This is a high quality styling tool, and so it should work better than the alternative and also protect your hair better. The 1” barrel will allow you to create large curls that you can then shake out and scrunch up to create a wavy look. You can also use a curling iron with a larger barrel or a smaller barrel, though it may be more difficult to achieve the wavy look. You can buy curling irons from a beauty supply shop or online. A protective hair serum made from natural products, like argan oil, or a serum made to protect hair from heat will ensure your hair does not dry out when you curl it. Applying a protective serum to your hair before you use the curling iron on it will also help to protect your hair from any damage or breakage due to the heat. You can find a protective hair serum or spray at beauty supply stores, hair salons, in the beauty aisle of supermarkets, or online. To set the wavy look, you should apply a protective finishing spray once your hair has been curled. The spray can contain a setting agent or a finishing agent that will keep your hair in place but it should also have a protective element so your hair stays healthy and shiny throughout the day.

Summary: Get a ceramic tourmaline 1” barrel curling iron. Use a protective serum. Look for a protective finishing spray.


Use a gentle shampoo and heavy-duty conditioner to lock moisture into your hair. Avoid shampoos with surfactants or sulfates, as these can damage your hair. Do not rub the hair too hard as this can cause breakage and frizz. Simply squeeze sections of the hair with a microfiber towel to remove excess water. A microfiber towel works best to absorb water and reduce frizz. These combs typically have wider teeth so they will detangle your hair without snagging. Follow with a finer-toothed comb to smooth the hair further. The pigtails should start near the nape of your neck; higher pigtails will cause more kinking in the hair as it dries. Secure with elastic hair bands. Every 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm), wrap an elastic hair band around each pigtail. Don’t wrap too tightly or you will create bumps in the hair as it dries. You should end up with what look like “striped” pigtails. Secure with a few bobby pins. The silk will help keep your hair from tangling as it dries, reduce beneficial moisture loss, and will also help reduce frizz. You can sleep comfortably in this style, or do it first thing in the morning if you don’t have anywhere to be for a few hours. Comb through with a wide-toothed comb. Avoid using a bristle brush, at it might encourage frizzing.

Summary: Wash and condition your hair. Squeeze excess moisture from hair using a microfiber towel. Use a detangling comb to comb through hair. Divide hair into 2 pigtails. Wrap elastic hair bands in intervals along the pigtails. Wrap a silk scarf around your head. Remove scarf, pins, and hair bands.


Before buying frogs, check out the specimens at multiple pet stores. Different stores have different quality standards regarding the frogs they source, and how well they care for them once they are in the shop. A happy, healthy frog will be easier to keep and will have a much longer lifespan.  Look for a bright green coloring. A healthy American tree frog will be a light lime green to a dark olive or emerald green, with a creamy white to yellow stripe on their sides and creamy white belly. They will change color slightly as a means of camouflage and to indicate mood changes. Look for frogs that have bright eyes and seem alert. Avoid frogs with brown spots, dull skin, or dry skin. Extreme changes in color, like turning yellow-green or dark brown, can indicate stress or illness. Wild caught (WC) frogs are likely to carry disease, which will spread to your other frogs. Wild caught frogs also suffer from stress in captivity, so it is cruel to keep them. Wild caught frogs may also be very old, so their remaining lifespan will be quite short. If you want to buy a new type of frog, you'll need to set up an entirely different vivarium habitat for it. Different species of frogs also have different care needs.  Certain varieties of frogs are dangerous when housed with other types, which will be very stressful to your frog. Frogs are also cannibalistic so a small frog could be lunch for a larger frog. Your tree frog does not need love and affection. These are observational animals and thus do not like to be held. A frog's skin is very delicate and the oils on your skin can be very harmful to them. It isn't necessary to know your frog's sex, but the males tend to be a lot noisier than the females. If you will be keeping your frog in your bedroom, try to purchase a female frog.  Males are usually smaller than females and have yellow or greenish-yellow throats. At about 1 year of age, males will begin to call. The call gradually becomes louder and louder, and lasts about 20 seconds. Females are usually larger than males, and they have creamy white throats. Females don't call all the time, although they will make a short brief response call to a male. They will also sometimes call in distress when they are annoyed by being handled or by another frog sitting on them. Before you add a new frog to an enclosure with existing ones, you should keep it in its own habitat for at least three months. If your frog shows no signs of illness, infection, or parasites after three months, you can introduce him to your other frogs. A lengthy quarantine time is necessary because symptoms of sickness or parasites do not always appear right away.

Summary: Shop around. Always buy captive bred (CB) frogs. Keep only one species of frog in each habitat. Always wear gloves. Determine your frog's sex. Quarantine new frogs.


While in college try to eat inexpensively and not eat out too much. Remember that fast food restaurants are not cheaper than the grocery store and look after your health by eating well. Most colleges require those who live on campus to buy a meal plan. Use to-go boxes to take food from dining halls to eat later, especially if it can be stored easily. Keep them simple. A potluck with friends can be just as fun or more fun than eating at a noisy, crowded restaurant. By doing so, you avoid having to pay for gas, maintenance, or parking. Plus, not bring a car keeps you closer to campus. Instead, use cheaper modes of transportation such as walking, biking, and public transportation. This is easier to do in more urban cities Used or rental books are cheaper than new. Compare prices those from Chegg, Amazon, and your school bookstore. Or, you can buy or share books with a friend. Sell back used textbooks after you are done with them. Try to pick apartments that include appliances. Unlike on-campus dorms, off-campus housing are usually cheaper (depending on the city) and don't require you to buy a meal plan. Just make sure that you don't live too far from campus and factor in grocery cost Stock up on storable "dorm food" that don't require appliances such as cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, granola bars,Ramen noodles, crackers, peanut butter or hazelnut spread. Save even more money by taking some food, drinks, or condiments to-go from dining halls. Check your university's housing options and rates. Doubles-rooms are usually cheaper than single or suite-style, but also means less room and privacy. Weigh pros and cons before choosing.
Summary: Live simply. Use your meal plan to its fullest, if you have one. Don't have parties; go to parties. Don't take a car to college. Consider buying used or rental books. If living off-campus, split rent with other roommates. If you must buy groceries, consider stores with lower prices such as Walmart or Kroger (using a savings card). If living on-campus, pick a housing option you can afford.