INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It’s tough to increase the volume of short hair, no matter how much product you put in it, since short hair is more difficult to lift and style. If you’re trying to increase the volume of your hair, grow your hair out by at least 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm). This extra length will give you more hair to style and volumize, and give your hair a more unique look. Having longer hair doesn’t mean you’ll necessarily look shaggy. You can keep the back and sides short, and just grow out longer hair on the top of your head.

SUMMARY: Let your hair grow out.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Prepare your chosen automotive paint and load the sprayer according to the manufacturer’s directions. The paint may spray somewhat differently than the primer, so practice on your scrap surface first. Then, spray a coat on the vehicle, using the same side-to-side motion while working from the top downward.  If your chosen paint requires thinning, follow the instructions for thinning carefully. Over-thinning the paint will decrease the gloss of the finished surface and cause runs. Use your respirator and other safety gear at all times when spraying paint. It should take around 20 minutes to spray a single coat on a typical vehicle. Let the first coat dry for 20-60 minutes, according to the product directions. Repeat the process 2-3 more times, once again based on the manufacturer’s instructions. Clean the sprayer again after you finish applying your paint coats. Wait at least 1 hour after applying your last coat of paint, then lightly sand away any powdery residue with 1500-grit (or 2000-grit, if you prefer) wet/dry sandpaper. Use the same technique as you did when sanding the primer coat. Wipe down the surfaces with lightly dampened cloths, once again using wax and grease remover, acetone, or paint thinner. Wait 5-10 minutes before proceeding to the next step.

SUMMARY: Practice spraying on your chosen paint, then use it on the vehicle. Add 3-4 coats in total, with proper curing times between coats. Sand and wipe down the paint lightly, as you did with the primer coats.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If everything goes according to plan, the uterus will continue to contract after childbirth in order to expel any residue left over from the placenta.  It is also the process of closing off all of the blood vessels that had been supporting the baby. The residue is what constitutes postpartum bleeding.  This bleeding occurs while the uterus undergoes what's called the "stage of involution" — a normal physiologic response in which the uterus returns to its non-pregnant state. This bleeding is controlled and should not produce any adverse side effects. As time goes on, the outer layer of that lines the uterus slowly sloughs off and discharged. This discharge is called lochia. These processes are completely normal and expected. The uterus will normally heal on its own and the bleeding/lochia will stop within six weeks. During a woman's normal menstrual cycle; the uterus is lined with a nutrient-rich coating to prepare for the arrival of a fertilized egg.  When fertilization does not occur, this lining shrinks and sloughs off before being expelled from the body, along with the unfertilized egg. Once the old lining is removed, a new lining forms and the cycle begins again.  Each menstrual period lasts for two to seven days, and occurs approximately every 28 days, though this varies from woman to woman. In some instances, postpartum bleeding becomes excessive and poses serious health risks. You are bleeding too much if you soak through one or more sanitary pads per hour, have blood clots the size of a golf ball or larger, or continue to notice bright red blood after four days. This may occur for a number of different reasons, like:  Uterine atony — This is the most common cause of excessive postpartum bleeding. It occurs when the uterus is unable to continue contracting — due to prolonged labor, infection, exhaustion, or the use of certain drugs (NSAIDs, nitrates) — allowing the blood to leak freely out of the body.  Placental retention or incomplete detachment — Put simply, this is when the placenta fails to completely detach from the uterus. The retained placenta results in postpartum bleeding.  Trauma to the uterus — Uterine trauma can happen due to several reasons, such as vigorous labor, attempting to remove the retained placenta (either manually, with special instruments, or with drugs that induce labor as Oxytocin). All of these things can cause injuries to the genital tract or uterus lining, causing excessive bleeding.  Other causes — Other potential causes of postpartum hemorrhage include an over-distended uterus (possibly from birthing twins), preeclampsia, infections or obesity.

SUMMARY: Know the causes of postpartum bleeding. Know the causes of menstrual bleeding. Spot abnormal postpartum bleeding.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will want to use a pressed powder to use as eyeliner, which is powder that is tightly compressed and does not move around inside its container.  An example of pressed powder is virtually any eyeshadow on the market; they are generally sold as pressed powders to prevent mess and spills. Most of the time, if you want to use pressed powder to apply as eyeliner, you will be using an eyeshadow. Using pressed powder as eyeliner is generally the easiest method because it requires the least amount of precision and has a smudged, not-too-defined effect. The type of brush that you use will affect how the makeup looks on the client’s eyes.  A small brush with tight bristles will create a very defined, precise effect. The smaller and tighter the brush and bristles, the more defined the look. A larger brush with loose bristles will create a loose, smudged effect that is not very precise. You will want to make sure that your brush is clean and doesn’t have remnants of old makeup on it. Spray isopropyl alcohol on the brush. It should dry in a few minutes or less.  You can clean your brushes by using a makeup cleaning spray from Sephora, which dries relatively quickly, depending on the size of the brush. Smaller brushes will dry faster than large brushes.  Isopropyl alcohol spray is available at drug stores, beauty supply stores, and can be ordered off websites such as Amazon.com. You can disinfect your powder by scraping off the top layer of powder with a dry tissue or by spraying isopropyl alcohol onto it. You may have to wait fifteen minutes or so for the powder to dry if you use alcohol spray on it, so do this only if you have enough time. Ask the client to close their eyes. Place your thumb on the client’s cheekbone and your pointer finger above the eyebrow. Gently stretch the skin so that it is not wrinkled or creased on the eyelid. Gently tap the powder onto the desired area of the eye.  Powder does not last for very long on the brush, so you will have to re-dip your brush into the powder several times to get an even application. Dampening the brush with water will yield a more precise application. Repeat the application of the powder onto the eyelid until you achieve the desired result. A heavier application will result in a darker, more dramatic look.

SUMMARY:
Decide on a powder. Decide on a brush. Disinfect the brush. Disinfect your powder. Apply powder.