There are 6 standard mattress sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king. Knowing the size of your mattress will help you choose bedding that fits. The different mattress sizes are based on how wide and long a mattress is.  Twin mattresses are 38 inches (97 cm) wide by 75 inches (190 cm) long. Twin XL mattresses are 38 inches (97 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. Full mattresses are 53 inches (130 cm) wide by 75 inches (190 cm) long. Queen mattresses are 60 inches (150 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. King mattresses are 76 inches (190 cm) wide by 80 inches (200 cm) long. California king mattresses are 72 inches (180 cm) wide by 84 inches (210 cm) long. This measurement is important because you need to know whether the new mattress will fit through them when you bring it home. Choose a mattress with a width that’s smaller than the smallest door or hallway you’ll need to carry it through.  Check for any low-hanging light fixtures that might get in the way when you’re moving in your new mattress. Measure the width and height of any staircases you'll use when you're moving the mattress. Bed frames are sized just like mattresses, but the sizing can vary between manufacturers. When you find a bed frame you like, measure the width, height, and length of the part of the bed frame your mattress will sit in.  If the width or length is less than the width and length of your mattress, your mattress won’t sit in the bed frame properly. If the part of the bed frame your mattress will sit in has a greater height than your mattress, your mattress will be too low in the frame.

Summary: Use the width and length of your mattress to determine what size it is. Measure the doorways and halls in your home before you buy a new mattress. Measure a bed frame before you buy it to see if your mattress will fit.


You'll need 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel, 1/4 cup of raw honey, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of an oil of your choice (extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, avocado oil, apricot oil, argan oil, or coconut oil). You should also have a small container to store the cleanser.  You can use a 4 to 6 ounce jar or soap dispenser. Just make sure it has a good lid to keep the cleanser well sealed. Try to buy an aloe vera gel with few preservatives or other ingredients. You can find high quality aloe vera gel at most health stores.

Summary: Gather your supplies.


Before you apply the mask, you need to make sure that you face is clean canvas. Remove any makeup or lotions you may have on your face and wash your face to fully cleanse. Steaming your face before you apply the mask isn’t necessary, but it will help to open your pores and allow the mask to more deeply nourish your skin. To steam, soak clean towels in hot water, then wring them out and hold them against your face for around a minute. You can also steam by holding your face over a bowl of hot water. Pour boiling water into a large bowl, then place the bowl on the table and sit in front of it. Lean forward and hold your face above the pot for a minute with a large clean towel draped over your head and around the sides of the bowl. Wash your hands, then use your fingertips to start patting on the cucumber mask, beginning at your forehead. Leave a circle of uncovered skin around each eye so as not to irritate them. Make sure that the mask layer is at least a half centimeter thick. After you have finished applying your mask, let it sit on your face for fifteen to twenty minutes. This gives the mask time to penetrate and cleanse your skin. Make sure not to touch your face during this time, as this could remove some of the mask. After the fifteen minutes are up, wash the mask away. Splash cold water on your face, and use your fingers to wipe the mask away. Wash your face with more cold water and use your fingers to gently scrub until all remnants of the mask are gone.  Cold water closes the pores on your face and seals in the nutrients and other benefits of the mask. Try not to use a face cleanser to remove the mask, since it may be harsh after the mask. If you are having a lot of trouble removing the mask with just water, use a small amount of extra gentle cleanser. Use a clean towel to pat your face dry. Your face should now feel fresh, soothed and moisturized! If you have extra dry skin, consider applying a few drops of facial moisturizer to trouble areas. Otherwise, enjoy your fresh and revitalized skin!

Summary: Wash your face thoroughly. Steam your face. Apply the mask to your face. Leave the mask on your face for fifteen minutes. Rinse off the mask with cold water. Pat your face dry.


Make sure that you have a neat, clean appearance. A pair of black slacks and a black shirt will look the most formal. Consider getting your nails done, and go easy on the makeup. Be sure that your hair is done as well. You are, after all, applying for a job that deals with making hair look great. Potential clients will have troubles trusting your abilities if they see that you have messy, unkempt, or damaged hair. They may assume that you do not know how to take care of hair and may hesitate entrusting their precious locks to your hands. You do not need to style it extensively every single day—just make sure that it looks clean and healthy. This is a great way to get experience and will help prevent you from falling into the "you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience" spiral. The internship may even lead to a job offer, depending on your performance, how much they like working with you, and whether or not you have finished your education. The hair salon can only do so much when it comes to getting clients for you. Even if someone does walk into the salon, he or she may not pick you as their stylist. By using social media, however, you can tell more people about yourself and your work, and thus get more clients that way. Here are some ideas:  Consider creating a Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pintrest account. Use these to post photos of your work, and mention any specials you might have going. Create a website or blog, and use it to tell people about yourself and your work. You can post your work address and prices, along with some photos of your hair cuts. Encourage satisfied clients to visit your sites and post feedback.
Summary: Dress appropriately for interviews. Take good care of your hair. Consider applying for an internship. Use social media to get more clients.