Different types of foundations work with different skin types, so decide whether your skin is more oily or dry before picking a foundation. If your face is always shiny, you breakout easily, and you tend to have larger pores, you probably have oily skin. If your face has rough or red patches, barely visible pores, or flaking skin, you probably have dry skin. If your face has parts that seem oily and other parts that seem dry, you have combination skin.  If you have oily skin with larger pores you should use a matte foundation to help dry up your skin’s natural oils. Girls with dry skin should moisturize first, and then use a creamy foundation rather than a matte one. This will keep your skin moisturized and looking fresh. If you have combination skin, you should pick a foundation that will give you your desired end effect. Sometimes dark skinned girls have a difficult time finding the right color foundation because many girls are naturally two toned and have a complex color. The best way to find the perfect foundation is to use several different colors together to match your skin. You might find that your skin is lighter towards the center of your face and darker towards the outer edges. Using two different colors on the different parts of your face and then blending them together where they meet will help you get a very natural look with foundation.

Summary: Use the right foundation for your skin type. Find the perfect color of foundation.


This is a good way to gauge what quality of camera you will be buying. Larger, fancier cameras with high resolution images and interchangeable lenses—like a DSLR—can cost over $1,000 USD, while cheaper point-and-shoot cameras can be as little as $150 USD. A budget capped at $500 USD, for example, already excludes many cameras, and can help make your decision for you. The best camera for you will vary based on whether or not you'll use the camera daily, monthly, or only a couple of times annually. The more you use the camera, the more it makes sense to invest hundreds of dollars in it.  If all you need is a camera for vacation snapshots, then a cheaper model might be better for you. If you'll use the camera at least once a week (whether as a hobbyist or for professional purposes) consider a more expensive mirrorless camera or a DSLR. Or, if you'll use the camera frequently, but photo quality isn't a high priority, you could purchase a mid-range compact camera. A camera that's great for studio portraiture will not be a great camera to take on a hiking or backpacking trip. If you're planning on traveling with your camera or shooting outdoors, buy a camera that won't break the bank to replace. Likewise, if you're planning to shoot only high-quality indoor photos, opt for an expensive DSLR or mirrorless camera. As a general rule of thumb, smaller, more compact cameras and cameras with fewer removable or interchangeable parts are best for traveling with.

Summary: Decide how large of a budget you have for the camera. Consider how often you'll use the camera. Think about in what contexts you'll use the camera.


Use a garden hose to water the soil around the tree once a week, applying just enough water to create visible moisture on the surface of the soil.  During rainy seasons, additional waterings may not be needed. On the other hand, during abnormal droughts, you may need to increase your watering schedule from once to twice a week. Regardless of how the weather is, the idea is simply to keep the soil regularly moist. Consistent sources of water are especially important while mahogany trees are young and have not yet established themselves. Fully mature trees can tolerate some drought without dying, but dry spells may cause the tree to drop its leaves early for the season. Feed the tree with a dose of fertilizer in the spring, summer, and fall. Use a balanced granular fertilizer for best results.  The same type of fertilizer used at the time of planting can be used for yearly maintenance. The fertilizer should contain equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Follow the dosage instructions provided on the label of the fertilizer used. For best results, mix the fertilizer into the soil around the tree instead of spreading it over the surface of the soil. During the first two to eight years of the tree's life, yearly pruning can help control the height and spread of the tree.  Check the arrangement and space between limbs. The healthiest mahogany trees will have several evenly spaced major limbs that spread out along one central trunk or central leader. As the tree grows, these limbs will be at least 2 feet (61 cm) apart from one another, if not further. Prune away any upright leaders aside from the central trunk. These upward growing branches can make it more difficult for the tree to tolerate strong winds and storms, thereby weakening it. Cut away any branches that grow larger than two-thirds of the diameter of the central trunk. Such limbs can put stress on the tree and shorten its lifespan. There are a few common pests that may present a problem to the health and longevity of your tree. When you spot such pests, apply an appropriate pesticide to the area.  Some of the biggest problems come from shoot borers, longhorn beetles, powder post beetles, tent caterpillars, tip moths, scale, leaf notchers, leaf miners, Cuban leaf beetles, mahogany webworms, and Sri Lanka weevils. Among these insect pests, borers present the greatest threat to the health and longevity of the tree. When borers are present, pesticides should be applied. The other pests mostly cause aesthetic damage to the tree and don't often cause structural damage. As a result, pesticide application is not as crucial when these pests are spotted. You can treat the tree or choose not to do so. When selecting a pesticide, look for one specifically labeled to work against the type of pest you are trying to kill. Do not assume that all pesticides will work on all pests. While diseases rarely strike mahogany trees, nectria infection can develop when the tree becomes stressed or injured.  Look for discolored bark along the branches of the tree, particularly where the branch meets the trunk. As the fungal disease progresses, the discoloration can turn into small cream-colored to reddish cankers that develop on the surface of the bark. These bumps will continue to grow and can eventually kill entire branches or trees. The best way to save a mahogany tree facing nectria infection is to remove the infected wood. You may also apply a fungicide to the tree, but fungicides do not always work on this particular type of infection.

Summary: Water regularly. Fertilize three times each year. Prune young mahogany trees. Watch out for pests. Monitor the tree for signs of infection.


These different supplements help to strengthen your hair and make it shiny. Over time, this can help to nourish the roots of your hair and will give you thicker hair. Consider taking a multivitamin that has all of the supplements in it or take the supplements separately. Follow the dosage instructions on the back of the packet and consult your doctor if you are pregnant or have other health conditions. If possible, take organic vitamin pills, as these will have the highest quality nutrients. Do your best to include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet. This helps to ensure that you receive all the vitamins and minerals that you require to keep your hair roots strong and healthy. Where possible, buy organic produce, as this won't contain any harmful pesticides. Visit your local farmers market to buy fresh and affordable produce. Keeping hydrated can make your hair look shiny and helps to prevent weak hair roots. Make an extra effort to drink water when you are exercising or if the weather is hot.  Still water will give you far greater health benefits than sparkling water. Consider using a drink bottle so that you can keep your water nearby all day.
Summary: Take a vitamin A, B, C, or E supplement to nourish your hair roots. Eat a varied and healthy diet. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to help keep your hair strong.