Dying, straightening and teasing can all cause harsh damage to your hair. In order to keep your scene hair looking stylish and healthy, make sure you take steps to care for it. Try to find products that are meant for your type of hair (such as oily hair, thick hair, curly hair, and so on). If you've dyed your hair, buy shampoo that's specifically meant for color-treated locks. It will help your dye job last longer. Also, if you have dyed hair, wash it in water that's as cold as you can stand. Hot water will make your dye fade out faster, as well as making the shade slightly off. If possible, try to find shampoo that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. These compounds are alcohols that dry out your hair. Schedule a deep conditioning treatment for your hair on the same day every week. Browse around for one that suits your hair type and budget. If you need something simple to start with (and you live in North America), try Aussie 3-Minute Miracle. Find a product you like, and use it religiously whenever you apply heat to your hair. Your ends will thank you for it. The only way to get rid of split ends is to cut them off. If you notice your ends starting to fray, book an appointment with your stylist or trim them yourself. Either way, make sure the cut is high enough to remove all of the damaged hair. You're probably going to use a lot of styling product if you want to have scene hair, and it's important to wash it out. Every other day or every third day should be sufficient.

Summary: Pay attention to damage control. Use a quality shampoo and conditioner. Deep condition your hair once a week. Always use a heat protectant when you blow dry or straighten your hair. Trim up split ends. Wash hair regularly.

A relationship is not one-sided, and you should never feel resentment for the things you do to be a good girlfriend. While not everyone can do all things equally, you should be on equal footing in your relationship. They should support you, and care for you, too! A lot of middle school relationships might start out with playful teasing as a form of flirtation, and that's okay. However, don't let innocent teasing become back-and-forth bullying. A relationship where two people are mostly mean to each other is not healthy. If your partner is mean to you on a regular basis, avoid being mean back and say something like, "If you don't stop saying those things to me, I'm not going to be your girlfriend or your friend anymore." If you want to break up with the person you're dating, it's better to tell them directly. Cheating on them to avoid having a hard conversation will come off as cowardly. And if they did something to make you mad, don't cheat on them in order to exact revengeit will only make you look bad! Even if they cheated on you (or threatened to), it's not okay to cheat on them! If you can't talk through your issues, it might be time to break up. Avoid saying mean things about people they care about because doing so might cause them to push you away. Be supportive of them and the people they love. And if you don't really like their friends, don't hang out with them and keep it to yourself. If they invite you to hang out with them and their friends and you're not sure whether you like them or not, give them a chance. Try to find something you have in common and go from there. If anyone they are close to (from their grandmother to another friend) is mean to you, feel free to share that with them. They might be able to talk to that person, or they might realize that someone they thought was a friend is not so nice. If other couples your age are doing physically intimate things you're not ready for, don't force yourself to do those things to fit in or "please" them. It will only cause you to feel resentful and lead to a sour breakup. If the person you're dating is pressuring you to have sex or take drugs, you should tell them honestly if you don't want to (if you're not ready or that's not something you're into). A good partner will understand and respect your decisions.

Summary: Remember that you deserve all of these things from your partner, too! Don't be mean to the person you're dating. Don't cheat on them as a way to break up or make them mad. Don't criticize their friends and family. Don't give in to peer pressure to act a certain way or do certain things.

Look carefully at the screen once more to see whether it's clean or still looks clogged and covered in dirt. If it's good to go, you can put it back in your pipe. If not, you'll need to soak the screen.

Summary: Inspect the screen again.

Make sure it's the right time. If your parents seem stressed about a work deadline or cooking dinner for a big party, you might want to pick another time when you can have their full and calm attention. Simply approach them and say, "Hey Mom and Dad, do you have a minute?" or "Mommy/Daddy, I'd like to talk to you about something." It is always great to start with showing appreciation for all that they have done for you, to let them know you are not taking them for granted. You can mention how it made you very happy when they let you do another fun activity in the past, or let you see a movie before, and remind them that you are very thankful for those. Showing them how it was a positive experience when they gave you permission for something might increase your chances with your new request. For instance, you can start by saying, "I had a great time going out with my friends last month and it really strengthened our friendship, so thank you for letting me do that," and later add, "I think going to this movie with them might be equally fun and rewarding!" Although showing appreciation is important, keep it short and get to your main point; don't ramble or confuse your parents on what you might ask. Tell them directly that you want to see this movie and that you're asking for their permission. Try to include the specific details, such as "I'd really like to see the movie Leap! on Friday at 6 pm at this theater with Sam and Norah from school, and it would make me very happy if you let me do that." Tell your parents about the movie's reviews, ratings, awards, and if possible, that you can connect them with your friends' parents to see what they think. Use your research to make your reasons stronger. For example, say "I really want to see Leonardo DiCaprio in this movie because he won the Academy Award for the male lead," or "Spider-Man: Homecoming received a 7.9 rating on IMDB, so I think it might be a great film!" If you've decided on doing a school project on it, mention that immediately and tell them how seeing the movie will help you academically and intellectually. Be honest about why you want to see the movie and share this with your parents. Doing your research will likely strengthen your reasons to watch the movie, but beyond that, your personal reasons matter. Don't hesitate to share why you care about seeing this movie. If it's because you want to bond with your classmates at your new school, say "Some of my new classmates are going to see this after school, so I want to spend time with them and also enjoy this movie!" If there is an actor in it whom you really love, let your parents know how it gets you excited! Your parents might be concerned that the movie includes inappropriate content such as scenes of violence or sex. Tell them that you are aware of this content and how it might be harmful, but that you are also cautious and mature enough to handle it. For instance, if there are bloody scenes of fighting, say, "I know this movie has some scenes of violence, but I know that violence is never the solution to anything. I'm also aware that all of it is merely acting, and not real." If your attitude says, "You have to let me see this movie!", it is likely that you won't get your parents' permission. Remain calm and make them feel that you value and respect their opinion. If you find your tone getting demanding, take a few, deep breaths slowly, and start talking in a low, friendly voice.
Summary: Ask your parents to talk. Show appreciation. Introduce your request directly. Share your research. Share your reasons honestly. Address their concerns. Be respectful and kind, not demanding.