In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: In order to invest properly, you need to understand what the stock market is and how it operates. Here's a basic rundown of terms and processes:   Stocks. Also referred to as "shares" or "equity," a stock is a certificate that gives the holder part-ownership of a company. In order to raise money, a company releases shares that the public can buy. Each share represents a small percentage of ownership in that company.  Shareholder. This is a person who owns shares in a company. A shareholder can hold as few as one share and as many as millions. Shareholders are given votes in the company and earn a percentage of the profits.  Stock Market. This is where shares of companies are bought and sold. It can be a physical place or a virtual market. The three primary stock markets in the US are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the American Stock Exchange (AMEX), and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (NASDAQ). All are accessible through stockbrokers, both by phone and online. There are two main types of stocks: common and preferred.  Common stock is the form of stock most recognizable to newcomers. It is a share in a company. Common stock can give some of the highest returns in investing but comes with the largest risk.  Preferred stock gives ownership like common stock does, but does not bestow voting rights. The dividends paid out by preferred stock are fixed instead of variable like common stock. Preferred stock is a more secure source of dividend income than is common stock. Stocks can also be broken down into different classes if the company chooses. Typically, a company will make one class of share have more voting rights than the other, to make sure that certain groups maintain control of the company. Stocks operate according to the law of supply and demand. As the demand for a stock increases and more people are interested in buying than selling, the price of the stock goes up. This is because there is less supply of the stock and each share becomes more valuable. Stocks generally increase in demand as the company succeeds, and their demand lowers if the company performance suffers.  Demand is often based on expectations of future performance. When investors feel that the company will be performing better in the near future, demand will increase. It is impossible to predict with any certainty how the overall stock market will behave. This is why there is so much risk associated with this form of investment. Dividends are a benefit paid to shareholders at the discretion of the board of directors.  Stable companies often pay dividends to keep investors happy when their stock price  does not rise much. Dividends are a great way to earn "passive" (automatic) income over a long period of time. Ask yourself why you want to invest and what you expect to gain from it. The stock market can be very volatile, and a bad day could see you lose a significant part of your investment.  Good investors invest for the long term. If you are looking to cash in right away, the stock market might not be a good place to put your money. Don't invest if you are trying to get out of debt. Make sure any high-interest debts are taken care of before investing in the stock market. Successful stock investing requires dedicated time from the investor. Ask yourself if you have the time to investigate companies for at least a few hours a week. Such research is extremely important. There are many research services available to do some of the leg work for you. Look online for websites like Scottrade, ShareBuilder, Motley Fool, E-trade, TDAmeritrade, TradeKing, Morningstar, and TheStreet, to name just a few. It is very dangerous to pick stocks without first investigating them thoroughly.
Summary: Understand the stock market. Familiarize yourself with different kinds of stocks. Learn about how stocks increase and decrease in value. Find out about dividends. Understand why you want to invest.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Curls are notoriously difficult to cut. When it's done the wrong way, you can end up with a style that just doesn't look right with your hair texture. Do some research to find a stylist who's experienced in cutting curly hair. Look online for reviews, or ask your curly-haired friends for a recommendation.  Tell the stylist you want to avoid triangle hair, and see what he or she says. Anyone experienced in cutting curly hair knows what this means. Triangle hair is when the heavy curls grow in the shape of a triangular helmet. A good stylist will be able to cut the curls in such a way that they have better shape and movement. If a stylist wants to "thin" your hair with thinning shears, that's a red flag. Thinning shears can cause curly hair to frizz. Using a full blast of heat to dry curls will make your hair texture drier and coarser over time. It's better to let your curls air dry or diffuse on a low setting so your hair retains its bounce and stays hydrated. Finger-comb your curls section by section, then let them air dry so they stay bouncy and sleek. If you're concerned about getting more volume near your roots, use small clips to lift up your hair near your scalp. The hair will dry with a little more lift than it otherwise would.
Summary: Get your curls cut by a stylist who knows curls. Air dry or diffuse your hair instead of blowing it out.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: For quick counting, the first thing you should do is create a stack of all of your 1s, all of your 5s, all of your 10s, all of your 20s, and so on. Gather all of your bills into one big stack and then go through it one bill at a time and put each one in the stack with its respective denomination. Do this while or after you separate your bills into different stacks. This may make counting faster and easier, and also keeps your money more organized. Pick up one stack and hold it in your nondominant hand. Grab the top bill with your dominant thumb and pointer finger to make sure it’s only 1 bill. Then place the bill down on a flat surface in front of you while you count it. Continue to grab and move the bills one at a time while counting by the denomination. For example, if you’re counting a stack of 5 dollar bills, think or say “5, 10, 15, 20,” as you grab and place the first 4 bills onto the flat surface. Secure and set aside each stack of 50 bills of the same denomination. This is easy if you’re counting 1s, because you’ll just stop once you’ve reached 50. It’s helpful to know the monetary value of 50 of each denomination beforehand so that you know when to stop.  If you’re counting 5 dollar bills, stop when you get to $250. If you’re counting 10 dollar bills, stop when you get to $500. If you’re counting 20 dollar bills, stop when you get to $1,000. Continue banding each stack of 50 bills and setting them aside. Once you’re out of bills, add each stack together starting with the higher denominations and then add any leftover bills afterward.  It may be easier and faster to use a calculator at this point. For example, if you have 3 stacks of 20s, 2 stacks of 10s, 5 stacks of 5s and 23 loose 1 dollar bills, your math would look like this: 1,000 + 1,000 + 1,000 + 500 + 500 + 250 + 250 + 250 + 250 + 250 + 23 = 5,273.
Summary:
Separate your stacks by denomination. Adjust the bills so that they’re all facing the same direction. Count each bill as you pass it from one hand to the other. Wrap a rubber band around a stack once you reach 50 bills. Add up all banded stacks and leftover bills.