Q: No matter what, permed hair needs special and gentle aftercare. Getting specially formulated products can restore luster to stressed and fragile permed hair. In addition, they can help maintain your curls for a longer period of time.  Look for product labels with ingredients such as biotin, eucalyptus oil, and soy. Avoid products with parabens and sulfates.  Ask your stylist for product suggestions. Stylists have specialized knowledge about the best products to use on permed hair. However, you shouldn’t feel pressured to buy any products your stylist sells. You can also buy products for permed or chemically treated hair at most large retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, and beauty stores. Read the product labels, which may say “for permed hair” or “for chemically treated hair.” Cleaning your hair can keep your curls fresh and bouncy. But washing it too often can strip your already delicate hair of essential oils and make your perm relax faster. Treat your permed hair like silk or another delicate fabric: washing it once a week is enough to keep it clean and help maintain its beauty.  Wash your hair with warm water. Hot water can strip your hair of oils that help keep it moisturized and looking lustrous. Hot water can also ruin the curls. Make sure to thoroughly rinse with warm or cool water. Lingering residue in your hair can weigh it down and make it dirty more quickly. Chemicals in the residue may also keep your perm from staying fresh over time, requiring repeat perms.  Use dry shampoo on your roots if your hair gets dirty in between washes. Spray a small amount ten inches from your roots and let it absorb for a couple of minutes. Then, gently massage the rest into your scalp to remove any residue. Consider a dry shampoo for chemically treated hair that can add some moisture and volume. Even the gentlest perm can strip hair of moisture, making it look dull and frizzy. Although some think that conditioner can relax your perm, it’s actually a myth. Conditioner formulated for permed hair will restore moisture and luster to your locks, keep your hair soft, and make your perm last longer. It also helps detangle curls.  Apply conditioner first by putting it on your ends, which are the driest part of your hair. Then extend the conditioner up towards your roots. Leave on the conditioner for the time specified by your product. Use warm water to rinse out the conditioner. Make sure that all of the product is removed. Remember that not rinsing long enough can leave residue that will weigh down your curls, make them appear dull, and can attract dirt to your hair.  Comb your wet hair using a wide-tooth comb while the conditioner is still in it. This will minimize hair breakage.  Use a treatment mask for permed or stressed hair once a week. Treatment masks are heavier than your usual conditioner and can give your hair an occasional boost of moisture. They can help keep your hair from getting more damaged and restore moisture and shine. Either leave on your treatment mask in the shower or consider putting it on overnight with a shower cap. Consider using leave-in conditioning treatments if your hair is very dry or stressed.
A: Choose specially formulated products. Shampoo your hair weekly. Condition regularly.

Q: These choices can include either meatless proteins or fish that are high in healthy fats, like salmon. Alternatively, try a side dish made with amaranth, millet, quinoa or couscous.  Mindful eating will make meals more enjoyable and will help you to stop eating when you are full.
A: Try at least 2 proteins that you don’t usually eat. Try at least 1 new whole grain food this week, such as whole-grain bread, brown rice breakfast cereal or quinoa pasta. In addition to your 30 minutes of daily exercise, work 10 minutes of activity at least once per day into your schedule. Work on eating mindfully so that you enjoy how your meals look, smell and taste.

Q: Talcum powder and baby powder can absorb sweat and reduce the friction that causes and worsens armpit rashes.  Using it daily, even if you don’t have an armpit rash, can prevent future rashes.  Simply scoop a bit of the powder up with the tip of your finger and pat it gently onto your armpit.  Using powders can get messy and leave white streaks on your clothing, so use them with caution, and avoid wearing your finest tops when applying powder. If you’ve recently applied a medicated anti-itch cream, wait until the cream is absorbed into your skin before applying powder. Grind six cups of unflavored rolled oats into a fine powder using your food processor.  Fill a bath with warm water and, as the water fills the tub, add 2 to 3 cups of this oatmeal powder.  Soak in the bath for 10 to 15 minutes, being sure to submerge your armpit.  Pat yourself dry with a towel when you’re finished with the bath. Colloidal oatmeal refers to oats that have been finely milled and suspended in a liquid.  It can soothe the skin and help heal your armpit rash. Yoga or meditation might help you relax more and keep your mind off the irritation of the rash.  Listening to calming music, talking to a friend, or going for a pleasant nature hike might help, too.  Any of your hobbies or interests could help you refocus your attention and make you feel more comfortable. Vitamin C nurtures and restores your skin.  Oranges, tomatoes, and broccoli are great sources of vitamin C.  Find ways to incorporate them into your diet by, for instance, drinking orange juice or eating a broccoli salad.
A: Coat your underarm rash lightly in talcum powder or baby powder. Take a warm (but not hot) bath with colloidal oatmeal. Try some relaxation techniques. Eat more vitamin C.

Q: Each airline has different physical requirements tailored to the dimensions of their planes. Airlines want to make sure that flight attendants are tall enough to reach the overhead bins, but not so tall that their head hits the ceiling of the plane. Airlines also require that flight attendants be able to sit in a seat and buckle the seat belt comfortably.  The height range for most airlines is between 5’0” - 5’ 1” and 5’8” - 6’3”. Some airlines do not have height requirements, but instead require that you be able to reach a certain height. The minimum age requirement ranges between 18-21 years old depending on the airline. There is no maximum age as long as you pass all medical requirements There is no numerical weight requirement, but many airlines do a visual assessment, looking at weight in proportion to height. In the 1960s, flight attendants were required to be females of a certain weight, and to retire before they reached a certain age. Some airlines continued these discriminatory practices through the 1980s and 1990s. Now men can be flight attendants, there is no numerical weight requirement, and people may continue working as flight attendants until they’re ready to retire. Airlines won’t hire people who don’t have their GED, but no higher education is required. That said, airlines do look favorably upon people who have a college degree or even a few years of college under their belt. It shows that you’re ambitious and able to handle a challenge. Some companies offer “flight training programs,” but this is not a requirement before applying to airlines. You’ll receive training if you’re hired as a flight attendant. The primary role of a flight attendant is to provide excellent customer service, so it really helps if you’ve worked in a similar role before. There are many types of jobs that count as customer service experience: answering phones for a company, working in retail, or working at the front desk of a small business all require interacting with and helping the public. This isn’t a mandatory requirement for all airlines, but it will help give you an edge.
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Meet the physical requirements. Have your GED. Have some customer service experience.