INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Protein adds strength to damaged hair, especially hair treated with relaxers, bleach, or other harsh chemical treatments. However, they can also dry out your hair. Brush your hair and watch how the strands snap to find out whether protein will help or hurt: If your strands stretch, then break, you need more protein. If your hair snaps off easily without stretching, look for conditioners that do not contain protein. Protein-heavy conditioners may be sold as "hair mayonnaise" or "protein conditioner." For a more accurate choice, check the ingredients. Conditioner ingredients with protein include amino acids, casein, cholesterol, collagen, keratin, oat flour, and panthenol. Of course, anything with the word "protein" in it is another good choice. Wash your hair, then gently squeeze it to remove excess moisture. Do not rub with the towel, which can cause damage. Rub the product into your hair. The ends are usually most in need of strengthening, but rub all the way to your roots as well. You do not need to apply this to your scalp. There are three different ways to "cook" a protein treatment into your hair: Cover with a thermal cap. Or cover with a plastic cap covered by a beanie or bandana. (This is essentially a homemade thermal cap.) Or cover with a plastic cap, then sit under a bonnet dryer. The plastic cap is necessary to avoid damage. Always follow instructions that come with your protein treatment. Leaving it in too long will create hard, brittle hair, defeating the purpose. Seal in the product with a cold rinse. Protein can dry out your hair, so restore lost moisture with a moisturizing conditioner. Make sure this contains no protein.

SUMMARY: Check your hair strength. Find a protein deep conditioner. Dampen hair. Apply the conditioner. Heat with a thermal cap or bonnet dryer. Leave in according to label instructions. Rinse with cold water. Finish with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This would be a good idea even for those who have curly or wavy hair. It will make your hair easier to work with, and help it hold the style better. If you don't have any texturizing spray, you can try a texturizing mousse instead. If your hair is straight, you will need to heat style it in the next step. Protect your hair from damage by spraying it with a heat protectant spray. Start by sectioning your hair off to make it easier to work with. Next, grab a vertical section of hair (rather than a horizontal one), and wrap it around one of the prongs on your flat iron. Close the flat iron and hold it for a few seconds, then gently release your hair. If your hair is already wavy or curly, you can skip this step. For best results, use a 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) flat iron. Use the handle of a rattail comb to section off the hair at the top of your head, from temple to temple, forehead to crown. Twist the hair into a loose bun, then secure it with a clip. Try to position the ponytail as high as possible, without getting into the gathered hair from the previous step. Unclip and untwist the hair at the top of your head. Using your fingers or a wide-toothed comb, brush it back towards the ponytail. Wrap another hair tie around your ponytail to secure the new hair you just added to it. This will give your ponytail extra volume. The hair around your forehead and temples tends to be short and fine. Run your fingers gently over your hairline to loosen them and bring them out. This will help give your ponytail a more natural and relaxed look. Try to use a boar bristle brush for this step. Start at the base of the ponytail and work your way down using short, upward strokes. Use a lightweight, volumizing hairspray so as not to weigh down the style. Once the hairspray dries, you are ready to go out and rock your new, textured ponytail.
Summary: Start with some texturizing spray. Give your hair some movement, if your hair is straight. Gather the hair at the top of your hair, and clip it out of the way. Pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail using a hair tie that matches your hair color. Add the hair you gathered earlier back into the ponytail. Pull out wisps at your forehead and temples. Give your ponytail extra volume by backcombing it. Set the style with hairspray.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a variety of turmeric mask recipes that can be used on your face. These combine turmeric with ingredients that will both help your skin and help the turmeric stick to your skin. Common ingredients for a turmeric face mask include: honey, yogurt, milk, avocado, oat or chickpea flour, and lemon. One recipe you can use is to combine 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of chickpea flour, a quarter teaspoon (1 ml) of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons (30 ml) of honey, and enough yogurt, milk, or water to make the mixture into a paste. For a really simple mask, simply combine a quarter teaspoon (1 ml) turmeric with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of honey. This mixture is easily applied to the face due to the stickiness of the honey. For skin that is dry but also prone to breakouts, combine 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of turmeric with half a mashed avocado. Make your own special combination if you like! If you have any of the ingredients normally used in face masks on hand, simply combine what you have and use it. You can find dried turmeric in most natural food stores in the dietary supplement section. You can also easily find it and buy it online. If you are interested in using fresh turmeric, look in your local natural food store. Fresh turmeric is usually stored near fresh ginger in your store's produce section. It is not always available, so if you can't find it be sure to ask the produce worker at your store if it is available. Combine the ingredients of your mask in a bowl, making sure to mix ingredients completely. Whatever recipe you choose, make sure that the resulting mixture is liquid enough to apply to the face but not so runny that it will run off your face. This means that it should be the consistency of a thick mud. Apply the turmeric mask so it comes in direct contact with your acne. Use your fingers, a fan brush, or a small spatula to smooth the mixture all over your face. Apply a thick layer to your face so that the mask doesn't dry out too quickly. Like with all beauty masks, be sure to avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth, as this would be uncomfortable. Turmeric can stain your face yellow. You can remove any residual yellowness by lightly scrubbing your skin with a paste made of chickpea flour. Face masks and cleansers can upset your skin's natural pH balance and leave it either greasy or dehydrated. After washing off the mask, put on a little toner and follow it with your favorite moisturizer to rebalance the skin and lock in moisture.

SUMMARY:
Pick a recipe or create your own. Gather ingredients. Make the mask. Apply the mask. Apply toner and moisturizer to your skin.