Q: Between coloring treatments, using an at-home glaze treatment (also called gloss treatment) can help freshen the look of your hair. The glaze coats your hair to add extra shine and sometimes color that can help revive faded hair. The results typically last for 1 to 2 weeks, so you can use a glaze once or twice between coloring sessions. You can purchase hair glaze treatments at drugstores and beauty supply stores. Most glazes are simply washed into your hair. Apply it after you've shampooed and conditioned your hair and allow it to sit for several minutes before rinsing it out. If your roots are becoming too obvious between coloring sessions, a touch-up kit can help. They're like regular at-home color treatment, but contain a targeted brush that allow you to apply the color to precise sections of hair at the roots. If you're unsure which root touch-up kit to purchase, ask your colorist to help you choose the right one. If you're not ready to commit to permanent color with a root touch-up kit, hair mascara is an ideal solution. Like regular mascara, it's a colored liquid that comes with a small brush so you can apply it directly at the roots. Best of all, it easily washes out with shampoo. Hair mascara tends to work best on darker hair colors.
A: Apply an at-home hair glaze or gloss treatment. Use a root touch-up kit. Conceal your roots with hair mascara.

Q: Remember that you are there to introduce the guest speaker. Your introduction should not take over the event. A few short paragraphs is enough to set the stage. This is enough time to bring up the speaker's credentials and capture the audience's interest. A goal of the introduction is to explain why the speaker was chosen to talk. Relevant credentials apply here. Highlight some of the speaker's expertise in the subject matter. Examples of qualifications include published work, job experience, success stories. Show that the speaker is an authority, but keep the qualifications brief and relevant. If the speaker is giving a talk about improving teamwork, for instance, mention that the speaker has changed the working environment in several Fortune 500 companies. You also wouldn't want to list off degrees, awards, or Fortune 500 work experiences when the talk is about knitting at home. It's your job to capture the audience's attention. To do this, express that the audience will get a lot out of the speech. The lessons should be relevant to the speaking event. If the speech is about public speaking, for instance, the audience wants to know what they can learn for their own lives. For example, you might say, "John Smith will prove today that anyone can give a charismatic speech and that a little bit of anxiety isn't always bad news." Chances are you were chosen to speak because you had some interaction with your guest. You don't need to know the speaker well to do this. Since the speaker and their words appear personal to you, the audience will notice. They'll relate to you and want to hear the speech. You can mention something like, "20 years ago I became acquainted with a man who has challenged me to be better. He has become a good friend." You may also give a brief anecdote, such as "I heard John Smith speak in Miami and it moved me," or, "Dr. Smith shared his ideas with me this morning and I guarantee you'll love them." Be careful not to gush since it could raise expectations for the speaker. It may reduce the speaker's confidence if you brag too much. Humorous anecdotes take up time and are often embarrassing or unrelated to the speech. Sometimes they can work. You'll have to use your judgment when employing humor. In some cases, such as after a sad or draining event, the audience needs a laugh. For example, you can say, "John Smith inspired me to go out and build a cabinet. It fell apart in five minutes. But I listened to his speech again, and I learned so much that I was able to open my own cabinet business." The end line is considered the applause line. Have your speech build up to it. This is where the audience needs to show enthusiasm for the speaker. It is the only part of the speech where you need to state the speaker's name and title. For instance, you can say, "Please join me in welcoming Dr. John Smith!" You may also state the title of the speech if it is needed. This is helpful during large events when people are coming from various other locations or speakers. You could also introduce the speaker at the beginning of the speech and repeat their name throughout the introduction. This helps build familiarity with the audience. Finish writing your speech, then read it back to yourself. Judge the way it sounds. The tone should be appropriate for the venue. Make changes, cutting out any unnecessary details or words that sound out of place. Also, try timing yourself. A good speech sounds smooth without dragging on. Think of how you'd respond to the introduction if you were in the audience.
A: Keep the introduction under three minutes long. Explain the speaker's qualifications. Tell the audience what they'll learn by listening. Include a short personal anecdote if you have one. Avoid humor as much as possible. Introduce the speaker's name at the end. Read your speech aloud.

Q: Exercising, reading a book, writing, studying, knitting, and doing crossword puzzles are all better alternatives to mindlessly browsing the internet. If you want to cut back on how often you are using the internet but aren't sure what to do with the extra time, identify a few activities that you enjoy and pick one to do instead when you're feeling the urge to go online. For example, you could keep a knitting project in your purse and pick it up any time you find yourself wanting to check social media. Or, you could keep a small paperback book with you during the day and read whenever you'd normally browse the internet. Yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and deep breathing are all great ways to relax when you're feeling stressed. Instead of reaching for your smart phone or laptop when you are feeling stressed, try using one of these techniques to calm yourself. Other strategies you might try include: Going for a walk in nature Calling a friend to talk Taking a bubble bath Engaging in a favorite hobby If you're craving social interaction, call up a friend and make plans to do something fun, or arrange a family dinner or game night. If you don't have friends or family who you can turn to, look into a special interest group that you can join. Attend in-person meetings to connect with other people who share your interests and make new friends. If you are concerned about becoming addicted to the internet, staying aware of the signs of internet addiction may help you know when to seek help. Be on the lookout for any signs that you may have become addicted and act right away to curb your internet usage. If strategies to overcome internet addiction don't work for you, talk with your doctor or a therapist for help. You may be addicted to the internet if: Internet usage interferes with your normal daily activities, such as making you late for appointments, school, or work. Staying up late browsing the internet becomes the norm and you get less sleep as a result. You find it difficult to focus on other tasks, such as work or school assignments, because you keep logging on to check things. Cutting back on your internet use makes you feel irritated or anxious. You withdraw from social activities and lose interest in doing things you use to enjoy. You feel worried that you might miss out on something if you don't check the internet regularly.
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Replace internet use with a healthy activity. Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. Reach out to friends and family to build more in-person connections. Watch for signs of internet addiction and seek help if you notice them.