In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: your hair every 2-3 days for 2 weeks before bleaching it. This isn't required, but it's helpful if you have the patience for it. Going from black to blonde hair is going to require several bleaching sessions, and bleach easily dries-out and damages your hair. Get it to the healthiest state beforehand to make the result look that much better. Similarly, stop using heat-styling tools for a few weeks before bleaching to limit damaging heat exposure. Please note that if your hair hasn't been color-treated, you can skip this step. Clarifying shampoo won't completely remove the color from your hair, but it can lighten it enough to make it easier to bleach. Use the shampoo for 2-3 washes before you plan on bleaching your hair. Avoid using clarifying shampoo the same day you apply your first bleach treatment. It could cause your hair to get excessively dry. This test will help you determine how long you should leave the bleach on your hair for. It could also tell you if your scalp is too sensitive for the bleaching process. Use a small section of hair that is at least 1 inch (2.5cm) wide and that can be easily hidden underneath the rest of your hair. Clip the rest of your hair back so that it doesn't accidentally come into contact with the bleach. Wear gloves and follow the directions to mix the bleach powder and developer. Leave the bleach on your hair for 30-45 minutes before rinsing it out. If your scalp gets red or irritated, that could indicate you have an allergy or sensitivity to the chemicals. If this happens, don't proceed with bleaching your entire head. Visit a professional colorist to see what your next steps should be instead. Once you're ready to start your first bleaching session, separate your hair into 4 quadrants: part your hair down the middle, then split each side into 2 sections, one high and one low. Use hair elastics or clips to keep each section separate. If you have a lot of hair, you may want to separate it into even more sections so that it's easier to work with. Bleach is a harsh chemical and can burn your skin, so you should limit how much of your skin comes into contact with it. Wear a pair of rubber gloves when mixing and applying the bleach powder and developer. Change your clothes and wear something you aren't super attached toif you drop bleach on your shirt, it'll stain it. You may also want to lay down some old towels to protect the space you're working in. If bleach gets on the furniture, it can cause irreparable stains.
Summary: Deep condition Strip away existing dye and color with a clarifying shampoo. Do a strand test to see how the bleach takes to your hair. Divide your hair into 4 sections with elastics or clips. Protect your skin and clothes by wearing gloves and an old T-shirt.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: All oatmeal is not created equal. There are varieties of different cuts of oats, but for cookies you want to use rolled oats. A rolled oat is an oat that has been flattened into a flake, and then lightly steamed and toasted. It will retain its texture and shape through the cooking process. Do not add instant cooking rolled oats; they will just turn to mush. Any other form of oat will be hard and very difficult to chew. Adding too many rolled oats to the recipe will result in a cookie that is dense and dry. Adding too few to the recipe and you'll barely know they are there. The key to adding oatmeal to the recipe is balance. Every recipe is different; if your recipe calls for nuts, then you can simply exchange the measurement of nuts for oatmeal. The same can be done for dried fruit or any other addition. Every cookie recipe is different; therefore it is important to slowly integrate the oats so as to not overwhelm the recipe. At the same time that you add the chocolate chips to the recipe, add 1/4 cup (2 oz.) of rolled oats. Thoroughly combine and look at the dough. If the oats are hard to find and there seems to be very few of them distributed throughout the dough, add 1 additional quarter cup (2 oz.) and remix. Unless your cookie dough recipe makes more than 3 dozen cookies, 1/2 cup (4 oz.) of oatmeal should be plenty. Add more oats if the batch of cookies is doubled or produces a higher yield. Continue to portion out the dough and cook the cookies as your recipe directs. Check the cookies 3 to 5 minutes prior to the estimated cook time as the rolled oats may expedite the cooking process.
Summary: Add the correct kind of oatmeal to your recipe. Exchange nuts for oatmeal. Add oatmeal to the cookie dough. Cook as directed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Stand with your non-dominant foot in front with your toes facing forward. Your dominant foot should be in the back with toes pointed slightly out. Shift your weight to your dominant foot. Make sure your hips are facing straight forward, not angled to the side. Cup your non-dominant hand slightly and place the ball in it. Make sure the ball securely balanced so it won't wobble or fall out of your hand. Keep your fingers slightly loose to distribute the weight of the ball. This will help it stay balanced. Don't grip the ball with your fingers. You want it to be stable, but it still has to be able to fly out of your hand when you hit it. Bring the arm holding the ball across to the side of your body in front of your hitting arm. The ball should be at the height of your mid-thigh. Straighten the arm with the ball in it, and move it to the side by shifting your arm at the shoulder, not the elbow. You want the ball to be low so that you can put more power into it as you move your whole body forward and up. Move your hips back and keep your upper back straight as you bring your shoulders towards the ball. This brings your a little closer to the ball so that you have more control. Don't hunch over but make sure you aren't standing up straight. As your hips move back, you can raise the toes on your front foot so your heel is touching the ground and your toes are pointing up.
Summary:
Get your feet into position. Ready the ball. Lower the ball. Lean your shoulders forward.