Q: Apply your regular foundation or concealer on top of your lips. Use a blending brush or sponge to blend away any harsh lines, particularly along your lip line. Build on more product and blend as needed until your natural lip line is concealed. While natural lip plumpers and products can both make your lips fuller and healthier, there is a limit to how much they can do. If your lips are particularly thin or if you are looking for a more dramatic change, using foundation or concealer to hide your natural lip line allows you to create a new, larger lip line. Pick a lip liner pencil that is 1 to 2 shades darker than your natural lip color Use the pencil to draw fuller lips by following the outside rim of your lips (rather than the inside or right on top). Fill in your lips with the pencil, or with a lipstick in exactly the same color.  Using a lip liner that is just 1 or 2 shades darker than your natural color will make it appear natural while allowing you to cover up your natural lip line. Filling in your lips with the same color as the liner will keep your makeup looking seamless and natural. Using your finger or a small brush, apply a light and bright highlighter to the upper middle of your lips, right where your lips make a little dip (also called the Cupid’s bow). The highlighter will make your lips look fuller by reflecting light. When shopping for lipstick, select colors that are lighter than your lips or no more than two shades darker than your normal lip color. In general, light and glossy lip colors tend to make your lips look fuller, while dark, matte lip colors can make your lips appear smaller. If you want to define your lips with a darker liner but still make them look full, try filling in with a lipstick or gloss that is slightly lighter than your liner (no more than 1 to 2 shades lighter).
A: Use foundation or concealer to create a larger base. Draw lip liner on the outside rim of your lips. Add highlighter on your Cupid’s bow to reflect light. Choose light and glossy lipsticks.

Q: Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner as flat-ironing hair may cause damage to your hair. Shampooing and conditioning will remove unwanted oil and product build-up from your hair.  Look for shampoo and conditioner products that are sulfate-free and jam packed with glycerin. Glycerin helps reduce frizz as it penetrates hair follicles, hydrating hair from the inside out. The closer glycerin is to the front of the ingredients list, the more it contains.  Use a gentle shampoo and a smoothing conditioner. Straightening can be damaging to hair, even if your hair is thick and curly, so gentle products are important. When leaving in the conditioner in the shower, use a paddle brush to comb through your hair. This will help with the smoothening process while in the shower. Co-washing means washing your hair with only conditioner. Hair that's thick or curly is prone to more dryness than average hair. If your hair is very dry and frizzy, you should try co-washing your hair before straightening it. Your hair may benefit from being co-washed a few times a week.  Shampoo can remove a lot of the natural moisture from hair. Using conditioner may reduce your hair's dryness. As straightening your hair can cause it to dry out, co-washing may be very helpful for someone with thick or curly hair. To co-wash your hair, saturate your hair with water. Then, massage in your chosen conditioner. Give your hair three to five minutes to absorb the conditioner and then wash it out. Do not rub! Wet hair is very weak and prone to damage. Blot the hair gently, and lightly wring the ends to soak-up moisture. Dry until it is slightly damp.  Pat the hair downwards to promote straightening. Towel-drying in different directions enhances curls.  Allow your hair to dry 90% of the way before you blow-dry. Concentrated hot air can frizz your hair. If you don't have either, use a small amount of the conditioner or a dime-sized amount of olive oil. These coat your hair to prevent the intense heat from causing split ends.  Don’t overdo it. Too much leave-in conditioner can make your hair limp instead of straight. Wash your hair with only conditioner twice a week to keep from washing away natural hair oils. Use argan oil for thick hair.
A: Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner to rinse away the dirt. Co-wash if your hair is particularly dry. Gently pat your hair dry with a towel to reduce friction. Apply a leave-in conditioner or hydrating formula to prevent damage to your hair.

Q: Use a mirror to compare swatches to your roots, as the ends of your hair may be lighter. You may want to bring a friend with you to the beauty supply store to help you choose an exact match. Foam and mousse formulas are the easiest to apply, but they’re difficult to apply accurately. Go with a cream or gel formula for a precise application. Greasy or dirty hair will not accept color as well as clean hair, but if your hair is too clean, it may be more susceptible to damage. Shampoo your hair 12-24 hours before coloring your roots in order to remove product as well as dirt and oil. This way, your hair will accept the color and will also contain the natural oils needed to help prevent damage. Make the first part down the center of your scalp, from your forehead to the nape of your neck. Make the second part running from ear to ear across the top of your head like a headband. Use clips to secure each section. Make sure you are working in a well-ventilated area. Don’t forget to put on gloves before mixing the dye. The gloves, container, stir stick, applicator, and ingredients are provided in the kit. Take care not to spill the dye as it does stain.
A: Choose a dye that matches your hair color exactly. Wash your hair 12-24 hours before you dye your hair. Divide your hair into 4 sections. Mix the dye per the instructions.

Q: These stainless steel kitchen utensils have sharper edges than regular zesters or graters and they are ideal for grating hard spices like nutmeg and mace. If you don't have access to this type of zester, use a nutmeg grater or a small zester. You need a very sturdy grater with small, hard holes to adequately grind the hard seed. Make sure they are sold in the shell. Once the shell is broken on the seed, the expiration date moves from nine years to three years. Smash it between the cutting board and a strong knife or plate. Don't worry about breaking the seed itself.  Grasp it on the plastic handle and rest the other end on the cutting board. It is best to try to keep your fingers as far away from the grater as possible. Repeat until you have a small pile of ground nutmeg on your cutting board. You can turn the Microplane over and wipe the back of it with your finger to harvest any nutmeg grounds that become stuck. For a light dusting on top of a cold or warm drink, hold the grater above a cup and use shorter motions. Freshly grated nutmeg is stronger than ground nutmeg.
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Purchase a Microplane zester/grater. Buy a jar of whole nutmeg seeds. Crack the shell of a nutmeg seed open. Peel away the shell, cracking more shell as needed. Hold your Microplane or nutmeg grater at a 45-degree angle to your cutting board. Grasp the tip of the nutmeg seed with your thumb and forefinger. Slide the edge of the nutmeg in a fluid motion down two inches (5cm) of the grater. Use approximately three-fourths of the nutmeg measure that is called for in your recipe.