How to Lighten Fine Hair

Lightening fine hair can be a tricky business. If you have fine hair, you probably already know that your hair is more prone to breakage and damage than thicker hair. Coloring products tend to work a lot faster on your fine locks, and you may find you are left with a much more extreme final color than you had expected. A few tips can add to your success the next time you decide to lighten your hair.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Have your hair lightened in a professional salon, if you can afford the extravagance. While salon coloring is almost more expensive than at home methods, a professional beautician will be able to help you choose the right color and product for your fine hair, and can even help you choose products to protect your hair and new color.

2. Do a hair strand test to determine how long you should leave the product in your hair if you can't afford to splurge at a salon. Begin by cutting the manufacturer's recommended processing time in half, as your fine hair will lighten at a much faster rate than the average hair. If half the recommended time does not show the results you desire, apply the product again to the same strand until you reach your color, adding only five minutes to each test.

3. Choose a natural, chemical-free product to lighten fine hair. While natural bleach-free methods may take more than one application to reach your desired shade, they will be much less harmful on delicate thin hair. Avoid natural products which may strip your hair of its natural protective oils, such as peroxide or lemon juice.

4. Add highlights to fine hair with henna, a natural product that will condition your hair as it lightens your locks. Henna is available in a wide array of shades and can be used to lighten fine hair and add highlights without causing damage.

5. Use a high quality conditioner after any lightening method to help protect your fine hair and your new color.

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