Article: Look to see if you have any beads around your house or stop by your local craft store and pick up a pack of multiple colors and sizes. You can also use gems or crystals for surface piercings.   Get fake gems and crystals at a craft store, or use real crystals that are from your necklaces or rings. Fake surface piercings can be as small or as large as you want. Surface piercings are piercings that are only visible on the surface of your skin. The part of the piercing visible is usually a stud or crystal.  Surface piercings can be on your cheek, nose, above the eyebrow, and above or below your top or bottom lips, respectively. Try putting a fake surface piercing in only one place first to see how you feel, then add more if you want a bolder look. Since you are not forcing any skin between two ends for these fake surface piercings, you only have to apply eyelash glue to one side of your bead, gem, or crystal. Eyelash glue is the best adhesive for fake facial piercings because it is already made for the skin, so it will last the longest and not be harmful.   Choose an eyelash glue with a small applicator. Let the glue set on the ends for 20-30 seconds before applying to the skin. Tweezers are the most effective when handling beads, gems, or crystals, especially considering their small size. You will be able to hold them steady and not get any glue on unwanted areas of your face. Place your bead, gem, or crystal where you want your surface piercing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Acquire multiple beads or crystals. Decide where you want your piercing. Apply eyelash glue to one side. Use tweezers to place your piercing.
Article: Your employer or university application reviewer is looking for a writing sample that shows how you organize and express your ideas. Your writing sample should demonstrate to your audience that you can create polished, written material that fits the expectations of the position you are applying for. Think of the writing sample as test, or another key element of your application. The employer or university application reviewer will be looking at your writing sample as a way to gauge how you well you might suit the position or the program. The employer may note they are looking for a one page writing sample that shows your ability to communicate a marketing idea effectively. Don’t submit a three page writing sample about the energy crisis, as this will waste the employer’s time and show the employer you don’t know how to follow instructions. The same logic applies to a university application writing sample: only submit samples that respond to the instructions provided by the university. Often, the reviewer will note how well you followed the writing sample instructions and if you provided a sample that matches the criteria specified by the employer or the university. Some employers may not specify what they are looking for in a writing sample. If this is the case, consider the position or program you are applying for and how you can demonstrate your skills through a particular piece of writing. When deciding which writing sample to use, it would be ideal if the sample is relevant to the position or program you are applying for and is also your strongest piece of writing. However, this is not always the case. If you are wavering between two samples, one of which is stronger in terms of writing but weaker in terms of relevance, submit the paper that has stronger writing. Your writing sample show demonstrate your writing at its best, and relevancy will come second to a well written sample.  If you have time, you can also revise the more relevant paper so it is better written and submit it instead. This would show the reviewer you took the time to find an applicable writing sample that also shows off your strong writing skills. You could also create a writing sample for a particular job application or university application. This might be necessary if you have limited work experience and are applying for an entry-level job. For example, if you are applying for a job in sales, you might create a mock proposal for a sale of the company’s product to a client, or create a profile for a client. Or if you applying for a research position, you may submit a school assignment that demonstrates your excellent research and writing skills. School assignments are good writing samples for first time applications, especially if you worked hard on them and if they seem relevant to the position or program you are applying for. Though your writing sample should demonstrate your writing style and voice, don’t use samples that use informal language and a casual tone. Your writing sample should appear professional and polished. Avoid submitting blog posts or Facebook posts are writing samples, unless the blog is a professional blog and addresses issues that relate to your application. Always submit recent or current writing over old writing. If you’ve been out of school for several years, your old science term paper may not be the best demonstration of your writing. It will tell the employer or reviewer that you haven’t written in a long period of time and may not showcase your strongest writing. The employer or reviewer will likely note how many pages or excerpts they want in the application. If there is no specified number, avoid submitting a ten page essay or a fifty page report, as most reviewers have limited time and will likely not be willing to read more than a few pages of your writing sample. The standard page count is around two to five pages for university writing samples. Some employers may only ask for a one to two page writing sample. If you have a long paper that you would like to submit, choose excerpts from the paper that showcase your best writing. One option is the choose a section from the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion, totalling no more than five pages, so your reader has a sense of the paper as whole.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand the purpose of a writing sample. Read the writing sample instructions carefully. Choose the stronger writing sample. Don’t include informal writing samples. Go for short, polished samples.
Article: A good way to see what you're up against is to plant a firm smooch on the back of your own hand. If some of the lipstick transfers to your hand, it's a good sign that you'll be able to deal with the rest of it without a lot of hassle. If you're still wearing a thick, dark coat after the kiss test, you probably have your work cut out for you.  Long-lasting lip colors are resistant to smears and smudges and in most cases will have to be removed through other means.  Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards so you don't accidentally leave stains on anything else. Take a washcloth or durable paper towel and blot at your lips. Use a light swirling motion to break up the lip stain. Go over your mouth a few times until the washcloth or paper towel stops collecting color. The more lipstick you can strip off beforehand, the easier it will be to get rid of the rest. If the lipstick you're wearing is particularly stubborn, you might need to give your lips a preliminary cleaning before you can remove the bulk of it. Wet a clean washcloth and lather it up with warm water gentle hand soap. Dab your lips with the corner of the washcloth, then rinse. When combined with the heat of the water, the surfactants in the soap should start to wear down the lipstick.  Choose a soap that is non-drying and suitable for facial use. Most liquid hand soaps and body washes will work just fine. Avoid soaps with harsh fragrances, as these normally contain chemicals that can cause rashes and allergic reactions. You may also have success using facial cleansers that contain gritty exfoliants. Rub a thick layer of moisturizing chapstick or lip balm onto both lips. The moisturizing agents will saturate and plump up your lip tissue, forcing more of the lipstick to the surface and making it easier to wipe away. It will also keep them soft and protected from dryness and damage.  Don't be afraid to get heavy-handed with the lip balm prior to removing your lipstick. More is better. Use an old chapstick that you're not worried about ruining with your lipstick shade.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Kiss your hand. Wipe off as much as you can. Wash with soap and water. Apply a coat of lip balm.