Problem: Article: Hair that’s been colored, relaxed, or in any way chemically altered within a month of getting a perm carries extra risk of damage and of the perm not taking to your hair how it’s supposed to.  Some stylists will not apply perms to hair that has been colored or chemically treated at all. Call ahead to find out the perm policies at your salon. Perms can sometimes cause your hair to look lighter in color. Talk to your stylist about whether or not this is a possibility on your hair type. Remember that perms last about 6 months, depending on your hair length and texture. They don’t really fade out, they have to start to grow out. Are you interested in subtle waves, bouncy waves, or classic pin-curls? Let your stylist know how you want your curls to look, and they will tell you your perm options for your hair type and those types of curls. Browse pictures in style magazines or online to get more ideas for the types of curls you’d like. It’s even better if you can bring a picture in to the salon with you. Your stylist will be able to tell you how your hair type will hold different types of perms. There are 2 main perm options: digital or “hot” perms and cold or alkaline-compound perms. Hot perms prepare your hair first with a relaxing treatment, then heated rods are applied and the temperature is monitored depending on your hair’s length and thickness.  Digital perms only work on thick hair. They produce looser wave-like curls and not ringlets. The overall process of a digital perm takes about 3-4 hours and is more expensive than cold perms. Digital perms potentially cause less damage to your hair than cold perms, and you need less styling products to help keep the curls in place. If you don’t have thick hair, your only perm option is a cold perm. In this type of perm, your hair is soaked in an alkaline compound and then wound tightly around rollers to create ringlets. Cold perms can get curls closer to your roots and work on any hair type.  While cold perms are less natural-looking at first, they do relax a bit eventually. You have to use curl-enhancing products more frequently on a cold perm, but the overall process is shorter and more affordable. After your perm, your hair needs time to adjust to the chemicals and damage done to it during the perm. Your curls also need as much time as possible to set; washing them too soon can cause them to come out a bit. Use curl-enhancing shampoos, conditioners, and styling products on your permed hair. Use a conditioner containing protein to help your hair recover nutrients lost during the perm process. To avoid having your hair get frizzy and tangled, gently pat it dry with a microfiber towel after your shower instead of rubbing it. Only dry it enough so that it’s not dripping, and allow it to finish air-drying.  If you got a cold perm, apply curl-enhancing cream or solution to your hair while it’s still damp and allow it to air dry. Avoid heat drying or straightening your hair with a flat-iron when it’s permed. Too much heat can damage permed hair. Anything that’s high in chemicals, such as hair color or chlorine, can have a negative effect on your perm, causing it to look dry and damaged. Wait at least 1 month to color-treat permed hair. If you’re a swimmer, wear a swim cap to protect your perm from chlorine until the perm eventually grows and falls out. You may be tempted to not cut your hair to try to keep the perm in longer. However, to keep the curls that are there looking bouncy and healthy, you should trim your hair in 3 months. If your hair grows fast, the top will probably begin to straighten and the bottom curls will look looser over time. Most perms last about 6 months before they begin to fall out completely.
Summary: Don’t chemically treat your hair for 1 month prior to getting a perm. Tell your stylist what type of curls you want. Get a digital or “hot” perm for looser curls on thick hair. Ask for a “cold” perm to get tighter ringlets on any hair texture. Wait 2-3 days before shampooing freshly permed hair. Don’t rub your hair with a towel when it’s wet. Avoid dyes and chlorine when you have a perm. Get your hair trimmed every 3 months to keep your curls bouncy.

Problem: Article: Many programs that lead to illegal downloads are Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and use file sharing to make songs on one computer available to another. Disabling file sharing will save your computer from these harmful downloads with potential viruses. To disable file sharing, follow these steps:  Click Start, My Computer Go into Tools Choose Folder Options Click View In Advanced Settings, click Use Simple File Sharing to clear the check box Click OK Downloading files that you haven’t paid for without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. This happens mostly through P2P software. The most popular examples of P2P software are:  Limewire Kazaa Bearshare BitTorrent Ares Using the P2P software not only puts your computer at danger, but also puts you in line for potential fine and jail times. It is illegal to download without permission of the copyright holder. These programs allow you to legally download music:  Ruckus iTunes eMusic Amazon Napster
Summary:
Turn off file sharing. Avoid illegal activity. Use safe programs.