Q: Cervical mucus, a protective substance on the cervix, changes at different points in your cycle. Your body produces more mucus right around the time of ovulation to help facilitate the fertilization of the egg. Once you get to know your pattern well, it’s possible to use it to predict the day you will ovulate. To learn how to check your mucus, see  How to Check Cervical Mucus. Check your mucus every day after your period ends, and note the distinct changes that take place over the course of your cycle. Keep track of the changes on a calendar.  Chart the days when you have your period, dry days, and days when your mucus is tacky, sticky, slippery, and wet. Note changes in color and smell in addition to texture. Note whether the mucus is cloudy or clear. Keep as thorough a record as possible, especially in the first few months when you’re still getting used to this method. Breastfeeding, infections, certain drugs, and other circumstances can affect the cervical mucus, so be sure to note these factors as well. The day of ovulation is usually the day when cervical mucus is most wet and slippery. In the days that follow that peak, especially when the cervix is dry again, fertility is at its lowest.
A: Understand the role of cervical mucus. Chart your mucus pattern. Interpret your mucus pattern to determine the day of ovulation.

Q: As you might know, lice are little — about the size of a sesame seed — and can be white, brown, gray, or dark gray. They're most common around the ears and the back of the neck, and feed off of human blood. Nits are much more noticeable on darker-colored hair but lice is more noticeable on lighter hair.  The most common symptom of head lice is itchiness in and around the back of the neck. In many children, lice don't produce any symptoms until weeks or months after they've moved in. For this reason, it's important to do regular visual check-ups with a fine-toothed comb in order to spot an infestation as early as possible.  Doctors recommend combing for lice after the child has taken a bath/shower, while their hair is still wet. Because head lice commonly affect young children in school, it's important to be vigilant about situations in which children may share certain objects. Although you probably want to encourage your children to share certain things, you probably want to discourage them from sharing the following:  Hats Headbands Hair accessories Pillows Combs Any other objects that promote direct head-to-head contact between a carrier and potential carrier. Obviously, although lice are irksome, they're not to be avoided like an infectious disease. Instead, be aware of anyone who may have had lice or is being treated. Knowledge is power. If somebody had lice and was treated, but it has not been two weeks since their treatment, make sure you try to avoid contact with any of their fabrics. You don't have to be afraid of them, but casually avoid situations which involve contact with them, especially head-to-head contact. Lice can commonly occur in schools or summer camps. If your school or camp doesn't give out regular checks, ask the nurse for one every once in a while. If the nurse is unavailable, schedule an appointment with your child's general practitioner to check for lice. Lice is especially common among elementary aged children during winter.
A: Know the symptoms. Teach your kids the importance of not sharing certain items. Be aware of lice carriers. Get checked.

Q: Have all of your facial supplies ready so you're not scrambling around hot water while the steam escapes. You can easily set up your steam facial in the kitchen (nearest the hot water) or the bathroom. You'll need:  A kettle Water 3 to 7 drops of essential oils A thick clean towel A large basin or bowl Fill the kettle with clean water and bring it to a boil. Pour the boiled water into a heat safe bowl or basin. Add your essential oils to the water. Take care when pouring the water or moving the bowl. If you boil the water in the microwave, make sure to place a wooden spoon, utensil, or chopstick into the water. This prevents the water from super-heating which can cause an explosion. Place the basin on a table so you can sit in a chair and lean over the steaming bowl. With your head over the basin, place the towel so that it's draped over the back of your head and completely over the bowl. This will prevent steam from escaping. Be careful not to lean too close to the hot water. Deeply breathe in the steam for 5 to 10 minutes, or as long as the steam lasts. If you need to, you can re-heat the water to get it steaming again. You can reuse the water until it boils dry, adding more essential oils only if you add more water. Since the steam opens your pores, you'll need to rinse your face with cold water when you've finished the steam facial. Cold water acts as an astringent which closes the pores. To further moisturize your skin, apply lotion as soon as you're done with the facial.
A: Gather your supplies. Prepare the water. Lean your face over the bowl or basin. Breathe in the steam. Rinse your face.

Q: Lacy dresses are the most romantic and call for a romantic hairstyle to match. Consider an updo with loose waves and add flowers or barrettes to complete the look. If your hair is naturally straight, use rollers or a curling iron to add waves before you sweep it up and twist it a few times in the back. Secure your updo with bobby pins and decorative barrettes to complete the look. Halter dresses look great with a style that complements their long, strappy appearance. Add some volumizer to your hair and pull it up into a high ponytail. Make a loose fishtail braid and secure it with an elastic hairband. If you don’t have the length or volume of hair to pull off this look, try adding some clip-on extensions before pulling your hair up. Mermaid dresses are very elegant; wear an equally elegant hairstyle with yours to complete your look. Get loose waves by braiding your hair into one large, loose braid and sleeping in it overnight. Then simply add styling serum before your event and comb all of your hair off to one side. Add some hairspray to finish off your waves and complete this elegant style. One-shouldered dresses have a bold and dramatic appearance, so let them get the attention they deserve by keeping your hair up and out of the way. Simply pull your hair up into a high ponytail and wrap the tail around the center all the way to the ends. Secure the bun with bobby pins all around.  Consider using extensions or a sock bun to achieve this look if your hair isn’t very long or is very thin. To make the look more sleek and modern, smooth some gel or mousse into your hair to tame frizz and flyaways. Then, pull your hair back in your ponytail and proceed with the bun. If you have a bob that’s chin- or shoulder-length, create a 1920s style by curling with large rollers or a curling iron and setting the curls with hairspray. Comb all of your curls over to one side, and pin them in place with bobby pins. Any length hair can be dressed up with one or several barrettes. Place them throughout an updo on longer hair, or style shorter hair with curls or twists before placing your barrettes throughout. Choose barrettes that match your dress or your jewelry for the best look. Guys can instantly make their hair more formal by combing it back with pomade. To create a pompadour, slick back the sides of your damp hair with pomade. Take a round brush, and starting at the back of your head, roll the brush backwards while pushing your hair upward and forward and blasting it with hot air from your blow-dryer.  Continue the rolled brushing all the way over the top to your forehead until the top of your hair is tall and rounded. Run more pomade through it, and set the style with some high-hold hairspray. For optimal results, use a nozzle attachment on your blow dryer. This helps focus the air on the specific sections of hair you are working with.
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Wear a loose, wavy updo with a lacy dress. Try a high, messy, fishtail braid with a halter dress. Wear side-swept waves with a mermaid dress. Try a ballerina bun with a one-shouldered dress. Curl and pin shorter hair to one side for a vintage look. Add flower or rhinestone barrettes to any length hair. Slick back your hair or make a pompadour for a classic look.