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Haircolor Cheat Sheet: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

So you want to color your hair, but youre a little hesitant. Thats understandable considering how complicated the whole process can seem. Should you get one all-over color, highlights or both? Are semi-permanent or permanent formulas better for you? And what is balayage, anyway? Weve come up with these haircolor cliff notes to get you started, but the best resource is always a professional colorist. So read up, then take what youve learned to your local salon.

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How to Compost

Composting kitchen waste and organic materials in your own compost bin helps to reduce the amount of waste taking up space in landfills. It is possible to reduce your household trash that is hauled off to the landfill by as much as 30 percent. The composted material can then be entered back into a natural cycle, as a nutrient-rich and natural fertilizer for the yard or a home garden. Composting can also be used as an educational tool when teaching kids about environmental science and the importance of reusing and recycling, not discarding waste.