INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Talk to a professional about your treatment plan. Every head of hair has its own history and its own needs. If you plan to bleach in a salon, the stylist who will bleach your hair may agree to see you for a quick consultation free of charge. You may need multiple visits before your hair is bleached to the right shade. Talking to your stylist beforehand will help you decide. Some questions you can ask include: "Will this damage my hair badly? What products should I be using before and after I bleach it? Will it take more than one appointment to get to the color I want?" Have your stylist test bleach on a strand of your hair. If you are planning to bleach your hair at home, test the bleach on your hair a few days before you bleach. If you are unsatisfied with the color or texture of the strand, take yourself in and consult with a stylist. Ask the stylist if the salon sells any Olaplex treatment products. These salon-grade products are designed to protect and rebuild hair before, during, and after intense chemical treatments like bleaching. If you recently treated your hair with any chemicals, wait to bleach. If you have recently dyed, highlighted, permed, or relaxed your hair, wait a minimum of two weeks before bleaching. For best hair health, wait a month or longer before you bleach. Wait even longer if your hair reacted strongly to the treatment. Hair that is already suffering (brittle, dry, breaking) should not be bleached. Keep in mind that the darker your hair is, the more damage it will sustain in the bleaching process. People with darker hair tend to have more trouble both getting their hair to the desired shade (because there's so much difference between the starting and finishing shades). Long term bleaching can also cause thinning and irreparable damage. Because the bleaching process is less arduous on lighter coloured hair, these effects are not as common though the risks are still there, because less bleach is used and often less frequently. Reduce or stop using a curling iron, hot rollers, flat iron, blow dryer or other heating tools. Heat tools damage hair, and bleach is already going to be hard on it. Hair that is natural, not treated, is healthier and will suffer less from bleach. Don't wash your hair the day of the appointment. In fact, it's healthier for your hair to be a little oily when you bleach. Don't wash your hair for two or more days before bleaching.. Bleach, unlike some hair dyes, does not need to go on clean hair. Having dirty hair isn't going to stop the bleach from distributing evenly. There are a lot of products designed specifically for preserving and/or prolonging bleached and blonde hair, so it's a good idea to make sure that you can afford and access good products for caring for your new hair - before you make the jump. Some salons will sell it at touchups, but it's a lot cheaper to get something at the supermarket. Similarly, extra care needs to be taken with styling because the bleach strips the hair and makes it weaker, even with proper care, so if you're used to (for example) heat curling, consider also adding a heat protection product or non heat styling products to your repertoire.

SUMMARY: Get a hair consultation. Wait for your hair to heal. Reduce heating tools in the week before bleaching. Stop washing your hair. Save money for good products.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're visiting a fairly developed country, such as the United States, the easiest way to exchange your money is by acquiring a travel credit or debit card. When using 1 of these cards, your bank will automatically convert your funds during the transaction, taking the hassle out of currency exchange. Most banks will let you use your standard credit or debit card while abroad, though they may charge additional fees for the privilege. Keep in mind that some businesses, especially those in less-developed countries, may only accept cash from foreign travelers. Make sure to contact your bank before leaving so they don't freeze your card during the trip. Similar to credit and debit card transactions, ATMs use your bank's current conversion rate to exchange your money instantaneously. However, be aware that many ATMs charge an additional fee for this service. When possible, withdraw money in large amounts to minimize the amount of fees you have to pay. If you have an account with a large or international bank, check to see if they offer a currency exchange service. If they do, you can order dollars from them prior to your trip. Though the money may take some time to get to you, the exchange rates are usually a little better than those used for things like credit card transactions and ATM withdrawals. Most banks will let you order money in person, online, or by phone. Be aware that some banks charge a processing and, in some cases, delivery fee for this service. A traveler's check is a form of prepaid currency that serves as a stand-in for your cash. If you're going to an underdeveloped area where ATMs and credit card machines are scarce, these checks will give you an easy way to exchange money without having to carry lots of pesos. You can purchase traveler's checks at your bank. When you arrive at your destination, you can exchange them for dollars at most local financial institutions. If your traveler's checks are stolen, call your bank's customer service hotline to request replacements. In most places, you can exchange your pesos at currency houses run by businesses like Travelex and the International Currency Exchange. Though these organizations typically charge higher fees than your bank, they're often far more convenient to use when you're in a foreign country. Many hotels and public transit stations also offer currency exchange services, though keep in mind that their fees may be even higher.

SUMMARY: Use a credit or debit card for easy transactions. Exchange money at an ATM for quick cash. Order money from your bank for better exchange rates. Purchase traveler's checks if you're going to a rural area. Visit a currency house to exchange money at your destination.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Suede is a very delicate material, so you can't use just any brush. You also can't use water to clean most stains. You must use a soft brush to gently rub away the dirt. You can buy a suede brush, which can be found at most major retailers, shoe shops, or online. If you don't have a suede brush, try a soft nylon brush. A brush used for nails could work. A soft cloth can also work if you don't have a brush. Just make sure the brush is not too hard. To start cleaning, use the brush to brush away any dirt and stains. This gets all the dirt from the surface of the shoe. When first brushing, make sure you brush in the same direction. This helps remove anything on the surface. This works for mud and other basic stains. After you've brushed all the dirt off the surface, use the brush to rub with slightly more pressure. Brush back and forth over the stain to try to remove the dirt that is deeper in the suede. Make sure to still only use moderate pressure. Suede is delicate, so if you brush it too hard, you can damage it. After you have cleaned your shoes, consider spraying them with black suede protector. This product will help keep your shoes from getting too many surface stains, though it won't protect from everything. Black suede protector has dye in it to help maintain the black color of your shoes. You can also buy plain spray suede protector if you don't want to use a dye one. Cleaning your black suede shoes may lighten the black color. If this happens, you can buy black suede dye. Follow the directions on the suede dye package to properly dye your shoes. Cover the area with the dye and allow to set. Make sure to buy dye specifically for suede.

SUMMARY:
Buy a suede brush. Brush away the dirt. Rub the stain a bit harder. Spray your shoes with black suede protector. Use black suede dye if the color has faded.