Use a showerhead or sink to completely wet your hair. The hair needs to be fully saturated during the whole cleansing and conditioning process, so don't squeeze out any excess water. This will help keep the hair as moisturized as possible. Squeeze the product out into your hand and rub your palms together. Use your fingers to massage the product through your roots and into your scalp. No-poo cleansers are alternatives for shampoo that don't contain any sulfates, parabens, or detergent. Although the product is creamy, it won't lather, so be sure to spread it around your scalp as you work it in. Avoid piling your hair on your head while you're working in the product or your hair could get tangled up. Once you've applied all of the product, rinse the cleanser out of your hair completely. Continue to massage the product into your hair and scalp as you rinse it off. As you rinse, the water will wash the cleanser through the ends of your hair, giving them a light cleaning as well.

Summary: Run warm water over your hair until it's completely soaked. Work a quarter-sized amount of no-poo cleanser through your hair. Rinse the no-poo cleanser out with warm water.

Before you address your big sister's annoying habits and mean words, take time to review your own actions. Whether you would like to admit it or not, you may not be completely blameless. Your sister may have started the fight, but your response might have prolonged the fight. Consider the following: Did you do or say anything to provoke your sister? Did you react out of anger? Were your actions and words intentional or unintentional? While it is tempting to "get even" with your sister, this often makes the situation worse. Instead of hurling insults back at your sister, put an end to the incident with a sincere response. If she continues to bother you, get up and walk away instead of resorting to physical violence. Don't let her words affect you. For example, you could say "Maggie, what a funny story. I'd forgotten about that. Thanks for sharing." Being the "bigger" person is always the best option. It will keep you out of trouble. When your sister hurts your feelings, don't react in anger. Instead, let her know how her actions hurt you. This is a great way to start a serious conversation with your sister about your relationship. For example, you could say "Maggie, please don't tease me in front of my friends. It really hurts me and makes me uncomfortable." No matter how hard they try, some siblings just can't get along. If this describes you and your big sister, limit the amount of time you spend together. Not only with this reduce the number of fights you have, but the distance might make you two appreciate each other more. Spend your free time in separate parts of the house. If you share a bathroom, pack your items into a tote and get ready in a different room. If you share a bedroom, ask your parents if you can sleep somewhere else.

Summary: Examine your own behavior. Control your reactions. Be honest with your sister. Control your interactions.

Soft, pastel shades are feminine and sophisticated. Add to your bedroom's girly sophistication by choosing a light-colored dresser or vanity with feminine lines. Flower, leaves or tree wall decals are both feminine and elegant. Choose bedding featuring a fashionable pattern in a color that matches your other furnishings. Add color coordinated throw pillows for extra plushness. Stylish table lamps or hanging pendant lamps with low-wattage light bulbs will give your bedroom a feminine glow. Hang curtains in a muted color that's compatible with your bedding. For a sleek look, choose bamboo shades.

Summary: Paint your bedroom walls in light shades of green, blue or purple. Select furniture in subtle colors. Choose wall decorations with a girly, yet modern feel. Pick contemporary bedding. Choose soft, modern lighting. Dress up your windows.

The variety of speaker builds suits individual speakers for different tasks. For casual music listening, a pair of bookshelf speakers would be more than enough. Those who desire a more intensive experience can upgrade to standing speakers. Surround sound systems are also a high-end option. Subwoofers are additional speakers that add depth to bass, which is low tone. They're good for movies and music with lower range such as rock and metal. For adding general depth to TV and movies, a soundbar or soundbase is an option. These take up less space, require less wiring, and can be combined with a subwoofer. Wireless and wall-mounted speakers benefit from portability and offer new sound angles in your room. For gaming, small specialized speakers usually offer enough sound. These are placed on a desktop near the computer and have magnetic shielding. Different surfaces affect sound quality. Hard, flat surfaces reflect sound and soft or varying surfaces absorb sound. Sound is also easier to hear in a small room. To get a sense of the room, stand in the center and clap. The less the sound carries, the more powerful the speakers you'll need. A small room such as a bedroom is fine with bookshelf speakers, but a large carpeted and furnished room benefits from bigger speakers. While bookshelf speakers will fit in a small bedroom, you wouldn't want to try to fit wide standing speakers in there. The sound can overwhelm a small room even if it has lots of absorbent furnishings. On the other hand, if you want a surround sound system for your television, the speakers need space away from the wall and surround you. Where you'll put the speakers matters. Speakers inside a cabinet, for instance, can get muffled, but so do speakers in room corners since the sound is distorted by the walls. Speakers benefit from being three to four feet away from the sound source. This helps them project sound into the room. Try to keep your speakers around ear-level. At that level, the sound will be clearest to you. It's very easy to fall into a price tag trap. You'll see bigger and better-looking speakers or a salesperson will refer you to them even though quality isn't completely related to price. A cheaper speaker may work better for you than a more expensive one. Stick to your budget as much as possible. Once you've decided on the type of speaker you need, go online or shop around in stores to compare prices. Determine how much you're willing to pay for the kind of speaker that seems right for you.
Summary: Decide how you'll use the speakers. Consider your room's furnishings. Determine the space you have available. Consider your budget.