Chinese rice generally uses white onion, as it has a mild flavor that blends well with rest of the ingredients. Grab a cutting board and sharp chef's knife to cut up your vegetables. When you are finished chopping the onions, set them aside to use later. Slice half an inch off the top of the onion and discard it. Rest the onion on the flat surface you just created and cut it in half vertically. Peel and discard the papery skin. You may also discard the outer layer if need be. Lay the onion half flat on the cutting board and hold the root end, which will face away from you. Make vertical cuts into the onion, taking care to leave half an inch near the root. You can make the cuts wider since Chinese rice generally uses larger bits of onion. Rotate the onion and begin cutting through it again, perpendicular to the first lines you sliced. As you cut, you will see that the pieces are perfectly chopped and the root end is holding the slices intact, thus making chopping easier. When you get close to the root end, simply discard it. It is important use red bell peppers, as they have a distinct flavor profile that resonates well with fried rice. Rinse off your cutting board and grab your chef's knife to begin cutting the red bell peppers that will be added to your rice. Cut off the top of the pepper. Pull out the seeds and the fibrous white bits. Lay the pepper on the cutting board with the cut top down. Slice through the middle. Cut the pepper into thin strips lengthwise. You can make these strips about half an inch thick for Chinese rice or whatever is your preference. If you would like to add broccoli to your Chinese rice, you may need to saute it in a pan until it is slightly soft. Broccoli takes a bit longer to cook than onions and peppers. This will ensure that the broccoli is soft when you are ready to cook with it and that your other vegetables won't burn while you wait for it to soften. Place a skillet on medium heat. Add enough vegetable oil so that it lightly coats the bottom of the pan. Avoid using more than what will simply coat the surface of the pan. Add broccoli and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. When it has softened a bit, add to a bowl and set aside. Set the bowl aside until you are ready to begin sauteing them.

Summary: Chop up an onion. Slice the red bell peppers. Cook the broccoli. Combine all of the chopped vegetables in a bowl.

Before beginning this hair cut, part the hair into five or seven sections. Once complete, unclip each section one at a time. Remove a inch section of hair along the perimeter of the hair line. Unclip the bottom section. Gather a small segment of hair at the center of your bottom section. This segment will become the first traveling guide. A traveling guide moves with the area being cut.The most recently cut segment of hair in a section assumes the role of the traveling guide. It is held up to the next segment of hair and used as a ruler. Determine the length of the bottom layer. When you are deciding the length of the 3 layers, remember that the shorter the hair, the smaller the difference in the layers should be. The 3 layers may differ in 2 to 4 inches on long hair and 1/2 an inch to 1 inch on shorter hair. Insert the segment between the forefinger and middle finger of your non-dominant hand. Slide the fingers towards the endspulling the segment at a 90 angleuntil your fingers have arrived at your desired hair length. Trim the excess hair with a pair of sharp shears. Consider cutting between inch to 2 inches offyou can always go shorter! Use the travelling guide, the most recently cut segment of hair, to measure the length of the next segment. Insert the traveling guide and the next segment of hair between your forefinger and middle finger. Move the fingers towards the endspulling the hair at a 90 angleuntil you reach the end of the traveling guide. Cut the new segment of hair so that it is the same length as the traveling guide. The freshly cut segment is now the travelling guide. Repeat the process until the entire section is cut. Check the evenness of your trim periodically. Pull the hair in multiple directions and at varying angles to check the evenness of the cut. Trim any uneven pieces before moving onto the next section of hair Unclip the left section and let and hang over the bottom layer. Use the bottom layer as a guide to determine how much hair to trim off the second layer. The bottom and middle layers may differ 2 to 4 inches in long hair and inch to 1 inch in shorter hair. Gather a small segment of hair at the front left side to use as your first guide. Pull the segment of hair straight at a 90 angle. Slide your fingers towards the ends of the hair until you reach the point you would like to cut off. Trim the excess hair. Cut the remainder of the section with the aid of the traveling guide. Unclip the right section. Gather a small segment of hair at the front left side (your travelling guide) and the front right side. Insert the two segments between your middle and forefinger and pull them forward at a 90 angle. Stop your fingers at the end of the left segment. Trim the excess hair from the right segment. Cut the remainder of the section with the aid of the traveling guide. Unclip the top section and let it hang over the middle layer. Use the layers below to help you determine the length of your top layer. The middle and top layers may differ 2 to 4 inches in long hair and inch to 1 inch in shorter hair. Gather a small segment of hair at the top of the forehead. Pull the segment of hair straight at a 90 angle. Slide your fingers towards the ends of the hair until you reach the point you would like to cut off. Trim the excess hair. Cut the remainder of the section with the aid of the traveling guide.

Summary: Divide the hair into five or seven sections. Create the first travelling guide. Cut the remainder of the section. Determine the length of the second layer. Cut the left segment. Cut the right section. Determine the length of the top layer. Cut the top section.

Apple cider vinegar is a good way to clean your hair by breaking down oils as well as lighten it naturally in the sun. You can put this solution in a spray bottle and coat your hair thoroughly before going out in the sun for a subtle, all-over highlight. You may find that your hair has a slight vinegar smell after you apply this solution. This will go away once you rinse out the solution and condition. Cinnamon activates the trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide in honey, making it work as a natural bleach. Combine 2 tablespoons (30mL) of honey with 1 tablespoon (15mL) of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon (15mL) of olive oil and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Apply the paste to the pieces of your hair you want highlighted, using foil to separate and secure the hair if necessary. Leave it on for at least 4 hours. Steep 2 chamomile tea bags in about 3 cups (0.72 liters) of hot water. Wait until the water has cooled enough to be comfortable to the touch, then use it as a rinse after washing your hair. This will create a natural all-over highlight when your hair is exposed to the sun. You may find it easier to put the tea in a spray bottle, which will distribute it more evenly than pouring it over your hair. Lemon juice is a common natural method of highlighting hair. You can squeeze lemon juice into water to make a rinse or spray, but if you want to apply the highlight only in specific areas, you can add 3 parts lemon juice to 1 part leave-in conditioner and apply the mixture to the sections you want highlighted. Lemon juice can cause your hair to dry out over time, so it's a good idea to use a moisturizing conditioner. Mix about 1 teaspoon (4.9mL) of sea salt in 1 cup (240ml) of water and put the solution in a spray bottle. Coat your hair with the spray before you go out in the sun to create natural all-over highlights. Sea salt spray can also add texture and body to your hair.
Summary: Mix 1 part apple cider vinegar and 6 parts water for a subtle highlight. Apply a honey-cinnamon paste for natural highlights. Brew chamomile tea to make a lightening rinse. Squeeze lemon juice into leave-in conditioner to lighten with the sun. Use a sea salt spray to lighten your hair.