Alum blocks are becoming more common in the US. You can now find them at many drugstores and beauty supply stores. If you're not sure where to look, ask an employee. You can also purchase an alum block online. Typically, they cost around $20. Many people consider this a good investment, as an alum block can last for years. Make sure to purchase a block that is pure alum. You do not want additional ingredients. After you shave, you need to prepare to use the alum block. This means getting your face (or legs) wet. Splashing your face with cold water helps close pores and allows the block to easily glide over your face. Alum blocks are most effective as a post-wet shave product. Make sure to thoroughly rinse all of the soap or shaving cream from your face. This will further make it easier for the block to glide over your face. Simply run the stone back and forth under the faucet. Make sure the entire surface is wet. Some people like to soak the alum block in ice water before use. Beware: this can increase the tingling feeling you will feel during use. Rub the block onto the areas of your skin that you've shaved. You can also apply the block to other areas of your face or body. Remember, an alum block is known for its astringent qualities. You can expect to feel a little bit of tightness and perhaps some tingling. Don't worry, this is normal. While most people just use alum block on the face, you can apply it elsewhere on your body. For example, you could rub it on your legs after shaving. If you're new to shaving the block can be a good indicator of areas where you might want to improve your shaving technique. The alum block has a tingling or stinging feeling so areas where the stinging are high usually indicates that too much pressure is being applied in that area with the blade. Take care to be more gentle on those areas next time. Rinse off with cold water and pat face dry with towel. Some people prefer to skip the rinse and just leave the alum on the face. You'll continue to feel the tightness for a few hours, but it shouldn't be uncomfortable. It is essential that you allow your alum block to dry completely before putting it away. Your block won't be effective anymore if you put it away wet. It can take several hours for your block to dry. Try leaving it on the counter to air dry while you are at work.
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase an alum block. Wet face with cold water. Wet the alum block in cold water. Glide alum block across face. Evaluate your shave. Dry your alum block.

There is a learning curve with any new text input interface. To learn how to type quickly on a computer keyboard, most people need time to become accustomed to it, and the same is true for your phone's texting software. You might find that the swiping style is quickest and most reliable, or you may find that you touch type your messages quickest. If there are a few different styles for texting on your phone, you'll likely want to give each a try for at least a couple of days. This way you'll have time to learn the pros and cons for each while getting the hang of the style of input. . To quickly express ideas and thoughts through text, many people use shortened forms of words. Some of these will be evident right off the bat, like the use of the letter "u" to represent the word "you." Others may be less obvious, like the use of "pbb" to indicate "probably." Some common texting shorthand includes... to/too = 2 for = 4 your/you're = ur are = r be = b be right back = brb talk to you later = ttyl by the way = btw see you later = c u l8r heart/love = <3 oh my god = omg never mind = nvm / nm I don't know = idk ta ta for now = ttfn just kidding = jk best friend forever= bff no problem = np thank you = ty While learning anything new, it can be easy to get discouraged. This can lead you to giving up or trying with halfhearted effort. It may be daunting at first, but texting with your friends and family members regularly will only improve your speed. When you come across a text expression you are unsure of, don't be afraid to ask! Some communities use less common texting expressions that may be confusing. For example, gamers will often use the expression "FTW" (for the win) to express appreciation or admiration.
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One-sentence summary -- Spend time trying the different texting interfaces for your phone. Study texting shorthand Persevere while learning.

It's the app with the icon that resembles a stack of blue, red, yellow, and green layers. It's the second tab at the top of the screen. It may take a couple minutes for the engine to start. Type the email address and password associated with your Google account. Type your first and last name, if they don't automatically populate, and click the left arrow. The search bar is located in the upper-left corner of the app. It's next to the yellow image of an hourglass. It's the app with a black icon with a white music note in the center. The popup just tells you that the app needs to access your camera and other parts of your device. Once the app is installed, you can click "Open". You can now sign in or create an account to start using TikTok your computer. Whenever you want to use TikTok on your computer, just launch BlueStacks, click "My Apps" and then click TikTok .
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Open Bluestacks. Click App Center. Sign in to your Google account. Type Tik Tok in the search bar. Click the TikTok app. Click Accept in the popup. Click Open.