Q: Use a jeweler's loupe or a standard microscope. If you don't have access to a high-powered magnification tool of your own, consider asking a friend or a local lab. Otherwise, just visit a jeweler. Look for small, microscopic flaws that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye. You should see some small imperfections on a real ruby. Fake and lab-created rubies are almost always flawless, as the natural flaws are so tiny that they are extremely hard to replicate. If you see bubbles of any kind, then you are likely dealing with a fake ruby. Look for flaws other than bubbles. External flaws (blemishes) include scratches, pits, nicks, and small scrapes. Internal flaws (inclusions) are categorized as: cracks (feathers) crystals, negative crystals, silk, fingerprints, halos, cavities, chips, and color zoning. The intricacies of the ruby surface will only be readily visible beneath a 10-power microscope. If the ruby is rounded, rolled, or excessively smooth, then it is probably a fake gem. The stone might be the real deal if the facet is clean, pristine, and sharp-cut.
A: Inspect the ruby with a 10-power magnifier. Expect microscopic flaws. Look at the ruby's cuts and facets.

Article: If your hair is dry and damaged, limit your use of shampoo. Shampoo can remove oils your hair needs to repair damage, so it's a good idea to cut back on how often you're shampooing your hair. For example, if you usually shampoo your hair every day, try shampooing it every other day or twice a week instead. If you've done something that has caused damage to your hair, such as coloring it, it's important to avoid shampoo for 48 hours afterward. Applying a conditioner to your hair each day can help make it softer and healthier. You can even apply conditioner twice a dayonce in the shower, and then once with a leave-in conditioner after you get out of the shower. If you have coarse hair, use a moisturizing conditioner. If your hair is dry and brittle, look for a conditioner designed to nourish dry hair. A deep conditioning mask can help replenish dry or damaged hair. Once a week, set aside of a chunk of time to deep condition your hair. Keep doing so until your hair is replenished and healthy again. In the shower, apply a liberal amount of your chosen conditioning mask. How long you leave a mask in place depends on the product. Refer to instructions on your product to see precisely how long you should leave your mask in place. Heat protectant sprays can help protect your hair from the damage that heat styling tools cause. Just spray your hair with one before you style it so it doesn't get frizzy and damaged.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Shampoo your hair less frequently. Use a conditioner that's designed for your hair type. Treat your hair with a deep conditioning mask once a week. Apply a heat protectant spray if you're going to use heat styling tools.

Q: When it comes to bigger holes that cannot be mended with a single seam, your best bet is to look into getting a patch-- an extra piece of fabric you can integrate into your jeans to cover the hole. You can find patches at a local arts and crafts or clothing specialty outlet. Buy a patch that matches the colour of your jeans as closely as possible. You'll want to get a patch that's slightly bigger than the hole you're covering; that way, you'll have some extra room to make errors. While denim patches are the safest bet if you're looking to really repair your jeans, you can take the damage as an opportunity to stylize your jeans with brightly coloured or flannel patches. Adding a patch that will clearly stand out from the rest of the clothing will give it a down-to-earth flair. While denim (or 'masked' alterations) are best sewn in on the inside of the jeans, patching different fabrics to the outside of your jeans will make them more prominent and eye-catching. If you're feeling thrifty, you can harvest your own patches from jeans you don't use anymore. If you have a bigger hole that will require a patch, you should still cut off the frayed edges. Even if it sounds like you are consciously losing material, the frayed edges won't be any help in mending it, so it's best to get rid of them, leaving a clean hole. Take some scissors and cut excess threads around the hole. By the end, there shouldn't be any threads significantly sticking out. With patches in particular, it's recommended you turn your jeans inside out while you're patching them. That way, the most visible seams won't be externally visible. It'll also give you a bit of extra room to make sewing mistakes. It's typically better to sew a denim patch in from the inside. This will make the patch look less evident, as well as cover up the most visible stitch lines. Once you've got your jeans turned inside out, take a sewing needle and thread and sew the patch. Try to keep your sewing as close as possible; you want to integrate the fabric into your jeans as closely as closely as possible. Ironing your jeans following a patch is significantly more important than ironing a small tear. This will help even out and seal the patch.
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Get a patch that suits the style of your jeans and size of the hole. Cut frayed edges. Turn your pants inside out. Sew the patch with close-knit seams. Iron your patch out.