Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use gentle, chemical-free shampoo. Use a leave-in conditioner. Section your hair into several parts. Apply curling custard or cream to the first section. Flat-twist your hair. Roll up the twist in a perm curler. Repeat with the rest of your hair. Leave the curlers in overnight. Remove the curlers and moisturize with oil. Repeat regularly to maintain the look.

Answer: Shampoos containing sulfates, alcohols, and plastics are tough on African-American hair, causing it to become brittle and break more easily. Using a chemical-free shampoo keeps the hair shaft strong, providing a good foundation for natural, soft curls. Moisture is key when it comes to defined curls. While your hair is still wet, cover it with a good natural leave-in conditioner that contains nourishing ingredients like shea butter and argan oil. These trap moisture in to keep your hair soft. This will make it easier to twist your curls into shape. Each one will need to be shaped individually. Hold the sections apart using clips. Find a curling cream or custard that works well for your hair type. Curling cream or curling custard are products made with natural ingredients that promote soft, shiny curls. Apply plenty of product to the first section, using your fingers and a wide-tooth comb to smooth it through. Divide the section into three sections. Twist each section, then twist the three sections together. Roll it from the tips to all the way to your scalp, and secure the curler there. Section by section, flat twist your hair and roll it up in curlers. Wear a scarf to sleep so you can protect your hair during the night. Use your fingers to smooth coconut or argan oil through each curl, being careful not to cause the curls to fall apart. Use a hair pick to gently fluff the curls and add volume at the roots. Your curls should now look sleek, loose, and moisturized, like modern Jheri curls. Without using any chemicals, this method will not result in permanent curls. However, you can maintain your curls by repeating the treatment about once every one to two weeks, or more often if needed.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Layer your milkshake for tasty twist. Make a chocolate chip milkshake instead. Try a Thin Mint milkshake if you like the popular Girl Scout cookie. Make it with iced coffee if you like coffee. Add some Kahlua for a boozy kick.

Answer: Fill the bottom of each glass with 1 teaspoon of chocolate sauce. Pour in the milkshake, then top off each glass with a finely crumbled Oreo cookie. This will create a black-white-black layer that is reminiscent of an Oreo! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 1 cup (175 grams) of crushed, chocolate chip cookies instead of Oreos. Add ¼ cup (45 grams) of chocolate chips for extra crunch. Garnish the milkshakes with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and extra chocolate chips! Follow the basic cookies and cream recipe, but use 8 crushed Thin Mint cookies instead of Oreos. You can make it with vanilla, chocolate, or mint chip ice cream. For an even mintier flavor, add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract to the recipe. Garnish it with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips. If you can't find any Girl Scouts selling Thin Mints in your area, don't worry! You can use any other mint-flavored chocolate cookie instead. Follow the basic recipe, but use sweetened iced coffee (with milk) instead of the plain milk. Can't get any iced coffee? Simply use coffee ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream. Follow the basic recipe, but reduce the milk to ¾ cup (180 milliliters). Add 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of Kahlua coffee liqueur to the recipe. After blending, pour it into two tall glasses, and garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, if desired.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Stay away. Overcome hurt caused by the bad friendship. Determine what you want in a friend. Try to make new friends. Spend time with yourself and your family.

Answer: Once you’ve ended the friendship, it may be difficult to completely avoid friends who are a bad influence, particularly if you’re in the same classes, live close to each other, or have mutual friends. It will be awkward for awhile, particularly if there are hurt feelings involved, but it’s important to be firm in your decision in taking time apart. To help you stay away you can:   Defriend or unfollow them on social media Avoid talking about them with your mutual friends Avoid answering any texts or phone calls from them Avoid sitting next to them in class or at other events Even if you were ready for the friendship to end, breaking up with a friend can take a toll on you. Take time to move on and overcome the hurt caused by your bad friendship. Allow yourself to process any feelings you have about the friendship ending, either on your own, with a parent or loved one, with a good friend, or with a counselor.  Cry and let yourself be sad Write a goodbye letter, but keep it for yourself Ask yourself what qualities most troubled you about the bad friendship, and how you can keep that from happening again. Good friendships are well balanced. Each friend gets their needs met fairly equally, and you’ll feel safe, supported, and appreciated in a good friendship. You’ll want friends who are there for you in good times and in bad. Look for people who: Build you up Genuinely care about how you are Don’t focus only on themselves Once you know the types of people you want to be friends with and the types you’re trying to stay away from, put yourself out there. Look for people who have similar interests as you and ask to spend time with them. You can also try new activities to meet new, different kinds of people. It might be uncomfortable or scary at first, just like asking someone out on a date. You can say, “Hi, I noticed your t-shirt. Do you like that band, too? I heard they’re coming out with a new album this weekend. Do you want to go check it out at the record store with me sometime?” If you’re having trouble making new friends, or just aren’t ready, focus on yourself. Make time for yourself by exploring new hobbies, focusing on school, and doing extracurricular activities that you like. Spend time with your family doing things you enjoy. Remember that friends are an important part of life, but they’re not the only part! Take some time away from friends to build back up your sense of self-esteem and self-confidence.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a pouch small enough to fit in the laminator. Select a thicker pouch for added durability. Trim the paper to the shape you want it. Lay the paper in the laminating pouch. Space multiple small pieces out in a pouch, if necessary.

Answer:
Lamination pouches come in a variety of sizes. When choosing a size, make sure it's small enough to fit in your machine. That means that the folded side of the pouch needs to be smaller than the area you feed the pouch into. However, ensure your paper can fit completely inside the pouch. If your project is small, try using a smaller sheet so you don't waste part of the pouch. Pouches range in thickness from 3 millimeters to 14 millimeters. The thicker pouches provide more protection. However, always check the directions for your machine, as many machines cannot handle very thick pouches. Most machines will handle pouches in the 3-5 millimeter thickness. If you want to cut out the white around an object on the paper, it's best to do it before you laminate it. Cut carefully around the edges until you're happy with how it looks. A laminating pouch is 2 sheets held together by 1 folded edge. Open the pouch up and place the edge of the paper up against the inside of the folded edge. On the other edges, make sure to leave a little space between the edge of the paper and the edge of the pouch for the laminator to seal the edges. Close the pouch. Don't cut the pouch before inserting it in the machine, as that can cause jams. If you have multiple pieces, carefully space them out inside the pouch, leaving a bit of room between them. You will need to be able to cut between them and still have a bit of laminated edge around each piece. Some laminators warn against using multiple pieces in 1 pouch, so read your instruction booklet to find out more about your machine before attempting this.