Q: As with the backcombing method, you’ll first need to part your hair into multiple small square sections. Once the squares are made, divide the hair from each square into two sections (you can also make three sections, although that requires more complex twisting). You can separate the sections using small hair clips or rubber bands.  Twists are an effective way to begin dreadlocks in longer hair, or hair that is highly textured. However, this method will also work if your hair is relatively short: as little as 4 inches (10 cm) will suffice.  While twists are an effective way to start dreads in black hair, they do not work well in Caucasian hair since they will unravel easily. This thick gel-like substance will help the large strands of hair cohere, and will encourage the dreadlocks to form more quickly. Before you start twisting the strands, make sure that each is fully covered with a thin layer of dread cream. Additional cream provides no added benefit, so you don’t need to slather each strand. You can purchase dread cream or wax at a local hair or beauty salon, online through large retailers, or at a local drug store or department store. At this point you’re ready to twist the strands. Begin by taking each strand of hair: twist it three or four turns counterclockwise. Once you’ve twisted a set of two strands (from the same square of hair), you can twist the strands together. Pass one strand clockwise over the other two or three times. This will form a large natural hair spiral. Once the two strands of hair have been twisted together, secure the lock together, at both the tip and the base, using a hair clip or rubber band. Due to the different directions that the strands have been twisted, the sections of hair will begin to lock together and form dreadlocks. The strand twist method of forming dreadlocks takes time: the strands can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to blend together and give the appearance of a single, solid dreadlock. During this time you should wash the dreadlocks no more than once or twice a week.  As the locks mature, it’s important to keep them tightly rolled. If dreadlocks begin to unravel at the ends, re-roll the dread (using a comb or your hands) so that the strands stay tightly woven. As new hair grows, you should avoid re-doing the strand twists, as this will lengthen the time needed for dreadlocks to form. You can dread new hair by twisting the hair at the roots to meet with the nearest dreadlock.
A: Divide each square into two or three strands. Coat each strand with dread cream or wax. Twist each strand counterclockwise, and then twist pairs together clockwise. Give the strands time to mature into dreadlocks.

Article: Limit the amount of saturated fat you cook with, but recognize that your body does need nutritious forms of monosaturated fat, such as canola oil, olive oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil. For example, instead of spreading margarine or butter on your baked goods, drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil. Avoid eating foods made with hydrogenated oils and trans fats. These will raise your bad cholesterol while lowering good cholesterol. Cut back on fat while adding moisture and flavor to your baked goods. Try substituting puree, such as applesauce, pear sauce, or canned pumpkin, for all of the butter or oil in cakes, muffins, and quick bread.  Applesauce is a great fat replacer in cake, muffins, and cookies. Try shredding zucchini to use in brownies or chocolate cake. You can use low-fat, nonfat, or Greek yogurt in most recipes that call for sour cream or mayonnaise. If you're not ready to give up sour cream yet, try switching to a reduced-fat version.  Yogurt even works as a substitute for mayonnaise in cold salad recipes, such as tuna or chicken salad. You could also try low-fat ricotta instead of full-fat sour cream. Fresh or soft cheese, such as feta, goat cheese, or cottage cheese, contains less fat than hard aged cheese like Parmesan or cheddar. If you don't want to compromise flavor, you could use reduced-fat versions of these cheeses. You should also try to reduce the amount of cheese you use when you cook. For example, save it for a garnish instead of adding it to a sauce. Red meat is higher in fat than lean meat, such as skinless chicken or ground turkey breast, so try to substitute or replace some of the red meat you eat. Incorporate other forms of protein, such as seafood, beans, or tofu, that are lower in fat, for instance. For example, instead of making chili with ground beef, you could use ground turkey breast or use half of the recommended amount of ground beef with black beans. If you frequently snack on chips, crackers, or pastries, try to eliminate them from your diet and eat healthy snack instead. Keep healthy choices, such as chopped fruit, vegetable sticks, plain pretzels, or unbuttered popcorn. If you like to snack on nuts, limit yourself to a small handful since these are naturally high in fat.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use healthier oils instead of butter or vegetable shortening. Substitute fruit or vegetable puree for the fat in a baking recipe. Swap plain yogurt for sour cream or mayonnaise. Use soft or reduced-fat cheese instead of hard or full-fat cheese. Go with lean meats and other protein sources instead of red meat. Replace fried snacks with whole grains or fresh produce.

Q: If you have some experience with grooming pets, see if you can set up a booth at the next community event your animal shelter hosts. You could also offer to wash dogs in exchange for a small donation. If you don't have much experience with grooming, ask local groomers to volunteer their time to help with the event. Set up a competition through your school, church, or community center and ask people to submit photos of their pets. Create different categories, such as hairiest pet, best smile, or saddest eyes. Then, ask someone to judge the photos and give out the awards. You can charge admission or simply ask for donations throughout the event.  Instead of judging the photos, you could let people vote for their favorites in each category. Set up a bake sale at your school or community center. Decide if you'd like to sell treats for humans, animals, or both! If you don't mind getting messy, washing cars is another familiar way to fundraise. You could wash cars for a small fee that you donate. These are great events to do with friends or other people from the animal shelter. Don't forget other classic ways of raising money, such as yard or garage sales. You could also hold a pledge drive and participate in a marathon or sports event to raise money. Ask nearby schools, community centers, or libraries if you can come and speak about pet care. Let them know that you'll give an informative talk in order to raise money for the animal shelter. Then, determine what the focus of your talk will be.  You should tailor your talk to your audience. For example, if you're speaking to a group of school children, talk about basic pet care and the types of animals that the shelter cares for.
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Offer dog washes or grooming to make money. Hold a pet photo contest to raise funds. Hold a bake sale or car wash to get donations. Offer to give talks about caring for animals in exchange for a donation.