INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Clothing or equipment that rubs the ends of the tape can cause the ends to peel. To prevent this, wear clothing styles that do not interfere with the ends of the tape. If this is not possible, you could try taping your clothing to your skin in certain areas so that they do not come in contact with the tape. For example, you could tape your sleeves back if you are wearing kinesiology tape on your shoulders. Kinesiology tape can be worn for three to five days and you will likely get the tape wet at some point during that period. To dry the tape, simply pat it dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the tape, because this may cause the ends to peel. If at some point the ends of the tape begin to peel, you can simply trim off the peeling piece using a pair of scissors. Press down the remaining ends of the tape so that more peeling does not occur.

SUMMARY: Prevent clothing and equipment from rubbing the ends. Pat tape with a towel to dry. Trim peeling ends with scissors.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can use several household supplies to easily make fun flour bombs. Gather together all of the supplies needed before starting the project.  Napkins, paper towels, or dryer sheets.  Flour A spoon Rubber bands You need to have the napkin, paper towel, or dryer sheet laid out flat on a table to get it properly filled with flour. You can lay several down at once if you’d like to make multiple flour bombs. Use a small spoon to put flour into the center of the napkin, paper towel, or dryer sheet. You should only add about 1 to 2 spoonfuls to each to make sure you have enough room to tie the flour bomb. A larger paper towel might be able to have 3 to 4 spoonfuls in it depending on how big it is. Gather the four corners of the napkin, paper towel, or dryer sheet and bring them together so that the flour rests in a pocket underneath them. Wrap a rubber band around the flour bomb very close to the flour pocket. Make sure you have all edges of the napkin, paper towel, or dryer sheet pulled through the rubber band so the flour will not leak. Take your flour bombs outside to have fun throwing into the air. The flour will make a fun, white spot wherever the bomb lands. Try setting up a target to throw the flour bombs at for a fun outdoor game.

SUMMARY: Collect all of the necessary supplies. Lay the napkin, paper towel, or dryer sheet out. Spoon out the flour. Tie the flour bomb. Enjoy playing with your new flour bombs.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Straight hair is the hair type that is most susceptible to split ends, or ends that look frayed, dull, and dried out. Combat split ends by getting your hair trimmed regularly, or every 4-6 weeks.  If trimming that often is not possible for you, try other techniques to prevent split ends such as lessening how often you blow-dry, brushing and combing your hair less frequently, and not combing your hair when it's wet. If you're handy with scissors on your own hair, you can also try trimming your own split ends. Sometimes split ends are inevitable on straight hair. To hide them, style your hair in a bun or a braid. If your hair is too short for a bun or braids, try using small clips to twist your hair in several places all over your head instead. Straight hair can often look like it lacks volume and bounce. If you'd like your hair to look thicker or bouncier, ask your hair stylist for a layered cut or a bob. If you like having long hair and a bob is too intimidating to you, your stylist can give you suggestions on what type of layered cut would look good on you. Check out pictures online or in style books at the hair studio to get more ideas for layered cuts and bobs. While blow-drying your hair too frequently can dry it out, an blow-dry on thin straight hair can work wonders for adding temporary volume. After you wash and condition your hair, stand with your head down and use a round brush as you apply the air to your hair while it's upside-down.  Apply a pea-sized amount of lightweight mousse near your roots for an extra volumizing effect if you're trying this technique. If you notice that your hair starts becoming dry or damaged, reduce the number of times you blow-dry to 1-2 times per week and add a heat-protectant to your hair before blow-drying. Lowering the temperature setting on your blow-dryer can also reduce damage. Another way to add temporary volume to your hair is by adding waves to it. Get natural waves in your hair by braiding it when it's wet for the best effect, though braiding it when it's dry works too.  Sleep with your braids in overnight and take them out in the morning to see the new waves in your hair. Make sure your braids are dry before you unravel them. If they're not, you can use a hair dryer on them. Lots of product will weigh down most straight hair. When you need to use these products, use small, pea-sized amounts of gel or mousse, or a few quick squirts of spray, and use ones that are labeled as volumizing or lightweight. Products with alcohol in them can contribute to dry hair. Alcohol is most often found in hairsprays and some gels. Try to avoid using products containing alcohol.

SUMMARY:
Get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to remove split ends. Wear your hair in a bun or braids to hide split ends. Try a layered haircut or bob to give your hair volume. Add volume by blow-drying your hair upside-down. Try braiding your hair at night to add waves. Use gels, mousses, and hairsprays sparingly.