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I just got my hair chemically straightened in China (im chinese) recently, and the person said it lasts for about like 1-2 years. i've only had it for about 2 weeks now. I was wondering though, is it ok for me to go swimming without a swimming cap and without having to use products in my hair after swimming? like can i just wash my hair thouroughly after swimming and blow-drying it? Also, I'm loosing like a ton of hair after blow drying it after showering, so must i blow dry my hair every time after i shower? i feel like im balding!!! thanks!

Yeah, it's safe to go swimming now and you do not have to use any extra products.


When I had my hair chemically straightened I had the same problem with my hair coming out when I blowdried but when you think about it, you have lots of hairs and new ones grow all the time. Although blowdrying your hair will cause hairs to fall out, even though it feels like alot, it's usually less than you think. Most people loose from 50-100 hairs a day and they grow back.


I stopped blowdrying my hair as much because it seemed like I was loosing hair like crazy. So I'd only blowdry when I wanted it actually straight. Some days I would just put my hair up or wear it in a messy bun and such. It cut down alot on the hair loss. If you do wear it up though, don't put it up too tight because (you guessed it!) that causes hairs to fall out as well.


Another thing that causes hair falling out like that is not getting enough proteins, vitamins and minerals so make sure you're eating health as well.


Good luck && if you have anymore questions I'd be happy to answer them! :)

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if you go to a drug store/gas station. you ask to buy a pack of cigarettes. they want to see your ID, if you are underage, can you get in trouble for adtempting to buy cigarettes?

Just for trying, no I doubt it. The cashier will just most likely tell you to get out of the store. My granddad used to own a bunch of Shell stations and that's all that would happen at his stores.

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Hey. Do any of you guys know what "SOL" means, because a tee-shirt says " Ur SOL pal" (from Hollister). Thanks!

K, whoever is saying it means "soulmate" is really dumb. Since when does SOL mean soulmate? I does mean Shit Out of Luck.

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I have had a rash for about 6 weeks, there was a change in detergent and also cleaners but have corrected both of these. I have been to the dr 2x's and the itching is driving me crazy. I have done the aveno, sterode shots, steriode cream, zertic, claritan hive pills, all over counter anti-histmine. I am at a lost, the rash does not form a blister, is under the skin until I scratch it and then it whelps. Any suggestions.

Well I'm not sure if this is right but it's what happened to me.


About 2 years ago I had the same problem as you. It looked like hives and that's what everyone told me it was so I tried all the creams, I stop using any new soaps and such but it didn't go away. When I went to the doctor, my told him that both her and my brother have Eczema so he checked me out and it turns out that it was Eczema.


If you don't know, Eczema is a noncontiguous inflammation of the skin. Usually it's red bumps or sometimes even welts, and can be very itchy. There is no cure for eczema but your doctor can prescribe something to keep it under control. I use Elidel and it works wonders within minutes. Ask your doctor about that.


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how does a condom break while your having sex.. im just curious

"When condoms break, it is usually because space for semen was not left at the tip of the condom, the condoms are out-of-date, they have been exposed to heat or sunlight, or they have been torn by teeth or fingernails. Also, using oil-based lubricants, rather than water-based, weakens latex, causing condoms to break. So if you store and use condoms properly, it is very unlikely that your condom will break."


Google is a good friend

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hey! i recently permed my hair (about 3 weeks ago) and while i was at the salon, the stylist told me that i cant swim in swimming pools because the perm will come out. origionally, this wasnt a problem, but i separated my shoulder and now have to get in the pool (head under also) for physical therapy. is my perm going to come out?

Well to the girl under me, getting your hair dyed and getting a perm are two very different things.


Anyway, I always thought that you just couldn't get your hair wet within 24 or 48 hours (I don't remember which).


What I would do is just put your hair up and wear a shower cap or something like that just incase.

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im taking arabic lessons and i was just wondering how do you say my love in arabic... thns in advance!
take care

//EDIT: Not that a 4 isn't a good rating but I was just wondering why I got a 4 and the girl below me got a 5. I gave you both the guy and girl version and she only gave you the guy verson.



Habeebeh for a guy


Habeebteh for a girl


I'm not sure about the spelling in English though!

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can someone please explain the song whats left of me by nick lachey. cuz i think i understand but im not sure though just wanted to double check lo.

He isn't saying that he wants her back. He's saying that his relationship with Jessica took alot out of him but this new girl he likes can have "what's left of [him]." Watching the music videos sometimes helps alot with the meaning. And in the future, try sites like songmeanings.net. Google "song meanings" and it'll give you a bunch of sites.

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Where do they sell bras that just stick on and there's no strap or anything? NOT a straples bra but like stick on cups?

I think I've seen them at department stores. Macy's, Dillards, Foleys, JcPenny, etc. Victoria's Secret also has them. Any place that has a good selection of bras, actually.

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i have been working out for a few days straight.lately, my stomach has started to hurt.could this be due to working out?

Yes, if you just started working out because your muscles aren't used to it. It'll eventually stop.

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i wasnt really sure what categorie to put this under, but i've always wondered what this expression means: "i'd tap that". so, what does that mean?

I'd do him/her.

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okay i am dark brunette and im thinking i wanna go blonde. okay is that a good idea? and im going to the beach and im gonna be swimming so will that ruin it?? thanx guys

Just my own experience of seeing girls with dark hair go blonde, I don't think it'd be a smart choice. Really dark hair to blonde hair I think is too big of a change and not to mention your eye brows will still be brown and that doesn't look too good.


What I would suggest is first get some light brown and dark blond hi-lights. It's not too drastic and it'll still look good. Then, you can gradually get lighter if you wanted to until you get to a dark dirty blonde. As long as it isn't a full out bleach blonde or something, I think it'll be okay.


Something else if you'd like to try is dark strawberry blonde hi-lights. I got those for a while and they looked pretty good.


As for the beach, do you mean ruin the color? Dyes fade over time as you wash your hair anyways and the beach won't make that much of an impact. But I think chlorine turn blonde hair greenish (from what I've heard from blonde friends and such) so if you swim in a pool, make sure you shampoo right after.

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i want to get my hair permanently straightened, but my parents both said no. because: my mom said it would damage my hair because of the chemicals. my dad said that its not really permanent and it doesnt last a long time. and i don't have to worry about it being too expensive because my uncle works at a hair salon and he can do it for me for free. is what my mom and dad said true? what are some good things and bad things about getting it permanently straightened? thankss soooo much.

It really doesn't damage your hair as much as people say it does. It only damages the very bottom of your hair because of split ends and such and even then, it's not bad. What I did was just get my hair trimmed after I got it chemically straightened.


It isn't permanent but mine lasted like 5 months. It depends on your hair type on how long it lasts but my hair stylist said it should stay 3-6 months.


But the thing is that if you want it straight straight, you have to blow dry it every time you take a shower or you'll still have some waves depending on how curly your hair is. Also, whenever new hair grows in, the roots come out naturally so you might have to straighten those after a few months.


If you can convince your parents to let you do it then I say you should, especially if you can get it for free!! It sure as hell beats straightening it because even though you might have to do roots, those only take a few seconds.

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who sings the slow version of heaven? you know, the one that goes and baby you're all that i want when im lying here in your arms im finding it hard to believe were in heaven. not the dj sammy version when its all techno. the slow one.

Bryan Adams

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how long do they usually live for? in human years, please&thanks;]]

thelaura, I think the question was about shih tzus not humans. But anyway, if you look it up on google, it says from 12-15 years. 12 dog years is 61 in human years and 15 is 73 in human years.


Some people say that for every human year, it's 7 dog years but apparently that's not true...look at the second site I put on here.


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=shih+tzu+life+expectancy
http://www.onlineconversion.com/dogyears.htm

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Hey,

Im 15, and I still have not had a boyfriend, or hooked up with a guy...

it never really bothered me before but lately it has been.

My best friend since 4th grade (who lives in Texas) (I live in Philly) has had alot more experience with guys than me.

It makes me kind-of jealous, and i dont want to be like...behind her if that makes sense?

alot of girls at my school just give in and do any guy that is willing to do them. There's not alot of people who are in an actually relationship.

I hate my school. All the guys are a-holes.

and i have confidence in myself too i model, im sweet, im funny...

im just really shy.

now im just babbling.

To get to the point I dont want to just hook up with some ass hole who doesnt care about me. But.. i dont want to be prude.

Thanks.

-Anna

I think that's how just about all high schools are now. It's like teenagers have no morals anymore. You see 15-year-old girls sleeping around, sucking every guy they see and they wonder how they could ever get pregnant. And guys just want to stick their cocks in any hole around. You don't want to hook up with a random asshole and that's a good thing! More girls should have better morals and you know what? That doesn't make you the least bit prude; you just have respect for yourself.


If you're confident about yourself and know what you want, a guy will come around that'll show you that not all guy's are testosterone raging assholes.

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what is the legal consent age for sex? some people say tis 16 and some say its 18. which one is it?

It depends on the sate. I think in most states it's 18 but here in Texas, it's 17 and I think I heard that in Michigan it's 16.

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Where can I get ringtones for my T-mobile Razr?
I know of t-zones but I can't figure which one is the real song. Is the real song mega-tone or what is it? Thank you.

The real songs are the HiFi ones. The mega-tones are just the melody.

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Hey!

So my boyfriend and I have been just about everywhere there is to go as far as dates are concerned. We've done the dinner and a movie thing a million times, we go to Barnes&Noble/Starbucks for books and coffee, etc., but it's all getting dull.

There aren't any museums in town except for an art museum, but we've already been there!

If you have any date ideas involving food, books, or the like, I'd greatly appreciate your helpful advice!

Neither my boyfriend nor I can drive, and we're not of drinking age. =)

Try going ice skating. Its sooo much fun and its really cute to go as a couple. Staying home and just hanging out with each other is cool too. I mean, you don't HAVE to be going somewhere. Or rollerblading at the park (or you can just go hang out at the park and play on the swings or something haha), if either one of you have a dog you can walk it together, go out for ice cream, etc. There's alot of things you can do, most of them are just everyday things. Have lunch together, go to a pool, go to the mall, have a picnic maybe.

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ok so here's my problem, I can't stop thinking about like death and when the world is going to end. Like, I always thinnk about what happens when you die..I mean like, do you become a ghost and stay a ghost forever and ever and ever, is your spirit just gone and like what happens? your just gone away and never return?!! and like the world ending. because like of the tsunami and then 9/11 and hurricane katrina. All those things were in the bible, and they happened!!I HATE IT! I always get scared when I think about it but I can't stop! Please someone tell me how to stop thinking like this!! Is it normal? Does it mean I'm crazy?! I want to stop!!

Of course you're not crazy! I think about that stuff all the time and it scares me also. You mentioned the Bible so I'm guessing you do believe in God.


Well, when I start thinking about things like that, I just start thinking about God and heaven. Many people are afraid to die and afraid of the world "ending" mostly because they don't know what'll happen to them afterwards, like you said.


But the thing is, you'll finally be with God and in heaven which will be so many times better than being on Earth. You're spirit still lives, just not in your original body. You'll be in a better place.

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