How to lighten your hair color naturally

Summer is almost here, and as the seasons change, we all want to change our hairstyle and hair color. Whether you want to lighten your hair color by a few shades or get a highlighted look, it is obvious that doing so will expose our hair to chemicals that cause damage to our hair..

You may be able to get an attractive hair look and lighten your hair color by doing the following home masks.

But before moving forward, you need to take these facts into consideration:

• You may be able to see faster and more visual results if you have blonde hair with a fine texture.

• If your hair is darker, you're dealing with red and orange undertones, so these will be the first colors to be revealed..

• If you have blonde hair, it will become lighter in color.

• If your hair is light brown, you may get some dark blonde highlights.

• If you have red hair, it will probably turn strawberry blonde.

• If your hair is very dark brown or black, there is a possibility that you will not see any results from these natural lightening recipes, because your hair is full of dark pigment and it will be very difficult to lift the color..

What are the ways to lighten hair with products from home?

Here are some ways you can lighten your hair with ingredients you can find around the house:

1. Lemon juice

You can use lemon juice to lighten your hair color, but you need to do so with caution. Lemon is acidic, so it can be dangerous for your hair if used alone. The best way to use this method is to mix lemon juice with conditioner or coconut oil. Conditioner or coconut oil provides hydration while lemon lightens your hair color.

٢. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an effective hair lightening agent due to the presence of citric acid.

You can either crush vitamin C pills if you don't have vitamin C powder. Add the powder and some water in a spray bottle and spray your hair. It lightens your hair color and also removes hair product buildup.

٣. Salt water

Mix a little salt with water and sprinkle your hair at the beach if you are not swimming. This will open up your hair scales and expose them to the sun, which will lighten your hair color.

But you must take into consideration if you have dyed hair, regardless of your hair color, the sun will fade the dye, of course with your hair exposed to pool or sea water. To help protect your hair dye and color from fading, always use a UV-protective shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair dye in the same condition it was in when you left the salon after your appointment.

٤. Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is great for hair. Not only will it gently lighten your hair, but it will also dissolve oils and built-up residue from products in your hair and scalp. It also helps detangle and remove hair.

All you have to do is mix one part apple cider vinegar and six parts water (1:6) to get rid of accumulated substances (such as chlorine from pool water). You may have to repeat several times to get results, as this is a gentle way to lighten your hair color without causing any damage to your hair.

5. Cinnamon and honey mask

This delicious-smelling mask will help you naturally lighten your hair color and moisturize it at the same time. Why does this mask work? Well, when you mix honey and cinnamon, the trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide in the honey are activated by the cinnamon, which helps lighten your hair color up to two shades if the mixture is on your hair long enough - leave it for 30 to 40 minutes..

Mix:

• ·     ٢ A tablespoon of honey

• A tablespoon of cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (to moisturize your hair)

٦. Chamomile

You can use this ingredient at home in two different ways. The first method is a carnage (rinse) The second is as a mask for chamomile. These methods will naturally lighten your hair over time.

➢ Chamomile herbal tea:

- Chamomile tea bags

- Hot water

steps:

• Leave the chamomile tea bags to steep in hot water until they cool.

• Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner as usual.

• Apply cold chamomile tea to your hair. Do not wash your hair, let it air dry.

➢ Chamomile mask:

- Chamomile tea bags

- yogurt

- Hot water

steps:

• Leave the chamomile tea bags to steep in hot water until they cool.
• Add plain yogurt to the mixture, then mix well.
• Wash your hair with your usual shampoo and conditioner.
• Use a comb to apply the mixture to your clean, damp hair.
• Leave the mixture on your hair strands for between 30 and 60 minutes.