Q: Shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair is usually gentler than regular shampoo. Dye can dry out your hair, and color-preserving shampoo and conditioner often have vitamin A and vitamin E to help lock in moisture. By washing your hair with shampoo every other day at most, you’ll maintain color in your hair longer. Use dry shampoo in place of liquid shampoo to help maintain color even more. A lightweight hair gloss can add a little life to your dyed hair. It will improve shine, reduce brassiness, and smooth your strands, making it look fresh. Choose a hair gloss that best matches your current color. The sun can bleach your hair color. If you plan to spend time outside, wear a hat with a brim or rim to cover your hair. Or, spritz your hair from root to tip with a color-protecting spray. These formulas also help prevent dryness and breakage. Touching up your roots with dye is very similar to dyeing your hair, but you’ll apply dye only to your roots. Work in sections, and brush dye onto your roots. Be careful not to dye hair that’s already colored, which can cause a discolored line. Rinse and condition all of your hair after you’ve let your hair dye develop in your roots.
A: Use a color-preserving shampoo and conditioner. Shampoo your hair every other day at most to make color last. Apply tinted hair gloss every other week to boost color. Protect your hair from the sun’s UV rays with a hat or spray. Touch up your roots every 4 to 8 weeks as needed.

Q: Doing this will prevent the fish from sticking and crumbling during the cooking process. If you are unsure of how to reach medium heat on your specific grill, err on the side of less heat than more, since you do not want to char the fish. Cook the first side of the fish for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. For grilling, medium or conservative heat is the best option throughout the grilling process. You never want flames from the grill to actually touch the fish filets, as this will burn the tender meat. Slide the spatula underneath the fish gently, as to not tear the flesh, lift it up and set it back down on the other side. Cook the fish for another 3 to 5 minutes. During the grilling process, flipping the tilapia frequently will cause the tender meat to fall apart. To properly cook the filet, turn it over just once. You will know they are done when the meat turns opaque and white. Its juices should run clear. To check to see if it is cooked all the way through without leaving a big cut in your fish, slide a butter knife into the thickest part of the fish. The meat should be opaque.
A: Spray the grill cooking surface with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat your  grill to medium heat before cooking. Place the filets on the grill. Use your meat spatula to turn over the filet. Check the filets to make sure they are cooked thoroughly. Finished.

Q: A good brushing every week or two will help keep your Great Dane's short coat soft and healthy. This will also help cut down on shedding and encourage skin circulation. Use this time to check for fleas and ticks. If you find them, you should use topical treatments to fight against them. You can also use this time to look for bumps, lumps, skin irritations, or scratches. Keep a check on these and take him to the vet if you notice any issues or if they get worse. When you are brushing your Great Dane, you can also check his nails. He may not need a lot of trimming since he is so large. His size and his level of activity will keep then worn down, but he may have one or two that might get too long. If this happens, you will need to trim them.  Buy dog nail clippers from the pet store. When looking at the nail, make sure you look on the back side of the nail for a triangle shaped area, which is the quick of the nail that houses blood vessels and nerves. Cutting this will hurt your dog and may cause infection. If you aren't sure how to do this, ask your vet or a vet technician to show you how to do it at home or take him to have them cut. To ensure your Great Dane doesn't have teeth issues, you need to brush his teeth regularly, which is about once a week. You need to get him used to you brushing his teeth, so let him lick some dog toothpaste off your finger first, then wipe some along his gums. The next day, rub some toothpaste into his gums with your finger so he gets used to the feeling. The next day, you can try a toothbrush on just the outer side of his teeth. The inside takes care of itself.  You may have to use your fingers a few times before he will allow the brush. Never use human toothpaste because fluoride is poisonous to dogs. You can also use dental formulated treats to help remove plaque.
A: Brush his coat. Trim his nails. Brush his teeth.

Q: Property owners will sometimes offer a little wiggle room on the price in order to fill open units. After touring a listing, act like you're interested but aren't sure you can come up with what they're asking. If you're lucky, you may be able to convince them to reduce the rate by a couple hundred dollars.  Suggest a specific amount by using phrases like "$1,900 is a little steep for me, but I could make $1,750 work." Try splitting the difference to land a better bargain. If an apartment is going for $2,200 and your target price is $2,000, they'll be more likely to meet you in the middle if you offer $1,800.  Even if your negotiation attempts don't pay off, they're worth a shot if it means saving you expenses. You won't always be able to talk the seller down. Just because they refuse to budge, however, doesn't mean you shouldn't take the offer, especially if it's in a good location, has all the features you need and is available immediately. More often than not, you should be prepared to pay what's being asked and not a penny less.  In some cases, market values may even continue to go up over time as demand for housing in the area increases. Think twice before dismissing a property that's only a few hundred dollars more than what you're looking to spend. Being stubborn will only cause you to end up without a place to live. If you're worried that you might not be able to afford the full rent on your own, consider moving in with a roommate to help you subsidize the cost of living. By sharing the financial responsibility with another person, you stand to cut your expenses in half, which can be a huge relief when it comes to living comfortably.  Interview potential roommates beforehand to determine whether or not you think the arrangement would work. Make sure your roommate(s) is also financially secure and has the proper documentation to move forward on a lease right away. Most people tend to move in the summer. As a result, this is when list prices will be highest. Waiting until the slow season when demand drops off is surefire way to score a more attractive offer. If you can hold out until the winter months, your patience will be rewarded with lower rates.  Start browsing new accommodations as early as May or June to get ahead of the game. One downside of waiting until winter to search for an apartment is that turnover is typically lower, which means fewer properties will be available.
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Try haggling for a discount. Be willing to settle on the list price. Find a roommate. Schedule your search for the end of the year.