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How to lighten hair naturally

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lighten hair naturally
lighten hair naturally

If you like that sun kissed look but don't want to pay salon prices to keep it through the winter, this article will give show you how. With some simple household products you can lighten your hair yourself and save money while doing it.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1
    Spray bottle
     
    Spray bottle

    Fill an empty spray bottle ¾ with water.

  2. Step 2
    Lemon Juice
     
    Lemon Juice

    Fill the bottle the rest of the way with lemon juice.

  3. Step 3
    Hair lightening
     
    Hair lightening

    Shake the bottle so the ingredients are well combined.

  4. Step 4
    Sunkissed hair
     
    Sunkissed hair

    Spray on dry hair.

  5. Step 5
    Highlights
     
    Highlights

    Substitute peroxide for the lemon juice if you would like a less subtle effect.

Tips & Warnings
  • Although this method uses natural ingredients, hair damage may occur if over used. Start modestly and add as needed.

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soanyway said

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on 11/8/2008 Forgot about this! Who doesn't like "sunkissed"!

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on 11/4/2008 Careful with the peroxide too much and your hair might fall out

CandisLynn said

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on 11/4/2008 So easy! Does it cover grays ;)

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on 11/4/2008 makes sense with the acid content.. cool idea

Susang6 said

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on 11/2/2008 I did this when I was teenager! It works, but you are right you need to it in moderation!

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