After you have finished washing your hair, dry it with a towel and proceed with your normal styling routine, but do not blow dry your hair. Let your hair air dry for a while until it is just damp. Secure the towel with a strong hair clip or safety pin. The towel will help prevent hair from getting on your neck and clothing.  You may also want to put some newspaper on the floor to catch the hair that you trim off. Before you begin, make sure that you will be able to see the front and back of your hair by placing one mirror in front of you and another behind you. The mirrors should be facing each other. Adjust the mirrors until you can see the front and the back of your head in the mirror in front of you. If you have long hair, this step is optional since you should be able to bring each strand forward as you trim your curls. Using a pair of sharp haircutting scissors, trim the ends of each of your curls. Make sure the scissors you use are meant for cutting hair and that they are very sharp. Cut the hair near the ends or in the curve of the curl. Begin by trimming the topmost layers and work your way down through your curls, layer by layer. After you finish trimming the ends of one layer, use a hair clip to separate the trimmed hair from the hair that you have not yet cut. Keeping the trimmed hair separate will help prevent you from cutting the same curls twice. Continue trimming the ends of your curls until you have trimmed them all. This may take a while, especially if you have thick hair. Just be patient and don’t rush! When you are finished, run your fingers through your curls and shake them out. Inspect your hair from all angles and make sure it looks how you want it to look. Use the scissors to touch up any spots that don’t look right. Look for any strands that are drastically longer than others or that are angled differently and trim as needed.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash and condition your hair. Wrap a towel around your neck and shoulders. Arrange your mirrors. Trim your curls. Separate the trimmed curls from the untrimmed curls. Shake out your curls. Inspect your curls.


Crease the folded middle with your fingers so that you can see it when you straighten the ribbon again. You should see the center crease in the middle.  Place your index finger on one end of the ribbon. Slide it in a semi-circle until it is perpendicular to the center crease.  Lift it and align it with the bottom edge of the center crease. Hold it on the center crease with your index finger. The ribbon should loop into an awareness bow, like the top of the breast cancer awareness symbol. Bring the inside edge around on the opposite side and lay it flat on top of the other ribbon end. It should be facing the opposite direction.  You will have a figure 8. Hold both ends to the center with your finger. Bring the center of the other loop of the figure 8 into the center stack. This will give your center bow two more layers that you must hold in place. Pick up the bow, while holding the center in place to see if your loops are even. The opposite side will be the front of your boutique bow.
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One-sentence summary -- Fold your thick ribbon in half. Lay the ribbon in a long line on your workspace. Place 1 finger on the crease to hold the ribbon on the table as you make your bow. Start a butterfly fold. Repeat on the opposite side. Bring the center of the loop on one side of the figure 8 onto the center stack/crease. Flip the entire bow over while you hold it.


Before you even start a meal, one way to make you feel more satisfied and stay satisfied may be by regulating the speed at which you eat. Some studies show that slower you eat, the more satisfied you'll feel.  It's recommended to take about 20 – 30 minutes to eat each meal.  This slow pace may help your brain register being satisfied with your meal.  In addition, it helps force you to pay attention to what you are eating and get more mental pleasure from it.  Time yourself at each meal for a couple days to get an understanding of how long you normally eat, and let that motivate you to slow down in the future. Try taking a sip of water between bites, putting your fork down in between bites, and talking to others to slow yourself down. Protein is an essential nutrient to your diet.  It not only helps fuel your metabolism, but can also help you feel more satisfied with your meals.  A higher protein diet has been shown in many studies, to be helpful in managing hunger and increasing your overall satiation after your meal. It can take 15 to 20 minutes after food is eaten for the satiety signals to reach the brain. Foods high in protein seem to register satiety faster than carbohydrates and fat. Aim for at least one serving of protein at most meals.  One serving is about 3 – 4 oz or about the size of your palm.  Try using a food scale to help keep you on track if needed. There are many different sources of protein.  Try to stick to leaner protein as this is lower in calories.  Even if you're not trying to lose weight, eating larger quantities of higher fat protein can cause weight gain due to a higher calorie level. Proteins to try include: beans and pulses, poultry, eggs, lean beef, fish, low-fat dairy products and tofu. Fruits and vegetables are great food groups to add bulk to your meals to help keep you feeling satisfied longer throughout the day. USDA recommends that adult women and men eat 2 cups of fruit each day and 2.5 – 3 cups of vegetables each day.  Both fruits and vegetables are known to increase satiation or satisfaction for a few reasons.  They're high in fiber, water, and air content.  Fiber and high water content help add physical bulk to your meals (without too many calories) and air can help you feel more physically full.  Studies have shown that higher fiber diets help you feel more satisfied for longer.  Bulking up meals with fruits and vegetables is an easy way to get your 25-38 g of fiber (the recommendations for women and men respectively) each day.  Include at least two to three servings of fruits and vegetables at each meal, or try to make half your plate half fruits or vegetables. Measure out 1 cup of vegetables, 2 cups of leafy greens or about 1/2 cup of fruit per serving. Like fruits and vegetables, whole grains are another great source of extra fiber.  This delicious food group is an easy way to add fiber to meals and will help you stay satisfied longer.  Whole grain foods are minimally processed and include all parts of the grain.  This makes it higher in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients.  Processed or refined grains on the other hand, do not have the fiber containing part of the grain.  This makes them less fibrous and less nutrient dense overall. Include one serving of grains at your meals.  Measure out 1/2 cup or 1 oz per serving.  Whole grain foods to try include:  whole grain oats, quinoa, brown rice, farro, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread or millet. Another trick to help fill you up and keep you satisfied a little longer is by drinking water before each meal.  It's also important to drink adequate amounts of fluids all day long.  Studies have shown that if you drink a glass of water, about 8 oz (230 ml), right before a meal, this can help trick your brain into feeling more satisfied and stay this way longer.  It's also important to drink water throughout the entire day.  Many times we feel hungry when in fact we're only thirsty.  Aim to drink at least 64 oz (about 2 liters) or about eight glasses of water or other calorie-free, hydrating beverages daily.  You may even need up to 13 glasses!  Stick to fluids like:  water, flavored water, sparkling water or decaf coffee and tea.
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One-sentence summary --
Eat slowly. Include lean protein at each meal. Bulk up your meals with two to three servings of a fruit or vegetable. Add in a serving of whole grains. Drink water before each meal.