INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will help conceal any gaps that might show up in the end. The best type of paint to use would be acrylic paint. Spray paint will be quicker, but some types of spray paint can dissolve Styrofoam.  Choose a tube-shaped Styrofoam ring, as opposed to one that is flat on the back. It will be easier to wrap the tulle around it. 8 inches (20.32 centimeters) may seem small, but the tulle will make the wreath appear bigger in the end. You will need 1 to 2 spools, depending on how full you want your wreath to be. The more tulle you use, the fuller it will be. To make the cutting quicker: wrap the tulle around a 14-inch (35.56-centimeter) long piece of cardboard, then snip through each end to create lots of 14-inch (35.56-centimeter) long strips. Wrap the tulle around the wreath form, then tie it in a double-knot. Position the tulle so that the knot and "fluffy" ends are on the outside of the ring. For a fuller, fluffier pumpkin, use two pieces of tulle for each tie. Push the pieces of tulle together as you tie them. This will give you a denser, fuller wreath. To create a simple stem, just cut a brown rectangle. To create a fancier stem, consider giving it bit of a curve, and making it taper outward towards one end. Look at pictures of real pumpkin stems to get ideas. Before the glue sets, pull apart some of the tulle wisps to either side of the stem. This will make it more visible. If you don't want to buy a whole spool of green tulle, you can use some green, mesh ribbon instead.  For fluffier leaves, use two pieces of tulle instead. Cut the ends into V-shaped notches to give them some more texture. Before the glue sets, spread the green tulle outwards so that it sticks out to either side of the stem. The ribbon needs to be long enough to fit over the top of your stem; this way, you can hang your wreath without the stem getting in the way. You can use plain, green ribbon, or something fancier, such as pompom trim. You can hang this wreath from a nail or from a wreath hanger. Be careful not to get it wet, or the orange paint will run, and ruin your door or wall.

SUMMARY: Paint an 8-inch (20.32-centimeter) Styrofoam ring orange. Cut the orange tulle into 14-inch (35.56-centimeter) long strips. Tie a piece of tulle around the ring. Keep tying the tulle around the pumpkin until the entire ring is covered. Cut a "stem" from a sheet of brown craft foam. Hot glue the stem to the back of the wreath, so that it sticks out over the top of the pumpkin. Cut a 14-inch (35.56-centimeter) long strip of green tulle, and make a knot in the middle. Hot glue the knot to the back of the stem. Cut a long piece of green ribbon. Hot glue the ribbon a few inches to either side of the stem, then use it to hang your wreath.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can access the mailing address through a phone book or online. The fax number, when available, can usually be found online.  If you cannot find the contact information on your own, ask the local government office for the address or fax address. Most city governments will have this information in their records. You will typically send your request to the main office, which is usually located in the state capital. Sometimes, however, you should direct your request to the nearest branch of the Vital Records office. Check with the state to determine the correct office to use. Most states will permit you to make requests by mail, but not all states will allow you to do so via fax. Access the form from the website for the state's Division of Vital records. Print out a hard copy and fill it out neatly using black ink.  Fill out the form completely and accurately. Note that many states will permit you to leave some areas blank, but you must find out which areas are allowed to be blank and which are mandatory. If you do not have access to a printer, call the office for the state's Division of Vital Records and ask for a form to be sent to your mailing address. Mail and fax requests must still be accompanied by all the required forms of identification. Make copies and attach them to your application. Make sure that the copies are clear and complete. Some states will require you to sign a sworn statement stating that the information and identification you submit is accurate. This statement must be signed in front of a notary public and bear the notary public's seal.  You can usually find a notary public at a local bank branch, post office, law office, or city government office. A notary public may charge a small fee for his/her service. Send a check or money order along with your request form, copied identification documents, and sworn statement.  Do not send cash. Make a copy of your request form in case you need to resubmit it. Processing time can vary depending on state, but your requested birth certificate should arrive in the mail within 10 to 12 weeks.  Expedited requests may take as little as two weeks.   Delays may occur if the information you provided is incomplete or inaccurate.
Summary: Find the address or fax number for the birth state's Division of Vital Records. Print and fill out the form. Copy your identification documents. Include a notarized sworn statement if requested. Send in your request form, identification, and fee. Wait.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Hot water damages your hair by opening up pores on the hair shaft, allowing moisture and oil to escape. If you love hot showers, try dosing your hair with cold water for 30 seconds right before getting out to mitigate some of the effects. Your hair is already soaking with water, making it harder to get the conditioner into the hair strand. After rinsing, dry out your hair a bit by lightly squeezing it. You can even lightly blot your hair with a towel to get rid of surface water. You don't want to massage the conditioner into your scalp where it won't do you any good. Spread the conditioner along your palms and then, starting in the middle of your hair, work it out towards the tips. You only need a half-dollar sized dollop of conditioner -- too much may weigh down your hair and make it appear flat. This gives your hair time to absorb the conditioner and leaves it clean and happy. Most people naturally shampoo their hair and then apply conditioner, but a recent "reverse wash" trend promises shiny, high-volume hair. Simply apply conditioner, leave it in for several minutes, and then rinse it out before applying shampoo.  Don't worry if your hair feels greasy after the conditioner -- the shampoo will deal with this. Try out the reverse routine for a week and see how it feels. It is easy to go back if you aren't satisfied with the results. Shampoo strips essential oils from your hair, and should really only be used every 2-3 days. But you should always use conditioner, as it restores your hair's pH balance and lends it a gorgeous sheen.  People with greasier hair may need to shampoo more often. You can use a small amount of conditioner without showering too. Just use your fingertips to massage it into the tips of your hair -- it will soak it up.

SUMMARY:
Wet your hair with cool or cold water. Squeeze the water out of your hair before applying conditioner. Apply conditioner to the tips of your hair. Leave the conditioner in for 2-5 minutes before rinsing out. Try using conditioner before, not after, you shampoo. Use conditioner even when you don't shampoo.