INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Choose a color for your base, your tips, and the design. For the design, you have the option of choosing multiple colors. Consider colors that would pair well together. For example, blue, white, and yellow look nice together. For a fancier option, choose a base of black and then a glittery gold and silver for the tips and design. If you're painting your nails for daily life, take into consideration what colors you wear most often. There are plenty of design options to choose from. You can paint polka dots, strips, bows, or flowers. For this method, the example of flowers will be used. Consider your artistic ability before choosing a design. Intricate flowers or bows may be difficult if you aren't used to painting designs with nail polish on a small area. In this case, polka dots would be an easy option. You can also paint faces, diamonds, and hearts on the tips of your nails.

SUMMARY: Choose your colors. Think of a design.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pottermore is a digital publishing, entertainment, and news company maintained by J.K. Rowling herself. It features news articles and tons of information about various Harry Potter characters, creatures, magical spells, and the wizarding world in general. It's an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the Harry Potter universe. In 2014, J.K. Rowling created a Quidditch World Cup page where fans can follow news articles and reports detailing the fictional sporting event. She even included audio reports and detailed history of the Quidditch world cup for anyone wanting to truly immerse themselves in the event. One of the most exciting parts of the Harry Potter series is the Sorting Ceremony, where First Year students are placed into one of four Hogwarts houses. They will be identified by this house throughout the rest of their stay at Hogwarts. Once you sign up for an account on Pottermore, you can take a quiz to figure out which Hogwarts house you belong in. The four Hogwarts houses are: Gryffindor, which is associated with courage, bravery, and determination. Its crest is a lion. Hufflepuff, which is associated with patience, loyalty, and hard work. Its crest is a badger. Ravenclaw, which is associated with wit, intelligence, and wisdom. Its crest is a raven. Slytherin, which is associated with pride, ambition, and cunning. Its crest is a serpent. J.K. Rowling recently announced the name of the North American school of wizardry, Ilvermorny, and its four associated houses: Thunderbird (for warriors), Horned Serpent (for scholars), Pukwudgie (for healers), and Wampus (also for warriors). Pottermore now has a quiz to sort you into your Ilvermorny house as well. Pottermore offers a quiz that you can take to determine the shape of your Patronus. It's possible for a person's Patronus to change over time, so if you don't like your result, take it again! You can take it as many times as you'd like. In the Harry Potter world, a Patronus is a sort of guide which can protect you against evil creatures called Dementors. Each Patronus takes the form of a creature, and the form it takes varies between individuals. In this way, it can be considered a sort of spirit animal. There are various other quizzes on Pottermore that you can take to tell you more about your relationship to the Harry Potter universe, such as what your wand type is and what magical creature you should have as a pet. Many of these sites post fan art, fan fiction, and recent news surrounding the cast or series itself. These sites are run by and tailored specifically for fans of the series. One of the most popular Harry Potter fan sites is Mugglenet, located at http://www.mugglenet.com/. This site has a strong focus on fan fiction and fan art, but it also puts out a weekly podcast, editorials, and countless resources for fans wanting to enhance their Harry Potter knowledge. Do a quick search on YouTube for "Harry Potter in 99 Seconds", which is a popular, fan-made video that gives a brief, humorous description of the series. Another fan favorite is "Potter Puppet Pals", which is a musical parody centering around several of the main characters in the series. It can be found on YouTube as well. Forums are an excellent way to interact with other people with similar interests, and there are a variety of Potter-themed boards all over the internet. Whether you want to connect with like-minded individuals, discuss your favorite book, or debate about the best character in the series, you can find plenty of message boards with fans on them who will welcome you with open arms. One popular forum for Harry Potter fans is https://www.snitchseeker.com/. On this site, fans can write fan fiction, draw fan art, share reviews on books and movies, and interact with other Harry Potter fans across the world. You can also get sorted into a house and earn points for it throughout the year.

SUMMARY: Sign up for an account on Pottermore.com. Have the Sorting Hat sort you into a Hogwarts house. Take a quiz to discover the form of your Patronus. Explore Harry Potter fan sites to delve deeper into the series. Check out YouTube videos that are based on the series. Join a forum to interact with Potter fans across the world.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're playing sports, swimming, or exercising, prevent your hair from knotting by wearing it in a braid, ponytail, or bun. The less your hair moves around and the less it gets matted with sweat and dirt, the more likely you are to be able to brush through it when you're done. Prevent damage to your hair and scalp by positioning your buns and ponytails in different spots on your head every time, and always make sure that such hair styles are loose. When you are finished exercising, let your hair down. This will help sweat evaporate from your scalp. Whether you're going for a summer drive with the windows down or if it's just a windy day, wrap your hair in a scarf, cover it with a hat, or wear it in a protective hair style to stop it from blowing around too much. Not only will the wind ruin your hair style, but it will also blow your tresses into a tangled mess. While cotton is a popular choice for bedding, hair can catch on cotton pillow cases as you sleep, and this can create knots. Instead, look for a polished cotton pillow case, or a smooth fabric such as silk. You can also wear a satin bonnet or wrap your hair with a protective fabric to prevent knotting when you sleep. To keep your hair healthy and remove damaged ends, you should trim your hair every eight months, but if your hair is prone to tangling, consider trimming it every three months. Removing knots can cause breakage, and frequent trims will remove split ends and broken tips, and ensure your hair stays healthy looking and radiant.

SUMMARY:
Tie your hair up when you're being active. Protect your hair in the wind. Care for your hair when you sleep. Get regular trims.