Cleanse your hair with your normal shampoo and rinse it thoroughly, then saturate your hair with conditioner. While you have the conditioner in your hair, detangle it with a wide-tooth comb. Once you’ve combed it out, rinse away the conditioner with cool water.  The cool water will help seal your hair’s cuticles, making it look shiny. Once you get out of the shower, use a soft microfiber towel or an old T-shirt to gently squeeze away excess moisture. Continue squeezing and blotting your hair until it’s just damp, not soaking wet. Do not rub your hair too vigorously, as this can lead to breakage. Starting at the front of your head, take a small section of your hair and wrap it around your head just above your ears. When you get to the end of the strand, use a bobby pin to secure the section in place. Once the first section is pinned, take the next section from the same side and wrap it around your head as well. Pin it place, then continue for each section all the way to the back of your head. Then, start again at the front on the opposite side of your head and wrap the rest of your hair in sections.  By wrapping your hair, it will dry with a gentle curve, but it should look smooth and straight once you take it down. Make sure you’re wrapping your hair all in the same direction. It can take several hours for your hair to air-dry, especially when it’s wrapped tightly in this way. This is a great method for straightening your hair while you sleep if you like to wash your hair overnight. Once your hair is dry, remove the pins that hold the sections in place, then use your fingers to smooth out your hair and enjoy your straight style!
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One-sentence summary -- Wash and condition your hair. Blot your hair with a microfiber towel. Wrap a section of your hair around your head and pin it in place. Continue wrapping your hair all the way around your head. Leave your hair to dry overnight, then style it with your fingers.


Paint rollers are soft and rounded so they don’t break apart the textures of the popcorn ceiling. Pick a thick-nap roller, ¾ inches (19 mm) thick or more. Also opt for an extension handle to make cleaning easier. The shape and softness of the roller will protect the popcorn texture from damage. Expose the roller to clean water. Try using a small flow from a faucet to splash or lightly coat the roller. You only need enough to make the roller feel damp. It should not drip at all. Water can easily damage this delicate ceiling, so be cautious or consider hiring a professional. Push the paint roller over the dirty spots. Move in a line, applying an even coat of water. You don’t need to push hard against the ceiling. Rinse the roller when it gets dirty so it doesn’t spread any dust or dirt. Remember to squeeze out the excess moisture before using the roller again. If your ceiling has deeper stains, you’ll need to repeat the process with a cleaning solution. In a bucket of water, add a small amount of vinegar, mild dish or laundry detergent, or bleach. If using bleach, mix 5 parts water with 1 part bleach. If using vinegar or detergent, use equal parts water and vinegar or detergent. Bleach with water works best for smoke, mildew, and water stains. Wait a few hours to see if the solution has had the desired effect on the ceiling. If stains are still visible, repeat the application. You may need to repeat this process a few times for tough stains.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a paint roller. Dampen the roller. Roll over the surface. Add vinegar, detergent, or bleach. Let the solution sit on the popcorn ceiling and repeat if needed.


If a girl who catches your attention, try to quickly make eye contact and smile as you walk past her.  Don’t stare for too long, and then look away for a few seconds to give her a chance to look you over, if she is also interested. If you glance back and catch her looking at you, smile and give a quick wave.  If she smiles or waves back, walk right up to her.  Then proceed straight to the third part : Starting the Conversation.  If you do not see her looking back, that does not necessarily mean she is not interested.  She may not have seen you, or you may have missed her glance.  You’re going to have to keep at it to find out. If you do catch her looking back, and she quickly turns away from you and walks on, that’s a signal that she knows you were trying to connect with her, and is brushing you off.  Let this one go. You can either walk quickly to catch up to her, or follow her until she reaches a crosswalk and has to stop. Walk a few blocks if you have to, in order to approach her in a calm and natural fashion.  Do not tap her on the back or startle her from behind.  This can come across as threatening. It would also be inappropriate and frightening to the woman if you were to run after her, or approach her all sweaty and out of breath. As Han Solo once advised, “fly casual.” There is a huge difference between following a person for a few blocks in order to catch up and introduce yourself, and stalking someone.  Do not follow the girl for more than two or three blocks, and pay close attention to her signals.  If she does not make it easy for you to catch up to her, she is most likely not interested.  If the girl seems to be speeding up, making it hard for you to catch up, she is aware of your approach, and trying to shake you off. If she gets out her phone to make a call, this is another strategy for shaking off an unwanted advance.  Take it as a hint to back off and leave her alone. Do not try to follow her until she is done with her call, or the next call she makes could be to the police. Don’t follow a person into an office building or other place of business. If she casually wanders into a coffee shop or store, you may try approaching her there, but bear in mind that there is a good chance she is alarmed by your approach, and looking for witnesses and/or assistance in getting rid of you.
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Try to make eye contact as you pass by. Glance back and try to see if she noticed you. Turn back and approach the girl from the side. Do not stalk the girl.