In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use your smoothing shampoo and conditioner to prep your hair for best results. Shampoo gently. After you apply the conditioner, comb through your hair with a paddle brush to evenly and thoroughly distribute it before rinsing it out. If you have long hair and want to avoid washing your hair daily, use dry shampoo in between washings to keep your locks fresh. Pat your hair gently with a towel, working downward. Rough towel drying can encourage hair to curl up, especially if you already have a natural wave to it. Allow your hair to air dry until it's about 80% dry before blow drying it.  Blow drying wet hair is extremely damaging and it can also cause your hair to become frizzy. Make sure you apply the product starting at the roots and working it down to the ends. This is the same direction as the hair cuticle, so applying it that way will ensure that you get the sleekest results. This will smooth your hair cuticle and also keep your hair from tangling. Make sure you are using the nozzle attachment on the hair dryer and your paddle brush with the mix of nylon and boar hair bristles as you dry it.  Once your hair is dry, use the cool setting on the hair dryer to blast it with cool air for about 60 seconds for an additional shine boost. Separate your hair into small sections (1-2 inches) and use the flat iron to straighten your hair by sections. If you have thick or long hair, it may be easier for you to tie most of it up and bring it down a section at a time to straighten it.  Work slowly and steadily and don't iron over the same section of hair more than 2-3 times.  Make sure your hair is completely dry before you begin – if you hear a sizzle, stop and use your blow dryer for a few more minutes before resuming.  Adjust the heat setting on your flat iron to suit your hair type. If you have fine or damaged hair, set the temperature at 300 to 350 degrees. Normal hair can use the 350 to 400 degree setting and if you have coarse hair, use the 400 degree setting. Sparingly use a tiny amount of serum to smooth down any fly-aways or roughness. Don't neglect the ends of your hair, which tend to dry out the most when subjected to heating tools. Then allow your hair to cool down completely before applying a light might of hairspray or finishing spray all over your hairstyle to set it.  If you don't wait for your hair to cool down before applying hairspray, you may hear some sizzling, which means you're damaging your hair. Instead of misting, try spraying your mixed nylon and boar bristle brush with the hairspray and then running it through your hair to avoid stiffness or stickiness.
Summary: Shampoo and condition your hair. Lightly towel dry your hair and allow it to air dry. Apply smoothing serum to your damp hair. Blow dry your hair in a downward motion. Spritz on the thermal protectant product and flat iron your hair. Reapply a small amount of serum and set your hair with hairspray.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Different therapists have differing approaches to therapy. It's important to get a sense of how a therapist would proceed if you were to begin sessions with him.  Ask the therapist how he would want to proceed with treatment, and whether he uses any particular therapeutic modality in his practice. Then read up about that treatment plan to see if you think it could help you.  A good therapist will suggest different techniques and treatment strategies for you to work on at home between sessions. Find out about the therapist's projected treatment plan. You should specifically ask how many sessions you can expect to have, how long each session will last, and what kind of timetable you can expect for results. It may seem like a strange question to ask a marriage counselor you're interested in working with, but it can also be a very important thing to know. Some marriage counselors urge their clients to leave the marriage when things get rocky, either because of the therapist's beliefs or her unwillingness to continue working through problems. This may be the mark of a poor therapist for your needs, especially if you're committed to working through your problems no matter what. You should specifically ask the therapist at what point she considers divorce to be a viable option and when she thinks you should try to stop or avoid it. Each therapist brings his own set of values to the practice of marriage counseling, which can be good, bad, or neutral. However, those values shouldn't intrude on your therapy in problematic ways. It's important to determine what your therapist's values are to ensure that he will be a good fit for you and your partner moving forward.  If a therapist says there is only one way to have a successful marriage, you should consider finding someone else to work with. Ask a therapist you're interested in what his personality is like. That may give you some insight into how well he'd fit with you and your spouse.  Determine what kinds of patients the therapist works with before you describe your problem. That way you'll know whether he can help you right off the bat. Describe yourself, your spouse, and your marital problem(s). Ask the counselor how he thinks the first session or two might go when dealing with that problem to get a sense of what to expect. There are many therapeutic approaches that are generally recognized as being effective and medially-sound. It may be a good idea to find out what kinds of therapeutic approaches your counselor uses to see if it would fit well with your needs. Two common evidence-based approaches to marriage counseling are Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and the Gottman Method.  Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy works to rebuild the foundation of a marriage by focusing on repairing trust, fostering emotional intimacy, and rekindling feelings of love and affection. The Gottman Method works to rebuild a marriage by first changing the behaviors of each partner. This method emphasizes communication skills, conflict resolution, strengthening the friendship within a marriage, and being more caring/considerate partners to one another. Marriage counseling should not feel like a never-ending pursuit. Early in the counseling, you and your partner should set concrete goals with your therapist so that the ensuing sessions have some direction and focus. Each subsequent session should have those goals in mind and should work to help you and your partner find ways to meet your goals.  You won't see results overnight, but if you haven't seen any improvement in your marriage after several weeks' worth of sessions, you may want to consider looking for another therapist.  A good therapist should make both spouses feel respected and heard. If your therapist takes sides or "gangs up" on you or your spouse, you should consider looking for another therapist.  Don't get frustrated. Saving a marriage takes time and effort from both you and your partner, you won't be able to do it alone. If the therapist you're seeing isn't helping you reach your clearly-defined goals, it's worth your marriage to find one who will.
Summary:
Compare strategies and treatment plans. Ask your therapist's opinion on divorce. Determine your therapist's values. Look for evidence-based approaches. Evaluate your progress.