| How to Do a Coconut Oil Hair Mask Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:00 AM PDT Coconut oil is a wonderful natural ingredient that can hydrate your hair while simultaneously making it soft and shiny. Some studies also show that it can help repair split ends, encourage new hair growth, and combat dandruff. Make a mask for your hair out of ingredients you probably already have in your cupboards to give your locks some much-appreciated TLC. When you're done, use a simple egg wash to rinse away the oil and leave your hair looking smooth and healthy. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Nourishing Coconut Oil Hair Mask - of coconut oil
- of olive oil
- of honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 ripe avocado (optional)
- 1/2 ripe banana (optional)
- 4 to 5 drops of essential oils (optional)
Double recipe if you have extremely long or thick hair [Edit]Removal Mask - 1 large egg
- of warm water
[Edit]Making the Mask - Warm up of coconut oil if it's in a solid form. Coconut oil has a really low melting temperature of , so it doesn't take much at all to melt it down. Put into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it up for 15 seconds.[1]
- Getting the coconut oil into a liquid state will make it much easier to combine with the other ingredients.
- Separate the egg if you want to use just the whites or just the yolks. The yolks will provide extra moisture, and the whites will provide more protein. You can use either part or both parts for your mask![2]
- Mix together the coconut oil, olive oil, honey, and egg in a small bowl. Use of coconut oil, of olive oil, of honey, and 1 large egg (separated or whole). Whisk everything together until it has all completely combined.[3]
- If your hair is exceptionally long or thick, double the recipe.
- Add 1/2 of a ripe avocado to your mask if your hair is really dry. Avocado is full of lots of great, healthy fats. It'll add a boost of moisturizing power to your mask, plus it's a great way to use up leftover avocado. Simply spoon out half of an avocado into a bowl and mash it up before combining it with the rest of your ingredients.[4]
- Adding avocado to your diet is also a great way to nourish your hair from the inside out.
- Include 1/2 of a ripe banana if your hair tends to be on the frizzy side. Put half of a peeled banana into a small bowl and use a fork to mash it up. Once it has been mashed, go ahead and combine it with the rest of your mask ingredients.[5]
- Banana is a simple moisturizing element that you may already have at home.
- Incorporate a few drops of essential oils for an aromatic effect. Rosemary is said to promote hair growth, lavender can help soothe an irritated scalp, cedar wood is good for dandruff, and sandalwood is supposed to help prevent hair loss. 4 to 5 drops of a single essential oil will be enough to infuse your mask with a lovely scent.[6]
- Avoid ingesting essential oils, as some of them could make you ill.
- Essential oils are highly concentrated, so avoid using more than the recommended amount.
[Edit]Putting the Mask on Your Hair - Dampen your hair first if you have thick or tangled hair. It can be hard to really saturate thick, tangled, or curly hair with the mask. You could mist your hair with a spray bottle or simply run water from the faucet or shower over your hair for 15 to 30 seconds. You can gently brush through it afterward or let the mask itself do the detangling for you.[7]
- If your hair is straight and easy to comb through, there's no need to get your hair wet first.
- Section your hair so you can evenly apply the mask. Gather the top 1/3 of your hair on top of your head with a hair clip. Gather the middle section of hair and secure it with another hair clip. Leave the bottom 1/3 of your hair down—this will be the first layer you apply the mask to.[8]
- If you have really thick hair, you may even want to separate your hair into 4 or 5 layers.
- Apply the mask to each section using your fingertips. Dip your fingers into the mask and scoop out a small amount, about or so. Start applying the mask at your roots and work your way down through the middle shafts, all the way to the ends of your hair. Massage the oil into your scalp. Do the bottom section of hair first, then the middle section, and end with the top section of hair.[9]
- This can get a little messy, so put a towel around your shoulders or wear an old T-shirt.
- If needed, you could even use a comb to help distribute the mask and work out tangles.
- Put a shower cap or towel on your hair to keep the mask from dripping. This will also help keep the mask on your hair and off of your shoulders or the furniture. If it helps, clip all your hair on top of your head first, and then wrap the towel around it or put on the shower cap.[10]
- Let the mask saturate your hair for 15 to 20 minutes. Set a timer and sit back and relax. You could clean up the ingredients from making the mask, or take the opportunity to do some other self-care tasks, like applying a face mask or painting your nails.[11]
- You can leave the mask on for up to an hour, but any more than that and you risk the egg starting to dry out, which would make it a lot harder to rinse away.
[Edit]Rinsing out the Mask - Make a removal mask out of a raw egg and warm water. Coconut oil can be difficult to wash out of hair—it's thick and slick and usually needs more than a simple shampoo. In a small bowl, whisk together a raw egg and about of warm water. Keep whisking the mixture until the egg and water are completely incorporated.[12]
- Apply the removal mask to your hair to help rinse away the oil. Unwrap your hair from the towel or remove the shower cap. Because this next part is a little messy, try doing it over a sink or while standing in the shower. Slowly pour the removal mask over your hair and use your hands to work it through your locks as best you can.[13]
- Egg cuts through oil and grease and will help remove the buildup from all those good moisturizing agents you used.
- Wrap your hair back up and set a timer for 5 to 10 minutes. Rewrap your hair in a towel or put your shower cap back on. If there is egg wash running down your neck, wipe it away with a damp cloth so that it doesn't dry on your skin. Let the mask saturate the oil so it'll be easier to wash off.[14]
- Avoid leaving the egg wash in your hair for more than 15 minutes maximum, as it'll start to dry after that amount of time.
- Rinse out the mask with cool to warm water. You don't have to wash your hair with shampoo after using a coconut oil hair mask, though you can if you want to. Simply rinsing away the removal mask and coconut oil mask with water is usually enough to clear it away and leave you with shiny, smooth hair.[15]
- Take your time with this part of the process. It may take 5 to 10 minutes to really rinse everything away. Give extra attention to your scalp so that sections of oil aren't left behind.
- Let your hair air dry to avoid drying it out or damaging it further. Pat your hair with an old cotton T-shirt or a microfiber towel to remove excess water. Gently squeeze out your hair in sections instead of rubbing a towel back and forth. Then let it dry naturally before you style it.[16]
- If you do need to blow dry your hair, try using the lowest heat setting instead of the highest.
- Use a hair mask once per week to maintain shiny, healthy hair. You can repeat this process regularly to promote your hair's health. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your home, and you can experiment with adding in different ingredients to see what you like best.[17]
- If you swim in chlorinated water or spend a lot of time in the sun, you could even use this mask every time you wash your hair.
- If you have thin or oily hair, you most likely won't need to use this mask as often. Twice or once a month will probably be enough. If your hair feels greasy to the touch after using the mask, decrease how often you're applying it.
- If your hair is in dire need of hydration, simply use of melted coconut oil. Spread it over your hair, wrap it up in a towel, and let it saturate your hair overnight.
[Edit]Warnings - Never use more than the recommended amount of essential oils in your hair mask. The oils are very concentrated, and they can cause a reaction on your scalp if too much is used.
- If your hair starts looking or feeling greasy rather than smooth, decrease how often you're using this hair mask.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl(s)
- Whisk
- Towel(s)
- Hairclip
- Shower cap (optional)
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| How to Win at a Claw Machine Posted: 20 Sep 2019 05:00 PM PDT Claw machines can be a lot of fun to play and even more fun to win. However, if you've ever played a claw machine before, you know how hard actually winning a prize can be sometimes! Luckily, once you know how to study claw machines and go for the best prizes, you can make it a lot more likely for you to win at claw machines. [Edit]Selecting a Good Machine - Choose a claw machine that isn't full of tightly packed prizes. In other words, go for the claw machine that people have already been playing for a while. This way, the prizes won't be packed together so tightly that they're hard to pick up with a claw.[1]
- This effectively means that you should look for prize pits that aren't more than about halfway full.
- Be on the lookout for prize pits where all the stuffed animal prizes are facing outward and look very tightly packed. The prizes in those machines will probably be very hard to pick up.
- Aim to use machines with 3-pronged claws for the best results. 3-pronged claws are generally easier to win with than 2-pronged and 4-pronged claws. Although 4-pronged claws are pretty good at picking up stuffed animals, you'll have the most luck with most prizes by using a 3-pronged claw.[2]
- 4-pronged claws are great for grabbing around the chest area of a stuffed animal. When you use this type of claw on a stuffed animal, try to maneuver the claw so that the four prongs are positioned both above and below the arms with the central part of the claw close to the neck or high chest area.
- Watch somebody play the claw machine before you to study it. As that person is playing, pay attention to how the machine operates and how difficult it is to pick up a prize with it. Count how many seconds the machine gives the player after they put their money in, as well.[3]
- For example, when the player ahead of you goes to pick up a prize, look to see how loose the grip on the claw is. If it's a very loose grip and doesn't hold on to prizes very well, you probably shouldn't play that machine, since it'll be very difficult to win.
- Another thing to pay attention to is how easy the crane is to move around. It will be useful to know ahead of time how jerky or smooth the crane moves around over the prize pit.
- Pick a prize to go for before you put your money into the machine. This way, you won't spend precious seconds trying to decide which prize you want. The best prizes to go for are the ones near the top of the pile in the center of the prize pit.[4]
- Note that rounder prizes, like baseballs and footballs, are usually more difficult to pick up than angular objects, like stuffed animals.
[Edit]Positioning the Claw - Have a friend stand on the side of the machine to help you. Ask your friend to watch from the sides and help you determine when the claw is directly over the prize you're going for. This will help you to move your claw into position as quickly as possible and save precious time.[5]
- If you don't have anyone around to help, judge the claw's position by looking at the mirror inside the claw machine. The mirror can serve as your second person.
- Spend the first 10 seconds maneuvering the claw over the prize. Begin doing this immediately after you put your money into the machine. Try to move the claw into position over the prize as closely as possible.[6]
- This is assuming you only have 15 seconds before the claw drops. If you have 30 seconds, spend about the first 20 seconds moving your claw into position.
- Be sure to look at the position of the claw from the side of the machine, as well, to be as accurate as possible in your positioning.
- Use the last 5 seconds making tiny adjustments to the claw's position. Make tiny movements to get the claw into just the right position over your prize. Have your partner on the side of the machine help you guide the claw into position.[7]
- Be very careful making your adjustments in these last 5 seconds. Don't move the claw so much that it's completely out of position for picking up the prize.
- Drop the claw when you're in the absolute best position. Be sure to press the button that lowers the claw before your time runs out. Otherwise, the machine will move the claw back into starting position and you'll have to start over.[8]
- Note that on some machines, the claw will automatically drop when time runs out, no matter where it is.
- Repeat this process to try again if you didn't get your prize. Odds are, you won't get your prize on the first try. On subsequent tries, try to move the prizes in the pit around to put the prize you want in a better position.[9]
- For example, if there's another prize on top of the prize that you want, use the claw to bump the first prize out of the way to put the prize you want in a better position.
[Edit]Avoiding Common Mistakes - Set a budget for how much money to spend on the machine. Since it will probably take you multiple tries to get the prize you want, it's easy to end up spending a lot of money on 1 claw machine. Aim to spend only a certain amount of money trying to win at the claw machine and quit trying once you've spent that much money.[10]
- For best results, your budget should not exceed the actual value of the prize. If the prize you want costs $5, for example, don't spend more than $5 trying to win it at the machine.
- Be on the lookout for machines with prizes that are too good to be true. If the prizes in the pit look very expensive, that machine is more likely to be rigged. In those instances, trying to win at that claw machine is probably just a waste of money.[11]
- For example, steer clear of prize pits where the prizes are high-end pieces of technology, like smartphones, or have money wrapped around them.
- Refrain from going after prizes that are very low or near the windows. Prizes near the windows tend to be harder to grab with the claw. Prizes that are very low, meanwhile, will be harder for the claw to get to. If possible, aim for items closer to the drop box section.[12]
- Prizes near the drop box are ideal because if the claw drops your prize, there's a better chance it will fall into the drop box.
- If a prize is very low, this also increases the likelihood that the claw will drop the prize as it's picking it up.
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| How to Save an Overwatered Plant Posted: 20 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT When you're trying to take good care of your plants, it's easy to overwater them. This typically happens to potted plants because the water can't drain away from the roots. Unfortunately, overwatering can drown your plants and kill them. Luckily, you may be able to save your overwatered plants before it's too late by drying out the roots. [Edit]Recognizing an Overwatered Plant - Check if the leaves are light green or yellow. When a plant is overwatered, the color of the leaves starts to change. Look to see if the green is leaving the leaves, turning them pale green or yellow. You may also notice splotches of yellow on the leaves.[1]
- This happens because the plant's normal photosynthesis processes can't happen if it's too wet. That means the plant isn't able to get nourishment.
- Notice if the plant isn't growing or has brown spots. When the roots are drowning in water, they can't supply water to the upper parts of the plant. Additionally, the plant can't get nutrients from the soil. That means it will start to wilt and die. Check to see if your plant is struggling to produce new leaves or stems or has foliage that is dying.[2]
- Since your plant can also die from not being watered enough, you might feel unsure about whether or not it's under or overwatered. If you know you've been watering the plant but it's still dying, overwatering is likely the culprit.
- Look for mold or algae at the base of the stem or the top of the soil. When there's too much water in the pot, you may see green algae or fuzzy black or white mold starting to grow on the surface of the soil or on the base of the stem. This is a sign that the plant is being overwatered.[3]
- You may see tiny spots of mold or algae, or it could be widespread. Any mold or algae is cause for concern.
- Sniff the plant to see if there's a foul, musty odor. If water sits on the roots for too long, it will start to rot them. When this happens, the roots will give off an odor of decay. Place your nose close to the top layer of the soil and sniff it to see if you detect an odor.[4]
- It's possible that you won't be able to smell root rot if it's just started or if your soil is very deep.
- Check for drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. If your pot doesn't have holes at the bottom to allow for drainage, it's likely that your plant is getting overwatered. That's because water gets trapped at the bottom of the pot. It's best to remove the plant from the pot to check it for root rot. Then, create holes in your pot or transfer the plant to a pot that has holes.[5]
- You can create holes in a plastic pot using a knife or screw driver. Use the knife or screwdriver to carefully puncture the bottom of the pot.
- If your pot is ceramic or clay, it's best not to try to make holes. You'll likely end up breaking or damaging the pot.
[Edit]Drying out the Roots - Stop watering the plant while it dries out. If you think your plant is overwatered, take a break from watering it. Otherwise, the problem will continue to get worse. Don't add more water to the pot until you're sure the roots and soil are dry.[6]
- This can take several days, so don't worry if there's a big gap between waterings.
- Bring the plant into the shade to protect the upper leaves. When a plant is overwatered, it has trouble transporting water to its upper extremities. This means that the top of the plant is vulnerable to drying out if it's left in the sun. To help preserve the plant, bring it into the shade if it's not already shaded.[7]
- You can put the plant back in the sun once it's stabilized.
- Tap the sides of the pot gently to loosen the plant and soil. Use your hand or a small shovel to gently tap the sides of the pot. Do this several times on different sides to loosen the soil and roots. This can create air pockets that will help your roots dry.[8]
- Additionally, tapping the sides of the pot will make it easier to remove your plant from the pot.
- Slide your plant out of the pot to check the roots and speed up drying. While you don't have to remove your plant from the pot, it's best to go ahead and do it. This helps your plant dry out faster and allows you to re-plant it in a pot that has better drainage. To remove it easily, use 1 hand to hold the base of the plant just above the soil. Then, slowly turn the plant over and shake the pot with your other hand until the root ball slides out.[9]
- You should be holding the plant upside down in your hand.
- Use your fingers to remove the old soil so you can see the roots. Gently break up the soil so that it will fall away from the roots. Lightly brush it away with your fingers so that the roots don't get damaged.[10]
- If the soil looks moldy or green from algae, discard it because it will contaminate your plant if you re-use it. Similarly, throw it out if it smells like decay because it likely contains root rot.
- If the soil looks fresh and clean, you may be able to re-use it. However, it's best to use fresh potting soil just to be safe.
- Prune away brown, stinky roots with pruning shears or scissors. Healthy roots are white and firm, while rotting roots will be soft and look brown or black. Use pruning shears or scissors to trim as much of the rotting roots away as possible, saving the healthy roots.[11]
- If most or all of the roots look rotten, you might not be able to save the plant. However, you can try trimming it down to the base of the roots and then replanting it.
- Trim away dead leaves and stems using pruning shears or scissors. Cut off brown and dry leaves and stems first. If you trimmed off a lot of the root system, you'll also need to prune away some of the healthy part of the plant. Begin trimming at the top and remove enough leaves and stems so that the plant is no more than twice the size of its root system.[12]
- If you're not sure how much to cut off of the plant, prune away about the same amount from the plant as your did from the roots.
[Edit]Re-Potting the Plant - Transfer your plant to a pot that has drainage holes and a tray. Look for a pot that has tiny holes on the bottom so that excess water can drain away from the plant. This prevents the water from settling around the root ball and rotting it. Get a tray to put under your pot if it doesn't come with one. The tray will catch the excess water so it doesn't stain the surface below your pot.[13]
- Some pots have a tray attached to them. If this is the case for your pot, check the inside of the pot for drainage holes, as you won't be able to remove the tray.
- Add of mulch at the bottom of the pot for drainage. While this is optional, it will help you prevent overwatering in the future. Simply layer the mulch at the bottom of the pot, estimating about a layer. Leave the mulch loose instead of packing it down.[14]
- The mulch will help the water drain out of the pot faster so it doesn't drown your roots.
- Add new potting soil around the plant if necessary. If you removed moldy or algae-covered soil or your new pot is bigger, you'll need to add fresh potting soil. Pour the new soil around the roots of your plant. Then, fill up the rest of the pot until you reach the base of the plant. Lightly pat the top of the soil to make sure the plant will stay in place.[15]
- If necessary, add a little more potting soil after you pat down around the plant. You don't want to see any exposed roots.
- Water your plant only when the top layer of soil feels dry. When you first re-pot the plant, pour water over the soil to moisten it. Then, check the soil before you water the plant again to make sure the soil feels dry, which means the plant needs water. When you water the plant, pour the water directly over the soil so that it goes to the roots.[16]
- It's best to water your plant in the morning so that the light from the sun will help dry it faster.
- Read the care instructions for your plant to make sure you're providing it with the proper amount of water. Some plants don't require as much water, so it's easy to overwater them.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Shady area
- Pot with drainage holes
- Tray for under pot
- New potting soil
- Mesh baking rack
- Spray bottle
- Small pruning shears or scissors
- Small shovel or trowel (optional)
- Mulch (optional)
- Water
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