Easy Ways to Lighten Your Hair at Home

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Lightening your hair is a great way to spice up your style and give yourself a new look. In fact, with a few natural products, you can lighten your locks in no time. Whichever method you choose, remember to go slowly and work carefully to keep your hair in tiptop shape.

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  What tea makes your hair lighter?

  

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  Can you lighten your hair with vinegar?

  

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  Can lemon juice ruin your hair?

  

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  What can you use to lighten your hair?

  

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  I've mixed cinnamon with conditioner, olive oil, and salt and I've slept with it on overnight and my hair looks the exact same! Why is this?

  

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  I used the method with the hydrogen peroxide and it worked, but it dried my hair out. How do I fix it?

  

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  Apply a deep conditioner and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it out. You could also use a hair mask and let it sit in the shower as you do your normal routine. Keep using products like these once or twice a week until your hair feels healthy again.

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  When you put the lemon and water in your hair do you have to go outside in the sun?

  

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  You don't have to, but it helps! Adding natural UV rays when you have lemon juice in your hair can help you hair lighten faster. Just be careful, though, as sitting in the sun for too long with lemon juice in your hair can really dry out your locks.

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  Can I use toothpaste for lightening my hair?

  

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  Can I use baking soda on my hair every day to lighten it?

  

  Yes, you can. Try also adding hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice. If using lemon juice, make sure you expose your hair to the sun for at least fifteen minutes.

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  Will hydrogen peroxide cause any damage to the hair? Is it permanent?

  

  If you spray too much then it will dry your hair a little, but make sure to just condition it after you rinse it out with cold water.

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• Pay attention to your hair's quality. If your hair feels damaged after one lightening treatment, wait until it feels healthier before you do another one.^[12]

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• When leaving lightening mixtures on your hair, do not exceed the recommended time frame because it may damage your hair.^[13]

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If you want to lighten your hair, combine equal amounts of lemon juice and water in a spray bottle to reduce the lemon juice's acidity. Next, spray the solution over the parts of your hair you want to lighten. Sit outside until your hair has air dried, then rinse out the solution and condition your hair. If you'd like to bleach your hair instead, combine the bleach with the developer before applying it with a tint brush. Finish by rinsing the bleach out with water after 30 minutes and shampooing your hair to rehydrate it. To find out how to lighten your hair with honey or hydrogen peroxide, read on!

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