Problem: Article: Soak a clean, soft rag with hydrogen peroxide. Wring excess peroxide out of the rag over your sink. Position the rag so its peroxide dampened parts directly touch and cover the stain. Keep the rag on the stain for several hours or overnight. Avoid using this technique if your marble is dark colored. Hydrogen peroxide on dark colors can lead to lightening. Less serious stains may only need 15 minutes to a half hour of time before the stain can be wiped away. Check less serious stains at regular intervals for this reason. If, at a glance, you can tell the stain you are working on will require heavy-duty techniques, you may want to skip the peroxide treatment and move straight to mixing a heavy-duty cleaning solution. Fill a cup or small bucket with cold water. Pour water onto the treated area of the marble. Use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe up standing water and any dirtiness. Heavy-duty stains may remain after cleaning the surface with peroxide, in which case you'll need to mix a heavy-duty cleaning solution. In a medium sized bucket, combine cup (59 ml) baking soda, cup vinegar, cup (118 ml) ammonia, and 8 cups (1.9 L) of hot water. Agitate the mixture with a kitchen implement, like a spoon, until the ingredients are consistently blended. The mixture will foam slightly. As an alternative to heavy-duty cleaners, you can use paint-thinner or denatured alcohol to remove the stain. However, always test these cleaners in an inconspicuous place on your cultured marble first, as they may damage the surface. Although this cleaning solution is made with household products, it can be harsh on your skin. Wear gloves when using this solution to prevent dry skin and irritation. Douse your rag in the heavy-duty cleaning solution. Wring out excess solution over the sink, then lay the saturated rag on the stains. Wait roughly 10 minutes for the stain fighting action of the solution to go to work, then wipe away remaining liquid with a clean, dry, soft rag. Some stubborn stains might require a longer soak time. However, soaking your marble too long in this solution may be harmful to its finish. Rinse the cleaned area with cold water in the same fashion as previously described. Wipe up water remaining on your marble and any dirtiness with a clean, dry, soft rag. Your cultured marble should now be clean.
Summary: Treat dark colored stains with hydrogen peroxide. Rinse the treated area with cold water. Mix a heavy-duty cleaning solution for remaining stains. Apply the cleaning solution with a clean, soft rag. Cleanse the area with water.

Problem: Article: Straight hair can be easy to take care of, but it can also look limp. Fortunately, there are a few extra steps you can take to give it some boost. This section will show you how to blow dry straight hair; it will also give you some tips on how to give it a little volume. Here's what you'll need: Hairdryer Nozzle attachment Round hairbrush Hair clip and hair tie Mousse for thickness (optional) Cream to smooth and soften dry, damaged hair (optional) Hair spray to add volume and set style (optional) Squeeze your hair with the towel. This will help soak up any excess moisture, and help your hair dry faster. Use mousse if you want to add volume to your hair. Use a smoothing hair cream to tame dryness and repair damage. If your hair dryer had a speed setting, use the high one. Dry your hair until it is about 80% dry, then turn off the hairdryer. Be sure to aim the nozzle downwards while blow drying your hair. The nozzle will help direct the air flow, and keep your hair a safe distance from the hairdryer's heat. Gather the upper layers of your hair, just like doing a half-up, half-down ponytail, and secure them with a hair clip. Point the nozzle downward, and run the round brush through your hair while you are blow drying it. You can pull it back into a low ponytail if you want to keep it straight. You can also twist it into a loose bun if you want it to have a slight wave to it. Run the brush through your hair while you are drying it, and point the nozzle downward. If you want to give your hair some extra volume, the point the nozzle upward when you start at the roots. Then, move the brush up and out in a c-shape motion. You can brush it back and let it part naturally. You can also set your own part using the handle of a rattail comb. If you want to have flipped ends, run the round brush through the underside of your hair, and stop when you get to the ends. Blow dry your hair using a medium heat setting first, then dry it using a cold setting to set the style. Here are some tips on how to style your hair: To give the ends of your hair a slight curl, run the round hairbrush through the underside of your hair. Twirl it until the ends of your hair are wrapped around it. Blow dry the ends with a medium setting first, and then a cold setting. The cold air will help set the curl. To make the ends of your hair straight, brush them downwards while blow drying them. Be sure to aim the nozzle downward as well. If your hair tends to get a lot of static or flyways, tame it with some styling cream or mist.
Summary: Gather your supplies. Start by towel-drying your hair. Apply some mousse or styling cream. Put on the nozzle attachment and start blow drying your hair on a medium heat setting. Clip the outer layers of your hair out of the way. Blow dry the bottom layers of your hair. Pull the bottom layer of your hair out of the way once it is dry. Remove the hair clip and blow dry the top layer of your hair. Take out the low ponytail or bun and part your hair. Style your hair, if necessary.

Problem: Article: Try to lull the participant into a state of calm. Instruct him or her to feel the power of the magnets. Say something like, "There are two powerful magnets that have guided your hands together. Feel the power of the magnets. Feel your palms pulling towards one another." Once the participant seems entranced by your words, bring him or her into a state of relaxation. Instruct him or her to focus on his or her body, breaths, and heartbeat. Scripting once again varies. Go with what feels right and natural to you. If you feel comfortable and in control, the participant is more likely to trust you and follow your lead. An example of good scripting would be something like, "Ignore everything but my voice. All other noises are unnecessary distractions. Pay attention to your breathing, your body, your heartbeat. Every breath you take takes you further down into a state of calm and relaxation." You can also try some counting. Try to count backwards from 10 and instruct the participant to pay attention to each breath his or she takes as you count. The magnetic hands technique should take about 20 minutes. Once the participant has been relaxing for this duration, instruct them to awaken from the state of hypnosis. Saying something like, "Now, wake up and everything will have returned to normal."
Summary:
Tell the participant to feel the power of the magnets. Bring the participant into a state of relaxation. Allow them to come out of hypnosis.