There are many different shades of red that you can dye your hair, including auburn, strawberry, brick, mahogany, and more. Try going with a shade of red that best compliments your complexion, whether you have cool-toned fair skin, warm-toned dark skin, or something in between.  Hold a sample hair swatch close to your face to see if the color works with your skin tone.   If you have pink, red, or bluish undertones, then you have a cool skin tone. If you have peachy, golden, or yellow undertones, then you have a warm skin tone. If you have a combination of the two, your skin tone is likely neutral.  Consider going with a true red, dark auburn, or burgundy if you have warm undertones.  Try red velvet, aubergine red, or mahogany if you have a cool skin tone.  If you have fair skin, dark reds may make you look too pale. Try copper or strawberry blonde instead.  Bright, bold colors, such as fire engine red, blackberry, violet red, and burnt orange look great on darker skin. There are two different kinds of hair dye: permanent and temporary. Permanent dye lifts the hair cuticle and lasts for months. Temporary color, which places the dye on top of the natural hair color, will last for a few days or weeks. Since you’re dyeing black hair red, you’ll need a permanent dye. Search for a product that’s the correct shade of red and is also labeled “permanent.” Be honest with yourself about whether your hair is in the proper condition to be dyed. Bleach and hair dye will cause damage to your hair, so it's risky to dye hair that is already damaged and/or has been dyed a lot.  If your hair has been previously dyed black, you will not be able to lighten it with more color. Only the roots where the color has grown out will lift. This means that you’ll have to use bleach to lift the color before dyeing it red, which will be hard on unhealthy hair. Virgin hair (hair that hasn't been dyed before) typically displays color more accurately. Be upfront with your stylist about whether your hair is already dyed. Don't try to dye your hair without making a shopping list and collecting some necessary items at a local beauty store. In addition to the dye, you’ll need other products, such as developer and bleach. You’ll also need applicator brushes, plastic mixing bowls, plastic clips, a shower cap, plastic gloves, and possibly more. Ion sensitive developer works best for people with skin that irritates easily.

Summary: Pick the best color for your skin tone. Choose a permanent dye. Assess your hair's condition. Purchase all of the materials and products that you need.


Use newspaper to cover your work. Before working with lye, make sure to have your protective gear on including gloves and eye wear. Scoop ¼ cup of lye and measure water in your quart canning jar. Stir as your slowly pour the lye into the water. Avoid the fumes by wearing a mask or standing back. Stir until clear and let sit.  Make sure to use cold water. If you have the time and budget, you can use distilled water. Most pharmacies or grocery stores will have distilled water that you can purchase. You can purchase lye at your local drug store, craft store, or online. Mix your oils together in the pint jar. Heat the pint for about a minute in the microwave or add the oils to a pan of water and heat over a stove. The temperature should be around 120 degrees Fahrenheit for your oils. If you’re making a mild to hard bar, use olive oil or use coconut oil in order to produce soap with a good lather. You may also use almond oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, or safflower oil to achieve similar effects. Check the temperature of the lye. Wait for both the lye and oils to cool around 95° and 105° Fahrenheit. Make sure not to let these ingredients cool too low or your soap will come together too quickly and become coarse and crumble easily. Once both the lye and oils are at the right temperature, pour the oils into a mixing bowl and slowly stir the lye in by hand for about 5 minutes. You can also use an immersion blender to ensure as much soap contacts the lye as possible.  Once the soap is thick and light in color, similar to vanilla pudding, it’s referred to as “trace” and is ready for herbs and essential oils. Stir everything thoroughly and pour the mixture into your soap molds or silicone baking molds. Cover the molds with plastic wrap and cover with an old towel. The towel allows residual heat to keep the mixture warm and start the saponification process.  Saponification is the process at which all your base ingredients becomes soap. Let your soap sit for 24 hours. Let it sit for another 12-24 hours if your soap is still soft or warm. Once cold and firm, remove your soap and place onto parchment paper or a baking rack. Allow your soap to cure for about a month or 4 weeks but  turn each piece of soap over at least once a week to ensure air gets to all the sides of the soap. If you’re using a loaf pan for your mold, you should cut the loaf into bars before the 4 week curing period. Once cured, wrap your soap in wax paper or place it in an airtight container because handmade soap creates glycerin, which pulls moisture from the air. Moisture may attract debris and dust so keeping your soap covered will keep them clean and pure.

Summary: Prepare your work area and mix the lye. Heat your oils once mixed together. Stir the lye and oils together. Add herbs, essential oils, or other preferences. Age your soap. Store the soap safely using wax paper or an airtight container.


At the very least, you should clean all surfaces of your vehicle, vacuum it, wash the exterior, and remove any garbage or crud that might have accumulated over the course of your ownership. If this sounds unappealing, you can always take your car to be detailed by a professional. These fixtures are frequently affordable to replace and will be among the things buyers are on the lookout for. Most auto supply stores will have the parts you need in stock, and most fixes will require little more than a Phillips screwdriver. Though you might think a small crack or chip inconsequential, these are hard to miss for new buyers inspecting the car for the first time. And when that new buyer notices this defect, he'll likely try to bargain you down from your asking price far below what the repair would cost you. A dealership might knock off as much as $800 for a "new windshield," as this might be the factory cost, whereas your insurance might cover most, if not all, of the cost of this repair. Brakes are a tremendously strong selling point, and mentioning to interested parties that you've recently had the brakes replaced will up the value in their estimation. For most cars, this will only cost $100-$150, and could serve you well in the bargaining phase. You might be able to get several dents in the body of your car repaired for around $100. A "like new" body will up the value of your car, and if the potential buyer doesn't see the ding, he won't be able to use it as ammunition in negotiations. Tyres can be expensive, but making sure your tyres are ideal for your sale can cost less than you might think. Buyers will check your car's tyres for worn down or uneven tread. Replacing one or two trouble tyres with matching used ones, which should average you around $30-$40, can save you from a $300 - $700 deduction a buyer might request to offset the cost of new tyres.
Summary: Prepare your car for sale. Improve the condition of your lights. Contemplate windshield repair. Make sure your brakes are in good condition. Touch up dings and dents. Examine your treads.