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#Wash with vinegar. The recent trend of ‘no-poo’ or washing your hair without shampoo has led people to the discovery that vinegar works to lighten hair. When you hop in the shower, rinse through your hair with apple cider vinegar. Doing this on a regular basis will slowly lighten your hair over time. | #Wash with vinegar. The recent trend of ‘no-poo’ or washing your hair without shampoo has led people to the discovery that vinegar works to lighten hair. When you hop in the shower, rinse through your hair with apple cider vinegar. Doing this on a regular basis will slowly lighten your hair over time. | ||
#Use some baking soda. Similar to vinegar, baking soda is a ‘no-poo’ alternative to chemical-filled shampoos that also lightens hair color. When you go to shower, sprinkle your hair with baking soda and give it a good rub-down. The paste that develops should bleach your hair naturally. | #Use some baking soda. Similar to vinegar, baking soda is a ‘no-poo’ alternative to chemical-filled shampoos that also lightens hair color. When you go to shower, sprinkle your hair with baking soda and give it a good rub-down. The paste that develops should bleach your hair naturally. | ||
| − | #Give your hair a honey mask. Want honey-hued hair? Use the real stuff to make a mask. Mix honey with a bit of distilled water and stick it to your hair. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes or more. When mixed with the distilled water the honey undergoes a chemical process that helps to lighten your hair super fast. For a double bonus, head out in the sun while your hair is soaking.<ref>http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/07/natural-ways-lighten-hair/</ref> | + | #Give your hair a honey mask. Want honey-hued hair? Use the real stuff to make a mask. Mix honey with a bit of distilled water and stick it to your hair. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes or more. When mixed with the distilled water the honey undergoes a chemical process that helps to lighten your hair super fast. For a double bonus, head out in the sun while your hair is soaking.<ref name="rf18816">http://blog.freepeople.com/2013/07/natural-ways-lighten-hair/</ref> |
#Use vitamin C. Not only a daily health requirement, vitamin C can bring out lighter hues in your locks as well. Get your hands on a bottle of vitamin C tablets, but use it for your hair rather than your consumption. Crush up 5-10 (depending on the length and thickness of your hair) and add the powder to your shampoo. Washing with this concoction will give your hair a dose of bleaching nutrients. | #Use vitamin C. Not only a daily health requirement, vitamin C can bring out lighter hues in your locks as well. Get your hands on a bottle of vitamin C tablets, but use it for your hair rather than your consumption. Crush up 5-10 (depending on the length and thickness of your hair) and add the powder to your shampoo. Washing with this concoction will give your hair a dose of bleaching nutrients. | ||
#Try hydrogen peroxide. Although not the most natural of dying techniques, hydrogen peroxide is a way for you to lighten your hair at home without using several products. Rinse your hair with hydrogen peroxide, leaving it to set for about 10-15 minutes before a second rinse with water. Test this method on a small section of hair first to make sure you’re happy with the color it will change to. | #Try hydrogen peroxide. Although not the most natural of dying techniques, hydrogen peroxide is a way for you to lighten your hair at home without using several products. Rinse your hair with hydrogen peroxide, leaving it to set for about 10-15 minutes before a second rinse with water. Test this method on a small section of hair first to make sure you’re happy with the color it will change to. | ||
| − | #Brew up some black tea. Useful on many beauty quests, black tea is full of tannic acid which can bring out highlights in your hair over time. Brew a few cups of very strong black tea (using several tablespoons/teabags) and pour it through your hair. Let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing out with warm water.<ref>http://www.blissplan.com/natural-remedies/home-remedies-to-lighten-hair-naturally/</ref> | + | #Brew up some black tea. Useful on many beauty quests, black tea is full of tannic acid which can bring out highlights in your hair over time. Brew a few cups of very strong black tea (using several tablespoons/teabags) and pour it through your hair. Let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing out with warm water.<ref name="rf18817">http://www.blissplan.com/natural-remedies/home-remedies-to-lighten-hair-naturally/</ref> |
#Rub on some olive oil. Not only does olive oil nourish your hair by moisturizing it, it also brings out your natural highlights. Slather on some olive oil and let it set in your hair for a minimum of 30 minutes. Rinse it out when you’re tired of oily hair, and you should notice a general brightening of your strands. | #Rub on some olive oil. Not only does olive oil nourish your hair by moisturizing it, it also brings out your natural highlights. Slather on some olive oil and let it set in your hair for a minimum of 30 minutes. Rinse it out when you’re tired of oily hair, and you should notice a general brightening of your strands. | ||
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#Try out beet juice. If you’ve ever cooked beets, you know how potent the staining ability of beet juice is. Bring out the natural red in your hair by letting some beet juice work its magic. Mix it with a bit of distilled water to dilute it, and the coat your strands with the concoction. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse out with warm water. | #Try out beet juice. If you’ve ever cooked beets, you know how potent the staining ability of beet juice is. Bring out the natural red in your hair by letting some beet juice work its magic. Mix it with a bit of distilled water to dilute it, and the coat your strands with the concoction. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse out with warm water. | ||
#Make a cinnamon mask. Brewing up some hot cinnamon tea using real cinnamon is a great way to bring out the caramel undertones in your hair. Mix a few cinnamon sticks or 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon with a few cups of water (more or less depending on the length and thickness of your hair). Coat your locks and let it soak for a while before rinsing out. | #Make a cinnamon mask. Brewing up some hot cinnamon tea using real cinnamon is a great way to bring out the caramel undertones in your hair. Mix a few cinnamon sticks or 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon with a few cups of water (more or less depending on the length and thickness of your hair). Coat your locks and let it soak for a while before rinsing out. | ||
| − | #Dye your hair with henna. This trick is almost cheating, as henna is used primarily as a dye for hair and skin. Mix henna with water (or tea, for extra lightening powers!) to form a paste, and coat your hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the henna on - the longer you wait (2 hr -8 hr), the more red your hair. Rinse out with water as per usual, and be amazed by your luscious ginger locks! If you have brown or black, you most likely will end up with a shade darker than your natural hair color, that is black or very black hair. Chemical dyes may not work as expected on hair which has been previously dyed with henna. Henna at best colors vibrantly grey hair, and may add a dark red hue in bright sunlight for dark colored hair. For African hair, henna might leave your hair feeling brittle. To alleviate this sensation do a hot oil treatment after henna coloring. <ref>http://naturalgreenlife.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/12-ways-to-lighten-hair/</ref> | + | #Dye your hair with henna. This trick is almost cheating, as henna is used primarily as a dye for hair and skin. Mix henna with water (or tea, for extra lightening powers!) to form a paste, and coat your hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the henna on - the longer you wait (2 hr -8 hr), the more red your hair. Rinse out with water as per usual, and be amazed by your luscious ginger locks! If you have brown or black, you most likely will end up with a shade darker than your natural hair color, that is black or very black hair. Chemical dyes may not work as expected on hair which has been previously dyed with henna. Henna at best colors vibrantly grey hair, and may add a dark red hue in bright sunlight for dark colored hair. For African hair, henna might leave your hair feeling brittle. To alleviate this sensation do a hot oil treatment after henna coloring. <ref name="rf18818">http://naturalgreenlife.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/12-ways-to-lighten-hair/</ref> |
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