Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cover the basics. Pick one or two neutral colors Shop with your current wardrobe in mind. Get rid of anything you don't wear.

Answer: When picking out pieces, make sure you have solid pieces that you can wear in a variety of scenarios. You want a wardrobe that will take you from work to out to dinner without having too many pieces that are only for one type of occasion.  For instance, a nice pair of pants that fits will can be made professional with a nice jacket and a blouse. For slightly dressier dinner, take off the jacket and add a scarf. As another example, a knee length skirt in a solid color is appropriate for work with a solid color on top, but it could also work for brunch with friends if you add few accessories. for your workhorse pieces. When it comes to fashion, the basic neutral colors are black, navy blue, browns, grays, and tans. Because neutrals don't tend to go well together in the same outfit, picking and sticking to one or two will help you create more outfits with less pieces.  Buy versatile items like skirts, pants, belts, and coats in your chosen neutral(s). White is also technically a neutral color, but it can be paired with other neutrals. Unless you're buying complete outfits at the same time, never buy a piece unless you know what you'll wear it with. Before buying an item, mentally create one or more outfits using it and pieces you already own.  Even though you love an item, it just may never fit into your wardrobe if it's not your usual style, which means you won't wear it. Skipping this step can lead to a lot of unworn pieces that just sit in your closet. The first step of building a wardrobe isn't buying anything; it's streamlining what you already have. Go through your closet and look for pieces you never wear. Eliminating these will make choosing good clothes much easier.  You can sell your old clothes online, if you're short on cash. Another option is to give them to charity. You'll even get a credit on your taxes for the donation, if you get a receipt. Some charities will pick up donations, so you don't have to go anywhere. Consider posting them on social media. Many times, your friends will want to claim items you don't want.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use color-safe or color-depositing conditioner if you dye your hair. Skip conditioner altogether or use volumizing products on oily, limp hair. Use hydrating conditioner on slightly-to-moderately dry hair. Use “damage repair” conditioner if your hair is extremely dry and frizzy. Look for “relaxed” conditioners or leave-in masks for relaxed hair. Treat dandruff with light, fragrance-free conditioners.

Answer: As time passes after your initial dye application, you'll notice that the dye in your hair will get washed away by your showers. To keep the color vibrant for as long as possible, you'll want to choose an appropriate conditioner.  It's the water, not the conditioner, that washes the dye from your hair when you shower. However, color-safe conditioners seal hair cuticles, allowing your hair to hold onto the dye for a longer period of time.  Look for packaging that advertises products as “color safe,” “color extend,” “color care,” or “sulfate-free.” Color-depositing conditioners actually deposits a small amount of color each time it's applied in the shower, not only maintaining the richness of the original color, but also hiding the roots that emerge as your hair grows out for a period of time. Make sure to choose a shade of color-depositing conditioner that matches your dyed color. If your hair is oily, then adding moisture back into your strands after shampooing isn't really your concern. However, if skipping conditioner altogether makes you uncomfortable, stay away from products advertised as “hydrating” or “moisturizing,” as they will only make your hair greasier and flatter. Look for products styled as “volumizing,” “light,” “strengthening,” or “balancing.” If your hair isn't severely brittle or damaged, but feels a little on the dry side, switch to a product that advertises as “hydrating,” “moisturizing,” “balancing,” or, if you have wavy or curly hair, “curly.” For this kind of hair, you'll need to use more intensive formulas. Hair often becomes “damaged” and dried out by prolonged exposure to heat from regular styling, but heat damage is not the only reason for extremely dry hair. Your hair may be unhealthily dry simply your scalp has trouble producing enough oil to distribute throughout the strands. Either way, conditioners that advertise themselves as treatments for “damaged” hair will be effective on hair that's dry both because of heat exposure and natural causes.  In addition to your daily conditioner, you should also purchase a deep conditioning mask and use it at least once a week. Coconut oil is also an effective weekly treatment for extremely dry hair. Many African American women choose to have their hair “relaxed,” or chemically straightened. While the process may yield the smooth results you want, it can also dry out your hair. To fight that problem, you should avoid over-washing your hair — no more than twice a week. When you do wash your hair, you should use either a deep-conditioning leave-in mask instead of regular daily-use shampoo, or conditioners specially formulated for relaxed hair.  Relaxed conditioners can be found in the “African American” section of the beauty aisle or online.  When using leave-in masks, remember to let the product soak into your hair for at least 10-15 minutes before rinsing it out, or else it won't have time to hydrate your hair effectively. Dandruff is a scalp issue, not a hair issue; the skin on your scalp grows and dies at a faster rate than in people without dandruff, leaving an embarrassing flaky white residue in your hair and on your shoulders. The shampoo you choose will have more of an effect on your dandruff than your conditioner, but there are still many products on the market geared toward treating this condition.  Look for lighter conditioners rather than high-moisturizing or oil-heavy ones that can contribute to the problem on your scalp.  Hair products with heavy fragrances often irritate the scalp, which leads to more itching, and more evidence of your dandruff on your clothes. Avoid heavily perfumed conditioners.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use caution when buying foods that could transmit Salmonella. Monitor food recall notices. Refrigerate raw eggs and meat. Avoid raw food when you dine out.

Answer:
There are several types of food that can contain the Salmonella bacteria. Make sure you buy eggs and milk that have been handled properly and appear clean in their packaging. Do not buy meat that is not sealed or that appears old and moldy in the package.  Make sure you always buy milk that has been pasteurized, as the pasteurization process helps to rid the milk of Salmonella. You should avoid buying eggs that are unpasteurized. Pasteurized eggs can be found at most grocery stores. Do not buy cheeses or juices that are unpasteurized. Some recall notices are spread through local news or on the shelves at grocery stores. You can also find information about food recalls through your local or national Food Inspection Agency, online or by contacting the agency directly. Do not buy or serve food that has been recalled, as it can contain Salmonella. Avoid letting raw eggs or meat, such as chicken, beef, or pork, sit out in room temperature. Put these items in your refrigerator as soon as you get home from the store and do not let them sit out on your kitchen counter or outside in your car.  Salmonella is often found in raw food products that come from animals. Keeping these items refrigerated can prevent bacteria from reproducing. It can also make it safer for you to cook and consume these items if they have been kept at a cold temperature. Avoid ordering dishes that contain raw eggs, such as Caesar salad dressing, Hollandaise sauce, and tiramisu. If you do order dishes that contain eggs or meat, make sure the items are properly cooked. An egg that is undercooked or meat that is still a little raw can lead to Salmonella poisoning, so do not be shy about sending your meal back if you feel you are at risk of contracting Salmonella. If you do get food poisoning when you dine out and you believe it was due to Salmonella, you should report it to your local health department. Be sure to immediately write down what dishes you ate. A food diary helps the health department in their investigation.