How to Find Your Ring Size

Ordering a ring can be tricky if you aren’t sure about your ring size. While a jeweler can give you the most precise measurement, it isn’t always convenient to make an appointment with one. Fortunately, you can do a pretty accurate job at home. Measure your finger with a flexible measuring tape and convert the measurement using a ring size chart or ruler. Alternatively, if you already own a great-fitting ring, the process is even easier! You can get your size by comparing your ring to a circular sizing chart.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Printable Ring Sizer

Ring Sizer

Ring Sizer

[Edit]Measuring Your Finger

1. Wrap flexible measuring tape around your finger. Wrap the tape close to the knuckle. This is the thickest part of your finger, and your ring will need to slide over it comfortably. After all, taking on and off your ring shouldn’t be painful! Choose a cloth or plastic measuring tape for a more accurate measurement. You can try a metal measuring tape, but it’ll be a lot harder to wrap around your finger, and could cause injury.
   
   • For an even easier measurement, check out different jeweler's websites for printable ring sizers. You can use these much like a tape measure, only the ring sizes are visible on the ruler itself, which means you don’t have to convert the measurements.^[1]
   • Don’t wrap the paper too tightly. Aim for a snug but comfortable fit.
   • Here’s a fun fact: Even the same fingers on different hands are different sizes. Make sure to use the exact finger that will wear the ring. For an engagement ring, you should be sizing your left ring finger, not your right.
   • The size of your fingers tends to change throughout the day. Weird, right? For best results, measure at the end of the day.^[2]
2. Record the measurement where the tape overlaps. Do this on a separate piece of paper with a pen or pencil. You can record the measurement in inches or millimeters, depending on the retailer. Many will have both measurements available, but a European retailer might only have measurements in millimeters.
   
   
   • If you're using a printed ring sizer, mark the point where it overlaps directly on the ruler itself.
3. Compare the measurement to a sizing chart. Now that you’ve got the numbers, it’s time to find your size. You can find these charts at many online jewelry retailers. If you want, you can print the chart for easy reference, but it isn't necessary. These charts convert measurements into ring sizes; for instance, 2.34” (59.5mm) would be a size 9.^[3]
   
   • If your measurement falls between two sizes, go for the largest size.^[4]
   • If you’re using a printed ring sizer, check where you marked the overlap to figure out your size.

[Edit]Using a Circular Sizing Chart

1. Find and print a ring sizing chart. Many online jewelry retailers offer printable charts that show a number of circles of different sizes.^[5] For even better accuracy, look at a sizing chart from your personal retailer. That way, you’ll know the sizing on the chart will match the sizing of their products.
   
   • A distorted chart could lead to inaccurate sizing, which means the ring you order might not fit. Ensure any scaling options on your printer are turned off.
2. Find a ring you own that fits the finger you’re trying to size. Choose a great-fitting ring—one that fits snugly, but isn’t too tight. Again, make sure the ring fits the correct finger; even your two ring fingers can be different sizes!
   
   
   • If you don't own a ring, make one by wrapping some wire or paper around your finger, and use that instead.
3. Place your ring over the circles on the chart. The circle should match the inside of the ring for the perfect fit.^[6] If you’re stuck between two close sizes, go for the larger size.
   
   
   • The reason you want to go larger is because your finger will swell throughout the day. If the ring is too small, it'll be too tight.
   • Don't match the circle up with the outside of the ring, otherwise the ring will be too small for you.

[Edit]Video

[Edit]Tips

• Most jewelry stores will only charge once for resizing, even if the ring needs to be resized multiple times. A reputable store should not charge you separately for every attempt.
• Certain metal rings cannot be resized, while others have resizing limitations. Consult your jeweler if you have any questions or concerns.
• Your fingers might also swell if you're pregnant or taking certain medications. Take this into account when measuring your ring size.
• If shopping for a wedding band, find out whether your ring is a "comfort fit" band. Comfort fit, while much more comfortable, can sometimes affect your ring size. Let your jeweler know if you are planning to purchase a comfort fit ring.

[Edit]Related wikiHows

• Size Rings
• Tell if a Diamond is Real
• Resize a Ring

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

1. ↑ http://www.jewelrycentral.com/ringsizer.html
2. ↑ [v161380_b01]. 23 April 2020.
3. ↑ http://www.ringsizes.co
4. ↑ https://qalo.com/pages/ring-size-chart
5. ↑ https://images-aka.zales.com/category/ring-sizer/ringsizer.pdf
6. ↑ https://images-aka.zales.com/category/ring-sizer/ringsizer.pdf

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How to Fix a Running Toilet

A complete walkthrough on how troubleshoot the flapper, fill valve, and float

A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day while running up your water bill—it can also just be super annoying to listen to the water trickle constantly. The best way to fix a running toilet is to start by diagnosing the problem. If the water flows constantly and spills into the overflow tube (the hollow piece in the middle), your fill valve is to blame. If the water isn’t overflowing, it’s probably your flapper. Finally, the water level itself could be to blame. In this article, we’ll show you how fix all of these problems and more.

[Edit]Things You Should Know

• Check the flapper if the water in the tank isn’t overflowing. Ensure that the chain is properly hooked and the flapper isn’t worn out.
• If the tank is overflowing into the overfill valve, the fill valve needs to be adjusted or replaced.
• The water level itself may require adjusting. This is easy with the adjustment screw on the fill valve (same with or without float).

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Flapper

1. Jiggle the handle a bit to see if the water stops running. Sometimes, the water just keeps running because the chain connecting your handle to the flapper gets caught or knots up. If this is only a once-in-a-while kind of problem, try jiggling the handle after the water has filled the tank. If the water stops running, you’re good to go.^[1]
   
   • If this happens regularly, it’s a sign that your chain might be the wrong length. Open the tank and check how long the chain is running from the flapper to the handle.
     
2. Turn off the water and drain the toilet. Before you can check the flapper for problems, turn off the water to the toilet by twisting the supply line valve counterclockwise as far as it will go. Then, flush the toilet to drain excess water from the tank.^[2]
   
   • The flapper is a round rubber seal that stops water from draining from the tank and into the toilet bowl. When you flush the toilet, the chain pulls the flapper up so fresh water can fill the bowl.
     
   • Problems with the flapper are among the most common causes of a running toilet.
   • It’s almost positively the flapper’s fault if the water occasionally stops running and/or the water doesn’t overflow into the overflow valve (the hollow pipe in the middle).
3. Adjust the chain length if it’s too long or too short. The chain that pulls the flapper up can allow leaks if it’s too long or too short—the goal is to have a chain that looks like a J when the flapper is closed, but pulls taut and opens the flapper when you raise the handle fully. For too much tension, remove the hook on the handle and move the chain up 1-2 links. If the chain is too long too long, trim a few links with wire cutters and reattach it.^[3]
   
   • When the chain is too short, it will pull up on the valve when it shouldn’t, allowing water to drain constantly. When the chain is too long, it can get caught underneath the flapper and prevent a seal.
4. Remove the flapper and inspect it for damage, dirt, or warping. Remove the flapper by unhooking the sides from the pins at the bottom of the overflow tube. Inspect the flapper for mineral deposits, warping, discoloration, disintegration, and other signs of trouble.^[4]
   
   • You can clean a dirty flapper that’s got mineral buildup on it.
   • A flapper that shows other wear-related problems should be replaced.
5. Clean a dirty flapper with soap and water. Hold the flapper under a stream of running water and scrub the mineral deposits or junk off with a sponge or toothbrush. Add soap as needed to wear away any gunk. You can even soak the flapper in vinegar if you still can’t clean the flapper off.^[5]
   
   • When the flapper is clean, put it back in place. Attach the hooks on the side to the pins on the overflow tube.
     
   • Turn the water back on and let the toilet tank fill.
     
   • Listen for the sound of water running to see if that fixed the problem.
6. Replace a worn-out flapper with a new one. If the flapper is brittle and hard or doesn’t seal well after cleaning it, purchase a new one. Take the worn flapper to the hardware store and purchase a new flapper in the same style and with the same dimensions. You can also buy a universal flapper that will fit any kind of toilet.^[6]
   
   • To attach the new flapper, fit in into place and attach the hooks on the side to the pins on the overflow tube.
   • Turn the water back on and test the flapper to see that it’s functioning properly, and that the toilet isn't running.

[Edit]Fill Valve

1. Try adjusting the spline on the fill valve before doing anything else. Your fill valve may simply need to be adjusted. If you pull up on the spline and the water stops flowing, the valve is just out of whack. Grab a screwdriver and turn the screw on top of the spline counterclockwise to lower the fill valve’s sensitivity.^[7]
   
   • Your fill valve is the tall pipe structure on the left side of your tank. The spline is the vertical piece that sticks out towards the handle and moves up and down when you raise it.
   • This process is identical regardless of whether you have a ball float-style valve or one of the newer floatless valves.
2. Shut off the water and drain the tank. If the water still won’t stop pouring in from the fill valve, your fill valve is faulty and needs to be replaced. Close the valve that feeds into the wall and drain your tank by flushing it.^[8]
   
   • Put a bucket under the fill valve where your supply line feeds into the tank. You may end up spilling a little bit of water while you carry this repair out.
     
3. Disconnect the water supply line. On the outside of the toilet, there is a water supply line running into the tank (directly underneath the fill valve). Use a wrench or channel locks to gently unscrew the locknut securing the line in place. Once it’s loose, turn the screw counterclockwise by hand and remove it.^[9]
   
   • If that nut happens to be plastic, don’t use a wrench or channel locks. Just twist it off by hand.
4. Remove the original fill valve by unscrewing the safety nut. Once the supply line has been disconnected, you'll see a safety lock nut attaching the fill valve assembly to the toilet on the outside of the tank. Remove this by using an adjustable wrench (or your hand) to turn the lock nut to the left (counterclockwise). Once the lock nut is off, lift the old fill valve assembly out from the toilet tank.^[10]
   
   • Take the old assembly to the hardware store when you purchase the replacement. That way, you can be sure to get the right size and style fill valve for your toilet.
   • You can replace older ball float fill valves with more modern float cup style ones if you’d like. The float fill valves and the non-float fill valves are functionally identical—the non-floats are just easier to adjust.
5. Install the new fill valve and connect the water. Insert the new fill valve into the same place in the tank. Fit the valve into the hole in the tank where the water supply line comes in. Hook up the water supply line and tighten the nut in a clockwise direction to tighten it.^[11]
   
   • Don’t overtighten the nut so hard that you end up cracking or damaging the bottom of the valve. So long as the supply line is tight and leak-free, you’re good to go.
6. Clip the fill tube on to the overflow valve. The fill tube is the rubber pipe hanging off of the fill valve. Attach the fill tube to overflow valve. Position the fill tube so it’s draining inside the overflow tube, and not into the tank itself.^[12]
   
7. Adjust the float so the water rests below the overflow tube. Check the manufacturer’s directions to determine the correct float height for the fill valve you purchased. Use a measuring tape to measure from the bottom of the tank, and adjust the fill valve to the right height by turning the adjustment screw on the spline.^[13]
   
   • Test the fill valve when you’re done. Turn the water back on and check the water level. Make sure the fill tube isn't in the water, and listen that there isn't any water running. Adjust the float height if necessary.^[14]

[Edit]Float

1. Adjust the float ball fill valve. On top of the fill valve, there will be a screw attaching the float arm to the fill valve. When you turn this screw, you can adjust the height of the float. With a screwdriver, turn the screw a quarter turn counterclockwise to lower the float.^[15]
   
   • Flush the toilet and let the water in the tank refill. Check the water level.
   • Ideally, the water level should be below the top of the overflow tube. Continue adjusting the screw by quarter turns until the water level is right.^[16]
2. Lower the float on an old-school float handle. The water won’t stop running if the ball float isn’t positioned correctly. Look for an adjustment screw on the top of the fill valve. When you turn this screw, it will adjust the height of the float. Turn the screw a quarter turn counterclockwise to lower the float.^[17]
   
   • Flush and refill the toilet tank.
   • Check the water level.
   • Continue to make adjustments until the water level in the tank is below the top of the overflow tube.
   • Frankly, you can even just bend the metal float arm if you can’t get the ball to sit low enough.^[18]
3. Check the fill tube if the toilet runs intermittently. The fill tube is a small rubber pipe attached to the fill valve that fills the tank with water after it’s been flushed. This tube should always be above the water line and inside of the overflow valve. When the tank is full and running, make sure the hasn’t popped off and is floating in the water.^[19]
   
   • Some people have had success zip-tying the fill tube in place to keep it from popping off.

[Edit]Video

[Edit]Related wikiHows

• Fix a Flapper on a Toilet
• Fix a Loose Toilet Paper Holder
• Fix a Toilet Seal
• Fix a Leaky Toilet Tank
• Unclog a Toilet
• Fix a Slow Toilet
• Install a New Toilet Seat
• Fix a Toilet
• Pack a Water Shutoff Valve
• Install a Caroma Toilet
• Adjust Toilet Tank Handles

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

1. ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/toilet-repairs/
2. ↑ [v161144_b01]. 1 October 2019.
3. ↑ http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet-common-causes-easy-diy-fixes-200209
4. ↑ [v161144_b01]. 1 October 2019.
5. ↑ https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet-common-causes-easy-diy-fixes-200209
6. ↑ https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet-common-causes-easy-diy-fixes-200209
7. ↑ https://anyhourservices.com/blog?post=running-toilet-diy-fixes
8. ↑ [v161144_b01]. 1 October 2019.
9. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/manly-know-how/heading-out-on-your-own-day-19-fix-a-running-toilet/
10. ↑ https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a25326/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet/
11. ↑ https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a25326/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet/
12. ↑ http://www.planitdiy.com/how-to/plumbing/how-to-replace-a-toilet-fill-valve-video/
13. ↑ https://www.fluidmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/400a_installation_instructions_english.pdf
14. ↑ [v161144_b01]. 1 October 2019.
15. ↑ http://www.home-repair-central.com/how-to-adjust-a-toilet-float.html
16. ↑ https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet/
17. ↑ https://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-fix-a-running-toilet/
18. ↑ https://southendplumbingllc.com/why-jiggling-the-handle-stops-running-toilets/
19. ↑ https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Toilet_Troubleshooting

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How to Style Curtain Bangs

Blow drying, straightening, curling, and more!

So, you’ve cut curtain bangs—they’re so cute! But how can you give them that signature swoop? Styling curtain bangs may seem intimidating, but it’s actually easier than you may think. There are multiple ways to give your bangs that voluminous bounce, and we’ve laid them all out here. With our help, you’ll learn what styling technique is best for your hair length and texture so you can look fabulous.

This article is based on an interview with our psychic astrologer, Stina Garbis, owner of Psychic Stina.

[Edit]Things You Should Know

• Blow dry wet curtain bangs using a round brush for a quick, easy, and classic style.
• Curl your bangs using a flat iron or straightener for a flatter but super cute look.
• Wrap wet hair around a hair roller and let it dry to style curtain bangs without damaging heat.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Round Brush & Blow Dryer

1. Wet your bangs. If you’ve just taken a shower and washed your hair, perfect! If not, simply spritz your bangs with some water or soak them under the bathroom sink. Styling them while they’re wet will help them stay voluminous and hold their shape.
   
   • Consider putting some holding or texturizing spray in your hair. This can help your hair stay in place and give you even more volume.^[1]
   • This technique works best on wavy or straight hair types.
2. Mist your bangs with a heat protectant spray. Always, always, always use a heat protectant before using heat tools on your hair—that includes blow drying! Simply spritz the product on wet or damp hair and start styling.^[2] This small step will help protect your beautiful locks from heat damage.
   
3. Blow dry the roots of your bangs up and away from your face. Hold your blow dryer in your dominant hand and a round brush in your non-dominant hand.^[3] Then, brush both sides of your bangs down in front of your face and curl the round brush up. Aim the blow dryer near your roots and keep twirling the brush and your hair upwards.^[4]
   
   • Attach a narrow nozzle to your blow dryer, so it’s easier to direct where the air blows.
4. Dry each side of your bangs in the direction you want them to fall. Once the top and roots are dry, focus on the 2 individual sides of your bangs. Typically, the right side of curtain bangs fall to the right and the left side falls to the left, creating that classic framing swoop. Get this look by grabbing the right side of your bangs with your round brush and flicking the hair away from your face at a right angle. Repeat on the left using a left angle.^[5]
   
   • Make sure to curl the hair away from your face to achieve a soft and swoopy look.^[6]
   • Who says your bangs have to flick out? Try rolling your brush towards your face so the tips of your bangs curl inward.
5. Brush your bangs forward and fluff them out. If your curtain bangs don’t have as much volume as you’d like, repeat the second step, rolling the middle section forward and away from your face while blow drying. Use your fingers or brush to tousle them in place, and you’re done!^[7]
   
   • Set your styled bangs with hairspray to lock everything in place.^[8]

[Edit]Flat Iron

1. Pull your bangs away from the rest of your hair. Tuck your hair behind your ears or secure it with a hair elastic. How you pull the rest of your hair back doesn’t matter as long as your bangs are loose.^[9]
   
   • This styling technique is great if you’re looking for a flat and straight look and have straight or wavy hair.
2. Separate the left side of your bangs into 2 parts. Part your hair and bangs as you normally would. Then, section the left curtain of your bangs into 2 equal parts.^[10]
   
3. Curl each section of hair into a “C” with a flat iron or straightener. Grab the section closest to your face, put it between the flat iron’s tongs, and curve the hair into a “C” shape towards your eye. Repeat this curling method on the other left section of hair. Let the “C” curls rest and cool on your face as you move to the right side of your bangs.^[11]
   
   • Make the outer section of hair on each side looser than the first. Basically, it’ll look like a little “C” and a big “C” hugging each other.
4. Tousle your bangs and brush them out. Once the curls have cooled, use your fingers to flick the tips out and away from your face. Tousle them with your fingers or gently brush them until they fall the way you want them to.^[12]
   
   • Try holding onto the roots of your bang with one hand while you flick the ends out with the other.
   • Consider curling the pieces of hair framing your bangs away from your face for added texture.^[13]

[Edit]Curling Iron

1. Separate your curtain bangs from the rest of your hair. Pull your hair back with an elastic or tuck it behind your ears. Just make sure your bangs are out.
   
   • Do this style on dry and relatively straight bangs for the best results.
2. Wrap your bangs around a curling iron barrel. Put the iron on the underside of your bangs with the clip on top. Clamp down on the bangs and curl forward while pulling the iron up until the ends are under the clip.^[14]
   
   • The larger the barrel, the looser your curl will be.
3. Clip your bangs in place to cool. Wind or curl the hair until the curling iron barrel hits your roots. Then, carefully slide the iron out of your hair. Use a bobby pin or barrette to clip the large barrel curl in place until it’s cool to the touch.^[15]
   
   • Using a bobby pin or barrette isn’t necessary, but it can keep your curl from falling out while you wait.
4. Direct your bangs with a round brush. Once your bangs have cooled, remove your clip and let them fall—it’s okay if they’re a bit wild at first! Use a round brush to gently curl them out and away from your face at an angle.^[16]
   
   • Brush the left side of your bangs to the left and the right side to the right.

[Edit]Hair Rollers

1. Pull everything but your bangs away from your face. Use pins or hair ties to separate the rest of your hair out of your face. This way, you can focus on your bangs.
   
   • This styling technique gives you a blown-out look full of volume and bounce.
2. Heat your bangs with a straightener or blow dryer. Hair rollers help form your hair, but they can’t do their job without a little bit of heat. Quickly run a straightener through your bangs or blast them with hot air from a blow dryer.^[17]
   
   • Try using a blow-drying brush to heat and brush your hair all at once.^[18]
3. Roll your hair using a velcro roller. Slide the roller through your bangs, as if you were brushing them from underneath, starting at the roots. Stop at the ends and start rolling the curler towards your face, wrapping your hair with each roll. Continue rolling until you reach the roots.^[19]
   
   • If the roll is a little messy, that’s okay! Simply tuck the loose strands under the roller.
   • The size roller you use is totally up to you and your hair type. If you have thinner hair, stick with a small barrel. If you have thick hair, go with a medium or large barrel.
4. Take the roller out after about 30 minutes. Keep the roller in your hair until it’s cool to the touch (this can take between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on your hair’s thickness and type). Once it’s cool, release the bangs from the curler and push the left side to the left and the right side to the right.^[20]
   

[Edit]Heatless Styling Methods

1. Wrap curlier bangs around a velcro roller while they’re wet. Wash your hair and towel dry it. Then, twirl your curtain bangs around the roller towards your face. Wait for your hair to dry completely before taking the roller out. This technique gives thinner, curly bangs volume and helps your natural curls or waves go in a desired direction.^[21]
   
   • Clip the roller in place with a salon clip or bobby pin so you can get ready without it falling out.
   • Try using a curl-defining cream or oil all over your head before you style your bangs to help your waves hold.
   • The roller size you use depends on your hair type. If you have spiral curls, opt for a smaller barrel. If you have loose waves, try a medium-sized roller.
2. Pin wet, curly bangs to the side of your head. If you have curly or wavy hair, this no-heat method is perfect for you! Comb your wet bangs to remove any tangles. Then, twist them together into one section. Use a salon clip to pin them to one side of your natural part, wait an hour, and move them to the opposite side of your part.^[22]
   
   • Take the clip out once your hair is completely dry, and fluff your bangs into place with your fingers.
   • Try this technique when you're braiding wet hair for an effortlessly wavy look.
   • Wear this hairstyle to bed, so you wake up with beautiful bangs in the morning.
3. Hide curtain bangs with braids and bobby pins. We get it! Sometimes doing your hair isn’t an option, especially for hectic mornings. If you don’t have time to style your curtain bangs, braid or twist them away from your face. Use bobby pins to hold them in place, and it’ll look like you put in a ton of effort.^[23]
   

[Edit]The Dos & Don’ts of Styling

1. Do: use a heat protectant. Your bangs will probably get styled the most, and any form of heat can damage and decrease growth. Protect your hair by using a heat protectant spray or oil before you use any heat tools.^[24]
   
   • Apply heat protectant serums or gels when your hair is wet, and use heat protectant sprays on damp or dry hair.
2. Do: add in a bit of a holding product. Defining serums, memory stylers, and volumizing mousses help your curtain bangs hold their shape. If your hair loses curls easily, try putting one of these products in your hair before styling.^[25]
   
3. Do: trim them regularly. Bangs grow out fast, and curtain bangs look the best when the ends are perfectly framing your face. Aim to have your bangs trimmed every couple of weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows, so they look absolutely flawless.^[26]
   
   • If you have curly hair, you may only need a trim every 4 to 8 weeks.
   • Head to the salon for a quick touch-up or try cutting your bangs at home yourself.
4. Don’t: work against your bangs. Curtain bangs are typically low-maintenance for all hair types.^[27] Just make sure you’re styling in a way that works with your hair, not against it.
   
   • For instance, if you have naturally frizzy hair, try methods that don’t involve a blow dryer or use an anti-frizz serum before you style.
   • If you have long layered and straight hair, style your bangs by brushing them up and back to draw attention to your eyes and frame the face.^[28]
5. Don’t: hesitate to wash your bangs separately. Bangs can get greasy and oily much faster than the rest of your hair since they rest on your face. If your bangs look run-down, spruce them up with a quick shampoo and rinse in the sink or a spritz of dry shampoo.^[29]
   

[Edit]References

1. ↑ https://youtu.be/ApL3a2L228g?t=280
2. ↑ [v161426_b01]. 19 May 2020.
3. ↑ https://youtu.be/ApL3a2L228g?t=208
4. ↑ https://youtu.be/ApL3a2L228g?t=303
5. ↑ https://youtu.be/ApL3a2L228g?t=329
6. ↑ https://youtu.be/I2bWYUDWOJk?t=342
7. ↑ https://youtu.be/ApL3a2L228g?t=345
8. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=348
9. ↑ https://youtu.be/8iKV-aOzt4c?t=62
10. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=399
11. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=399
12. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=469
13. ↑ https://youtu.be/2QlWBFhNtlY?t=579
14. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=730
15. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=752
16. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=764
17. ↑ https://youtu.be/WX_4Jmj2rRg?t=278
18. ↑ https://youtu.be/-YBa_Tipga4?t=641
19. ↑ https://youtu.be/4P62piDY6VY?t=38
20. ↑ https://youtu.be/SN6RCosqjlA?t=536
21. ↑ https://youtu.be/KoV5uSQjnio?t=91
22. ↑ https://youtu.be/oiW3I-XhFoE?t=329
23. ↑ [v161426_b01]. 19 May 2020.
24. ↑ [v161426_b01]. 19 May 2020.
25. ↑ https://youtu.be/_SH4CfvKm0o?t=139
26. ↑ https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a35567559/how-to-style-curtain-bangs/
27. ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a34688054/curtain-bangs-trend-2020/
28. ↑ https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a35567559/how-to-style-curtain-bangs/
29. ↑ https://youtu.be/paAStsQ-7So?t=140

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How to Make Banana Bread

Homemade banana bread tastes superb - now you can make it at home yourself. This compilation of recipes offers you various ways to make banana bread. Why not try them all and discover your favorite?

[Edit]Ingredients

[Edit]Banana Bread Loaf

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon banana flavoring
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon

[Edit]Thin Banana Bread

• 2 or 3 bananas
• 5 tablespoon butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence/extract
• 4 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon

[Edit]Old Bananas Banana Bread

• 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1½ cups sugar
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• 1½ cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Banana Bread Loaf

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF/175ºC. Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
   
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
   
   
3. Mix together the brown sugar and butter in a separate large bowl until you achieve a creamy texture.
   
   
4. Stir the eggs and mashed bananas into the butter/sugar mixture until well blended.
   
   
5. Add the banana mixture, vanilla extract, and banana flavoring into the flour mixture. Stir just to moisten.
   
   
6. Pour batter into loaf pan. Remember to leave room in the pan for the bread to rise as it bakes.
   
   
7. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes (depending on your oven type time may vary), or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
   
   
8. Let the bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack or plate.
   
   
9. Serve by itself or with any topping you like.
   
   

[Edit]Thin Banana Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC/325ºF.
   
2. Peel the bananas and mash them up into a pulp.
   
   
3. Add the melted butter and combine.
   
   
4. Add the vanilla essence/extract and combine.
   
   
5. Add the baking powder and combine.
   
   
6. Add the sugar and combine.
   
   
7. Add half of the flour and combine. Once that's well mixed, add in the other half of the flour and combine.
   
   
8. Take a square baking tin/pan and line it with the left-over melted butter (there will be some left over in the bowl), then put the mixture in, spreading evenly.
   
   
9. Put the batter into the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check to see if it's done.
   
   
10. If it's not done cooking, put in back in the oven for another 5 minutes. Keep doing this until cooked. If it is done cooking, bring bread out of the oven and take it out of the baking tin and put on a plate/cooking rack/tray.
    
    
11. Wait 5 to 7 minutes for bread to cool down, then serve.
    
    

[Edit]Old Bananas Banana Bread

This method works best with older, browned bananas.

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/175ºC. Grease or line a tube pan.
   
   
2. Cream the butter and sugar.
   
   
3. Add eggs and milk. Alternate with the flour, beating well.
   
   
4. Add the vanilla and mashed bananas.
   
   
5. Transfer the batter to the prepared tube pan.
   
   
6. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
   
   
7. Remove when cooked. Test with a toothpick before releasing the cake.
   
   
8. Add a topping if wished––this is optional. Serve warm or cold.
   
   

[Edit]Additions and Substitutions

1. Get creative and add a ½ cup of nuts, sultanas, raisins or ¼ cup of chocolate chips.
   
   
2. Shortening also works well for greasing the pan.^[1]
   
   
3. While most basic banana bread recipes call for white granulated sugar, you can swap it for brown sugar and create a moister, denser texture.
   
   
4. You can use other liquids in your banana bread besides milk. Buttermilk, almond milk, and soy milk would all work well, but you could also substitute sour cream or yogurt for a tangier, moister bread.
   
   
5. For a spicier bread, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon and a ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg.
   
   
6. Walnuts and pecans are ideal nuts to add to banana bread. It helps to toast them before adding them to the batter, though.
   
   
7. If you're a fan of chocolate, mix in milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate pieces. Keep in mind that regular sized chocolate chips often sink to the bottom of the bread, so use mini chips instead for more even distribution. Grated chocolate is another option.
   
   
8. Give your banana bread some tropical flavor by adding dried pineapple or shredded coconut.
   
   
9. If you want to make your banana bread a little healthier, you can swap half the white flour with whole grain flour.
   
   
10. Finished.
    

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[Edit]Tips

• To check bread is ready, take a skewer and carefully push it down to the bottom of the tin, right in the center. If it's cooked, the skewer will come out clean. If it's not cooked, the skewer will have some of the mixtures on it.
• If you prefer to make individual servings of the banana bread, you can substitute a muffin pan for the loaf pan. Line the individual cups with paper liners instead of greasing them. If you’re making muffins instead of a loaf, pour the batter into the cups of the muffin tin so they’re ¾ full.
• If you prefer a smooth consistency for your bread, mash the bananas in a separate bowl until they’re completely lump-free and then add them to the batter. You can also use a stand or hand mixer to combine the bananas with the rest of the batter for a smoother bread.
• If you’re worried about getting the bread out of the pan at the end of baking, line the pan with parchment paper before greasing it. Make sure the paper is long enough that there’s some excess to hang over the sides for you to grab and lift the bread out. Don’t forget to grease the paper with cooking spray or butter, though.
• Save bananas - when a banana gets too mushy to eat, put it in the freezer; the skin will turn black. Take it out about half an hour before you start the bread; when it's time to add the bananas, peel it (it will be almost liquid) and dump it directly into the mixing pan. Quick, easy and a good way to use up old bananas!
• You’ll know that it’s time to take it out of the oven when the top is a golden brown and the sides begin to pull away from the pan.
• Before you preheat the oven, place an oven rack so it rests in the lower third of the oven for the best baking results.
• If you want the banana flavor to be more subtle in your bread, try decreasing the number of bananas. Two or three may be all you want.
• It’s best to crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them lightly before adding them to the butter and sugar.
• The riper your bananas are, the better. That means that your bananas should be yellow but evenly covered with brown freckles and just a bit too soft for eating. If you want your bread to have an even stronger banana flavor and a denser texture, though, you can let the bananas ripen even longer -- wait until the skins are brown and the fruit is beginning to fall apart.^[2]
• If you want to bake a loaf of bread and your bananas aren’t ripe yet, help the process along by placing the unpeeled bananas on a cookie sheet and baking them at 250℉/120℃ degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Let them cool before peeling them and using them in your bread.^[3]
• It’s best to mix the dry ingredients into the wet batter in batches so you can ensure that everything is fully mixed together. Add about half of the dry ingredients and combine completely before adding the rest and mixing again.
• If you’re stirring the dry ingredients into the batter by hand, it’s best to use a spatula instead of a whisk.
• The banana bread recipe multiples well, so consider doubling or tripling the ingredients and making extra loaves for freezing.

[Edit]Warnings

• Avoid cutting the bread right after it comes out of the oven as it will most likely tear.

[Edit]Things You'll Need

• Masher or fork for bananas
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing implement
• Cake pan (tube pan for method 3)
• Oven mitt
• Toothpick or skewer for testing doneness
• Wire cooling rack

[Edit]Related wikiHows

• Peel a Banana
• Make a Quick Homemade Bread

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

1. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-banana-bread-the-simplest-easiest-recipe-139900
2. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-banana-bread-the-simplest-easiest-recipe-139900
3. ↑ http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe-article

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