Listen to 80s punk especially the big four of hardcore punk: Dead Kennedys, Charged GBH, Bad Brains and Black Flag. There are plenty of others.  Go with what you like. A lot of the music is good. Don't be afraid to mix in some more recent punk too. You probably don't want it. It is best to get money from family or friends.  A career in music is a good one. If you are an intellectual, you might want to be a philosopher or economist or similar. But you need to extreme/anti authority views to fit the image. You can also work in a creative kind of job, like design. SF, LA and New York are all good.  Of course they are hard to pay for, but if you live in a warehouse it is cheaper. You can also live in Oakland, Brooklyn and so on. It is a great way to get more into the lifestyle and make more punk friends.

Summary: Listen to the music. Ambition. Consider living in an area with lots of punks. Go to concerts.


Do not brush your hair from the roots straight down to the ends; this causes even more snags, knots, and tears. Instead, work in small sections, and brush your hair starting from the ends first. Make sure that the brush you are using has soft, flexible bristles.  Do not brush your hair while it is still wet, unless you have curly hair. If you have curly hair, brush your hair while it is still wet using a wide-toothed comb. If possible, do this before you rinse out your conditioner. The conditioner will help your comb glide through your strands with less resistance and breakage. Consider using a hair detangler spray or gel to make brushing easier. This product will make it easier for the brush or comb to glide through the hair strands. These sorts of styles can weaken the hair shaft over time, causing it to become brittle and break. Instead, try to wear your hair down or in looser styles, such as low ponytails or braids. Trimming your hair gets rid of split ends. If you don't trim your hair regularly, the damage may creep further and further up the hair shaft, causing even more damage. If you must  chemically treat your hair, then do the perm or relaxing first, wait two weeks, then do the coloring. This gives your hair enough time to recover and prevents further damage. If you dye your hair, try to stay within 3 shades. Going too light will over-process your hair and cause it to become dry and brittle. Avoid using rubber bands or anything that has sharp, metal edges. Instead, reach for fabric-covered scrunches, plastic hair clips, and elastic hair ties. These will put the least stress on your hair. Not only do cotton pillowcases dry your hair out, but they cause too much friction, which results in tiny snags and tears. Alternatively, you could wrap your hair with a silk scarf before you go to bed. You can use a hat, hood, or scarf. The hot, blazing sun can be very damaging to your hair, but so can the extreme cold. Both extreme heat and extreme cold can sap your hair of moisture, leaving it brittle and dry. This leads to damaged hair. These foods won't erase the damage or make it go away, but they will help ensure that the new hair is healthy and strong. Be sure to maintain a healthy and balanced diet by eating other healthy foods as well.  Foods that are high in fatty acids include avocado, salmon, and olive oil. Fatty acids help reintroduce moisture to your scalp and hair.  Protein-containing foods include eggs, fish, and meat. Protein helps your hair become stronger.  Vitamin C-rich foods include broccoli, citrus, and spinach. Foods high in Vitamin B include berries, eggs, nuts, fish, and other vegetables. If you have a lot of stress in your life and don't sleep enough, your hair will appear unhealthy; unhealthy hair is more prone to damage than healthy hair. You can keep your hair healthy (and thus reduce damage) by sleeping more, and trying to manage your stress levels. Here are some ways you can reduce stress:  Try meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises to focus your mind. Exercise to get your body moving. For example, you could jog, play a sport, walk, or even work out in a gym. Take up a hobby, such as drawing, knitting or crochet, gardening, painting, playing music, reading, singing, or writing.

Summary: Brush your hair properly. Avoid hairstyles that strain your hair, such as high ponytails tight braids. Trim your hair every six to eight weeks. Avoid coloring, perming, or relaxing your hair too often or all at once. Use the right hair accessories. Consider investing in a silk pillowcase. Protect your hair from harsh weather by covering your hair. Try eating more food that contain fatty acids, protein, and vitamins. Try getting enough sleep and reducing your stress levels.


Stand up and walk around the house as a study has shown that a 10-minute walk can increase your energy for two hours. Being active brings oxygen to your brain and muscles. Be careful not to overdo it because if you waste too much energy doing something active you may become tired as your body tries to recover. Be active when you feel tired. Get some oxygen into your body and your heart rate up to give you the jolt of energy when you feel yourself starting to fade. If you have had a long day or simply feel too tired to stay up, take a nap to recharge. It’s best to nap for five or 25 minutes. If you take it close to your usual bedtime, then you won’t feel tired like you normally would. Ride this energy to stay up late. If you have been watching your tv, mobile device, or computer for many hours, your eyes will need a break. The glare from the screen could be causing your eyes to strain making you fatigued or sleepy. Take breaks to look away from the screen and let your eyes relax. Look out the window, take a walk around the house, and adjust the brightness of your screen to make sure you don’t strain your eyes trying to stay awake. Avoid sugary foods because, while sugar may give you an immediate boost of energy, it may also make you tired immediately afterward. Try snacks like celery sticks with peanut butter, fresh fruit, nuts, or baby carrots. Let your friends or cousins know that you are trying to stay up late and perhaps they may be willing to text or chat over the phone to help you. If you feel yourself fading, ask for their help and talk to them. Talk to them about anything. As long as you have a conversation your mind will be engaged and forced to keep you awake. It may be easy to come up with conversation topics beforehand to make sure that you will always have something to talk about. For example, you can ask your friends to talk about a tv show, your parents about vacation ideas, or family members about what’s happening in school. Bright light can wake you up and keep you alert. Only have bright lights on in whatever room you’re in because having all the lights on in your house may make your family angry. You may get sleepy if you’re dehydrated. Water can not only hydrate you, but it will keep you awake as you need to pee. You may eat fruits and vegetables that contain water like watermelon. You can also have a cold shower or splash cold water on your face. The cold will send a jolt through your body and get you awake.  Wake up with cold water. A glass of cold water in the morning will jolt your metabolism.  Fill a large water bottle and drink it over the course of the night. Refill it if you drink the whole bottle and still feel thirsty. If your parents allow you, drink something with caffeine in it like soda. Some brands have more caffeine than others. Energy drinks have a lot of caffeine and may not be healthy if you are young.  Caffeine can be extremely addictive so make sure you only consume a little bit if you are allowed. Do not drink a lot of caffeine or you will crash. Ask a friend or family member to give you a wake-up-call or, better yet, stay up with you. Having someone else there to push you through your fatigue will make the night go by faster. You can play board games, cards, watch movies, or simply have a conversation. Keep each other accountable.
Summary: Move around and be active. Take a nap. Give your eyes a break. Eat a healthy snack. Talk to someone. Brighten the room. Use a lot of water. Have a drink with some caffeine. Get a buddy system.