Article: Brush or comb your hair into two loose pigtails. This will make it easier to wrap in foil after you apply the bleach and the dye. Tie an elastic band on each segment to mark the bottom 2/3 of your hair. . If you have dark hair, you may want to consider bleaching your hair, especially if the hair colors you're going for are significantly lighter than your current hair color. Using an applicator brush and dye bowl or an applicator bottle, apply the bleach in gentle downward strokes. If you have blonde or light red hair and are dyeing your hair darker colors, you can skip this step. If you're hoping to get brown or burgundy colors, you may be able to achieve them without using bleach, even if your hair is dark. Simply use a dye that comes with a developer. You'll need several pieces of foil for this step. Wrap each separated section. Allow the bleach to process for the amount of time that the product recommends. This can be anywhere between 10 and 45 minutes. Unfold one piece of foil to check the progress. Don't let the bleach process for a longer time period than the instructions recommend. Gently unwrap each piece of foil. Give them a good rinse to remove the bleach. Toss them in the recycling bin. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. This will remove the bleach from your hair. Blow dry your hair. Otherwise, it won't absorb the dye. If you notice that the bleach has caused some yellowness or brassiness, opt for a purple toning shampoo. This should give you a more even foundation for the dyeing process. Brush your hair into two loose pigtails. Tie an elastic band just above the top of the bleached section on each side. This should be the lighter color. Pour the dye into a dye bowl or applicator bottle. If the dye is separated into powder and liquid, mix the ingredients until you don't see any powder particles. Make sure every last bit of powder gets stirred into the mixture. Use a dye bowl with the enclosed applicator brush or use an applicator bottle to dye the entire bleached section of your hair. Paint the dye in slow downward strokes on the entire bleached section of your hair. Using vertical strokes rather than horizontal strokes should prevent the formation of a stark line. Fold a piece of foil over the bottom 1/3 or 1/4 of your hair. Secure it with an elastic band. This will prevent the darker color from bleeding too much into the lighter section. This should be the darker color. Repeat the steps you took with the first color. You will need a separate applicator brush and a dye bowl, or an applicator bottle, if it is not included in the kit. Use the applicator brush or bottle to coat your hair from the top of the lighter color to the beginning of the foil. Move in gentle downward sweeps. Blend the colors at their meeting point by giving each lock a gentle twist. Follow the instructions on the box. Set a timer for the recommended amount of time. This is usually about an hour. Follow the vinegar rinse up with some color-safe conditioner. Apply the conditioner to your hair and then rinse it out well to help lock in the color and also remove the vinegar smell from your hair.
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Separate your hair. Bleach the area below the elastic bands Apply the foil. Remove the foil. Wash and dry your hair. Divide your hair. Open the first dye kit. Apply the first color. Mark the next section of your hair. Open the second color. Apply the second color. Let both colors set in. Finish with a color-safe conditioner.

Recognizing abuse is not always easy. Aggressive, timid, or skittish behavior can be but is not always an indicator of abuse. The best way, according to ASPCA's experts, is to observe animal's treatment by its owner and its surrounding environment. Examples of typical abuse include. Physical signs of cruelty Wounds on the body or signs of injury not being treated Patches of missing fur/hair. Limping, weakness, or the inability to stand or walk normally An owner striking or otherwise abusing an animal Overly tight collar embedded in the animal's neck Visible signs of confusion or extreme drowsiness Environmental signs of abuse Pets that are left repeatedly alone without food/water, often chained Pets that are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions Pets kept in an unsanitary enclosure Animals kept in cages or kennels that are either overly crowded or too small Signs of neglect Tick or flea infestations left untreated Extremely thin/starving animals Signs of inadequate grooming, poor coat condition, extremely long nails Heavy discharge from eyes or nose Animals that show signs of injury but have not been taken to a veterinarian Every locality has different laws or agencies that deal with animal abuse. Do some research online or simply in the telephone book to find some of your options. You may also contact your own veterinarian to find out what agencies are available in your area. Some examples to look for: Local police. Either call the main non-emergency desk number or find out if there is a separate animal control officer. Do not call the emergency 9-1-1 number unless there is an actual emergency. Your county District Attorney's office. You will often find there is a special department assigned to crimes against animals. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). This is a national organization, but there are state branches that include the name (and initial) of the state: MSPCA Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals NJSPCA New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Check the Internet for your state or local branch of the SPCA. Humane Society Other online sources just do a general search online for "Animal abuse in [your state]." This should give you plenty of options. If possible, try to get photographic, video, or other recorded evidence of the abuse happening. If you can, try getting written/factual statements from other witnesses. If not, write down everything you know, witnessed, or think you know about the abuse. Concise/factual details/dates will be valuable. Be careful not to put yourself in danger or break any laws. You should not trespass or enter another's property without permission. Not only is this illegal but you could assume that the owner who is committing the abuse could be just as dangerous toward you as he or she is to the animals.
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Be aware of possible signs of abuse. Research local animal care agencies. Collect evidence.