| How to Use Pipe Cleaners to Curl Hair Posted: 20 Feb 2020 04:00 PM PST Curly hair is a beautiful way to add style and body to your hair. However, curling your hair with a curling iron is a pain, and the heat can be damaging to your hair. If you'd like to curl your hair with pipe cleaners instead of a heating tool, make sure to bend the pipe cleaners in half, roll your hair on them smoothly, and separate your curls at the end to give your hair volume. [Edit]Putting the Pipe Cleaners in Your Hair - Brush your hair with a hairbrush. Start with the ends of your hair and work up to the roots. Make sure you brush your entire head of hair. This will help your curls look more smooth and the process of curling them go much faster.[1]
- If you have wavy hair, brushing it might make it frizzy. The curling process will tone down any frizziness.
- If you have dreadlocks or a protective braid style, do not brush your hair.
- Spritz your hair with water to make it damp. Fill a spray bottle with room temperature water. Use the spray bottle to spritz your entire head of hair. Apply enough to get your hair damp, but not so much that your hair is dripping.[2]
- If your hair is wet from the shower, wait for it to dry about halfway and then start sectioning it out.
- Fold about 20 pipe cleaners in half and twist them together. A standard pipe cleaner is pretty thin. To give your curls more volume, fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist it around itself so that it stays together. Make enough pipe cleaners like this to cover your entire head.[3]
- Wrap the ends of your hair around 1 pipe cleaner. Choose a section of hair about in width. The more hair you use, the larger your curls will look. Place a pipe cleaner at the end of your section of hair and wrap the ends tightly around it. Make sure the ends are smooth and don't have any bumps.[4]
- If your hair isn't smooth on the pipe cleaner, your curls might be uneven.
- Roll the pipe cleaner upwards while wrapping your hair around it. Hold the ends of your hair as you start to roll the pipe cleaner so that they don't fall off. Roll the pipe cleaner towards your roots as you wrap the hair over itself. Make sure the hair is smooth the entire time you are rolling.[5]
- Bend the pipe cleaner back to secure it on your head. Once the pipe cleaner reaches your roots, bend it back about halfway through on top of your head. Make sure it is tight enough that your hair won't fall out of it.[6]
- Adjust the pipe cleaner so that the metal part is not poking your scalp.
- Cover your entire head with pipe cleaners. Repeat this section rolling until all of your hair is in a pipe cleaner roll. If you leave any hair out, it won't get curled. Make sure your pipe cleaners all feel tight and like your hair won't fall out of them.[7]
- Leave the pipe cleaners in overnight. Let your pipe cleaners sit in your hair for at least 8 hours or while you sleep. The longer you keep them in, the longer your curls will hold. Try to avoid moving them around or adjusting them.[8]
- If you are worried about sleeping in the pipe cleaners, place a shower cap on top of your head before you go to bed. This will protect your hair and the pipe cleaners.
[Edit]Removing the Pipe Cleaners and Separating Your Curls - Unwrap the pipe cleaners and unroll them from your hair. Gently unfold the pipe cleaners until your hair is loose. Unroll your hair gently, making sure you don't pull or straighten the curls. Remove the pipe cleaners from your curls completely as carefully as you can, trying not to create any frizz.[9]
- Separate your curls by gently running your hands through the curls. Use your fingers to gently comb through your curls to add body. Run your hands along your scalp to give your hair even more volume. Do this until your curls look the way you want them to. [10]
- If you'd like tighter, more defined curls, do not separate them.
- Add hair oil to your hair if it is frizzy. Separating your curls can sometimes create too much volume that can lead to frizz. Spread a pea-sized amount of hair oil in your palms and gently apply it to the ends of your hair, or wherever it is frizzy. Try not to put too much near your scalp, or it can make your hair look greasy.[11]
- You can find hair oil at most beauty supply stores.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Pipe cleaners
- Brush (optional)
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| How to Clean Black Mold in a Shower Posted: 20 Feb 2020 08:00 AM PST While black mold sounds scary, it's really isn't much worse than other types of molds. Any mold can cause respiratory issues, and if you have asthma or you're susceptible to pneumonia, it could cause issues for you. However, the Center for Disease Control suggests that you can clean up all types of mold in your home the same way using a bleach solution without having to call out for extra help, as long as you take precautions like wearing gloves and a dust mask. However, if you have mold that has seeped into the wall or other porous areas, you may need help removing the damaged materials and replacing them, as well as finding the source of the water causing the mold. [Edit]Using a Bleach Solution - Open the windows and doors in the area for ventilation. When using bleach, it's always a good idea to create good ventilation. Try to open as many nearby windows as you can, particularly if there's one in the bathroom.[1]
- If there's not a window in the bathroom, place a fan blowing air out of the bathroom toward an open window.
- Put on gloves and goggles. Choose gloves that won't let the mold through, such as rubber cleaning gloves or latex gloves. Don't touch the mold with your hands. Similarly, goggles are a good idea, as you don't want to flip mold spores into your eyes accidentally.[2]
- You may also want to wear a dust mask that filters out mold.
- These precautions will also protect you from the bleach.
- Mix of bleach into of water. Measure out the water first, and then pour the bleach into the water. Use a spoon or a paint stick to stir it together so it is is well mixed. Try not to splash it as you're stirring.[3]
- Make sure you never mix bleach with ammonia, as it creates toxic gases.
- If you prefer, you can start out with an antifungal cleaning solution that doesn't contain ammonia, then follow up with bleach after you get most of the mold off.[4]
- Dip a sponge or cloth into the bleach solution and scrub down the mold. Squeeze out the excess and begin scrubbing the moldy areas. Knock off as much mold as you can and dip the cloth or sponge back into the bleach solution as needed.[5]
- You can also rinse out the cloth in running water before dipping it back in the solution so you're not returning as much mold to your cleaning solution.
- Use a scrubbing brush where the mold won't come off. If you have areas where you're having trouble removing the mold, dip a toothbrush or other scrubbing brush into the cleaning solution. Run it over the moldy areas, using a small circular motion to get the mold off.[6]
- Make a new bleach solution to spray and scrub down what's left. Once you've scrubbed away all you can, pour a new mixture of bleach and water into a spray bottle, keeping the same ratio as you did before. Spritz the stains left behind, and let it sit for 15 minutes or so.[7]
- Once you've left it alone, run over it with a clean scrubbing brush. Wash off the bleach solution with clean water and let it dry.
- Spritz plain white vinegar over the area to take care of what's left of the mold. Don't mix the vinegar with water. Just put it in a spray bottle and go over the area to get it damp. Let the vinegar dry on the area, and it will help kill off the mold that's left behind.[8]
[Edit]Preventing Future Growth - Fix any leaks you can see. If a leak is causing the problem, it's time to take care of that! Replace leaky faucet heads, for instance, or if the leak is more than you can handle, call in a professional to find and fix the leak.[9]
- If you don't fix the leak, the mold will just return.
- Spray the area down with vinegar after every shower. To help prevent the mold from coming back, keep a spray bottle in your bathroom. Then, spray down the walls and tub after you get done with your shower. The vinegar will help kill the mold spores.[10]
- If the smell bothers you, add a few drops of essential oil, such as peppermint, citrus, or tea tree oil, to help cover up the scent.
- Air out the bathroom after you shower. If you have an exhaust fan, use it. If you don't, make sure to keep the door to the bathroom open after you shower so the air can dry out. Too much humidity in a small space can lead to mold.[11]
- If you don't have an exhaust fan, try placing a fan in the door to blow the air into the rest of your home.
- Clean the bathroom once a week. Use a disinfecting cleaner to go over your shower and scrub it down. Pick a day to do it each week to make it easier to remember, and set up a reminder if you forget.[12]
- Make sure to change out your sponge or cleaning brush regularly, as it can grow mold, too.
- Use your air conditioning in the summer to keep the humidity low. Pulling humidity out of the air is one of your AC's main jobs, so you should run it in the summer when it's humid out. If you don't have an AC, try using a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity.[13]
- If possible, keep the humidity in your home under 60%. Today's smart thermostats often have a way to change the humidity, at least in the summer. In the winter, it shouldn't be much of an issue.
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| How to Think Before Speaking Posted: 20 Feb 2020 12:00 AM PST Thinking before you speak is an important skill to master for all kinds of situations. It can improve your relationships with other people and enable you to express yourself in a more effective way. Start by using the THINK acronym to decide if what you have to say is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, or Kind. Then, look for ways to choose your words more carefully, such as by pausing and asking for clarification. You can also think before you speak by using thoughtful communication strategies, such as adopting open body language and focusing on making 1 point at a time. With a little practice, thinking before you speak will eventually become second nature to you. [Edit]Using THINK to Filter What You Say - Determine if what you want to say is True. Reflect on what you are about to say and ask yourself if it's the truth. Don't make something up just to have something to say and don't speak if you're about to tell a lie. If you need to respond with something, at least modify what you're about to say so that it is the truth.[1]
- For example, if someone asks, "How are you today?" and you're about to respond with something that's not true, stop yourself and tell the truth instead.
- Or, if you're telling someone how well you did on your math test and you're about to exaggerate, reel yourself in and be honest about your grade instead.
- Say something if it's Helpful or stay silent if it's not. Speaking up can be beneficial to other people if you have something to say that might be helpful to them, so if this is the case, go ahead and speak up.[2] On the other hand, saying something hurtful can harm your relationships with other people, so it's best to remain silent if you're considering saying something hurtful to someone.[3]
- For example, if you're watching a friend play a video game and you have a tip that might help them overcome a difficult level, this could be helpful to them and it's okay to say it.
- However, if you're watching a friend struggle to overcome a level on a video game and you are about to mock them for that, don't say anything.
- Be aware that saying something hurtful isn't the same as conveying an unpleasant truth, which might be meant to help someone. For example, if you are giving someone constructive criticism, then this can be helpful.
- Identify whether your comment might be Inspiring to other people. Saying something that will inspire, encourage, or uplift other people is always good to do. If you are about to pay someone a compliment, encourage them to keep working towards a goal, or tell them a story that might inspire them, do it![4]
- For example, if you're about to compliment a friend on their presentation, go ahead. This will make them feel good about themselves.
- Speak if your comment is Necessary. Sometimes speaking up is necessary to prevent something bad from happening, such as issuing a warning or delivering an important message to someone. If this is the case, speak up. But if what you are about to say is unnecessary, then don't speak.[5]
- For example, if someone is about to walk out in front of oncoming traffic, speak up to warn them immediately.
- Or, if your friend's mom calls and asks you to tell them to call, tell your friend this as soon as you see them.
- Stop yourself from speaking if what you want to say is not Kind. Offering kind words to someone is another good way to determine if you should speak or not. As the old saying goes, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Consider if what you're about to say is kind. If it is, go ahead and speak. If not, don't say anything.[6]
- For example, if your friend shows up to your house wearing a flamboyant hat and dress, either pay them a compliment on their fashionable look if you think it looks good, or don't say anything at all if you're not a fan of the ensemble.
[Edit]Choosing Your Words More Carefully - Listen carefully if you're having a conversation with someone. Listen when someone else is talking and give them your full attention. Focusing intently on the other person's words will help you to respond in a more thoughtful manner when they are finished talking.[7]
- For example, if someone is telling a story about their weekend, give them your full attention so that you can ask them questions about it and comment sincerely on what they said.
- Don't focus on what you want to say next while the other person is talking. You won't really be listening to them if you do this and you might respond with something that doesn't relate to what they were just saying.
- Pause for a minute if you find yourself saying "um" or "uh." If you notice that you're doing a lot of umming and uh-hing, this usually indicates that you're unsure of what to say next and you're thinking out loud. If this happens, close your mouth and pause for a minute. Take the time to think about what you want to say before you continue.[8]
- It's fine to simply say, "I need a minute to think about that," if someone asks you a question.
- Clarify what the other person has just said by asking a question. If you're having a conversation with someone and unsure of how to respond to something they just said, ask them to clarify for you. Rephrase the statement they just made or the question they just asked and check to see if you're understanding them correctly.[9]
- For example, you could say something like, "What did you mean when you said you didn't like the movie's structure?"
- Or, you could say something like, "It sounds like you're saying you want to go home because you aren't feeling well. Is that right?"
- This tip can also be used to pass time to think.
- Take a few deep breaths or excuse yourself in tense situations. If you're in the midst of an argument or heated conversation with someone or if you're just feeling nervous about speaking, taking a few deep breaths is a good way to calm yourself down, collect your thoughts, and buy yourself a little extra time to think. Take a long, slow breath in through your nose to the count of 4, then hold it for 4 seconds, and exhale slowly through your mouth to the count of 4.[10]
- If you need a longer break to calm yourself down, try excusing yourself to use the restroom or take a quick walk around the block.
[Edit]Using Thoughtful Communication Strategies - Stay focused on the conversation by avoiding distractions. It'll be easier for you to think before you speak if you aren't constantly looking at your phone, TV, or computer. Put away or turn off anything that might distract you from the person you're speaking with and focus all of your attention on them.[11]
- It's fine to pause to remove distractions. Try saying something like, "Hang on one minute. I just want to turn off the TV so I can give you my full attention."
- Demonstrate that you're listening by using open body language. Adopting open body language can help you to communicate with someone in a more thoughtful manner. Become more aware of how you're sitting or standing when you talk with other people. Some things you can do to improve your body language include:[12]
- Facing towards the person rather than angling your body away from them.
- Keeping your arms loose and at your sides instead of crossing them over your chest.
- Make eye contact with the person you're talking to. Avoid staring off into the distance or looking around the room as this will send the message that you're not paying attention.
- Keeping your expression neutral, such as by smiling slightly and relaxing your eyebrows.
- Make 1 point at a time and offer additional information only if needed. If you tend to ramble or throw lots of information at people at one time, try to focus on making 1 point and supporting it with an example if needed. Then, pause for a minute to allow the other person to speak or ask questions and make another point or offer additional information if needed.[13]
- For example, if someone asks you about your day, you might start by saying that it was good and list one good thing that happened instead of launching into a full recall of your day.
- Or, if you're debating politics with someone, you could begin by offering your strongest point and its supporting evidence instead of listing off every reason why you hold the view that you do.
- Summarize what you have said if needed and then be silent. After you finish saying what you have to say, it's fine to simply stop talking. There's no need to fill the silence with more words if you don't have anything else to say. If you feel the need for some kind of conclusion, briefly summarize what you just said and then stop talking.[14]
- For example, you might say something like, "So basically, I had a very pleasant trip to Florida and I plan to go again next year."
- However, it's also okay to end a story without summarizing it. When you're done telling the story, it's fine to just stop speaking.
[Edit]Expert Advice Use these tips to prepare for a situation where you need to talk a lot: - Practice using the right body language for what you're saying. How you hold yourself is a critical factor in how your audience views what you're saying.
- Create and listen to a playlist that inspires you. You want to get excited and pumped up about talking in front of or to people. You don't want the conversation to turn into a chore.
- Stop and think about why you're speaking in the first place. Is your topic important to your intended audience, something that matters a lot to them? Remind yourself of how important your words are to these people.
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