Start with dry, neatly-brushed hair. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to part your hair off to the side. Start the part just above your left or right eyebrow, and angle it towards the back-center of your crown. Place the parts between the middle and outside edges of your eyebrows.
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One-sentence summary -- Brush your hair, then create an angled side part.

Synthetic hair doesn't react to hair dye chemicals well, so make sure to invest in real hair that hasn't been dyed or chemically treated. Quality human hair extensions generally come in a natural brown (1B) color, so dyeing it is the perfect way to customize your high-quality hair. It can be more expensive, with prices ranging from $80-$500, but natural hair will look more natural, last much longer, and be easier to style. Before you start, make sure your extensions are clean and free of product buildup. Gently wash them with shampoo and lukewarm water, then use a towel to dry off the excess water. Leave the hair slightly damp before you dye it. This will cause the hair cuticle to open, speeding up the dyeing process. If the hair is brand new, you don't need to wash it. Just spray it with some clean water to dampen the strands. If you want to leave a section of roots, measure out about 1.5 to 2.5 inches (3.8 to 6.4cm) of hair at the top of the extensions. Use a ruler as a reference while dyeing to keep the line fairly consistent. For an ombre effect, where the hair color gradually lightens partway down the head, measure out where you want the hair to start getting lighter. Think about whether or not you'll need to bleach hair first or multiple times in order to achieve the color you want. If you want to dye your weave a bright color like blue or pink, you'll need to bleach it first. This will help the colors show up and have more brilliance. If you want to dye your hair darker, such as a jet black color, you won't need a pre-bleaching step. The products used to dye and bleach hair can be extremely harsh, so make sure to take some safety precautions before you get started. Wearing a pair of latex or rubber gloves will protect your hands from being dyed or bleached. Opening up some windows in the room will help ventilate the strong fumes. If the room you're in doesn't have proper ventilation, you should wear a mask over your mouth and nose to keep from inhaling the fumes. While dyeing, you should also wear some old clothes that you don't care about, such as an old T-shirt and sweatpants, in case the products get on them. Spread the damp strands out slightly so none of the hair is bunched up. If your wefts come packed in spirals, loosen the spiral and spread the hair out to make it easier to dye. Use a sheet that's large enough to leave some extra foil on the sides, which you'll use to wrap around the hair later. You can find hairdressing foil at a beauty supply store.
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One-sentence summary -- Use bundles of virgin hair for the best dye results. Wash your hair with shampoo to remove any product residue. Measure out where you want the dye to start. Consider the color of your weave before you choose a dye color. Put on latex gloves and open a window before you start dyeing. Lay the extensions out on a sheet of hairdressing foil.

Your bird will most likely learn simple words if you say them frequently. Pick expressions it is likely to hear often from you and other people, such as: hello bye-bye night-night your bird's name The psychologist B.F. Skinner taught pigeon to twirl and read by training them with baby steps. The imitation of a tones or parts of words, can be a first step in learning to imitate words. When training incrementally, it is important to continually raise the bar for your animal. This will ensure that you have your bird's attention. The closeness will help build the relationship between you and your bird, as well as help focus the bird on the sounds you want them to make. Experiments involving African Grey parrots, such as the infamous Alex, show that these birds learn better when two people are involved. This is called the model/rival method, wherein another speaker demonstrates the desired communication, and the bird learns to speak by observing articulations in context. Escaped birds have even been found to teach wild birds to talk. This highlights the social nature of how birds learn to communicate. For example, say "Up" when you lift up your bird. This will teach it to associate a movement with certain words. Just like a child, birds benefit when learning from a sense of fun. By giving rewards, such as treats, and engaging with your bird in an excited way, it encourages the bird to enjoy this new language game. Rewards should be given immediately after the desire behavior is performed. This helps the bird know it is doing something correct. Avoid rewarding the bird when it is not talking. This will strengthen its desire to perform. Experiment. Maybe you're pet's less of a hello and more of a howdy kind of bird. If your bird does respond well to what or how you're trying to teach them, try something else. Give your bird a variety of sounds to produce, you not only make sure they're entertained, you stimulate their brain's natural tendency to learn with novelty. Studies have shown that song birds learn to sing in much the same way human babies learn to talk, through babble and vocal experimentation. Do this for up to 5 minutes at a time. Longer than this can cause boredom, overly straining the bird. Learning capacities vary species to species and bird to bird. Some species can begin speaking after just a few months, and some take years to develop the capacity to speak. Give your feathered friend some time to express themselves, and they'll return the respect.
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One-sentence summary -- Start with simple words. Encourage behavior that approximates speech. Hold the bird in front of your mouth when you teach it. Include a relative or friend. Repeat certain words or phrases every time you do something with the bird. Make sure your bird has fun. Consider playing recordings of words you want your bird to learn. Be patient.

Pick a ballpoint pen with an exterior the same diameter as or slightly smaller than the lock's opening. Remove the ink tube from inside the pen, as you will be using the ballpoint pen's exterior to jimmy open the lock. The notches should run up and along the sides of the pen. These will keep the pen flexible as they slide into the lock. Insert the pen as far as it will go into the lock, using pressure if needed. If the lock seems jammed and will not allow the pen to slide in, try either making the notches longer or cleaning any potential dirt or rust inside the lock. Hold the pen in one hand and the lock in the other and shake both from side to side until the pins loosen. If you hit all of the pins, the lock should open. Try shaking it several timesif it doesn't open after repeated attempts, you may need to use a lock pick.
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Cut off the end of a ballpoint pen with scissors. Cut 4 vertical notches into the back of the pen. Slide the pen into the lock's opening. Shake the lock back and forth.