In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The action could be something dramatic, such as the protagonist in a perilous situation or a glimpse into a later scene in the novel where things are more fast-paced. You could also just use something small to set the hero off on a perilous journey as they are going about their normal routine. Don't forget to also include setting details as you go along, so your reader knows where the story is set. For example, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown opens with the dramatic death of a Louvre curator, instantly drawing the reader in. One way to introduce your suspects is to have them interact with the victim before the victim dies; the detective will need to witness this introduction. Another option is to have a witness or a connected person name possible suspects to the detective. For instance, the detective may witness the suspect and victim having an argument before the victim dies. Alternatively, maybe the detective asks a neighbor, "Can you think of anyone who had issues with the victim?" The neighbor might say, "Well, let's see. I have seen a young man visiting late at night when her husband was out of town. I suppose he might be involved somehow." A murder mystery is a fast-paced story. It shouldn't drag, so if you haven't introduced your crime by the third chapter, you're probably going to lose readers. As you try your hand at writing a murder mystery, you may realize that you don't actually know that much about killing a person. That's perfectly normal, but you should do some research to make the scene more realistic. For instance, stabbing someone isn't as easy as it sounds. It's actually pretty difficult to force a knife into someone, especially someone who's struggling not to die. Keep in mind that most "amateur" killers are going to make mistakes. They aren't trained to kill, and most people don't even know how to land a killing blow. What that means is things are going to be messy. Put some thought into how someone gets rid of a body. A body is hard to move, plus it's pretty conspicuous. It's also going to leave blood and/or traces of DNA behind, and it will start to smell. Digging a hole takes time, and dumping a body in water could mean it washes back up on shore, for instance.
Summary: Open with action to draw your reader in. Introduce your suspects with interactions and dialogue. Include the crime in the first 3 chapters of the story. Work on realism in your murder scene.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You still need surfactants sometimes, but you have better options available to you than sulfates. These include ingredients like coco betaine and lauroamphoacetate, just to name a few. Other options include sodium cocoyl isethionate, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate or cocoamphodipropionate or cocamphodipropionate, or ocoamphoacetate. These silicones are okay to use on curly hair, as they won't build up over time; you can use water to wash them out. Pick ones like hydrolyzed wheat protein hydroxypropyl polysiloxane, dimethicone copolyol, or lauryl methicone copolyol. Also look for silicone names that have "PPG" or "PEG" in front of them. That indicates they're water-soluble. Silicones are used to help detangle your hair, as well as to add shine. If you want to avoid silicones altogether, other ingredients can help with lubrication, too. These ingredients aren't silicone-based. Certain types of chlorides can help, for instance. Try behentrimonium methosulfate, distearyldimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, polyquaternium 55, cetrimonium bromide, or dicetyldimonium chloride. Most alcohols are drying, so if you see them on the ingredient list, you may want to avoid that product. Exceptions to this rule are hydrating alcohols, which include cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol. Hydrating oils will help you tame your curly hair.
Summary: Opt for better surfactants in place of sulfates. Choose products with water-soluble silicones. Look for other ingredients that replace silicones. Opt for hydrating alcohols over drying ones.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You want to have two times the amount of wax flakes than your jars' ounces. For example, an 8 oz jar will need 16 oz. of wax flakes. Use a heat-resistant glass measuring cup with a handle, such as a Pyrex cup, to measure and then later melt the flakes. When choosing wax flakes, soy based wax burns longer than paraffin and some people prefer it as a natural ingredient. Make sure that you buy wicks that are meant for soy candles if you choose to use soy instead of paraffin wax. All you will need is a medium sized pot or saucepan and a stovetop range. Place the measuring cup on the side of the pot and fill the pot with water. You want a lower level of water so that the water doesn't splash into the wax as it boils. You don't want a full rolling boil because that may cause the wax to overheat. Stir the wax with a wooden spoon as it melts so that all of the flakes are equally liquefied. You want to keep the temperature of the wax between 150-180 F or 65-80 C. Do not leave the wax unattended. This is so that it doesn't overheat but is mostly for safety. At these temperatures wax can burn skin easily. Break off small pieces of non-toxic wax crayon pieces to add a hue to the wax. A little bit goes a long way, so add the crayon in increments of a 14 inch (0.6cm) piece at a time. You can test out the color intensity as you go by dropping a little wax onto some parchment paper and letting it cool as the wax finishes melting. Once it reaches these temperatures and is fully melted, set the measuring cup aside. Let the wax cool down to 125 F or 50 C. You cannot add the essential oils or scents at a higher temperature because the scent can evaporate away. For every 16 oz. of wax flakes, use ten drops of essential oils. You can mix and match scents and oils for a unique candle. For scent ideas, reference your own favorite candle scents or smell different oil combinations to determine what meshes and what clashes.
Summary:
Measure out your wax flakes. Make a double boiler to melt the wax. Turn the stove to a low to medium heat. Test the temperature of the wax. Add color to your candle. Take the wax off the stove. Add the essential oils.