Oil based pomade is the more traditional choice, but water based is a bit more popular. The choice depends on the look you're going for with your hair. Oil based pomades tend to be the a bit less expensive than water based pomades. They give a much greasier and shinier look than water based, and they typically have a much stronger hold. The negative side is that oil based pomades are water insoluble, so it won't wash out with just water. It's also hard to get it out by washing with shampoo as well. There are degreasing shampoos available, but they might strip your hair of its natural oils. Water based pomades are much more user friendly, but a bit costlier. This type of pomade gives you a similar look to oil based pomades, but will wash out with water. Water based pomades aren't as strong as oil based, but they will keep the hold as well as maintain flexibility to restyle throughout the day. The sheen of a pomade determines how shiny your hair will look. You can pick the style of pomade based off the look you're going for, or you can pick one based on the type of hair you have. A matte pomade has less shine and is best for hair that tends to get greasy quickly with pomade. A sheen pomade has much more shine and would be good for someone with dry hair. You can mix a matte pomade with a sheen pomade to create your own perfect balance. Pomades are sold in different strengths which will give your hair different amounts of hold. Research different brands of pomade to find out if they give a light, medium, or strong hold. If you're new to using pomade, start with one that has a light hold. This will allow you to get a feel for how to style your hair and still allow you to change the style throughout the day. Pomades that give a light hold are soft, and pomades that give a stronger hold are harder. If you have thicker hair, you might want to opt for a medium or strong hold. You can also ask friends and family for recommendations. For example, you might have a friend or sibling with a similar hair type as yours. Ask them what they use. You may need to try several different products before you find the right 1 for you. You might look for trial sizes or samples to keep the costs down.

Summary: Pick between oil based or water based pomade. Use a matte pomade, a sheen pomade, or a mix of the two. Decide what strength of hold you need.

Leave the decal on the window with the transfer tape still attached for around 24 hours. This helps ensure that the decal sticks fully to the window. If you don't let the decal set, it may not adhere to the window as strongly.

Summary: Let the decal set for 24 hours.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that you can develop after going through a frightening and disturbing experience. After a traumatic situation, it is perfectly normal to feel a myriad of negative emotions such as confusion, sadness, aggravation, helplessness, sorrow and others this is the regular psychological reaction that people go through when faced with a traumatic situation. However, those feelings should pass with time. With PTSD, those emotional responses get more severe rather than disappearing. PTSD generally occurs when the event that you experience is frightening and life-threatening. The longer you are exposed to the trauma, the more likely you are to develop PTSD. Look for literature and resources to help you better understand PTSD. Since PTSD has long been associated with combat veterans, some people who have not been in war fail to identify their symptoms. If you have recently experienced a traumatic, frightening, or scarring experience, you might be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, PTSD doesn't just happen to the actual victims of a life-threatening experience. Sometimes, if you only witnessed a terrifying event or had to deal with the aftermath, you may develop PTSD. Common events that trigger PTSD include sexual assault, being threatened with a weapon, natural disasters, sudden loss of a loved one, car and airplane crashes, torture, combat, or witnessing a murder. It is important to note that most people who struggle with PTSD develop the disorder because of an act that was committed by another person, rather than a natural disaster. As mentioned before, it is normal to have strong negative feelings after you go through something terrible. Within the first several weeks, this is called acute stress disorder. Nonetheless, after about a month passes, those negative feelings generally start to fade. PTSD becomes a concern when those feelings get stronger after more than a month has passed. PTSD is strange in that two people can go through the exact same experience, but one person develops PTSD while the other does not. There are some factors that can make you more likely to develop PTSD if you experience a traumatic event. It is important to remember that not everyone develops PTSD, even if these factors pertain to them. These factors include: A history of psychological issues within your family. If you have relatives that suffer from anxiety or depression, you may have a higher risk of developing PTSD. The individualized way you respond to stress. Stress is normal, but some people have bodies that create larger amounts of chemicals and hormones that can cause abnormal reactions to stress. Other experiences you have had. If you have gone through other life traumas such as childhood abuse or neglect, this new trauma might only add to the horror you felt in the past, leading to PTSD.
Summary: Find out what PTSD is. Don't deny symptoms of PTSD just because you weren't in the military. Determine how long it has been since your stressful experience. Be aware of the risk factors that can make you more prone to PTSD.