you asked the question. Hope you don't mind the unexperienced reference.

u can buy it from menzkart.com
they are have gud range of undergarment for men's...happy shopping

I avoid it in a different arena: toothpaste. It's present in most of them. The problem is that SLS is a detergent and (we think) it can be a little harsh on your mouth lining, which is problematic if you're especially predisposed to canker sores (like me). I don't think there's hard data on this yet, but I get enough canker sores that it's enough to switch me to an SLS-free toothpaste, just to be on the safe side.

SLS doesn't cause cancer (and there's a great Snopes article about that). It's just a detergent, and too much of it is hard on your mouth, your hair, and your skin.

For years, my college roommate never would splurg when it came time for him to buy the next replacement bottle of shampoo. He always went to the cheap K-mart type store, and bought the garden variety generic bath shampoo in the large bottle for the cheapo price.

Being more than a little annoyed, I would frequently break down and just go buy something more "name brand" for my locks, and never used a conditioner.

Nowadays, whenever I visit him overnight, I usually will take a shower, and I'm amazed at the memories that come flooding back when I see (and use) a little of that cheap shampoo. It suds well, it rinsed out clean, and it left the hair a little frizzy... perfect for his red hair...and tollerable for my brown wavy Parker Stevenson/Robert Redford style.

So, why did I always spend more? And what damage might I have done to my hair?

e.strange has it pretty much covered.
I avoid them in shampoo because I find that my hair is softer, shinier and I have to wash it less often using the non SLS shampoos. Washing less is a big bonus for those with long hair.

My mother would say it is a half-arsed hippy wannabe thing, and that I simply choose to make things more difficult and expensive for myself. Maybe she is right... Hi, Mum.

People who don't want Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate in their shampoo are concerned that it strips too much oil from their hair. This is more of a problem for people with curly hair, who need to retain some natural oils in order to avoid frizziness, but it can happen to anyone. My stylist lectures me on the evils of SLS shampoos every time I get my hair cut.

Another reason some people may wish to avoid products containing SLS is that it can overdry and irritate the skin. This can occur when using any kind of shampoo, soap, body wash, etc. that contains SLS. SLS isn't a problem for most people, but those with sensitive skin can have adverse reactions.

It's a foaming agent and a cheap detergent that some people claim is extremely toxic, despite a fair bit of research to the contrary. Detergents and soaps naturally do a number on cell membranes (they cause the lipid bilayer to disintegrate), but that's also why they work to clean (they allow oils and fats to be carried away by water, plus they naturally lyse the cells of bacteria and other microbes).

That said, if you're avoiding it in your shampoo, you should check your toothpaste, too, as it's also used there for foaming and cleaning.

Obligatory wikipedia link here.

Seven salon at Pacific Place or Bellevue Square is a reliable place to go. They do extensive, in depth training before letting their staff work on customers so all the cutters are are predictably good. They also do a free "neck trim" between full services.

last time I was at Cakespy on capitol hill (on pine) there was a lovely range of jewelery done by local artists. They carry a wide range of both styles/artists & prices. If you don't find jewelery, you are likely to find many other somethings any 15 y/o would love.
*Disclaimer: I do not work for Cakespy or anything like that.
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I also second whoever commented on the local search on etsy. Another way to support local artists & not have to drag yourself all over hell & gone in your search.

yes, or at least forced to use modern quieter motors with better (for the environment) exhaust systems. Ironically, these do exist (or so I've been told), it's just that in market testing most people didn't like them (& I quote:) 'because they were too quiet'. (!??!?!?!)
I say if people won't use them, force 'em to. the noise pollition, exhaust pollution, & noise damage (esp. to workers not given/required to use hearing protection..see: the landscape upkeep people for my building) make the argument for it alone.
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Or if they bitch about price there are always rakes &/or brooms. I've never seen wet leaves move on wet pavement as well with a leaf blower as well as I have with a broom!

If she can stand the crowds, I would recommend taking a look at the Seattle Wedding Show: http://www.weddingshow.com/

I was in the exact same predicament last year, at this time. My Maid of Honor and I found a perfect dress for me at the sample sale they have there. Lots of different styles of dresses for really cheap. I would suggest going early, like right when it opens.

It does cost $$ to get in, but if she's in "wedding mode" it's fun to look and all the exhibits and get ideas for decorations, food, ect. Bonus, is there is LOTS and LOTS of free cake samples. Good luck.

This sounds to me like a nickel allergy more than a piercing problem - I had the same thing happen to me awhile ago. If I go without wearing earrings for awhile, it does hurt a bit at first when I put the post through but eventually the irritation goes away.

I know you said you tried solid gold and sterling silver, but both of those can have nickel in the earring metal and/or post. Look for some cheap earrings that are labelled hypoallergenic and/or have surgical steel posts and try those out - if you can find earrings that are 100% surgical steel for people with nickel allergy those would be ideal. Do avoid anything gold or gold-tone for this test. Try them out for awhile and see how your ears feel.

If it is nickel allergy, you can buy stuff to paint over the posts and part of the earring that touches your skin to prevent contact, or try painting them with a plain nail polish topcoat. Also if you think you have a nickel allergy it might be worth it to see a dermatologist or allergist to get tested - it's good to know before getting dental work done especially.

There's also a Sally's just south of the Northgate park and ride, if you're in the neighborhood.

For hair? I go to a place on east lake. Never knew the name but if you're going north it's between the 1616 building with the cool water under the sign ( non water side) and Yale street. It's on the right hand side and there is ample street parking and it's right off the eastlake bus route. They have the typical 20/30/40 bottles and several types of bleach packets. You don't have to be a beauty shop license ( some places only sell to professionals). It's been a while since I've been because I can stretch a bottle a long way, but I probably spent around 30 on a large bottle and three packets of bleach powder

Cartilage or earlobe?

Apart from getting it looked at, try smearing some antibiotic ointment on the holes (both sides, get one of the greasy ones that come in a little packet). Also try filling a cup of hot water (as hot as you can stand, but not scalding) and submerge your ear in it for a minute or two. Both of these helped me when my cartilage piercing was healing and angry.

Noticing this thread and wondering what you ear-experts recomend for a slightly different situation: I have 2 holes pierced in each ear from about 30 yrs ago when I was a teenager, however suddenly about 15 yrs ago the holes started to feel uncomfortable and infected-feeling whenever I wore earrings. I stopped wearing earrings altogether and now i can wriggle a post thru any of the 4 holes but it starts to hurt within minutes. I would really like to wear earrings again! I've tried solid gold and sterling silver but it still hurts. SHould I go to a Dr, like a dermatologist? Should I attempt to get one set of holes re-pierced? Unfortunately a 3rd hole pierce would not fit well on my ears. If you have a suggestion of a good reputable piercing place that could maybe take a look at the existing holes, I would appreciate it as well as any suggestions/feedback. Sorry to hijack the thread!

I've done it for coats that I own. It's a pain in the ass, but very doable. You might be able to bring the price of the work down by buying the fabric ahead of time and taking it to the shop where you get the work done.

Also, if you buy the fabric yourself, you can ensure that it's sturdy enough to stand the test of time. If you're here in Seattle, you should call up Nancy's Sewing basket up on Queen Anne and ask them what they've got -- you should look for a silk or a heavy satin. There are cheaper light-weight lining fabrics out there, but those will shred within a year of wearing the coat. The people at Nancy's know their stuff and will steer you right. If you take in the coat with you, they can give you guidance on the length to buy, too -- expect somewhere between 2-3 yards.

Finally -- whatever fabric you choose, don't expect the lining to last forever. Good (expensive) coats are made in such a way that the lining can easily be replaced, as they are expected to wear out after a certain amount of time.

I had a similar problem with my ears years ago. I switched to wearing small, plain, hinged loops all the time--they keep the holes open, and the rings are so small that they never bother me, even when I'm laying down. I never take them out unless I have to, like for an MRI--I even wore them when I had the Grifflet.

Sure. I have a leather jacket which I had re-lined and re-pocketed. I can't remember exactly how much I paid, but I think it was about $40 or $50 bucks- totally worth it.

I went to Adam Tailor, who runs a one-man shop on Jackson in Pioneer Square. He does good work for very reasonable prices, which also makes him very popular. Don't expect a two-day turnaround.

Can you put a sleeper in there and leave it in for several weeks so that it heals up? Even if you get it re-pierced you are still going to have to go through that process...