INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You might think that your goal as a wingman is to tell the target that your pal is the smartest, coolest, richest, and most talented person around. However, the target will quickly catch on to your game if you go down this path, so make your friend look good only if you can make it a part of the conversation naturally. This doesn't mean that you should put your friend down or make them look like a loser, though. That won't help, either, and you'll both end up looking foolish. Let your buddy know if they spilled beer on their pants or have something stuck in their teeth. Also let them know if they're getting too drunk and looking like a fool. If you want your friend to succeed, then you have to keep them looking good. Even if you're occupying the target's friend, don't ignore your own friend completely; make sure they're staying on track. If you do have to tell them that they spilled a drink on their shirt or that something about their appearance is off, try to be subtle about it. Setting up a series of signals beforehand might help. This is another key aspect of being a wingman. If you see them talking for a long time to someone who's looking around the room or checking their phone every five seconds, you'll be doing your friend a favor by saying, "Hey, I think we should move on." Though their pride may be wounded, they'll thank you for not wasting the night. An hour is the maximum amount of time to wait. You can often figure out whether or not the target is warming up to your friend in as little as ten to fifteen minutes and sometimes almost instantly. Remember a good wingman has to make the tough decisions sometimes, even if they're not popular in the moment. Look for things that the two have in common, and try to help them find that common bond whenever you can. If the target mentions that they just took a trip to L.A., mention that your friend is from there (especially if they missed the comment). If you notice the target has a keychain with your pal's favorite NFL team's logo, tell them that your friend has season tickets. Look for opportunities to enhance the connection between your friend and the target. You can enhance the truth a bit, but don't make it too much of a stretch. You can't force them to bond over something your friend really doesn't know all that much about. At the end of the night, you should hang back and let your friend work their magic. If you have the target's friend to occupy, you can move on somewhere else first so they feel more comfortable. If you've both been talking to a solo target, go to the bathroom or order another drink while your friend's wrapping up. Get out of the way so your friend can get a phone number or someone to take home. Make sure you have your own way of getting home if necessary. You don't want to kill the mood by sharing their cab home. If it just doesn't work out in the end, don't sweat it. You tried your best and that's all that can be asked of a wingman.

SUMMARY: Make your friend look good but not too good. Keep your friend presentable. Let your friend know if they have no chance. Highlight connections between your friend and the target. Break formation and depart when your work is done.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Deep conditioner helps tame extra-curly or frizzy hair. It's especially good for treating damaged hair! Make sure your deep conditioner is made for curly hair--the best deep conditioners for your hair will have ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, keratin, argan oil, and coconut oil. You can also buy deep conditioners with proteins to treat badly damaged hair--look for ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen, Panthenol, soybean protein, or glycoprotein. Work from the ends to the roots just like you do with regular conditioner. This is an optional step, but heat will open up the cuticles of your hair, allowing the conditioner to penetrate more deeply. Using blow dryers on your curly hair can damage it, so instead wet three or four hand towels with cold water, wring them out, and microwave until hot, about 12 minutes. Wrap the towels around your head and leave on for 510 minutes. Rinse your hair thoroughly with cool water to remove the conditioner. You can detangle your hair with your fingers or with a wide-tooth comb. Wash your hair as usual, with shampoo made for curly hair. Be sure to wash your hair in a downward motion before rinsing--this prevents tangles! You can use a regular conditioner afterward to help lock in the deep conditioning, but it isn't required. If you have long hair, divide it into 68 sections for more convenient handling. Detangle your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb if necessary, but be gentle since wet hair is more vulnerable to damage. If you plan to use rollers, hair styling products, or a leave-in hair mask, go ahead and put them in now before letting your hair air-dry. Deep conditioners aren't made for everyday use, but you should be using them regularly. If your hair is very damaged, deep condition every week. If it's not, once a month is fine!

SUMMARY:
Choose a deep conditioner. Apply according to product directions. Apply heat (optional). Rinse your hair with cool water. Wash your hair. Section your hair. Apply any additional products. Repeat regularly!