In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Begin with dry, clean hair. Carefully brush the hair until it is smooth. Pay particular attention to removing any snarls or knots. Brush the hair forwards towards the forehead. Gather the hair into a ponytail at the base of the forehead. Secure it tightly with a rubber band. If you are cutting a client's hair, have them sit in a chair. #*If you are cutting your own hair, bend forward at your waist. Imagine that you are transforming your hair into a unicorn's horn. The ponytail should be located in the same place as a unicorn's horn. Slowly slide the rubber band towards the ends of the hair. Stop 1 to 2 inches from the ends of the hair. Adjust the rubber band to the desired lengthremember, it is always better to cut a little bit off at a time! If you are cutting your own hair, remain bent over at your waist. Position your non-dominant hand securely over the rubberband. Using a pair of sharp shears, cut just below the rubber band. Set down the hair you cut off and assess the layered look. If you or the client want to cut off more hair, repeat the process. If you are cutting your own hair, stand up straight and try not to shift your hair or the position of your hand.
Summary: Remove knots from dry hair. Brush the hair into a ponytail. Position the rubber band near the bottom of the ponytail. Cut the hair.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take time out for thorough self-evaluation. To change yourself completely, complete the Best Possible Self exercise. This exercise has been shown to increase positive emotions, boost optimism, help with the development of coping skills, and give you something to look forward to in your future. The time frame can be 6 months, 12 months, or 5 years from now. Close your eyes and imagine that, at this time, you are expressing your best possible self in all its glory. What have you accomplished? What skills do you have? These goals and triumphs should be both positive and realistic. Decide what characteristics you may need to build to attain this future self. For example, your future self may be very compassionate, innovative, and organized. These skills may be demonstrated in a business venture. Which of these skills will you need to further develop to get there? Another aspect of self-evaluation is getting the opinions of others. Keep in mind, these are just opinions. So, don't respond negatively if you don't get raving reviews. You can choose which information you want to consider in your change process. Reach out to a few people whose feedback you respect. Ask them about your performance in school or work. See if they can point out a few areas where you are doing well and other areas where you need improvement. Review the information gleaned from the Best Possible Self and from feedback. Based on what attributes you would like to have in the future, what do you have and what are you lacking? Make a list detailing the strengths and values you already possess, and then create a similar list of the attributes that you must cultivate to be the person you desire. Progress is rarely a straight-line journey. Instead, it is filled with loops, shortcuts, wrong turns, periods of wandering, and occasional stagnancy. You need to realize that change won't happen overnight. Understanding the stages of change can help you recognize that even a little progress is progress after all. Pre contemplation. In this stage, you are not quite ready to accept that you need to change (i.e. in denial). You may defend your bad habits when people point them out. Contemplation. Here, you become more aware of the negative consequences of your bad habits. You begin to think about it more often, yet you may still be skeptical about changing. Preparation/Determination. This stage is defined by a greater awareness of the problem and commitment to change. You may conduct research or seek out professional help to assist you with the change. Action/Willpower. In this stage of change, you lean heavily on your own willpower. You take active steps to change using various methods. This stage can last about 6 months, but can be as short as a few hours. Maintenance. This step involves actively taking measures to avoid returning to your old ways. You reevaluate your life and make adjustments to align with your new habits and/or values. You make a plan to avoid relapse. Relapse. You return to old, undesirable behaviors. This stage may be transient as you move through the other stages. The ultimate hope is that you eventually lose the desire to partake in old, bad habits.
Summary: Clarify your desires. Choose a time in the future. Write down the character strengths that you see in your future self. Get feedback. Take an inventory. Be patient.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: As plantation shutters are usually made of wood, cleaning with water is not recommended. A regular dusting is usually all that is necessary to maintain plantation shutters. Water can cause the wood to warp or become discolored, so never use water as a cleaner on your shutters. In general, stick to simple dusting to clean your shutters. You should only use liquid cleaners, such as vinegar, when shutters become very dirty. The less exposure to liquids plantation shutters have, the better. Even when using a liquid cleaner, make sure you only use a small amount. Socks and rags soaked in liquid cleaners should be just barely damp before you apply them to plantation shutters. Make a habit of dusting your shutters each week. If you remove unwanted dust regularly, this cuts down on the need to use liquid-based cleaners. Plantation shutters should have minimal exposure to any kind of moisture, not just water.
Summary:
Refrain from using water. Limit your use of liquid cleaners. Dust your shutters regularly.