Q: You can purchase henna hair dye from a number of retailers both in person and online. Most natural foods stores and even some drugstores will carry henna hair dye. Many people swear by the hennas sold at shops that carry Indian products as these are believed to be purer. If you buy henna from a natural foods or drugstore, read the ingredients to ensure that it only contains natural ingredients. Some manufacturers combine henna with the harmful chemicals commonly found in regular hair dyes. Note that pure henna powder will dye your hair a reddish brown color. If you're looking to go dark brown or black, it will likely have other plants (for example, indigo) in it. Just be sure to read the label to make sure that all of the ingredients in the package are natural! If you want to use henna, remember that it is a vegetable dye, so it cannot be removed from your hair or lightened with bleach or other dyes. You'll need a stain-proof bowl to mix the henna paste in, plus a whisk to mix the henna paste with. You'll also need hair clips to section off your hair as you apply the paste, gloves to protect your hands, and a hair dye application brush. You will also need something to cover your hair once the henna is on: shrink wrap is a popular choice, but a shower cap or plastic bag will also do. Dyeing your hair with henna can be quite messy. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting stained. At the very least, cover your shoulders with an old towel. To prevent the henna from staining your skin, rub petroleum jelly or a thick moisturizer around your forehead, neck, and ears. Protect your workspace with some newspapers or old towels. How you make this paste will depend upon the manufacturer's instructions, how much henna you need, and what color you're going for. Common ingredients for a basic henna paste are boiling hot water, lemon juice, and the henna powder. The texture you want is similar to mashed potatoes. Some henna manufacturers require that you let the paste sit for several hours before applying. Read the instructions that came with your henna package to see if you need to let it sit. Use hair clips to divide your hair into sections. How many sections you need to divide your hair in depends on your hair's thickness and length. Aim for at least six: two at the nape of your neck, two near the center of your head, and two at the top. With your gloves on and starting at the base of your neck, apply the henna paste to your hair. With each section of hair, start at the ends and work up to the roots. Once you've applied the paste to a section, clip the section back up so that it's out of the way of the other sections of hair. Be sure that you add a lot of paste to each section of hair. You want your hair to be fully saturated. You might find it helpful to apply the henna with a hair dye application brush. If it's too chunky for the brush, don't worry! It's also okay to apply it with your (gloved!) hands. Many people recommend using plastic wrap to cover the henna after it's been applied. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, you can also use a shower cap or a plastic grocery bag. The key is to ensure that your hair is covered and close to your head. Wrapping your head is very important because it will keep the henna from drying out, which would make it stop working. How long you let the henna sit on your hair will depend on the manufacturer's instructions and how intense you want your color to be. You will likely need at least a couple of hours. Some people even leave it on overnight. Make sure that you're wearing gloves for this part, otherwise your hands will get stained. Once you've rinsed all of the henna out of your hair, you can shampoo and condition it as normal. You might find it more effective to wash your hair in the sink or under the faucet in the bathtub. It will be pretty messy as chunks of henna come out of your hair, which is why many people prefer not to do it as they shower. In the first few days after you've dyed your hair with henna, the color may rub off on pillow cases and clothes, so be careful about where you put your head until you've washed your hair a few times! If you use henna too often, it can dry out your hair and will build up on your ends, making them very dark and dull. Instead of doing an all-over application, just touch up your roots.
A: Purchase henna hair dye. Gather your other materials. Protect your clothes, skin and work area. Make a paste with the henna powder. Divide your hair into sections. Apply the henna paste to your hair. Wrap your head. Wait. Wash it out. Be careful of staining. Avoid overuse of henna.

Q: Light a fire in a fire pit, barrel or campfire location. If your fire is on or in the ground, clear brush and debris from the site. Choose a spot that is downwind and is at least 15 feet from your belongings. Make sure there is water and a fire extinguisher nearby so that you can douse a runaway fire. Don't build a signal fire unless you are actually in need of help! Gather dried out fallen tree limbs and dry twigs. You will want larger logs and branches for fuel, large twigs for kindling, and small twigs for tinder. Gather dead wood that is thoroughly dry. Tinder can also be made of wadded up paper, bits of wax, strips of cardboard, or wood shavings. For wet foliage, gather leaves, weeds, and grass. If they are not damp, pour a few cups of water along them. Loosely pile the fuel logs at the bottom of your firepit. Stack kindling on top in a tipi, cross, or square "cabin" shape. Don't pack too much inthere should be air between the branches. Add kindling to the top and light with a match or lighter. Add more tinder as the fire goes. Blow gently at the base of the fire to encourage it. When you have strong fire, you can add more kindling or fuel to keep it going. Once your fire has been going for a while, and shows no sign of stopping, dump the wet foliage on it. Step back several feet and admire the results: a tall plume of billowing white smoke. If you do this in a remote location, you may attract rescuers. Alternatively, add a paper bag of wet straw. You'll get a smaller but longer-lasting plume. Douse the fire thoroughly with water when you are done. Check on it after the steam clears to make sure it isn't still burning, sparking, or smoking.
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Set up a safe fire. Get dry and wet fuel. Build a fire from the dry fuel. Pile on wet foliage.