Protein adds strength to damaged hair, especially hair treated with relaxers, bleach, or other harsh chemical treatments. However, they can also dry out your hair. Brush your hair and watch how the strands snap to find out whether protein will help or hurt:  If your strands stretch, then break, you need more protein. If your hair snaps off easily without stretching, look for conditioners that do not contain protein. Protein-heavy conditioners may be sold as "hair mayonnaise" or "protein conditioner." For a more accurate choice, check the ingredients. Conditioner ingredients with protein include amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol. Of course, anything with the word "protein" in it is another good choice. Wash your hair, then gently squeeze it to remove excess moisture. Do not rub with the towel, which can cause damage. Rub the product into your hair. The ends are usually most in need of strengthening, but rub all the way to your roots as well. You do not need to apply this to your scalp. There are three different ways to "cook" a protein treatment into your hair:  Cover with a thermal cap.  Or cover with a plastic cap covered by a beanie or bandana. (This is essentially a homemade thermal cap.)  Or cover with a plastic cap, then sit under a bonnet dryer. The plastic cap is necessary to avoid damage. Always follow instructions that come with your protein treatment. Leaving it in too long will create hard, brittle hair, defeating the purpose. Seal in the product with a cold rinse. Protein can dry out your hair, so restore lost moisture with a moisturizing conditioner. Make sure this contains no protein.
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One-sentence summary -- Check your hair strength. Find a protein deep conditioner. Dampen hair. Apply the conditioner. Heat with a thermal cap or bonnet dryer. Leave in according to label instructions. Rinse with cold water. Finish with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner.

Q: The first and most simple step you can take to improve your personality is to give everyone a warm greeting.  People will perceive you as friendly and kind if you smile when you see them. Flash your pearly whites and shake their hands or hug them. Politeness conveys respect and thoughtfulness to others. Use the appropriate titles, such as Dr., when greeting someone. Show special respect to elders, always referring to them as Mr. or Mrs./Ms. Have good table manners too.  Sit up straight, keep your elbows off the table, and don’t smack or slurp. When you meet someone, don’t go on and on about yourself; get to know them instead! Ask them questions about themselves that require more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.  You might say something like, “So, I hear you’re a big music buff.  Who are some of your favorite artists?” If you have trouble making conversation with others, join a group like Toastmasters.  They're designed to help build your confidence in networking and public speaking. . Those who have good personalities are often very reliable and trustworthy people.  If you tell someone you’ll do something, don’t make excuses! Just follow through so they know they can depend on you. For instance, if you have a meeting set for 10 AM, arrive a few minutes early.  This will show that you are respectful of others time.  If you tell your mom you’ll take her to dinner for her birthday, do it!  Get her a card, too! Keep in mind that it takes time for changes to become habits, or to even become comfortable with new behaviors. If you find it hard to adapt any of these new behaviors, then focus on faking it until they become more comfortable for you. For example, if you are uncomfortable with smiling, then smiling regularly should start to relieve some of that discomfort and it will eventually become easier for you.
A: Greet everyone with a smile. Have good manners. Ask open-ended questions. Keep your promises Continue doing these things even if they don’t come naturally.

Article: There will be several signs to help you anticipate when labor is imminent; watch for them so you can be prepared when your dog enters labor.  Her teats will appear enlarged when your dog is close to giving birth because her milk is coming in. This can happen within a few days or as labor begins, so watch closely. The vulva will start to get more relaxed a few days before labor. The dog’s temperature will also drop a degree or so about 24 hours before labor. Take her temperature every morning for the last week or two of pregnancy to get an idea of her normal temperature. To take her temperature, lubricate a rectal thermometer and insert it about half an inch. Leave the thermometer in for about three minutes to get an accurate reading. Her normal temperature will likely range between 101 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. When you notice a drop of a degree or more, it’s a likely sign she’ll go into labor in 24 hours or less. In the early stages of labor, your dog may pant, whimper, move around as though uncomfortable, or hide. She will probably not want to eat, but be sure to offer her water, though she may also not drink. When she has a contraction, it will be easy to identify--it will appear as a sort of wave across her belly. If you see contractions and suspect she is in labor, let her have access to her nesting area and monitor her from afar. Many dogs will give birth during the night to have ultimate privacy. You don’t need to hover, but you should start paying attention to the timing of contractions and the delivery of puppies. Again, observe from a respectful distance and don’t intervene unless necessary. You will notice her contractions become more frequent and/or pronounced as she gets closer to delivery. She may stand up, which is fine--don’t try to force her to lie down. As she begins to deliver the puppies, keep a close eye on each birth and watch for warning signs of problems.  The puppies may be born either tail or head first; both are normal. She may yelp or whimper as the pup comes out, which is to be expected. But if your dog appears to be in extreme or abnormal pain, call your veterinarian immediately. Usually, a pup will appear every thirty minutes or so, after ten to thirty minutes of forceful straining (though she may go as long as four hours between pups). Call your veterinarian If no pup appears within 30-60 minutes of hard contractions. Also call your vet if it’s been over four hours since the last delivery and you know there are still unborn puppies. Keep an eye on each pup after it’s born and watch for signs of problems, though you likely won’t need to intervene.  When the mother delivers, the pup will be in a sac; she should tear it open and then chew off the umbilical cord and lick the pup. It's usually best to let her do this without human assistance because it’s part of her bonding experience with the puppies. If she doesn’t tear open the sac within about two to four minutes, however, you should gently open the sac yourself with a clean hand. Clear all fluid away from the pup’s nose and mouth, then rub the pup vigorously but gently to stimulate breathing. Make sure the puppies are warm, but, again, don’t intervene unless you see a problem. Neonatal death (ie, stillbirths or pups that survive only a few hours or days) is relatively common for most littered mammals, so be prepared for this possibility. If you see a newborn pup that is not breathing, try to clear the mouth and stimulate the puppy by rubbing its body to see if you can get it breathing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Watch carefully for signs of labor. Watch for contractions. Monitor the birthing. Pay attention to each birth. Monitor each pup after delivery.