INPUT ARTICLE: Article: (If you want to be a Naruto character in general, use blue fabric.) You can purchase your fabric from your local fabric store. If you don't have a fabric store near you, you can order it online. Fabric stores usually have a discount section. If you're on a budget, check there first. You will need about one yard (36 inches) of fabric so that you have plenty of material to wrap around your head and tie in the back. You can use any type of fabric, such as cotton, linen, or rayon. However, these fabrics will fray on the edges. Other fabrics, such as jersey knit, faux leather, or vinyl will not fray. Of these, knit fabric will likely be the easiest to find in the color you need (and less expensive than the others). Be sure that the strip of fabric you cut is about 3 inches (7.6cm) wide and however long you need to wrap around your head. Leave enough extra to tie off behind your head. It would be a good idea to measure around your head first and determine the length you would like your headband to be. Be sure to cut your edges straight. Lay out your fabric on a flat surface and use a measuring stick and chalk to create an outline for your headband. If you have opted for a fabric that frays around the edges after being cut (such as cotton), you can apply an anti-fray aerosol spray to the edges to make your headband last longer and prevent wear and tear.

SUMMARY: Find or buy fabric the color of your character's headband. Cut your fabric. Treat your fabric.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The closer you shoot to the baseline, the more your shot will be protected from potential blocks by the backboard. However, as you approach the baseline, your shooting angle will diminish. This can make for a more challenging shot to some. In many cases, defense will determine just how close you can get to the basket. You may not always be able to perform the layup close to the baseline. Taller and more aggressive defense may require reverse layups to be very close to the baseline. Spin on your ball will cause it to grip the backboard, allowing you to utilize more of the backboard when making your shot. As you release the ball, flick your wrist slightly to impart spin to the shot. Each basketball player is different, so you should experiment with how you flick your wrist and the intensity with which you flick to find the way that works best for you. To be able to perform this shot in an instant on the court, you'll need it to be second nature. This means you'll have to practice it until the mechanics are deeply ingrained in your muscle memory. To drill for the reverse layup, you might: Place four cones on the key. One cone should be placed at each elbow, and one at each second free throw block. Start behind either elbow cone. Fake a shot, like you might while creating a buffer between you and the defense to cut to the inside, then take a single step back with your right foot. Push off with your back right foot and cut to the hoop on the outside of the cones. When you are beside the cone at the second free throw block, drive to the baseline. Shoot the reverse layup. Jump off your inside foot, delay your ball pickup slightly, and use your outside hand to flip the ball off the backboard and into the basket.

SUMMARY: Shoot closer to the baseline to protect your shots. Add spin to your shot for better backboard action. Drill your reverse layups.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some dermatologists recommend laser and/or intense pulsed light therapy to reduce or erase sunspots. These treatments usually take several treatments before significant effects are achieved, and they work by destroying the cells in your skin that produce melanin. Laser and light therapy are both considered safe, sound treatment options. They successfully eradicate melatonin-producing cells without damaging the surface of your skin. Laser therapy may slightly discolor your skin, but it will not cause any significant damage. Any time you use laser or light therapy, your doctor will advise you on how to best protect your skin from exposure to the sun. Another option for removing sunspots is cryotherapy. This procedure involves having a qualified dermatologist freeze the spots with liquid nitrogen so that the excess pigment in your skin is destroyed. The treatment may cause some slight scarring/discoloration, but as the skin heals it will appear slightly lighter. Dermabrasion involves a dermatologist carefully smoothing down the outer layers of your skin, called planing, with a rotating electric brush. Once the outer layer of skin is gone, a new layer will grow over the affected area with a lighter pigment. Be aware, though, that dermabrasion can leave your skin red and may cause the affected area to temporarily form a scab. Only use approved dermabrasion products if using this option at home. Attempting to smooth down your skin with a device that was not intended for dermabrasion could cause permanent skin damage. Chemical peels involve the controlled use of a mild acid. A dermatologist will apply the acid to your sunspots to burn off the outer layer of skin, and as new skin forms it will grow with a lighter pigment. Be aware, though, that this treatment option typically requires several treatments, and may cause irritation and some discoloration at the site of the treatment. If you're considering having a chemical peel, you should only allow a qualified dermatologist to conduct the procedure. Do not attempt to burn off skin blemishes at home, as this may cause serious injury and skin damage.

SUMMARY:
Use laser and light therapy. Have a dermatologist freeze the sunspots off. Try dermabrasion. Get a chemical peel.