Article: As soon as you get the study guide, start studying. It is best to reserve a couple of hours each day in order to discipline yourself, and to teach your brain how to process the words in daily slots. In fact, it is best to take as much time to study before the spelling bee as possible, since cramming a lot of words a couple of days before can be confusing and counterproductive. Index cards are great for studying words before a spelling bee, since they allow you write down the spelling of a word on the front and its meaning on the back, and they are also portable and easy to handle. For instance, you may find it helpful to use different colored index cards to organize the words by categories, such as language of origin, helping you better understand the different patterns of certain words. Reading can be a great way to get acquainted with the spelling of new or unfamiliar words, but few books are as useful for a spelling bee as your trusted dictionary. More importantly, learn your diacritics! These are the weird-looking symbols immediately next to the words in dictionaries which tell you how to pronounce them. Diacritics allow you to quickly master the way different words sound, helping you make educated guesses when you don't know the spelling of a certain word. If you are struggling over a few words, don't stress out. Get a reliable adult or friend to help you test on your spelling words. In fact, the organization in charge of the national spelling bee, Scripps, recommends that you practice with an adult or with a friend. Keep in mind that the spelling bee is a performance, so practicing allows you to rehearse the process before attending the actual competition.
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Study daily up until the competition. Use index cards. Use your dictionary. Get help.
Article: Apply this to your roots only; work it in and let it sit for a minute. Start by making a circle on the top of your head in the area you'd wear a crown. Focus on the back of this circle to begin with. Next, fill in the circle. This is where your part will be; grease here affects the way your hair looks. Trace while still scrubbing with your fingertips around the bottom edge of the circle. Keep making scrubbing circles underneath each one, drawing lines in circles around your head. Lastly, scrub the back of your skull and your temples/sideburns. This will result in less grease and more growth. After doing this, your scalp will feel alive. Many women swear their hair grows faster after a visit to the salon — it does, and this massage method is why. (I keep two plastic 12-ounce cups in my shower and just mix when I get in.) After you rinse the baking soda out, pour the apple cider vinegar over the ends of your hair, let it sit for a minute and then rinse it out. That's all there is to it!
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Dissolve about 1 tablespoon of baking soda in just enough water to make a paste. In order to stimulate blood flow, clean your pores and get off built up grime, use your finger tips to scrub your scalp. Next, pour about 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a cup and add water.
Article: Your hair will look its best if it’s moisturized, but sulfates dry out your hair. Check the labels on the products you use to make sure they say “sulfate-free.” This applies to shampoo, conditioner, leave-in sprays, and any styling products you use. You don’t need to wash your hair every day, and doing so may dry out your hair because it removes your natural oils. However, thick hair may get greasy if you skip too many days between washes. Shampoo your hair every other day to keep your hair clean and moisturized.  For instance, you might wash your hair on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. You can use conditioner between washes if you like. Conditioner moisturizes your hair and helps make it more manageable. Use your fingers to apply a dollop of conditioner to your hair after you shampoo. Comb it through your strands using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to coat your hair. Wait 3-5 minutes before you rinse out your hair. Put your conditioner on your hair before you do other shower activities, like bathing and shaving. This way you can do these things while the conditioner sets. Detangling thick hair is a big job, and it’s likely very frustrating for you. Using a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair in the shower can make it much easier to care for your hair. Before you rinse off your conditioner, comb your hair to remove any knots and tangles. Start at your ends and work your way to your roots. Always start at the ends of your hair so you can minimize breakage and damage. Cool water gives you shinier hair because it closes your hair cuticles, which makes your strands lay flatter. Turn the water faucet to its cool setting when it’s time to rinse the conditioner out of your hair. Then, rinse your hair until it’s free of product. Make sure you get out all of the conditioner so it doesn’t make your hair look greasy. Be careful when toweling off your hair. Never rub your hair with a towel because this can cause damage or frizz. Instead, gently blot your hair using a soft towel. You can also wrap your hair in a terry cloth towel or an old t-shirt.
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Pick sulfate-free, moisturizing hair products that will nourish your hair. Wash your hair about 3 times per week with warm water. Leave conditioner on your hair for 3-5 minutes every time you wash. Comb your hair in the shower while the conditioner is still on it. Rinse your hair with cool water to close the cuticle. Blot away excess water using a soft towel after your shower.