a colon is used after a complete thought to introduce new information: a list, a thought, a question, or another complete thought (known as an “independent clause”—one that can stand alone as its own complete sentence). a direct consequence of this development is that the threat has never been greater. this place always makes me feel like i’m on a holiday! 6. take the end of the wave section to the back of the head and wrap around the braid. there’s a community out there, eager to invite you in. 