Q: Sections are the easiest way to ensure you don't miss any strands with your flat iron. The thicker the hair, the more layers you'll want to section. Those with very thick hair can divide hair into 4-6 layers. Extra sections are added in the same method described below. Place your thumbs behind your ears and pull the hair up, gliding your thumbs across the back of your head until they meet in the middle. Twist and clip the section to create the top layer. Scoop up the remaining loose hair above your ears into a single section. Secure the layer with a hair tie or butterfly clip. The layer just above the nape of your neck will be first section you straighten. Use smaller sections for thick hair and larger sections for thin hair. Begin with the bottom layer and smooth the straightener from about .5 inches (1.3 cm) away from your scalp steadily down your hair shaft.  When the bottom layer is finished, continue separating small sections of hair in the middle layer. Smooth hair with the flat iron from a .5 inches (1.3 cm) away from your scalp down the hair shaft. Lift hair from your scalp when straightening the top layer. After separating small sections of your top layer of hair, place the flat iron as close to your roots as possible. Press the iron firmly closed and draw it down the hair shaft outward from your head. For pin-straight, divide each layer into small sections. Glide the straightener only a few times over each section before moving along.  If your prefer smoother hair, divide it into larger sections. Then clamp the flat iron tightly and run it over each part slowly, ensuring the heat penetrates each section but with less direct contact.
A: Divide your hair into 3 layers for best straightening results. Section the top of your hair. Grab the second layer of hair. Leave the bottom layer of hair hanging loose. Separate .5 to 2 inches (1.3 to 5.1 cm) sections of each layer.

Article: Gather everything you need, then pick a spot to do your homework. Ideally, you’ll want a solid surface (like a table, desk, or hardwood floor) to write on, and a comfortable seat. Check the lights, too. You won’t be able to do your best if you can’t see the numbers.   Your supplies might include: a calculator, pencils, a compass, a protractor, a straightedge, scratch paper, graph paper, lined paper, your textbook, the assignment. If you’ll need water or snacks, set those out as well. This way, you won’t be tempted to use a trip to the kitchen as procrastination. Remember that there is such a thing as too comfortable when you’re doing homework! If you’re in bed or curled up in an armchair, it’s all too easy to doze off. The only way to get your homework done quickly is to get down to work especially if you do not want to do your homework. Get rid of anything that's going to tempt you to waste time and drag out the homework process longer. This might include TV, your phone, or your computer or tablet.  If you’re working at home, your parents will probably be thrilled to hang on to your phone for you until you’re done. If you’re in a public place, try stashing your phone in a hard-to-reach spot, like an inside pocket of your backpack. If it’s not easily accessible, you’ll be less likely to mindlessly grab it. Homework is often stressful, and math can be frustrating if you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing. Before you put pencil to paper, tell yourself that you’re capable, plan to work hard, and will finish the assignment, no matter what. (And keep reminding yourself of that if you need to.) You’re trying to get your homework done quickly, but making sure that you know what you’re doing beforehand can help prevent careless errors. This is especially important for word problems and story problems. If you tend to get bogged down with a single problem, just skip it (for now). Finish the problems you know how to do, and return to the tricky question with a fresh set of eyes later. You might have new ideas on how to deal with it, and even if you don't, at least you're much closer to being done with your homework than you were before. Some teachers require you to do this. Even if yours doesn’t, pretend it’s extra credit and write down the steps you use to solve each problem on scratch paper. This takes a little extra time, but it’s so useful that it’s worth it.  If you’re not feeling confident about an answer, or you’ve checked it and know you got it wrong, having your work in front of you is really useful--you can go through each step and see where you went wrong.  Showing your work for a correct answer can save you time as well! If you have another problem that uses a similar process, you can refer to your previous work to check it. Scan your work to make sure that you’ve solved every problem and recorded it correctly. Try running through a couple of the problems you struggled with to see if you get the same answers. If everything is neatly written down, and you feel like you could confidently explain any of your answers, then you’re all done!
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Set up a solid workspace. Eliminate all distractions. Psych yourself up, not out. Read through each problem before starting to work on it. Skip the hard stuff. Show your work for every problem. When you’re finished, double-check.

Q: Like any stone, yellow sapphire occasionally contains inclusions and negative space inside the stone. When a gem-cutter slices into one of these imperfections, a small hole can develop. Most jewelers prefer to keep the hole in the gem rather than cut it away, but untrustworthy jewelers sometimes fill the stone with glass or borax paste to add weight and make the stone appear higher quality. Examine the stone by shining a light on it. Patches of unevenness are usually a good indication of this practice. Foil backing reflects more light, making the color of the yellow sapphire look more vibrant and the luster of the gem look brighter. The backing can be hard to see if the stone is already fitted into a setting, but careful examination of the base of the stone under magnification can often reveal a foil backing. Moreover, this potential falsification is more commonly found in antique jewelry, meaning that you may not need to worry about it quite as much if purchasing a new piece. If you have any doubts about the seller you plan to buy from, consider buying loose stones or stones with settings that give you a look at the bottom of the stone. Claw, tension, and channel settings are good examples. On the other hand, closed settings, like the bezel mounting, are often used by scammers to hide flaws and evidence of fraudulence. True yellow sapphire is a pure yellow, but similar, less precious imitations often have slightly different hues. Citrine has a slight green tint, golden topaz has strong traces of orange, and yellow tourmaline has a brighter, lemon-like hue. While a certificate does not give you the same assurance that physically checking the stone might, it does provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that the stone was checked and approved by an official, trusted organization.  Look for certificates from national gem societies like the Gemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society.
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Watch out for fillings. Be aware of foil backed stones. Keep setting in mind. Note the color. Look for a certificate.