I’m heading out to Vegas this weekend and one of the items on my list of things to pack is sunscreen. My girlfriends tell me the higher the SPF the better, but what’s the difference between SPF of 30 and 100? Can you still tan with sunscreen? Hold on, sunblock? Ok, now what’s the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? Let the research begin.

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor

The amount of light that induces redness in sunscreen-protected skin, divided by the amount of light that induces redness in unprotected skin is the SPF. With that said, the higher the SPF, the longer you can stay in the sun. For instance, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will delay the onset of sunburn in a person who would otherwise burn in 10 minutes to burn in 150 minutes. So sunscreen with an SPF of 15 allows a person to stay out in the sun 15 times longer.

Sunscreen does not offer 100% Sun Protection

Sunscreens absorb ultraviolet light so that it doesn’t reach your skin. With the correct amount, an SPF 30 offers about 97% UVB sun protection, while an SPF 15 offers about 95% protection. So go for a higher SPF right? Well, an SPF higher than 30 is still only going to provide about 97% UVB protection. The higher the number just means you can stay out longer in the sun without getting burned.

Sunscreen vs. Sunblock

Most people use the terms sunblock and sunscreen interchangeably but they are not the same product. Sunscreen contains materials that act as a filter to allow a certain range of UV light to be absorbed into the skin. Hence, sunscreen will not prevent you from tanning, but it will lower your risk of getting burned.

Sunblocks are different from sunscreens in that, it doesn’t have an SPF because it physically protects the body from all UV rays. Sunblocks contain metallic materials — titanium dioxide or zinc oxide — that reflect and scatter the UVA and UVB rays, acting like a wall between the sun and your skin. Although they work well, they are messy. Because sunblocks are usually opaque — you can see it on skin — it’s typically used on small areas of a person’s body like their nose, ears or cheeks.

Sunscreen needs to be applied 365 days a year

Most people aren’t aware that sun damage begins the moment their skin sees daylight, spring, summer, winter or fall. Over time, cumulative exposure generates a lot of skin damage! Look for waterproof sunscreens that contain at least 10% zinc oxide and an SPF of 30+ and take care of your skin now before you regret years down the line!

For more information on sunscreen and sun essentials, check out Paula’s Choice.

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iPhone has a standard passcode lock feature that allow users to lock their phones with a 4-digit pin code. It’s handy for keeping unwanted individuals from accessing your phone.

Recently, I learned there’s a third-party application that emulates the graphical dot-to-dot style lock on Android-based phones. The Android lock system uses a series of nine dots in a 3×3 square where you need to replicate a pre-set pattern to unlock the phone. Unfortunately, this functionality can only be loaded onto iPhones that have been jailbroken.

You can install this app through Cydia and configure your graphical passcode by going to Setting → AndroidLock to set the pattern. The pattern must use four or more dots.

If you forgot your passcode, follow this trick to unlock and reinstall:

1. Call your iPhone.
2. Answer and tap on the Home button while in call.
3. Now you are at the home screen.
4. Use Cydia to uninstall and reinstall the app.

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What does it mean when a menu item is A.Q.? What’s the difference between gratuity, service charge, and tip? The restaurant industry simmers with quirky jargon. Every tool has a name and every function has a description. Some are fresh and hip; some are old and traditional; and some are just plain silly. Here’s a glossary of restaurant terminology for the newcomer to the eclectic world of food and beverage.

A la Carte
Each item on the menu has its own price, as opposed to an entire meal for one fixed price.
Translation: a la spendy.

A.Q.
As quoted. Typically, expensive seasonal foods that are quoted daily, such as lobster.
Translation: prices fluctuate with chef’s mood swings.

Attrition
Shortfall of food and beverage actually used, compared to the amount agreed to in the contract.

By the Piece
Food purchased by the individual piece, usually for a reception.

Chef’s Choice
Menu option where the chef prepares a selection of food items to best complement the entrée.
Translation: repurposed leftovers.

Corkage
Fee placed on beer, liquor, and wine brought into the facility and not purchased from the facility. The fee usually includes the cost of labor, ice, glassware, mixers, and occasionally, the profit the hotel would have made if you had purchased it from the facility.
Translation: BYOB and it’ll cost ya.

Cover
A place setting for one person.

Du Jour Menu
Menu that is planned and written on a daily basis.
Translation: stuff we need to get rid of today.

Gratuity/Service Charge vs. Tip
A gratuity is a mandatory, automatic fee added to a bill for the service personnel. A tip is a cash award given voluntarily for superior service.

Plus-Plus
Taxes and gratuities not included in the initial quote but added to the final bill. Designated by “++.”
Translation: the final bill’s gonna shock you.

Refresh
After or between meetings, attendants change glassware, refill water pitchers, and perform general housekeeping.

Skirting
Fabric placed around a table to conceal the area underneath.
Translation: peeking strongly discouraged.

To read more about restaurant lingo, check out ExhibitorOnline.com.

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Grab this cute little letterpress-printed, table calendar from theSCOOP. You can use it ’til the end of time …or until you spill your coffee on it! Choose from four different colors — blue, tan, red and yellow — so you can match it perfectly to your desk decor.

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A couple of months ago, I snipped off 14″ of hair to donate to Locks of Love and quite frankly, I miss my long straight hair. As much as I complained how it was such a pain in the butt to keep healthy and tangle-free, I secretly wish I hadn’t undergo such a dramatic change. That’s where clip-in hair extensions come in…

Hair extensions are a great way to add body and length to your hair. For those of us who don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on permanent hair extensions that not only wreck your hair but become ratty looking after a month or so, clip-in hair is the answer. With the right materials and a handful of patience, you can make your own clip-in hair extension at a fraction of the price of what you would pay at the salon!

What you need:

• 100% Human Hair (I went with the 18″, the longer the better!)
• Hair Glue
• Wig Clips
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Thread
• Sewing Needle

You can find 100% human hair in beauty stores and department stores. Although synthetic hair is the cheaper alternative, you should invest in 100% human hair so you can wash and condition after every use. 100% human hair will also be able to handle blow drying, curling, straightening, hair spray, and almost anything else you throw at it.

Here’s how you do it:

Measure the width of your head to where the hair piece will go. Trim 2 pieces of the same size.

Take off loose hair by combing through the pieces with your fingers. This will keep things tidy before you apply the glue.

Glue the two pieces together. It can get a little messy but you can ball up the glue and peel it off later.

Pinch the pieces together for about 30 seconds for the glue to hold and allow for 15 to 20 minutes to completely dry.

When the glue dries, sew in the clips. Sew in two clips on both ends and a third clip in the middle.

Once the clips are in, your extension is ready to use! Try this with different hair color and get streaky!

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