Once you have written down all of your realistic options for a mental health career and considered options that are available to you, you can begin to narrow down the list so that you can make a final decision. Take the positive and negative aspects of each option into consideration and weigh your decision carefully. Listen to your gut feelings here, as ultimately you will know best what will make you happiest. Once you have a small list of options, spend time time getting a better sense of which option is right for you. If possible, shadow someone who already performs that type of work to get a feel for what a day is like with that career. If that is not possible, spend more time online digging around for information about the job. Take note of the type of activities you will need to perform (the good, the bad, and the ugly), the salary you can expect initially and long-term, the type of environment you will work in, whether that career niche is in-demand, what your schedule will look like, and any other features about a career that are important to you. Write down what you consider positive and negative features for each option. Once you have a list of pros and cons, look for the options that have the most pros or the most important pros relative to cons. You can then rule out options that do not interest you based on your research and your preference for certain features. Review the remaining options and examine whether each should still be considered based on what is most important to you. For instance, if you really want a job with regular patient interaction, you may want to exclude options like hospital administration. Once you have eliminated options that were unappealing or would not offer features you deem indispensable, try to rank the choices that remain. Use your gut feelings when thinking about what would make you happy and not so happy about having a career in each of your options.

Summary: Narrow down your list. Learn more about your narrowed down options. Make a list of pros and cons. Compare the lists by the most important factors. Narrow the list and rank your choices.

You will need a cleaner, a cloth or paper towel, and, possibly, a small scrub brush. Instead of using an all-purpose cleaner, you can use rubbing alcohol to clean the iron. This has the benefit of evaporating and not leaving a strong smell. Any general purpose cleaner will also work, although a cleaner with a strong smell could linger and eventually the smell could be transferred to your hair when you use the curling iron again. You can also make your own cleaning solution. Simply add one part baking soda to two parts water. This mixture can be used just like a commercial cleaner. The baking soda serves as a gentle abrasive that is good at cleaning off hairspray. A small brush that is easy to find is an old toothbrush. However, make sure that the toothbrush is very clean, and that no toothpaste residue is still on it. It can be very painful to get an accidental burn from a curling iron. Because of this, you should always make sure a curling iron is turned off before attempting to clean it. Even if the curling iron isn't on or hot, make sure it's unplugged. This will reduce the risk of electrical shock. A turned off and unplugged curling iron can still be too hot to touch. If you have just used your curling iron, you will need to wait a while before attempting to clean it. While some suggest cleaning a curling iron while it's still a little warm, it's best to clean a completely cold curling iron for safety. You may even want to clean it when you have not used the iron on that day. This will help to avoid the risk of getting burned.

Summary: Gather your supplies. Turn off the curling iron. Make sure that your curling iron is not hot.

If you have curly hair, consider straightening the section out. This will give you a more authentic look. If you have natural hair, however, consider leaving it as-is, or use braiding hair to create some micro braids, goddess braids, etc. If you have short hair and plan on adding extensions, you must straighten your hair, otherwise the texture won't match. Make the ponytail at the same height as the bun, right next to the vertical part that's behind your ear. The ponytail and the bun should be almost touchingas though they are a single piece. Use a hair tie that matches your hair color as closely as possible. You'll eventually be adding a Sailor Moon clip, but there's still a chance that it might show through. For more volume, split the ponytail into 2 sections and gently tug them apart. This will shift the hair tie closer to your scalp as well as cause the ponytail to fan out. Take a 2- to 3-comb hair extension that matches your hair color and pop open the combs. Insert the first comb into the base of your ponytail, right below the hair tie, and snap it shut. Wrap the extension around the ponytail, then slide and snap the second comb into place. Straighten the extension to match the texture of your hair. For a thicker look, use a 4-clip extension. You can also layer another set of 2- or 3-clip extensions instead. The extensions don't have to be as long as Sailor Moon's hair. You can also totally keep your short hair for a Chibi Moon look. If you have natural hair, consider using braiding hair and creating mini braids instead. with a curling iron, if desired. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may have to curl the ends in multiple sections. Once you have finished curling them, however, gather them together to that they make one, big curl. Don't curl all of the ponytail all the way up to the ponytail. You just need a single coil. If you put your natural hair into braids, you can still curl them by wrapping them around curling rods, then dipping them into boiling water for a couple of seconds. Undo the bun and straighten it, if desired. Pull it into a high ponytail, then add a clip-in extension if you want your hair to be longer. For a more authentic look, add a single, large curl to the bottom of the ponytail. This is completely optional, but it is a nice touch. Depending on the style of the clip, you may be able to wrap it around the ponytail as well. These are sometimes referred to as "odango shields". You can buy Sailor Moon hair clips from online stores that specialize in Anime cosplay and accessories. You can also commission someone to make one for you, or you can make it yourself.
Summary: Undo the back-left section and comb it out. Pull the section into a high ponytail just behind the left bun. Clip in an extension around the ponytail if you want an authentic look. Curl the end of the ponytail Repeat the process for the right side of your head. Add a Sailor Moon clip to each bun, if desired.