Q: If you’re a rookie makeup shopper, your first step should be to find a store associate. An associate can help you pick out the correct makeup for your skin colour, recommend the best brands and values and help you figure out a makeup regimen.  Some stores will give you a free makeover, just for shopping there. Ask your associate about this. If you’re unsure how to apply a product, your associate can also teach you how to do this. If you’re brand new to shopping for makeup, you may want to bring a friend to the store with you. You friend can weigh in on color options and tell you whether an item is worth purchasing or passing on. If you can’t find a friend to accompany you, take pictures on your cell-phone. Sometimes, makeup looks different on camera than it does in real life. Your skin changes throughout the year, so it stands to reason you should have different makeup for different parts of the year. When you buy bronzer, buy two shades so you can match your skin tone as it changes.  If you’re buying bronzer in the summer, buy an additional shade lighter to use in the winter. If you’re buying bronzer in the winter, buy an additional shade darker to use in the summer. Perfume smells different from the time you initially spray it to the time it dries on your body. When testing perfumes, spray a little on your wrist, then wait two minutes before checking the smell. If you’re going to be testing multiple perfumes, spray the fragrances on tester strips so their scents don’t intermingle. Lighting affects your makeup significantly, and the way your skin looks in the store may not be the way it looks outside. When shopping for foundation or skin powder, ask for a sample, then try that sample out at home and outside before committing. If your store doesn’t give samples, try the product on, then head outside to look in a mirror. If you’re purchasing a new-to-you product, buy the smallest option. The biggest bottle may save you money long-term, but if you never wear it, it’s a complete waste of money.  Buy the smallest bottle and upgrade later when you run out. If you love something, buy a second travel sized bottle so you can take your products with you on planes. Not everyone will have the same experience with the same product, but reviews will be able to give you some insight into a product’s long-term durability and usefulness.  Do extra research when you’re investing in something you’ll use for years, like makeup brushes.  Don’t buy new colors of products online. Use online shopping to re-up on items you already know work for you. Most people don't have unlimited amounts of disposable income, and sometimes you can't afford the really quality makeup that you want. Luckily, there are some good affordable options you can use to replace your expensive favorites.  Swap CoverGirl Nature Luxe Silk Foundation for Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. Swap Styli-Style Line and Seal Eyes for Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil. Swap NYX Eyeshadow in Champagne for MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters. Swap L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara for Dior Diorshow Mascara. Swap E.L.F. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder for NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo Swap Ben Nye Translucent Powder for MAC Set Powder. Swap Revlon Lipstick in Orange Flip for MAC Lipstick in Lady Danger with Luster.
A: Ask for help. Get a second opinion. Buy different makeup for different seasons. Smell your perfume sample twice. Test your makeup in natural light. Don’t buy the big size. Read online reviews. Find cheap alternatives for expensive makeup.

Q: Attach the yarn to your crochet hook using a slipknot, then work a foundation of 12 chain stitches. If you do not know how to work a chain stitch or make a slipknot, please consult the "Tips" section. At this point, you already have a full set of basic cable stitches. If you want a longer cable pattern, alternate back and forth between cable rows and wrong side rows until you reach the length you desire. Once you reach your desired pattern length, the project is finished.
A: Work a foundation chain. Alternate back and forth as needed.

Q: Locate the crank pulley near the bottom of the engine.  This circular pulley provides power to accessories like your power steering and air conditioning through the serpentine or accessory belts.  At the center of the pulley will be a nut.  Place an appropriately sized wrench on the nut and turn it counter-clockwise to rotate the motor.  Be sure to use the correct size wrench or socket, otherwise you could damage the bolt on the pulley. It may take a decent amount of force to rotate the motor.  Larger motors will be even more difficult than smaller ones. As you go about determining top dead center, you will need to rotate the engine assembly.  Do not turn the key in the ignition to use the starter to do so, as it can cause serious damage to the engine if the piston strikes the piston stop tool you inserted.  With the battery disconnected, you won’t be able to start the engine. Never attempt to start the engine while you have portions of it disassembled. Continue to turn the pulley with the wrench until the piston in cylinder one comes into contact with the piston stop tool.  When it stops, mark the pulley location on the harmonic dampener surrounding the pulley with a marker.  Be sure you can clearly make out the mark you draw on the harmonic dampener. A sharpie or paint pen will both work to make your mark on the harmonic dampener. Once you’ve made your first mark, use the hand or socket wrench on the crank pulley to rotate the engine back in a clockwise direction until it comes into contact with the piston stopper tool once again.  Mark the second spot on the harmonic dampener where the pulley stopped turning because of the stopper tool. Be sure both marks are clearly visible on the harmonic dampener before moving on. With both marks clearly visible, find the center point by measuring the distance between them and dividing by two.  That should allow you to measure from on of the two lines and identify the exact center point between the two.  That center point is top dead center.  Be sure to remove the piston stop tool and return the spark plug prior to starting the engine. Reconnect the battery to restore power to the vehicle once you’re done.
A: Use a wrench to slowly rotate the motor. Never use the starter to rotate the engine. Mark the pulley when the piston hits the stopper. Rotate the engine back the other way. Find the center point between the two marks.

Q: Ingrown hairs can lead to an infection, but at the very least they look bad and can become very tender or uncomfortable. This is especially troubling when they appear in noticeable places on your face.  Ingrown hairs need to come out. Once you notice an ingrown hair, stop shaving or waxing the area at once so that the hair has an opportunity to grow for a little bit. You should never break the skin or dig into it in order to reach an ingrown hair. Instead, you should let it come to the surface on its own so you don't do more damage to your skin.   The safest way to extract an ingrown hair is by pulling it out with tweezers. However, you have to wait for the hair to reach the surface on its own before you can do so. Apply a hot compress to the area a couple of times a day to encourage the hair to reach the surface. Sometimes the worst part about an ingrown hair is how it looks, especially when it is on your face for the whole world to see. Ingrown hairs can really irritate and damage healthy skin. Treat the damaged skin with some soothing aloe vera or a gentle moisturizer. In rare cases, you may need to go see your doctor for some antibiotics if your ingrown facial hair becomes infected. Since the ingrown hair creates an opening in your skin, it is possible for bacteria to seep into the hole and cause an infection. Whenever you have an ingrown hair, you should be vigilant in watching for signs of redness, swelling, and discomfort that last more than a few days. If the pain and swelling does not dissipate within three to four days, call your doctor and tell them about your symptoms.
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Pluck the ingrown hair when you're able to. Treat the irritated skin. Get antibiotics.