In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This is going to be your special day (or your friend's, if you are a bridesmaid), so you want your hair to look its best. A clarifying shampoo will help remove any product build-up in your hair and help restore some of its natural gloss. Rinse the shampoo out with cool to lukewarm water. Don't use hot water, as this can lead to frizz. Be careful if you have dyed hair, as clarifying shampoos may cause the color to fade. You might want to use a sulfate-free shampoo made for dyed hair. If your hair is knotted, brush it out first. You want to use an actual hair brush for this, not a comb. It may make curly hair frizzy, but that will go away once you wash it. How long you actually end up using the mask for depends on the product itself, so read the label. Some deep conditioning masks only need to be left on for 5 minutes while others need to stay in your hair for up to 20 minutes. Be sure to rinse the mask out with cool to lukewarm water as well. Use the mask instead of your usual conditioner. Make the mask even more effective by tucking your hair into a plastic shower cap while you wait. Do not rub the towel over your hair, as this can damage it. Instead, use the towel to pat your hair dry and blot up any excess moisture. You can also squeeze your hair between the towel if it is still wet. You want your hair to be damp, but no longer dripping. If you have damage-prone hair, consider a microfiber towel or an old (but clean) T-shirt. This can by a mousse, cream, spray, etc. Leave-in conditioners are a great option, but you can also use a product that's specifically tailored to your hair's needs. Apply the product throughout your hair as specified on the bottle. For example, if you have dry, frizzy hair, you might want to use a hydrating, smoothing cream. If you have thin, limp hair, then a volumizing mousse would work better. It would be even better if the product has added heat protection, but it's okay if it doesn't. You'll just have to apply a heat protectant separately. with a boar-bristle brush. This will help make your hair smoother, make it easier to work with, and reduce flyaways. Working in sections, run the brush through your hair, starting at the roots. As you brush your hair, point the hairdryer at it. You should still do this even if you plan on having your hair curly. If you have fine hair, consider using a brush with metal bristles instead; this will help give it a little more volume. If your hair is tangled, detangle it first with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. To make this easier, you can add a detangling product or leave-in conditioner first.
Summary: Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Use a deep conditioning mask for 5 to 20 minutes. Pat your hair dry with a soft towel. Apply a styling product meant for your hair type. Blow-dry your hair straight

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Pruning evergreens for shape or size should be done seasonally, typically during the dormant period or just before the major growth period. However, if you see a branch that is broken, has no foliage, or appears diseased, you can and should remove it right away, no matter the season. Contact a local agricultural extension office, a tree nursery, or an arborist for information on evergreen diseases to look out for in your area. Before and after using your pruners to snip away at evergreen branches, you should wipe them down with a rag moistened with rubbing alcohol. This will remove dirt and sap, and also sanitize them so that you don't inadvertently transfer any evergreen diseases. To be extra safe, also wipe down your pruners when moving from one tree to the next. When you're cutting branches that may be diseased, you should wipe down your pruners after every snip. In most cases, a good pair of loppers or hand pruners will be all you need to prune evergreens. However, you may also want to use a hand saw (for branches over 1in (2.5cm) thick), or handheld hedge clippers for shearing. If so, clean them with rubbing alcohol in the same manner as your pruners. Always sanitize tools before and after using them, whenever you switch trees/plants, or after you cut any part of a plant that may be diseased. At the point where a branch emerges from a trunk or thicker limb, you'll see a slightly thicker ring known as the branch collar. Instead of cutting the branch completely flush to the trunk or limb, leave this small collar behind when pruning. Doing so will cause less damage to the trunk and make it less susceptible to diseases. If you're pruning a branch that's at least 1in (2.5cm) thick, trying to snip or cut it at the collar may cause tears in the bark and damage to the trunk or limb. Instead, make 3 cuts: Snip or saw the bottom half of the branch, about 12in (30cm) out from the collar. Snip or saw the top half of the branch, about 1in (2.5cm) further out from the first cut. This will cause the branch to snap between the cuts and break off. Cut off the remaining 12 inches (30cm) of branch at the collar. This will reduce the weight of the branch significantly, so the bark will be less likely to peel or tear. Most types of evergreen trees have a branch known as the leader that extends vertically upwardsthis is the branch where you'd place the star on a Christmas tree, for instance. If the leader becomes broken or damaged, you can train a nearby branch to take its place: If possible, trim the damaged leader to about 2 inches (5.1cm) above its lowest side shoot (i.e, smaller branch that extends out from the leader). Locate a healthy branch near the leader, bend it upward, and tie it to the old leader and trunk with rope to keep it vertical. If necessary, create a splint with a scrap of wood and tie it in place. Remove the rope or splint after a year and see if the branch holds its vertical position as the new leader. If not, tie it up for another year. If you prune an evergreen late in the growing season, you might inadvertently spur new growth just as the typical dormant season begins. Especially in colder climates, this fragile new growth will not survive, and its death may cause more widespread damage to the evergreen tree. Seasonal pruning only involves trimming for size or shape, though. You can remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches at any time. In most cases, springand often early springis the best time to prune evergreens. Late fall pruning is also usually OK, and there is often a period in midsummer when evergreens go semi-dormantyou can also do some pruning then.
Summary:
Cut away dead, diseased, or damaged branches promptly. Sanitize your pruners before and during trimmings. Sanitize any other tools you use in the same fashion. Leave the "branch collar" behind when you remove a branch. Remove thick branches by making 3 separate cuts. Train a new "leader" if the current one is damaged. Limit your pruning during the late summer and early fall.