INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A permanent dye will give you much better results than a semi-permanent dye because it contains ingredients that are capable of lightening your hair. A demi-permanent dye will open the cuticle to allow more color in, but it will not lighten your hair color. A cool tone is also highly recommended as it will reduce the chances of your hair coming out brassy. If you have dark hair and wish to go brown, opt for a light or medium ash blond color. Gather all of your hair, except for the bottom layer (about mid-ear-level and below). Twist it into a loose bun at the top of your head, then secure it with a clip or hair tie. Cover your counter with newspaper or plastic. Drape an old towel or a dyeing cape around your shoulders. Apply some petroleum jelly to the skin along your hairline, back of neck, and ears. Lastly, put on a pair of plastic gloves.  You can also throw on an old t-shirt instead of using a towel or dyeing cape. You may not need to by a new pair of plastic gloves. Many hair dye kits contain them. In most cases, all you have to do is pour the dye into the applicator bottle containing the cream base, then shake the bottle to mix. Some kits also contain extra goodies, such as a shine oil, which you should add in as well. You can also mix your dye in a non-metal bowl using an applicator brush. Start applying the dye to your roots, then blend it down towards the roots using your fingers or an applicator brush. Apply more dye as needed.  You can apply the dye directly to your hair using the applicator tip on the bottle you mixed it in. If you prepared the dye in a bowl, use an applicator brush to apply the dye to your hair instead. Undo the bun on the top of your head and let down another layer of hair. Gather the rest of the hair back up into a bun, and apply more dye to this new layer. Keep going until you reach the top.  Be sure to dye the fine hairs on your sideburns and temples. You want to dye the top of your hair last because it will process the fastest.  If you have very thick hair, then you may need to separate your hair into small sections and work in layers to ensure you are saturating all of your hair with the dye. How long it takes for your hair to process depends on the type of dye you are using. Most brands will ask you to wait around 25 minutes, but some may have a longer processing time. Check the package to be sure. Cover your hair with plastic wrap, a plastic bag, or a shower cap. This will trap the heat and make the dye more effective. Once the processing time is out, rinse your hair with cool water. Keep rinsing until the water runs clear. Apply a color-safe conditioner, wait 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse it out with cool water to seal the hair cuticle. Skip the shampoo. Many dye kits include a conditioner. You can allow your hair to air dry, or your can blow dry it instead. If your hair colored turned out too brassy or orange for your liking, don't worry. Simply wash it with a purple or blue toning shampoo; follow the instructions on the bottle.

SUMMARY: Choose your dye, preferably in a cool tone. Section off your hair. Protect your skin, clothing, and work surface. Prepare the hair dye kit according to the instructions. Apply the dye to your hair. Dye the rest of your hair, working in layers. Gather your hair into a bun and allow it to process. Wash the dye out with cool water, then condition your hair. Dry and style your hair as desired.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To do so, combine 1 tablespoon of chopped leaves from these herbs, sage, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, and marjoram. Use in a spice ball or tie in cheesecloth to season soups, sauces and stews. Combine 1 teaspoon of dried sage, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper with 1/2 cup of melted butter or margarine. Toss seasonings with 6 cups dried bread cubes, 1/2 cup of chopped onion and 1/2 cup finely chopped celery in a large bowl. Use to stuff chicken or turkey before roasting. Add 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage to each 2 pounds of your favorite sausage recipe. To do so, blend 1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Then, marinade up to 3 pounds of boneless chicken or pork pieces in the mix for 1-3 hours (in the refrigerator) before grilling or broiling them. Lightly coat a whole chicken or chicken pieces with oil or melted butter. Then, sprinkle on chopped fresh sage, rosemary, and marjoram with salt and pepper to suit your taste before baking the chicken. Combine 1- 8 oz. package of cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped celery leaves in a food processor and blend until smooth. Then, place in a bowl and refrigerate 5-8 hours to blend flavors. Serve at room temperature.

SUMMARY:
Make bouquet garni. Make sage stuffing. Make sage sausage. Make orange sage marinade. Season baked chicken. Make sage dip.