Problem: Article: Henna comes in a powdered form, and you must mix this with water before you can apply it to your hair. Mix cup (50 g) of henna with cup (59 ml) of warm water. Stir to combine. Stir in more water by the tablespoon (15 ml) as necessary, until the henna paste becomes the consistency of mashed potatoes. Once you've mixed the powder and water, cover the bowl with plastic and let it develop at room temperature for about 12 hours. When you're ready to apply the dye, mix in a bit more water until you have a thick but spreadable consistency. Before applying henna, you'll want to start with clean hair. In the shower or bath, wash your hair with your regular shampoo to remove dirt, oil, and styling products. Rinse out all of the shampoo. Once out of the shower, towel dry, blow dry, or air dry your hair. Do not condition your hair, as the oils in the conditioner can prevent the henna from penetrating your roots properly. If you have long hair, gather it up and tie it back so it's out of your face and off your shoulders and neck. For short hair, put on a headband to keep your hair out of your face. With your fingers, apply some coconut oil, body butter, or petroleum jelly to your hairline, including your forehead, neck, and ears. The oil will create a barrier between the henna and your skin, so this will prevent stains around your hairline. Let your hair down and comb it with a wide-toothed comb. This will remove tangles and knots without making your hair frizzy. Part your hair in the center, and let your hair fall evenly to either side of your head. You don't have to section off your hair, because you'll be dyeing it in layers. Henna tends to get everywhere, so it's a good idea to wear old clothes and to protect yourself with a rag or old towel. Drape the towel over your shoulders. Arrange the towel to cover your neck and shoulders, and use a pin or hair clip to keep it together. Because henna can stain the skin, put on a pair of rubber or nitrile gloves to protect your hands and nails. You can also use a plastic sheet, poncho, or a cutting cape. Keep a damp rag nearby to wipe drips off your skin immediately.
Summary: Mix the henna powder. Shampoo, then dry your hair. Protect your hairline with oil. Comb and part your hair. Protect your skin.

Problem: Article: The formula bar is located above the rows and columns of cells and beneath the menu bar or ribbon. Depending on the structure of your formula, you may need to type several open parentheses. You can do this in 1 of several ways: Type the cell reference manually.Select a cell or range of cells in the current page of the spreadsheet.Select a cell or range of cells in another page of the spreadsheet.Select a cell or range of cells on a page of a different spreadsheet. For most formulas, you'll use a mathematical operator or 1 of the reference operators.
Summary: Select the cell you want to enter the formula in. Type an equal sign the cell or in the formula bar. Type an open parenthesis if necessary. Create a cell reference. Enter a mathematical, comparison, text, or reference operator if desired. Repeat the previous 3 steps as necessary to build your formula. Type a close parenthesis for each open parenthesis in your formula. Press "Enter" when your formula is the way you want it to be.

Problem: Article: Defend yourself verbally when attacked, provoked, or sidelined and take care of yourself when someone tries to put you down, box you in, or even hurt you physically. Don't just stand there smoldering; it's far better to speak your mind. Even if the end result doesn't change, you've demonstrated to yourself and others that you won't stand for disrespect. More often than not, a polite but firm clarification of the disrespectful comment or behavior will be enough to draw attention to the need for it to change, especially where there is an audience. For example: "Excuse me but I was next in line and I'm in just as much of a hurry as the person who pushed in." Avoid whispering, mumbling, or speaking too quickly. The tone of your voice and the speed of your delivery are an important part of clarifying what you want and how confident you're feeling. Naturally, the manner in which you defend yourself will depend on the situation and if someone is volatile, always put your safety first. You should never resort to outright aggression in the process of standing up for yourself. Being aggressive, or even violent, is counter-productive and will not win you any friends. Acting aggressively -- verbally or otherwise -- is like acting out your pain in full technicolor. It's not a constructive way to get what you want and will simply turn people against you. You are far more likely to achieve a positive result if you approach any issues as calmly and objectively as possible. You can still stand your ground and be firm and assertive without having to raise your voice or get angry. Be wary of taking passive aggressive responses toward people and situations. Passive aggressive responses are ones in which you begrudgingly do things against your will and end up filled with resentment and anger, hating people who "make" you feel this way, feeling depressed and helpless. This negatively affects your relationships and can take a huge toll on your physical and emotional health. Most of all, a passive-aggressive approach to life will never enable you to stand up for yourself. Another way of standing up for yourself is to take the negatives thrown at you and transform them into good things. In the process of turning attacks inside out to find the good, you'll often find that feelings of jealousy or insecurity are at the root of the attack. For example: If someone claims you're bossy, rather than letting it cause you to shrink some more, take this as evidence that you're a natural leader, able to manage people and projects well, and a proactive change agent. If someone claims you're shy, take it as a compliment that means you're not ready to jump on the latest bandwagon but like to reflect over the consequences first and then make up your mind. If someone says you're too sensitive or emotional, let this be a sign that you've got a big heart and aren't afraid to let everyone see it. Or maybe someone suggested you're not career-minded enough for you, that confirms you're living a stress-free life that will help you to live longer. No matter how hard you try to increase your confidence, there will be days when you feel that you're backsliding. Rather than seeing this as a defeat in your attempt to learn to stand up for yourself, see it for what it is a day or so where things went temporarily off-track before you feel better and bounce back. Some tricks to help the bounce-back process include: Fake it till you make it. Even if you don't feel confident, act as if you do. Be consistent in your approach. People will grow to expect that the person you are now is a person who stands up for himself. Expect some people to find your more assertive stance challenging. It can take time to reshape the patterns you've formerly established with people who used to walk all over you. In some cases, you'll find you no longer want to be a part of their lives; take it as it comes.
Summary:
Defend yourself in a calm and reasonable manner. Don't be aggressive. Avoid being passive aggressive. Try to turn negatives into positives. Don't give up.