It’s easiest to wrap your foot and ankle while you’re seated. You can sit on a chair or workout bench. Then cross the leg you’re wrapping over the opposite leg. You should rest your leg just above the ankle, so you can get to the ankle to wrap it. Place the end of the floss on the top of your foot at your arch. Then wrap the floss around your foot about 3 times, slowly moving back toward your heel. Make sure your foot stays in a neutral position as you wrap your foot and ankle. Once you reach your heel, let a little extra floss through your hands and begin wrapping the ankle. You’ll need to skip your heel to make sure you still have enough range of motion to work out your ankle. Once you’ve wrapped your ankle, continue wrapping the floss up your calf. You should still be using about 50% tension. Once you come to the end of the floss, tuck the end under the previous strip. Once your foot is wrapped, extend your leg out so your foot is off the ground but your knee is still slightly bent. Flex your foot back and then point it forward. Then you can rotate your ankle, moving it both clockwise and counterclockwise. Flex and rotate your ankle for about 1 minute to warm up the tissue. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then slowly lift your heels off the ground, bearing the weight of your body on your toes. As soon as you reach the top of your range of motion, slowly lower your heels back to the ground. Then raise them off the ground again. Do this for 20 seconds. Once you’ve done toe raises for 20 seconds, add a dorsiflexion to the end. When you lower your heels back down, bend slightly at the knee and lower your body until your knees are just over your feet. Then raise your body back up, take the weight off your heels, and do a toe raise. Repeat this whole process for about 20 seconds. Once you’ve flexed and stretched your ankles, hop on both feet, bringing them just off the floor. This will warm up the tissue well if you’re planning on going for a run after. Once you’ve finished your exercises, remove the band. You don’t want to have it on for longer than 2 minutes at a time. If you'd like to increase mobility in both of your ankles, wrap the other ankle and repeat all of the exercises.

Summary: Start in a seated position. Begin wrapping at the arch of your foot. Skip over your heel and begin wrapping your ankle. Wrap the floss the rest of the way up your leg. Flex and rotate your ankle while seated. Perform toe raises. Perform dorsiflexion. Hop for a few seconds. Remove the band.


Living just outside a city can cut your rent down by hundreds of dollars. Check out the surrounding suburban areas and focus your search on apartments in these cheaper areas. If you work in the city, this is a great option for saving some money and keeping your commute time reasonable. If your living situation is flexible and you’re really looking to get the best deal, think about changing your living situation. Highly populated cities like New York City and San Francisco generally have much higher rent because of the high demand. Instead, look for cities like Memphis, Tulsa, Indianapolis, and Louisville, which have record-low apartment rent. Even if it’s not your dream home, a lower square footage will mean a lower monthly rate. During your search, check out apartment buildings with smaller rental options, such as 400-600 square feet. Apartments that are positioned conveniently near public transportation often cost more, so if you don’t need the extra convenience, go for an apartment that’s further away. This option can really help cut down on your rent price if you work from home, have a car, or don’t mind a longer commute.

Summary: Look in the suburbs right outside of urban areas. Consider moving to a city with cheaper apartment options. Look for an apartment with a smaller square footage. Choose an apartment that’s further away from public transportation.


There are different approaches to this for different hair types.  If your hair is damaged, oily, or limp, wash and condition it with something designed to create volume. If your hair is thick or not particularly oily, do not wash it before curling. Simply apply a dry shampoo to your roots. If your hair usually has trouble holding a curl, skip washing it for a day or two before curling. This should help make your hair more malleable. Using less conditioner, or none at all, may also help. Again, this will be different for different hair types.  If your hair is damaged, oily, or limp, spray it with a heat protectant from root to ends while it is still damp. Apply a strong-hold mousse liberally—you can do this at the roots to achieve a fuller look, or from mid-shaft to ends for a looser one. Blow dry upside-down until your hair is totally dry.  If your hair is thick or not particularly oily, spray it from roots to ends with heat protectant, and work a liberal amount of strong-hold mousse through your whole head. You may not be able to afford lots of specialized hair products, especially if you don't curl your hair often, or you may be curling your hair on short notice and not have time to run out to the store. These recommended products will help your hair keep its curl and protect it from heat damage, but you can still achieve a beautiful curl without them. That said, it is highly recommended that at a minimum you have hair spray, and something to help protect your hair from heat (especially if you plan on curling it regularly). There are many shampoos that help with the latter, in addition to all the heat protectant sprays on the market.
Summary: Wash and condition your hair. Apply product. Fret not if you do not have all the products suggested.