INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Standing against a wall, measure your total height and record it in centimeters, as this is how road bike frames are measured. Through an online search or by borrowing a chart at a road bike store, find the bike height that is associated with your total height. Use the chart to find whether you need an extra small, small, medium, large, or extra large road bike frame. You can convert your height from inches to centimeters by multiplying it by 2.54. Road bike height charts should not be used as the only resource for sizing a road bike, but are a good starting point for the basic frame size you should be looking for. Some road bike charts are more specific, with up to 6 or 7 categories of bike frame sizes. with measuring tape. Spread your feet 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cm) apart, like you're on a bike. Then, place a book vertically between your legs, touching your crotch to simulate a bike seat. While holding the book in place with your hands, have a friend measure from the top of the book to the floor and record these measurements for later. The book should be held between your upper thighs, simulating a road bike seat. If you recorded your measurement in inches, convert the measurement to centimeters by multiplying it by 2.54. You can take this measurement several times and record the average for a more accurate number. This equation will produce your ideal vertical frame size, or the seat tube, in centimeters. You will use this number to find a seat tube that fits your body. Record this number in a notebook or on your cell phone, as it is what you will be using when visiting the bike shop or measuring your current road bike. This formula will provide you with a suggested size, but it's not a guaranteed fit. Double check your math and if you feel that you have made a mistake start over, as this number is essential to sizing a road bike. For example, if your leg inseam is 80 centimeters, your frame size will be approximately 54 centimeters. Identify the top of the seat tube, where the seat clamp holds the seat post. Find the center of the bottom bracket, which is where the axle binds to the road bike's the crank arms. With a tape measure, record the distance between these 2 points to find the length of your seat tube. This distance should match your inseam measurement for a proper road bike frame size. This measurement is known as a C-T measurement and is used to identify the frame size. Identify the correlation between the inseam measurement and the seat tube measurement and record their correlation. The difference between these measurements should be within 2.54 centimetres (1.00in) for a properly-sized road bike frame. If you are buying a new road bike, choose a frame that has a seat tube measurement matching your inseam. If you are measuring your current road bike, consider purchasing a new frame if the bike's seat tube measurement differs from your inseam.

SUMMARY: Use your total height and a road bike sizing chart for a basic guideline. Measure your inseam Multiply your inseam measurement (in centimeters) by 0.67 for a suggested size. Measure your road bike's seat tube. Compare your inseam measurement to the road bike's C-T measurement.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Split ends will make your hair look thicker and bushier, especially at the bottom. Prevent this by seeing your hair stylist at least every 6-8 weeks. They can trim off your ends so your hair looks as sleek as possible. Split ends also lead to tangling, which can be a problem when your hair is so thick. Keep in mind that split ends can spread up your hair shaft, so it's best to trim them early. Your stylist can use thinning shears to remove bulk from your hair without cutting the length. Talk to your stylist if you want to get rid of some of the volume and weight from your hair. They'll be able to thin out your hair in minutes. When your stylist uses the thinning shears, it'll look like they're cutting off big chunks of hair. Try not to worry because they're not really taking away your length. Layers remove some of the volume from your hair, especially at the bottom. They help your hair lay flatter and may help your hair look less thick. Ask your stylist to give you long or short layers, depending on how long you wear your hair. Layers can work with any hair length. If your hair is short, your stylist may leave it longer in the front or on the top. If your hair is long, they may cut 3 different layers. While chin-length or above-the-shoulder styles can be super cute, thick hair often poofs out when it's a shorter length. Instead, leave your hair at least shoulder-length if you don't crop it super short. Otherwise, it'll look a lot thicker and poofier. If you prefer short hair, ask your barber or hair stylist for a very short cut. This will prevent your style from having too much volume and make it easier to manage. For instance, you might try a buzz cut or a textured crop. You might also ask your stylist to shave the lower part of your head so you can keep the top part long. This is a great edgy style that won't look too thick since most of your hair is gone. An undercut is when your stylist shaves a lower section of your hair just above the nape of your neck. This removes a lot of your hair so it's less bulky and heavy. Ask your stylist if an undercut will work for your hairstyle. Keep in mind that your undercut will be visible when you put up your hair. This is great if you like the look of your undercut but might not work for you if you only want an undercut for practical purposes.

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Get your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks to avoid split ends. Ask your hairstylist to thin your hair if it feels unmanageable. Choose a layered hairstyle to thin out your hair and create movement. Keep some of your length so your hair lays down if you like it longer. Get a very short style if you wear your hair short. Try an undercut if you feel like your hair's too heavy.