Q: The Textra icon looks like two white, horizontal lines in a blue speech bubble on your Apps list. Textra will open up to your inbox. If Textra opens up to a conversation, tap the back button to go back to your inbox. This will open the conversation in full-screen. You can search a chat by tapping the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner of your inbox. This button is located in the upper-right corner of the conversation. It will open the conversation settings, and reveal toolbar icons at the top. This button is located next to the pin and trash icons at the top of your screen. Tapping will mute the group chat, and take you back to the text conversation. You will see a green notification box confirming the chat is "Muted" at the bottom of your screen. You can unmute the chat any time by tapping the bell icon again.
A: Open the Textra app on your Android. Tap the group message you want to mute. Tap the  icon. Tap the bell icon.

Q: There are many clarifying shampoos available for purchase that help to cleanse your locks of any buildup or residue that might prevent the extensions from sticking to your hair.  Do not use conditioner or other hair products after clarifying your hair, as you will be adding in the things you just removed with your clarifying shampoo. If you are afraid of your clarifying shampoo stripping too much, look for ones that advertise sensitive skin and are made from organic materials instead of more chemicals. If your hair is at all damp, the glue from the extensions will not be able to stick. A divider will section out small pieces of your hair to fuse the extensions to, as well as protect your scalp from getting burned. To do this, you will need a piece of cardstock about three inches in diameter.  Cut the cardstock into a circle, around three inches wide. It doesn’t have to be perfectly shaped, but using the curved figure will work best. Cut a slit on one side of the circle to the center, like drawing the radius. At the center of the circle, make an enlarged hole one to two millimeters wide. Now, you will be able to slide small pieces of hair to the center of the cardstock circle, where the fusion extension can be safely attached at the root without burning your head. Part your hair around two inches from the nape of your neck, pinning everything above that mark to the top of your head. Pick up small sections and pull them through the divider. A crochet hook can be very useful for this. This will be the first piece you fuse, and should be around the same size of the hair extension strand. If you need to, clip the divider into your hair with a bobby pin or hair clip. Line up the end of the extension with the roots of your hair so that it  begins as near to your scalp as is possible. Hold the end of the extension and your hair by the roots in the flat iron for a few seconds. Remove the flat iron for a few seconds and repeat. Be careful not to burn your own hair in the process. Using your fingertips on the still-warm hair, make a rolling motion to blend the extension with your natural hair. This will help to set the glue or melted keratin. Take another section from the same row of hair and replace your cardstock divider on a new strand of hair. Just remember to be careful of the newly fused section. Layer extensions evenly over your head so that they appear the most natural. Continue this process until you have used all of your extensions. Use a brush that has no nibs or bulging ends on the tips of the bristles so that you do not pull out your newly fused extensions. There should be no problem following your basic style routine post-extensions as long as you are careful not to damage the base of the fusion.  Don't brush or comb your hair near the scalp. Too much tension can result in the extensions sliding or falling out. Brush your hair regularly, making sure that you avoid brushing too close to the scalp. When washing your extensions, use sulfate-free products, and do not condition the scalp. Leave-in conditioners can help you keep out tangles.  Use a very gentle touch. Do not rub, scrub, or tug at your hair. You will need to have the extensions redone every six to eight weeks, as they will start to slide out around this time.
A: Clarify your hair. Dry your hair completely. Make a divider for your hair. Section your hair beginning at the base. Put a strand of hair into your cardstock divider. Attach one strand of the extension to your divided hair. Use a flat iron to fuse the extension. Roll the fused strands into your natural hair. Remove the hair divider. Repeat the steps of dividing and fusing hair. Style your hair. Care for the hair extensions.

Q: These are commonly sold at stores that sell moving supplies, including U-Haul locations. You’ll also be able to find mattress covers at a local hardware store. They commonly sell for about $5–$10 USD.  During the process of being moved, the sides and top of your mattress may come in contact with floors, stairs, the ground outside, and the inside of a moving van (or the top of your car). You can use a plastic mattress cover to prevent your mattress from collecting dirt and permanent stains.  If you’re simply moving the mattress from one room to another within the same house or apartment, you don’t need to purchase or use a mattress cover. Before you begin to package and move the mattress, it needs to be lifted off of the bed frame or box spring it’s been resting on. Also remove any blankets or quilts. You can probably move the mattress with the fitted sheet and mattress pad still on, but remove all other sheets. Start by standing the mattress on its side and slipping the end farthest from the zipper over the base of your mattress. Work the cover up over the mattress by tugging on the top of the cover, and then on the bottom. Keep sliding the cover up until the entire mattress is inside. If you have someone with you, ask them to hold the head of the mattress a few inches up in the air. Once your mattress is completely in the moving cover, you can adjust the corners of the cover as needed. Make sure that there are no spots where the plastic is stretched thin around the mattress inside and might tear. Then, zip the bag closed. If your mattress cover doesn’t have a zipper, you’ll need to use packaging tape to make sure that the cover is completely sealed. Fold over the top flap of the plastic cover, and tape down all of the loose edges so no dust can make its way inside. Before you begin to move the mattress, make sure that you have a clear path to the vehicle or rental truck you’ll be placing the mattress in. Clear any boxes or furniture out of the path you’ll be walking through, and prop doors open so you won’t have to open them while holding the mattress.  Even if you’re only moving the mattress from one room to another within a house or apartment, still clear a path. You could easily trip over a stray side table or chair. If there is more than one route outside, figure out which route to take before you begin walking. Communicate this to the person helping you move the mattress.
A:
Purchase a plastic mattress cover. Take the mattress off of the bed. Slip the mattress cover over the mattress. Zip the bag shut, or tape it closed with packaging tape. Prepare the way to the vehicle.