INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Creating side-swept bangs, or piecey, wispy bangs will soften a severe pixie cut. Choose which side of your face is the most flattering for your bangs. If you have longer layers on top, use a small round brush to pull your bangs over to one side as you blow-dry your hair with a nozzle attachment. If you have short bangs, run a flat iron over your face-framing layers. Separate the hair into wispy, piecey sections with your fingers. Create a tough, perfectly tousled pixie cut with texturizing products. Place a dime-sized amount of lightweight pomade, hair wax, or beach spray in your hand. Rub the product onto your fingertips. Run the product through the ends of your hair, pulling up and out. Parting your hair differently will completely alter the look of your pixie cut! Try parting your hair on the opposite side of your head or opt for a center part. For an entirely fresh look, skip the part and slick back your hair instead! To slick back your hair, comb your wet hair away from your forehead. Run a dime-sized amount of gel, pomade, or hair wax through your locks with your palms to smooth the product. Use a comb to slick your hair back away from your face. One of the many benefits of short hair is that it holds volume extremely well. Before blow-drying your hair, apply a lightweight volumizer to your wet locks. As you blow-dry your hair, lift the hair up. If you are trying to achieve extreme volume, blow dry your hair upside down! In order to create the perfect faux hawk, you must add volume to your hair. After blow-drying your hair, use a lightweight gel, pomade, hairspray, or hair wax to shape and style your faux hawk. If you have naturally coarse, curly, and or thick hair, use a flat iron to achieve a sleek and shiny pixie cut. While your flat iron preheats, apply a small amount of heat protecting serum to your hair. Use the flat iron to straighten small sections of hair quickly. To create the perfectly messy do, apply a texturizing spray to your wet hair and allow your locks to air dry. As you apply a small amount of lightweight hair wax or pomade to the ends of your locks, pull and separate your hair to create a tousled, piecey look.

SUMMARY: Soften your bangs. Add texture to your hair with products. Change up your hair part. Add volume to your short hair. Flat iron your pixie cut for a smooth, shiny finish. Strive for an effortless, messy look.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a measuring cup to portion out 1 cup (230 grams) of unrefined, 100% organic shea butter. Scrape the shea butter out of the measuring cup into a high-powered blender with your fingers or a spoon. Be sure to thoroughly clean and disinfect your blender first! If you plan to make lotion regularly, you may want to buy a dedicated blender for this instead of using your everyday kitchen blender. You should be able to pour the lotion straight from the blender into the container, but if you made yours super rich, grab a spoon to help you transfer the mixture. It's best to store the lotion in an air-tight container, especially if you don't plan on using the lotion right away. Glass and plastic containers work great. If you're making lotion to sell, definitely store the lotion in an air-tight container. If you're making the lotion for yourself, feel free to screw a pump dispenser onto the mouth of the container instead. Since this lotion is oil-based rather than water-based, you don't have to worry about mold and bacteria growing during storage. However, oil is prone to oxidation and degrades over time. For the best results, use your homemade lotion within 18 months. Be sure to store your body lotion out of direct sunlight.

SUMMARY: Scoop 1 cup (230 grams) of shea butter into a blender. Transfer your lotion to a 20 ounce (600 ml) container with a lid. Store the body lotion in a cool, dry area for up to 18 months.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask yourself what each item represents for you. For instance, it could remind you of a special memory or might have been a gift from someone special. Think about why an item is important so you can decide if you're ready to let it go. As an example, you might have kept old birthday cards that remind you how loved you are. You might also have heirlooms that your grandparents gave you or concert stubs that remind you how much fun you had with your friends. Don't feel pressured to keep items that are stressing you out or making it hard for you to live the life you want. Ask yourself if each sentimental item you have makes you feel happy or not. Only keep items that bring you joy. For instance, let's say a loved one gave you a decorative plate they hand painted. You might choose to keep this item because it makes you feel happy. On the other hand, you might let go of a flower bouquet that you caught at a wedding because it's just gathering dust. Gifts are one of the hardest sentimental items to let go, but that doesn't mean you have to let gifts clutter up your life. To help you release gifts, remind yourself that your friends and family likely want you to live a happy life. If a gift isn't serving you, give it away or sell it. Additionally, keep in mind that the person who gave you the gift likely wants it to be used and enjoyed. If you aren't using a gifted item, give it to someone who will. It may be easier to let items go if you recognize that they aren't helping you live the life you want. When you're evaluating an item, consider if you ever use the item or currently display it as a decoration. If it's not something you use or need, let it go so it's not becoming clutter. As an example, let's say you have a stack of drawings that your child made. These can be super hard to get rid of, but it may be easier if you pick 1 to display and let the others go. This way you can remember their drawings every day without having the excess clutter. If you're a very sentimental person, it might be hard to tell what's important and what isn't. Talking to someone who isn't sentimental may help you get perspective on an item. Ask for help with difficult items if you're having trouble letting things go. For instance, you might ask your best friend to help you sort items. If you can't find someone to come over and help, snap a photo and text it to someone you trust. Ask, "Should I keep this item or let it go? It's been stored at the back of my closet." It's easier to pick out what you do want versus what you want to let go. Focus on identifying the items that you want to keep. Then, donate or give away all of the remaining items. This will help you feel like you're creating a life that you love rather than letting go of things that are important to you. If you feel obligated to keep something, it's probably best to just let it go. Only keep items you truly want.

SUMMARY:
Determine why you've been keeping each item. Decide if an item brings you happiness. Ask yourself if the giver of a gift would want you burdened. Identify how this item fits into your daily life. Get a second opinion from someone who isn't sentimental. Pick your most cherished items to keep but let the rest go.