If you snooze, then you really lose. Your snooze alarm won't be long enough for you to actually get any more rest, and hitting snooze will only make you fall back into a restless sleep and to waste so much of your precious time. If you have a solid morning routine, it shouldn't be hard for you to hit your alarm once and to get up and start your day. Okay, who are we kidding of course it'll be hard at first, but you can build your way towards making it easy. One thing you can do to motivate yourself to not hit the snooze button is to come up with something you're looking forward to doing that you can only accomplish if you have enough time. Maybe you can tell yourself that, if you wake up without hitting snooze, you can watch ten minutes of your favorite morning show, that you can read that article you've been meaning to read, or that you can take a quick refreshing walk around the block. If you tell yourself that you can only do this thing if you get up right away, then you'll be much more motivated to do so. Drinking a refreshing glass of water will start to wake you up and to get your body in order. Stand tall as you're drinking this glass and you'll feel your body and senses slowly come alive. If the water is nice and cold, that can jar you awake even more easily. You can even have a bottle of water waiting for you at your bedside to motivate you to get up early. This will also help you stay alert and awake as you go about your morning routine. Get those crusties out of your eyes, gently slap your cheeks, and shake your head from side to side as you start to wake yourself up. If you don't feel the effects at first, splash some more water on that beautiful face of yours! Step out on your front porch or balcony and get a few lungfuls of fresh air. This will help you feel awake, alert, and ready to start your day. Changing up your environment like this can also motivate you to wake up. If there are people outside, watch them starting their school and work days and know that you're not alone in your struggle to get up early. This can help you feel more connected and more motivated to get up. Having a healthy and nutritious breakfast can give you the energy you need to really wake up your mind and body without weighing you down. Don't eat anything too greasy or fattening, such as a cheese-filled omelet or greasy bacon, and opt for healthier options that can make you stay more alert for longer. Here are some great options you can try: Lean proteins, such as turkey bacon, lean ham, or egg whites Veggies such as kale, celery, or spinach Whole grains such as oatmeal or cereal A small yogurt A cup of coffee or tea can also help you get up early and start your day some people swear that even the smell of coffee wakes them up! Just one cup of joe can help you feel more alert, but you should avoid having too many cups of coffee throughout your day, or it'll make it harder for you to fall asleep, and to wake up early. If you're a coffee addict, try to work yourself down to just one or two cups a day and avoid having caffeine after noon. This will help you start your day off on the right foot and will keep you from crashing later on in the day. It goes without saying: avoid energy drinks! Though these sugary treats may help you cram for your calculus exam, they'll make your heart race and will make it much harder for you to fall asleep. A hot shower may make you more tired, but a nice cold or only lukewarm shower can help you feel more alert. Though most people like to shower at night, showering in the morning can help you wake up your entire body. Some people like to shower shortly after they wake up, while others like to eat breakfast first. You have to find whatever works for you and stick to it. If you want to be able to go to bed easily and to wake up early, then you have to maintain healthy habits throughout the day. There are many different things you can do to stay alert as you go about your day, but here are a few ideas to make your days easier: Take a power nap if you need one. Napping for just 20 or so minutes can help you feel refreshed. Napping for over an hour or more, however, can actually lead you to be more tired and can make it harder for you to fall asleep at night. Exercise in the earlier part of the day. Exercise will help your body release some of its energy and will help you be ready for bed in the evenings. Just don't exercise after the early evening or your adrenaline will still be pumping and will make it harder for you to go to bed. Spend some time outside. Get some fresh air, be in the sunlight, and don't spend all day cooped up indoors. Doing this will give you some energy during the day, and will help you be ready for sleep when the time comes. Stay hydrated. Drinking at least 10 8 oz. glasses of water throughout the day will keep your energy up and will help you stay healthy. Eat healthy meals throughout the day. Eat at least three balanced meals that give you protein, fruits and veggies, and take the time to have small snacks, such as fruits, nuts, or yogurt throughout your day so your body never feels like it's running on empty. Find a balance between never feeling super hungry or uncomfortably full, and make healthy eating a part of your daily routine.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't hit the snooze button. Drink a large glass of cold water. Splash cold water on your face. Get some fresh air. Have a nutritious breakfast. Have caffeine, but not too much. Take a cold shower. Stay alert throughout the day.

These are the traditional unicorn dye hair colors, but some people prefer a teal or aquamarine shade instead of blue. Pastel pink, purple, and blue are the most popular unicorn colors, but that doesn't mean that they will look good on everyone. If you want something that looks good on you, consider altering the shades to better suit your skin tone. For example: Cool, fair skin: choose warm shades, such as pale pink, peach, or tangerine. Warm, fair skin: choose cool shades, such as lavender, robin's egg blue, or aqua. Cool, medium skin: stick with a deep, jewel tone, such as amethyst or ruby. Warm, medium skin: stick with a saturated shade, such as aquamarine, emerald, or sapphire. Cool, dark skin: try a pastel shade, such as lilac. Warm, dark skin: try a darker shade, such as plum. Not only does this wash out in 1 or 2 washes, but it works on dark-colored hair as well. This means that you do not have to bleach your hair first. It is also easy to apply. You can even use a temporary hair dye, which is more like a liquid hair chalk. This is a great option if your school or work does not allow unnatural hair colors. Unicorn hair takes a lot of time and effort to apply, so some people want to make it permanent. Hair dye is a great option, but you will need to bleach your hair first if it is any darker than blond. You can get this dye from a beauty supply store. This tutorial will assume that you will be bleaching your hair to obtain the traditional pink, purple, and blue unicorn look, but it will include other options as well. There are some vegan hair dyes that do not require any bleaching. Look for labels such as "For Dark Hair" or "Does Not Require Bleaching." If your dye comes in a tube, you'll likely need a 10 or 20 volume developer. If you are using a punk brand, such as Manic Panic, then you won't need a developer. If your hair is any darker than blonde, you will need to bleach your hair first. If you don't bleach your hair, the colors won't show up very well, if at all. If you are using hair chalk or eye shadow, you don't need to bleach your hair. Click here to continue instead. Your hair must be healthy before you bleach it. If it feels dry or brittle, don't bleach it. Choose the temporary dye option instead.
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Stick with pastel pink, purple, and blue for a traditional unicorn look. Try colors that suit your skin tone for a less-traditional look. Choose hair chalk or eye shadow for a temporary option. Get a professional hair dye if you want a permanent option. Plan to bleach your hair if you are dyeing it the traditional palette.