Isolating your hair into single locs will make them easier to comb out. Undo any hair ties and start working with one loc at a time. Start with an easily accessible loc on the side of your head and use a mirror so that you can see what you're doing. It may be easier to have a friend comb them out. Don't break or pull apart the locs. Using hair clips to hold back your other locs may make it easier to comb them. It's important for the hair to be wet before you start to comb it out. Fill a spray bottle up with water and spray the end of the loc to saturate it. Work the water into the loc with your hand and continue spraying it until it's completely wet. Don't start brushing any part of your dreads without saturating it first or you will break your hair. Work in 34 inches (7.610.2cm) sections. to the wet end of the dread. A conditioner will help soften and moisturize the hair, which will make it easier to comb out the locs. Put a couple of large dabs of conditioner into the palm of your hand and rub it into the end of the dreadlock, making sure to fully saturate the area that you wet with water. You can use a basic commercial conditioner to comb out your locs. Hold the loc and brush the end of the dread, pulling the brush outward. Continue brushing out the dread until the hair fully separates. As you comb, built up hair that you've shed over time will start to come out into your comb. Don't be alarmed, this is normal. It's important that as you comb you keep your locs fully moisturized and conditioned as you comb them out, or you may break the ends of the hair. Continue to brush up the lock, working towards the root of your hair a few centimeters at a time. Condition and comb out the rest of the dreads on your head. Once you've combed out all the locs, you'll have successfully removed your dreads. Completely combing out your dreads may take days to complete, so patience is important.

Summary: Separate your dreads into single locs. Saturate the end of your loc with water. Apply conditioner Brush the end of the dread with a small-toothed comb. Apply water and conditioner to the rest of the dread and comb it out. Repeat the process on the rest of your dreads.

Upon launching Adobe Illustrator, you'll have the option of selecting or creating a new document. Click Open, locate the file you want to edit, and then click Open.

Summary: Open the image you want to watermark.

Besides a cat being in pain from an inoperable or untreatable condition, there is the cat's quality of life that needs to be taken into consideration. Talk to your veterinarian about any concerns you have regarding your pet's quality of life. These can include the following factors: Complete loss of appetite or unwillingness or inability to eat Trouble standing or walking. Falling over when standing or trying to walk. Difficulty with breathing or every breath is labored Incontinence or soiling problems Chronic pain or inability to get comfortable Chronic vomiting or diarrhea that threatens to leave your pet dehydrated Before making the appointment you will want to prepare yourself and your family members for life without your beloved cat. Make sure you have photos of your cat, spend some time with your cat petting and comforting it, and giving it a special treat or food. Remember to let any people that cared for and loved the cat join in this process. Do not lie to them that the cat is going to another home or that it ran away. Instead, explain to them the decision making process to euthanize the cat and explain the death to them in an age appropriate manner. An excellent book for kids is When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood fame. You will need to decide if you want to be with your cat to the end of its life. Only you can decide if you want to present for the process. Some people want to be, some don't. It only depends on what is right for you and your cat. Most veterinarians and their staff will be fine with you being present and will explain the process to you. If you can't be present they will understand that decision as well. When you call for the appointment to euthanize your cat you can ask if they will come to your home to do the euthanasia. Many cats get extremely anxious or stressed out with car rides or being at the veterinarian's office, so this may be a final kind thing you can do for your cat. Or you may prefer to have it done at the veterinarian's office to avoid unpleasant memories at home. Either the way the procedure is similar. You will need to decide on the disposition of the body after the euthanasia is completed, basically whether you want the cat's body cremated or not. Connected to this, you will also decide whether you want to take its ashes or body home with you for burial. Do you have a box or a special blanket to wrap the body in? Or will you decide to have the veterinarian's office arrange for cremation, which will add more money to the final bill. Do you have room to bury the body in your yard? Can you dig in the yard if it's winter time? Is there a safe spot to dig? You may have to check with your local utilities to make sure you don't damage any buried lines on your property.

Summary: Decide whether your cat needs to be put to sleep. Prepare yourself to say goodbye. Decide how you would like your cat's end of life to happen. Decide what you want to happen with your cat's body.

Although they vary depending on who has written them, most essay prompts include similar information. Essay prompts can seem overwhelming at first, especially if they incorporate a lot of information, but knowing what you're looking for can help you decipher them. Most prompts begin with some contextual information about the topic of the essay. While this can seem superfluous, read it carefully; it may give you a clue about how your teacher wants you to frame the topic of the essay. The "task" of the essay prompt will usually be worded with active verbs such as summarize, describe, compare, contrast, analyze and/or argue. These verbs will help you know what type of essay the prompt is asking for. Sometimes the prompt will offer a list of questions or suggestions for further thought. Read this section attentively: sometimes these questions or suggestions may just be a way to prompt your own thinking, but other times it may be required to address them all in your essay. Many prompts will conclude with a list of formatting requirements: common requirements include "12-pt font," "double-spaced," and "1-inch margins," but your prompt may also ask for others. Make sure you adhere to all of these requirements in your final draft! Failure to do so may cost you points on the essay. Knowing exactly what your teacher expects from you is the first step to starting your essay successfully. You should read the prompt as soon as possible after it is given to you. Read any questions or prompts several times. You may want to re-write the prompt in your own words to be sure that you understand it. Paraphrasing can help you remember and interpret information more effectively. If you have a choice between several essay prompts, choose the one that you feel the most comfortable with or the one that you think you can write about in the most detail. Ask questions if you are confused or unsure about the teacher's expectations. Find out if there is a grading rubric for the essay and ask to see it ahead of time so that you can see how your work will be evaluated. This can help you know where to focus most of your time. If your essay assignment is open-ended and you have to completely choose your own topic, come up with several ideas and then choose the one that you think will make the best essay: it may not be the first idea that pops into your mind. A good essay topic is broad enough that you will have plenty to say, but not so broad that you can't say anything of substance. An essay about "the impact of Shakespeare" is too broad; you could write a dozen books about that topic. An essay about "the impact of Shakespeare on common English phrases" is narrower, but still offers you plenty to think about.
Summary: Know how to read an essay prompt. Understand your essay prompt completely. Ask to see a rubric. Come up with at least two ideas.