Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a clarifying shampoo. Remove semi-permanent dyes with vitamin C powder and shampoo. Call the hotline number on the box if you dyed your hair at home. Use baking soda.

Answer: If you had a dye job you dislike, scrub your hair with a clarifying shampoo as soon as possible. Clarifying shampoos contain powerful surfactants capable of stripping away grime, chemicals, and hair dye. You can find a clarifying shampoo at most supermarkets or drug stores. Follow any instructions on the bottle when applying clarifying shampoo to your hair. Clarifying shampoo can dry out hair, so you might try following it with a moisturizing shampoo. Be sure to condition your hair afterwards to prevent dry, cracked hair. If a clarifying shampoo doesn't do the trick, you can remove semi-permanent dyes by adding vitamin C powder to existing shampoo. This can help lighten a dye job by lifting some of the existing color from your hair. You can buy vitamin C powder online or at a local grocery store. Mix one part vitamin C powder to 2 parts shampoo. Wet your hair and lather the shampoo in. Then, put on a shower cap. Drape a towel around your neck to prevent dripping and let the mix sit in your hair for about an hour. Once an hour is over, rinse your hair and allow it to dry. If it works, about 85% of the color will be gone. You might want to condition afterwards to prevent your hair from drying out. If you dyed your hair at home, call the hotline number on the box of dye. The people working at the phone center get questions all the time. They may be able to offer you helpful suggestions on how to remove color from your hair. Baking soda can help strip hair of chemical buildup. Adding baking soda to shampoo or conditioner may help remove chemicals in hair dye. It may take awhile longer to work in comparison to other methods. Using baking soda once a week may lighten dyed hair over time.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make a list of all the things you love. Make local friends. Share your culture. Practice patience. Know when you should seek mental health support.

Answer: Though culture shock can be stressful, work to find the beauty in your surroundings daily. Make a list of all of the good things about your environment as well as any fun experiences that you have had. You have likely had a lot more fun than you might realize, but documenting that on paper can make it feel more real to you. For instance, perhaps the city you are in is gorgeous. You might also have met a really nice friend while you have been there. Another way to find and create more positivity with your experience is to make some local friends. Go out at night and meet new people. Go to a festival or event and make some connections there. Local friends can be instrumental in helping you navigate the area, find the coolest spots, and have the best time where you are. Though you should certainly try to learn more about the culture that you are in, you can also teach others about your own culture. This will help you feel more productive and valued as well as connected to home. Perhaps you want to cook your family's favorite meal for your new friends. Experiencing culture shock is normal, and everyone experiences it differently. Give yourself time to adjust to the new culture and remind yourself that the way you are feeling is only temporary. Try to be patient as you go through this process. You may feel overwhelmed by adapting to a new culture and this can be stressful. If adjusting to a new culture is causing you so much stress that it is interfering with your daily life, then you may want to seek the help of a mental health professional. Some signs that you may be having trouble coping with the changes include: Feeling homesick and lonely despite your efforts to cope with these feelings. Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and anxious a large portion of the time. Having frequent crying spells for no apparent reason. Noticing marked changes in your normal sleeping or eating behaviors, such as sleeping all day or having trouble sleeping or eating drastically more than is normal for you. Having an increase in minor illnesses such as flu, cold, digestive problems, and/or headaches/migraines. Increased irritability or agitation, or feeling tense or on edge. Feeling depressed. Having difficulty concentrating, such as in school or at work. Feeling like you're out of control in many areas of your life.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be prepared to bring your pet home. Create a pleasant and safe space. Be aware the best food for a guinea pig is grass or good quality hay. Keep her clean. Maintain his health. Know the costs.

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Before you bring your guinea pig to your house for the first time, make sure that you have everything you need. Take care to have a comfortable home created for them. You should also have plenty of food on hand for your new companion. A good water bottle is one of the most important items you will need for your new pet. Ask the pet store to recommend a brand. A good water bottle will provide your guinea pig with the supply of fresh and clean water they need without any leaks. Most cages that are marketed for guinea pigs are too small. You should look for a larger cage that is at least 7.5 square feet. This might mean that you purchase a cage that is intended for another animal. That's okay, don't worry about the name of the product. If you can't find an appropriate cage, you can make your own. A good suggestion could be a C&C cage, which is spacious and affordable. Plus, you can customise the cage! Make it interesting. Guinea pigs like to move around, so try to find a cage that includes ramps and different levels. Include bedding. Guinea pigs like to nest and burrow, so make sure that they have the material to do so. Pine and cedar shavings, though widely sold, are not good for small animals, because of chemicals. Instead, ask the pet store for a paper-based bedding product, or use fleece with some type of absorbent liner underneath. Feed this as the number one constituent of the diet. Also, you can offer a small amount (no more than they can eat in 20 minutes) of good quality extruded food. The latter is a pellet that is milled so that each nugget looks identical which stops the guinea pig from selectively eating the tasty bits and leaving the healthier parts. Feeding a diet of entirely pellets leads either to obesity or to the guinea pig's teeth overgrowing. Your guinea pig should be eating a few servings of vegetables and fruits each day. Guinea pigs cannot produce Vitamin C so you must supplement their diet, as pellets are not enough. Some pig-safe vegetables are kale, romaine lettuce, carrot, celery (strings removed) spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Keep in mind that some different vegetables will have different limitations on how much you can feed them per week. Fruits are sugary but can be fed once every week. Apples (seeds removed), blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, banana, oranges, peaches (pits removed) and cherry (pits removed) are fruits that you can try. You can look online for more safe veggies and fruits. Remember to feed organic if you can, and always, always, always wash your vegetables and fruits thoroughly with water before feeding. Remove any food remains after 4 hours to prevent bacteria buildup. Generally, your guinea pig will be able to bathe itself. But every three months (or if she gets particularly dirty), you can bathe it. Place her in the bathroom sink, on top of a washcloth. Gently scoop room temperature water over the guinea pig and rub it in. Use a small amount of shampoo and work it into a lather in your guinea pig's fur. Then gently but thoroughly rinse. Just bathe your guinea pig's body, not her head. You don't want to get water in her eyes. Gently pat your pet dry with a clean, soft towel. Your guinea pig should see his vet once every year. Your vet can make sure that he is at a healthy weight and is not showing any signs of illness. Make sure to use a vet who thoroughly and patiently answers all of your questions. Take your guinea pig to the vet anytime they show signs of illness or significant changes in behavior. Before you bring home a guinea pig (or two) make sure that you have factored the financial costs into your budget. You'll need to purchase food, a cage, bedding, and a water bottle. Don't forget to add in occasional trips to the vet. Annual guinea pig care costs between $500-$800.