Besides a bleaching kit, you will also need a few extra supplies. Some bleaching kits may already include some of these, such as the gloves. Here is a complete list of what you will need:  Bleaching kit Vinyl or latex loves Tint brush Bowl Spoon or spatula Old towel When you purchase a bleaching kit, you will get a bleaching powder and developer. The kit will also say "10 volume," "20 volume," and so forth. The lower the number is, the weaker the bleach is. The higher the number, the stronger the bleach is and the lighter your hair will be. Here are some guidelines for choosing the right strength:  If you have very fine and delicate hair, use a 10 volume. If you have dark or coarse hair, use a 30 or 40 volume. If you have normal hair, or can't decide, stick with a 20 volume. Don't wash your hair just before you bleach your hair. This will give your hair to naturally build up oils, which will give it some protection from the harsh bleach. Simply follow the directions in this method, but only on a thin strand of hair (about 1 inch/2.54 centimeters wide). This will allow you determine how long and how much bleach to use. It will also give you an idea of what to expect. Try to use a strand from the underside of your hair; it will be less noticeable. They will protect your hands and clothes from getting stained. Every brand will be a little different, but most will ask you to use 1 part bleaching powder to 1 part developer. The longer or thicker your hair is, the more bleaching powder and developer you will need. Mix everything together in the bowl with a spoon or spatula until you get a thick, creamy paste. Start by dividing your hair straight down the middle, as though you are going to make two braids. Divide each section again horizontally right above the ear. Secure each section with a hair tie or a claw clip. Undo the bottom left section of your hair. Use the tint brush to apply some bleach to a thin strand of hair, starting from the ends, and moving your way up to the roots. When you are done, repeat the process for the bottom right section, then the top left and the top right sections.  Your roots will always lighten faster than the rest of your hair. This is because your roots are the closest to your scalp, which is very warm. Consider using a low-volume developer, such as a 10, on your roots. You can also skip using bleach on your roots.  Consider covering the bleached sections with plastic wrap. This will keep the bleach from drying out. If the bleach dries out, it will become difficult to work with. Be sure to check back on your hair often. Your hair might finish bleaching before the 30 minutes (or the recommended time) are up.  If your scalp starts to burn at any time, wash the bleach off. Do not leave the bleach on for too long. The longer you leave the bleach on, the more ruined your hair will get. This is important, as bleach can be very drying. The shampoo and conditioner will help make your hair soft again. Consider using a purple tinted shampoo to get rid of any orange tints. Try not to use heat to dry your hair. You hair will be sensitive after bleaching, and any heat will damage it further.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your supplies. Choose the right strength or volume when buying your bleach kit. Deep-condition your hair three days before you bleach it. Consider performing a strand test first. Put on the gloves and drape the towel across your shoulder. Prepare the bleach according to the instructions on the package. Divide your hair into four parts to make it easier to work. Start bleaching your hair from the back of your head and move your way up towards the top. Wait 30 minutes, or however long the manufacturer recommends. Rinse the bleach out and follow up with shampoo and conditioner. Dry your hair with a towel.


You can choose a card simply as a way of getting to know the deck or you may pick one to get some insight into the day ahead of you.   To get to know the deck. Choose a card at random and gaze at it a bit.  Write down your first impressions and intuitive thoughts.  Write these with one particular color of ink a journal or notebook.  With a second, different ink color, write down more information you find about the card from other sources (books, e-groups, friends).  After a few days, review what you've written and add comments in a third color of ink.   Get a daily reading.  Choose a card at random the first thing in the morning.  Spend some time looking at it.  Pay attention to its colors and how you react to them. Note the general atmosphere of the card and the emotions it brings out in you. Look at the figures in the card--what they're doing, whether they're seated or standing, who they remind you of and how you feel about them.  Focus on the symbols and what they remind you of.  Write your thoughts down in a journal--you can refer back to this as a learning tool and use it to track your progress. It's important for beginners to view the  Tarot not as 78 separate cards but as a system of patterns and interactions.  Studying card combinations can help you embrace that concept.  Draw two cards from the deck and put them face up next to each other.  Now, look for images, locations or events within the two-card combination.  You can work with more cards or do an entire spread.  The idea is to learn the cards in combinations to develop deeper understanding and greater confidence when it comes time to doing a reading. Tarot constellations are made up of all cards that carry the same digit (number one through nine). For example, the Tarot constellations for the number four would be the number four card from each of the suits, the Emperor (which carries the number four) and Death (which carries the number 13 but reduces to the number four (1+3=4).  Line up all the cards from a constellation in front of you and ask yourself some questions such as how you feel about each card, what attracts, repels, annoys or makes you anxious about the cards, how they're alike and how they're different and what symbols they seem to share.  Repeat this exercise for each of the nine prime numbers and record your impressions in a journal. Understanding the energy of each of these cards will facilitate a smoother reading when multiples of the same number come up.  Instead of focusing on the meaning of individual cards, you'll be able to focus on the energy they bring in as a group. Go through your deck and pull out cards that strike you as being difficult.  Spend some time with them to try to get to the root of your impression.  Then go through the deck again and pull out one or more cards that you feel brings resolution to those difficult cards. This game actually helps you develop a skill you can use in your readings.  When a difficult card comes up in one of your readings and you want to help the Seeker resolve that issue, you can suggest a card that will counteract the difficult card.
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Pick a card-a-day. Study card combinations. Make constellations. Play the card resolution game.