In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you get started, you will need to gather some special items. You will need: Foundation Dark brown eyeshadow Medium brown eyeshadow Light brown eyeshadow Makeup brushes and sponges Matte pink or nude color lipstick or lip liner Highlighter Start with a clean, dry face and then apply a layer of foundation to your entire face. This will help to create an even canvas for the old age makeup look. Use some liquid foundation and then set it with a layer of translucent powder. Use a makeup sponge to apply the liquid makeup to your entire face. Then, use the sponge to blend the makeup. Follow up the foundation layer with a dusting of translucent powder.
Summary: Gather your materials. Apply a layer of foundation.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Any chemical treatment that changes the color or structure of your hair weakens it and leads to breakage. Box dyes are especially damaging to African hair. Visit a salon instead for dyes that are less harmful, but still not completely safe. Heat can dry out your hair, sometimes irreparably damaging individual strands. When you do use heat treatments, take the following precautions: Apply heat protectant before you begin. Spray on, brush to distribute through the hair, and wait for it to dry. When blow drying, pull the hair downward with a vented, round brush. Direct the heat downward to flatten the cuticle, instead of lifting and frizzing it. Set your blow dry to blow cool air for a safer, but longer, drying process. When visiting the salon, ask your stylist for low-heat options. Limit the use of glued-in extensions, tight braids, tight cornrows, and hard, gel hairstyles. These place excessive amounts of stress on the hair. Loose braids and cornrows are fine. Wear styles that keep your hair out of your face, so you're not constantly moving it, tucking it behind your ears, or arranging it with pins. The less you have to handle your hair, the longer it will stay healthy. Choose a style that keeps your hair ends tucked away where they won't get damaged. You can do this with cornrows, braids, two-strand twists, bantu knots, or finger coils. Loose, larger braids and knots are less likely to break. Remember, keep the style loose to minimize tension on your hair. Even if you don't like this as a permanent style, use it overnight to protect your hair in your sleep. You may even be able to mist or wash with conditioner without removing the style. Relaxing and straightening treatments tend to contain harsh chemicals. Use them only when your hair is healthy, and stop if you notice damage. Here's a rough guide to determine how often you can get away with relaxing: For coarse hair relax every 2-3 months. For fine hair relax every 3-5 months. For super fine/soft hair relax hair every 6 months Keratin is the natural protein found in hair. In this treatment, the protein will penetrate the hair under the cuticle to make it strong and smooth. Home-use products that contain keratin are more budget friendly, but may not be as effective.
Summary: Minimize chemical treatments. Minimize heat exposure. Minimize any styling that tugs at your hair. Choose a protective style. Use relaxer sparingly. Ask for a keratin treatment at the salon.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The mental stimulation from reading can help improve thinking skills and memory. Reading improves your brain's mental flexibility, an important part of memory retention, by stimulating your entire mind and keeping every part of your brain active. You don't need to read an entire book a day. At least 15-20 minutes of continuous reading can give you the mental benefits you need to be more intelligent. Listening to audio books is a convenient way to read every day. Reading more fiction will help you become better able to empathize with other people and view the world from their perspective, because novels and short stories encourage you to understand the motivations and points of view of multiple characters. The ability to understand other people requires a high degree of emotional intelligence, and fiction is an easy way to improve yours. Fiction also improves your cognitive flexibility by mentally placing you in different situations and settings, allowing you to imagine how you would respond. Reading the news keeps you informed and a steady diet of national, local, and international news will make you smarter, sharper, and more intelligent. Whether it's a traditional newspaper or a news app on your smartphone or tablet, aim to read at least the latest headlines for the day. Don't neglect your local news it's just as important to stay informed about what's going on in your community as it is to learn about what's going on in the broader world. Talk radio is a convenient way to absorb the day's news.
Summary:
Read a little bit every day to improve cognitive function. Read more fiction to become more emotionally intelligent. Read the news every day to stay current on what is going on in the world.