Article: Use a search engine to look for a salon in your area online (try search terms: "salon dreadlocks") or ask around for a recommendation. This gives you a chance to meet the stylist, and the stylist a chance to assess your hair and give you an estimate of the time needed and costs involved.  Keep in mind that a salon removal will still be very time consuming, and a full dreadlock takedown can cost upwards of $500 USD. Consider getting a few estimates since this is a such a large investment. Treat the appointment like a mini-vacation, and try to have fun.  Your pocketbook may sting afterward, but your arms and hair will probably thank you.
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Find a stylist that specializes in dreadlocks and dreadlock removal. Schedule a consultation. Book your appointment and enjoy!
Article: Just like with your face, you want to use a lotion that is designed for your particular skin type.  Don’t assume your body has the same skin type as your face either.  Sometimes the skin on your body is drier or more acne prone than the skin on your face, and determining the distinct skin type that your body is currently is important. As with face lotions, you want to look for body lotions that include the best ingredients for moisturizing your skin type.  This is why it’s especially important to first determine your body skin type, since assuming it is the same as your face could mean applying ingredients that could damage the skin or cause breakouts.  Some ingredients that are great for each skin type are:  Normal skin: Look for thicker lotions or moisturizing creams that include ingredients like vitamin C to help manage antioxidant damage and vitamin E to satiate thirsty skin.  Licorice as an ingredient will also help reduce any pigmentation damage. Oily skin: Use lightweight, non-greasy formulas, especially ones that are fast absorbing or contain witch hazel, which is a great natural ingredient for reducing excess oil production and body acne by unclogging pores.  Avoid thick, greasy products or ones that contain alcohol or petrolatum. Dry skin: Look for thick cream-based lotions or healing ointments, especially ones that contain shea butter or coconut oil, two intensely moisturizing ingredients that repair the skin’s moisture barrier.   Avoid products that contain alcohol, which will dry out the skin further. Sensitive skin: Look for products that contain soothing ingredients like Echinacea to sooth the skin and avocado oil, which contains fatty acids and tons of vitamin B to moisturize the skin and regulate cell function.  Avoid products that contain chemicals, dyes, or perfumes. Combination skin:  Look for oil-free formulas containing panthenol, zinc oxide, and lycopene.  Avoid thick creams and water-based gels, which will be too heavy or drying for the combination areas. Taking into consideration the consistency of the lotion and the directions on the product, pump or squeeze a suitable amount of lotion into your hands.  You don’t want to pump lotion for your entire body into your hands all at once; you want to focus on one area of your body at a time.  Rub your hands together to warm up the lotion and then apply it to your body.  Gently press the lotion into your skin with slow sweeping motions, focusing your application on areas that are particularly dry, like the knees and elbows. Before you exit the steamy bathroom or put on clothes, give the lotion about 5 minutes to sink into your skin.  The humidity will keep your pores open, which will allow the lotion to sink in faster and hydrate your skin better.  Putting clothes on or wrapping a towel around yourself too soon will wipe away the lotion you just applied, and you will lose all of the moisturizing benefits.
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Figure out what skin type your body is. Purchase body lotion with active ingredients for your skin type. Apply lotion immediately. Let the lotion sink in.
Article: Remember, a person will never truly quit using drugs until he is ready to do so. The decision has to be yours. A great way to help you get clear on all of the advantages of living a drug-free life is to make a list of the benefits of sobriety. Here are some things that you may want to consider:  Meth use often impacts your quality of life. Your finances take a hit and relationships may be destroyed because of the erratic behavior that addiction creates. Also, you always run the risk of being arrested when you use illegal drugs. These are all things that could change when you stop using meth. Prolonged use of meth can cause negative health consequences such as extreme weight loss, severe dental problems including tooth loss, and skin sores that result from excessive scratching. Meth use can also increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.  Being healthy for you and your family is often a pretty good reason to quit. Be intentional about removing the people who introduced you to the drugs from your life altogether. This includes old friends that you have gotten high with in the past as well as your drug supplier. You should remove any avenue that you could potentially use to contact them. This includes phone numbers that are stored in your cell phone, phone numbers that may be written down on pieces of paper in your wallet or in your home, and even social media contacts. This way you will no longer have access to people who have a negative influence on you.  If negative influences are still contacting you, then you may want to consider changing your phone number and deleting your social media accounts for a while. It is just as important to avoid going into old environments that may trigger your desire to use meth. Many people even take alternate routes to work to avoid driving past old acquaintances. Staying busy can also help you avoid negative influences. Try getting a job and even a second one if possible. Experiment with working longer hours or get started with a new hobby. Try to keep yourself busy so that you’re less likely to be distracted by negative people and places. It is really important to have a strong support system as you move through the process of quitting meth. There should be at least one person who you can call at any time to help you get through a tough moment.  Keep your sobriety partner’s phone number in your wallet, in your cell phone, or in any place where you will have easy access to it at all times. Identifying one person to be your sobriety partner is fantastic but having several people that you can call at a moment’s notice is ideal. Keep in mind that the larger your support network is, the more successful you’ll be with quitting.
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Write down all of the reasons that you want to quit. Delete all of the negative influences from your contacts. Keep yourself busy. Call a friend and ask him to be your sobriety partner.