Using the wrong product. For example, if you have dark hair and use a bleach meant for light hair, it can cause serious damage. Also, leaving the color on for too long. This often happens when people are distracted or misread the instructions.
Going to an inexperienced stylist is a big mistake. I knew a girl who went to a new stylist who was still learning. The stylist didn't mix the color properly and didn't know how to apply it evenly. So the girl ended up with streaky, blotchy hair color that looked really bad. And sometimes people try to DIY their hair color without any prior knowledge, which can also lead to all kinds of disasters.
One common mistake is not monitoring resource usage. If you don't keep an eye on what resources are being used and how much, you can end up with unexpected bills. For example, leaving EC2 instances running when not needed.
One common error is poor physical security around the access control components. If the card readers or keypad devices can be easily tampered with, it's a huge risk. Another is not having a backup system in case the main access control system fails. Imagine a power outage and the doors are all unlocked because there's no backup. Also, if the access control software has bugs and they are not fixed in a timely manner, it can create holes in the security. For instance, a bug might allow someone to bypass the authentication process.
A major error in 'cfd horror stories' can be improper domain sizing. If the computational domain is too small or too large compared to the actual physical problem, it can cause problems. For instance, if the domain is too small for a flow problem, it might not capture all the relevant physical processes, leading to wrong results.
One common mistake is lack of market research. Just like in the example I mentioned earlier, not understanding the target market can lead to disasters.
A frequent error is overwriting data without realizing it. For example, when someone is in a rush and they start typing in a cell that already has important data. Also, problems with sorting and filtering can lead to 'horror stories'. If not done carefully, it can mess up the order of data and relationships between different parts of the spreadsheet.
Inaccurate cost assumptions are also a big part of DCF horror stories. Sometimes, the DCF model doesn't account for all the costs associated with a business. A manufacturing company might not factor in the rising cost of raw materials over time. So, the projected profit margins are much higher than they will be in reality, leading to a misvalued company according to the DCF.
In holiday marketing horror stories, a frequent error is not doing proper research on the target audience. If you don't know what your customers want during the holidays, your marketing can go very wrong. Also, partnering with the wrong influencers or celebrities can be a disaster. Just like that case where an influencer had a scandal right before promoting a brand's holiday campaign. Additionally, poor inventory management based on inaccurate marketing forecasts often leads to problems. If you order too much or too little inventory, it can hurt your business during the holidays.
One common mistake is inadequate preparation. Testers might not fully understand the target system's architecture before starting, like in the case where a pentester didn't know about a crucial backup system and accidentally wiped it during testing.
One common mistake is relying on old data. For example, if you use data from years ago for a current product launch, consumer preferences may have changed completely. Another is sampling error. If you don't have a representative sample of your target market, your research will be off. Also, misinterpreting data can be a big issue. You might think a positive response to a feature means it's a must - have, but it could just be a nice - to - have.
Often, there is a problem with the testing environment not being accurate. If it doesn't closely resemble the real - world scenario, the test results can be misleading. And sometimes, the testers are under too much pressure to complete the tests quickly, leading to sloppy work and missed bugs.