In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use your smoothing shampoo and conditioner to prep your hair for best results. Shampoo gently. After you apply the conditioner, comb through your hair with a paddle brush to evenly and thoroughly distribute it before rinsing it out. If you have long hair and want to avoid washing your hair daily, use dry shampoo in between washings to keep your locks fresh. Pat your hair gently with a towel, working downward. Rough towel drying can encourage hair to curl up, especially if you already have a natural wave to it. Allow your hair to air dry until it's about 80% dry before blow drying it. Blow drying wet hair is extremely damaging and it can also cause your hair to become frizzy. Make sure you apply the product starting at the roots and working it down to the ends. This is the same direction as the hair cuticle, so applying it that way will ensure that you get the sleekest results. This will smooth your hair cuticle and also keep your hair from tangling. Make sure you are using the nozzle attachment on the hair dryer and your paddle brush with the mix of nylon and boar hair bristles as you dry it. Once your hair is dry, use the cool setting on the hair dryer to blast it with cool air for about 60 seconds for an additional shine boost. Separate your hair into small sections (1-2 inches) and use the flat iron to straighten your hair by sections. If you have thick or long hair, it may be easier for you to tie most of it up and bring it down a section at a time to straighten it. Work slowly and steadily and don't iron over the same section of hair more than 2-3 times. Make sure your hair is completely dry before you begin if you hear a sizzle, stop and use your blow dryer for a few more minutes before resuming. Adjust the heat setting on your flat iron to suit your hair type. If you have fine or damaged hair, set the temperature at 300 to 350 degrees. Normal hair can use the 350 to 400 degree setting and if you have coarse hair, use the 400 degree setting. Sparingly use a tiny amount of serum to smooth down any fly-aways or roughness. Don't neglect the ends of your hair, which tend to dry out the most when subjected to heating tools. Then allow your hair to cool down completely before applying a light might of hairspray or finishing spray all over your hairstyle to set it. If you don't wait for your hair to cool down before applying hairspray, you may hear some sizzling, which means you're damaging your hair. Instead of misting, try spraying your mixed nylon and boar bristle brush with the hairspray and then running it through your hair to avoid stiffness or stickiness.
Summary: Shampoo and condition your hair. Lightly towel dry your hair and allow it to air dry. Apply smoothing serum to your damp hair. Blow dry your hair in a downward motion. Spritz on the thermal protectant product and flat iron your hair. Reapply a small amount of serum and set your hair with hairspray.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you feel you still need help becoming assertive, it can help to see a professional. Counselors and psychologists have education and training specifically in helping people communicate in healthy and meaningful ways. Many universities offer assertiveness training to the students. This will help you practice assertiveness techniques while helping you discuss different situations where you feel you need help in being assertive, as well as help in controlling your stress as you navigate different situations. Asserting yourself takes practice and time. Ask a friend to help you practice your communication skills in various scenarios. The more you face situations that demand assertiveness, even when they are mock situations, the more confident you will become.
Summary: Visit a counselor or psychologist. Try assertiveness training. Practice with a trusted friend.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Tea pouches can be purchased from health food stores and tea stockists. The tea is now ready to serve.
Summary:
Fill a tea pouch with dried raspberry leaves. Put the tea pouch containing raspberry leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Let the pouch sit for 5 minutes. Take out the tea pouch.