Wash your hair using whatever method works best for you. Don't let your hair dry completely before the next step. Avoid blow-drying, as the heat can dry out and damage your hair further. This can be your favorite conditioner straight out of the bottle. A dollop of hand lotion can be added to increase the slipperiness of your hair, making the detangling process easier. Especially dry hair can benefit from the addition of hair oils, which work to soften and moisturize. The best product for this step is dependent on your hair's unique qualities, so trial and error over time may be necessary to find your perfect conditioner. However, there are some basic guidelines you can follow depending on your hair type to narrow things down: Straight, fine hair: Volumizing conditioners will keep your hair from looking too flat. Wavy hair: Light-weight moisturizing conditioners are able to both moisturize your hair to get rid of tangles without flattening out your natural volume. Thick, curly hair: Deep-hydrating moisturizers are necessary to prevent this hair type from drying and causing further tangles. Coily: This type of hair needs the most intense moisturizers, and it's often best to use products specifically designed with African-American hair in mind. Look for conditioners that include oils or shea butter among their ingredients. Gently comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb as you rinse. Don't use a brush, as brushes can cause further tangles. Start combing in sections from the tip of your hair to the roots to avoid breakage. Letting your hair dry naturally prevents future damage and tangles. Be gentle while combing to avoid breaks. You don't need to be as careful once your hair is almost completely dry.
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One-sentence summary -- Follow your regular healthy hair routine. Prepare your rinse-out conditioner. Leave the conditioner in for no longer than five minutes before rinsing it out. Allow your hair to air dry, combing every 10-20 minutes.

You definitely don't want to feel bloated and uncomfortable on a day you're supposed to be frolicking in your swimming suit. Skip fried and super salty foods and instead snack on fruits with lots of water in them, like watermelon and berries, or calcium-rich almonds, which can reduce cramping. Avoid caffeine, which can make cramps worse. Drink water, caffeine-free tea, or lemonade instead of soda or alcoholic beverages, which can increase bloating. You don't need to camp out right outside the bathroom, but at least have one in sight so you know you can quickly go change or check for leaking if you need to. Also, an empty bladder and bowels can ease cramping, so visiting the bathroom frequently can help you stay comfortable. Lots of women break out during their periods, and an oily sunscreen can make things worse. Find sunscreen that is formulated to use on your face that won't cause breakouts. If you're self-conscious about pimples or redness, use a tinted moisturizer over your SPF to even out your skin tone. A big pair of sunglasses and a cute sunhat can also camouflage period acne. Plus, you'll look super glamorous. It may be the last thing you feel like doing, but exercise is sometimes the best treatment for cramps. The endorphins released by your body will lift your mood and act as a natural pain killer. If you really don't feel like moving, elevate your feet on a stack of towels or your beach bag to help ease cramping. You can also lie on your stomach and take deep, slow breaths.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink lots of water and avoid salty foods to prevent bloating and cramps. Set up near the bathroom. Use an oil-free SPF designed specifically for faces. Go swimming or get active to help stop cramps.

It's easiest to wrap your foot and ankle while you're seated. You can sit on a chair or workout bench. Then cross the leg you're wrapping over the opposite leg. You should rest your leg just above the ankle, so you can get to the ankle to wrap it. Place the end of the floss on the top of your foot at your arch. Then wrap the floss around your foot about 3 times, slowly moving back toward your heel. Make sure your foot stays in a neutral position as you wrap your foot and ankle. Once you reach your heel, let a little extra floss through your hands and begin wrapping the ankle. You'll need to skip your heel to make sure you still have enough range of motion to work out your ankle. Once you've wrapped your ankle, continue wrapping the floss up your calf. You should still be using about 50% tension. Once you come to the end of the floss, tuck the end under the previous strip. Once your foot is wrapped, extend your leg out so your foot is off the ground but your knee is still slightly bent. Flex your foot back and then point it forward. Then you can rotate your ankle, moving it both clockwise and counterclockwise. Flex and rotate your ankle for about 1 minute to warm up the tissue. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Then slowly lift your heels off the ground, bearing the weight of your body on your toes. As soon as you reach the top of your range of motion, slowly lower your heels back to the ground. Then raise them off the ground again. Do this for 20 seconds. Once you've done toe raises for 20 seconds, add a dorsiflexion to the end. When you lower your heels back down, bend slightly at the knee and lower your body until your knees are just over your feet. Then raise your body back up, take the weight off your heels, and do a toe raise. Repeat this whole process for about 20 seconds. Once you've flexed and stretched your ankles, hop on both feet, bringing them just off the floor. This will warm up the tissue well if you're planning on going for a run after. Once you've finished your exercises, remove the band. You don't want to have it on for longer than 2 minutes at a time. If you'd like to increase mobility in both of your ankles, wrap the other ankle and repeat all of the exercises.
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Start in a seated position. Begin wrapping at the arch of your foot. Skip over your heel and begin wrapping your ankle. Wrap the floss the rest of the way up your leg. Flex and rotate your ankle while seated. Perform toe raises. Perform dorsiflexion. Hop for a few seconds. Remove the band.