INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Why are you styling your hair? Are you going to prom? Meeting your girlfriend's parents? Just want cool hair? Make the look match the situation. Keep in mind that formal events call for more traditional hairstyles. Your cousin may not want you to wear a high Mohawk to her wedding. It may be best to choose a style that is close to your everyday style for an important event; this will help you feel more comfortable during the event. If you started using cheap products for your daily style, you may want to consider springing for better quality products for your special occasion. Cheap products are more likely to cause build-up or undesired effects such as making your hair look either too dry or too oily. Be sure to use the products a couple of times before the special occasion so that you know how your hair reacts to the product. The most important aspect of your special-event hairstyle is that it should look like you spent time trying to make your hair look perfect. Your part should be made with a comb so that it looks sharp. You should use product to keep the hair where you intend for it to be. A quality hair product that adds a bit of shine or a wet look often works for events.

SUMMARY: Consider your styling needs and situation. Use quality products. Make everything crisp and neat.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Either your caseworker or another evaluator typically will conduct a home study to evaluate the home environment you plan to provide for the child you adopt. Since the home study is more in-depth than the application, you'll need additional documents that provide information about your home life and personal history. Pull any legal documents, such as diplomas, divorce decrees, or birth certificates, that relate to significant events in your life. You also may need to get a physical exam and submit a health report as part of your home study. Generally, they want to make sure you don't have any serious health problems that could negatively affect your ability to raise a child. As part of your home study, your caseworker will interview both you and any friends or family members. They will visit and inspect your home and the space you have available for a child. The main purpose of the home study is to make sure you're adequately prepared to be a parent. Your caseworker should let you know if they find anything that might cause your application to be rejected, and give you advice on what to do with it. Through the home study, your caseworker is trying to help you get approved not looking for reasons to reject you. If you went with a private agency, you typically must pay additional fees for the home study. These fees range anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Your caseworker will explain the fees and payment options available. Once your home study is complete, your case worker will create a written report of your home study. Typically you'll have a meeting where they will go over the report with you and answer any questions you have. The home study report typically must be approved by someone else in the agency. They typically will follow your case worker's recommendation. If there are any aspects of your home study that your case worker thinks might cause you to be rejected as an adoptive parent, they will talk to you about those issues. There may be things you can do to eliminate or lessen those issues. Provided you're approved as an adoptive parent after your home study is completed, your caseworker will start giving you information about children who are available for adoption. Your case worker will talk to you about your preferences for adoption, such as your age or gender preferences. They also will look at information about your lifestyle to help find the best possible matches for you. Talk to your case worker about activities you enjoy or other hobbies, particularly if you're thinking about adopting an older child. The case worker can be on the lookout for children who enjoy those activities as well.

SUMMARY: Gather information for your home study. Talk to your caseworker. Get a copy of your home study report. Learn about available children.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The warm water will help relax your muscles, as you let your cares drift away. You can even add a bath bomb or two to help pamper your skin while you're soaking. Try lighting some candles in your bathroom to create a soothing ambiance. A face mask can be relaxing in and of itself, but it will also make your skin feel nice. The easiest solution is to use a store-bought version. However, you can also make a simple face mask at home with a few ingredients. Mash up a couple of strawberries. Add a dollop of both honey and plain yogurt. Mix the ingredients together, and apply it to your face. Wash it off after 15 minutes. For store-bought versions, follow the directions on the bottle for how long you should leave it on. This treatment can relax you just because it feels soothing on your head. In addition, it will also help moisturize and rejuvenate your hair. Afterwards, your hair will be silkier and shinier. To create a hot oil treatment, simply pour a little olive oil in a small bowl, a couple of tablespoons or so. Add a dollop of coconut oil and a tablespoon or two of honey. Heat it up in the microwave for about 15 seconds, but don't let it overheat. Mix the ingredients together. Use a pastry brush to apply the mixture to your hair from roots to tips. Tuck your hair into a shower cap, or wrap it in plastic wrap. Leave it on for several hours, if possible, then wash it out. You don't need all three ingredients if you don't have them. You can just use one of the oils (without honey) if that's all you have. Sugar scrubs are easy to make with ingredients you have on hand. You use these scrubs to exfoliate your skin, sloughing off dry, dead skin cells. To make sugar scrub, just mix one part oil (such as coconut oil or olive oil) with two parts brown sugar (white will do in a pinch). You can also add in a scent with essential oils or even just a dash or two of cinnamon from your cupboard. If you use coconut oil, heat it in the microwave for a minute or two to help it melt before adding the sugar. To use the scrub, simply rub it into your skin with your hands and then wash it off. Get a thick foot cream. Wet a towel, making sure to shake or wring out excess water. Microwave it for about 60 seconds. Once it's done, apply the cream to your feet, and wrap up your feet in the towel. Leave it on for about 15 minutes. Of course, one of the best things about going to the spa is ending up with pretty nails, which you can do at home. Just take some time at the end of the day to paint your nails and toenails. Don't forget to add a base coat and a top coat for a longer-lasting effect.

SUMMARY:
Take a bath. Apply a face mask. Try a hot oil hair treatment. Make a sugar scrub. Try a foot treatment. Paint your nails.