INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If a volumizing styling product leaves your hair feeling “crispy” or “crunchy,” it’s probably not ideal for increasing the appearance of volume. The more flexible your hair is after using a volumizing styling product, the more effective it will be in increasing the appearance of volume. While gels, mousses, waxes, and sprays do help increase the appearance of volume, their effects are temporary. You will need to maintain a consistent regimen when using these products to most effectively increase the appearance of volume. It’s best to follow the label’s recommendations for applying a volumizing product. Use the amount of the product that is recommended on the label. Avoid combing your hair, since combs can negatively impact the appearance of volume. For the best results in increasing the appearance of volume, use your hands. Combs have a tendency to pull and tear at the roots of the hair and can pull hairs in an unusual direction, which opens up larger patches of visible scalp. Changing your hairstyle to maximize the appearance of volume is often a process of trial and error. Spend some time trying various techniques to see what works best for you. For example, try running your hands sideways through your hair when applying a volumizing product, or change the amount of product you use.  If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, try breaking up the curls and waves with your fingers to give your hair as much volume as possible. Separate each curl 2 to 4 times to make your hair appear fuller. Try to disperse styling products evenly throughout your hair: top, front, back, and sides. This should help ensure that the application of styling products leaves your hair looking naturally thick and not oversaturated with product.

SUMMARY: Avoid gel products that stiffen the hair. Use a moderate amount of volumizing styling products daily. Use your hands to style your hair. Style your hair in different ways to find a look that suits you.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Think about your past interactions with the hater. There might be absolutely nothing you can do but you might discover their hate is rooted in a single conversation, action, or event that could easily be rectified. This does not mean that you have to make an effort to resolve the problem; rather, it will allow you to identify the source of hate and provide you with the knowledge of how better to live your life around the hater if you choose.  People are often quick to judgment and perhaps there was a bad first impression left by you. If so, try to re-approach them and let the hater get to know you a little better. Their attitude might change. The same can be said about shyness. Some people mistake shyness as rudeness. Make an effort to at least say hello or good morning. This will at least prove you are not ignoring them. You might illustrate your success in way that another person might perceive as boastful. Or, they might be jealous of your achievement because they lack the traits necessary to attain the same success. In this case, you might want to tone down your triumphs for the sake of peace. Joking or horsing around could also lead to issues with haters. Some people don’t like to see others enjoying life when they are miserable or they might not be part of the “in” crowd and resent it. Either try to include everybody in the fun or simply cut it out when the hater is present. The issue the hater has with you is their problem and not yours. The quicker you realize this the quicker you can come to peace with the situation. Indeed, most haters have no real basis for their animosity  The most direct way of dealing with the problem is to ask them what their problem with you is if they have not already made it clear. If it is their own personal problem, tell them to seek help and leave you out of it. It is important to remember that hurt people hurt people. Have you ever met a happy, well-adjusted person hurt you or somebody else? Of course not because they don’t waste their time being negative and hurtful. Don’t take on a hater’s vicious criticism. Since they spend so much time trying to destroy your image they spend less time being creative and constructive. Avoid their problems so that you can move forward with your life. As a person, no matter if you ignore the hater or not, you will still probably wonder why they are giving you such a hard time. In order to come to some type of conclusion, think about the situation from a different perspective. Look at it from a third person’s point of view and find the source of the problem. Seeing the situation from a new angle will help you rationalize their hate on a deeper level. No matter how much you try to avoid it, there could have actually been something you did to make a hater dislike you. As hard as that can be to accept, try to put yourself in their shoes and consider what issues they might be dealing with.

SUMMARY: Evaluate past interactions. Understand that this is not your problem. Change your perspective.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your phone company should have a department that deals with abusive phone calls. They can give you some options on how to stop abusive phone calls.   As soon as you receive any abusive phone calls, call your phone company immediately. You should be able to tell them exactly what was said and any other information you have from the phone call. If your phone company doesn’t have a department for abusive phone calls, they should have a customer complaint line. This line should have some representatives that can help you prevent abusive phone calls in the future. If the calls are persistently abusive, or if your service provider recommends it, notify the authorities. Abusive and malicious calls are a criminal offense and will be treated as such.  If you call your phone company first, they may recommend speaking to the police depending on the abuse. While not all abusive phone calls can be reported to the police, your phone company should have a good idea whether or not you should report the abusive phone call. Depending on the abuse, you may be able to file charges against the person calling. At the very least, it's always a good idea for the police to have a record of abusive phone calls. If you do nothing about these types of calls, you will continue to receive them. Even if you are only documenting the phone calls, it's important to do something rather than nothing.   Abusive phone calls are not usually stopped by ignoring them. Even if people calling may only want a response, they likely will not quit if you simply ignore them. Even if you're not ignoring the abusive phone calls, that does not mean you have to engage with the calls. You can simply write down the calls and report them to the appropriate authorities. If you're receiving abusive phone calls or text messages, it's important to tell someone. Receiving abusive calls or texts is a big problem that you should not keep to yourself.  Your teachers and principals need to know if any abusive texts are happening at school. They want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at school. Abusive text messages can be a big problem for teens. Since the people sending the messages don't see the person they're abusing, they can often be even more vicious and mean. Your parents need to know if you are getting abusive phone calls or text messages. They will be able to talk to the phone company or your school to stop this behavior.   You should never blame yourself for abusive texts or phone calls. It's never your fault and is always wrong. Abusive calls or texts can lead to depression and anxiety for teens. Don't let this behavior continue; tell your parents so they can do something about it.

SUMMARY:
Report any abusive phone calls. Inform the authorities. Never ignore abusive phone calls. Talk to teachers and principals. Tell your parents if you're still a minor.