How to Change Hair Color in the Sun

So many people enjoy the natural sun-kissed healthy look of sun-lightened hair. By investing a little bit of time, you can achieve this look naturally without spending a fortune at the salon. A trick that many schoolgirls use is easy, cheap and virtually worry-free, and it will work on most hair colors--however the darker the hair, the less noticeable the lightening will be.

Things You'll Need

• Lemon juice in a spray bottle Comb Towel

Instructions

How to Change Hair Color in the Sun

1. Dampen hair. it should be just damp enough to be able to comb through easily and section.

2. Comb until smooth, and place a towel around your shoulders under the hair because it will drip.

3. Spray the hair liberally with the lemon juice, working it through with your fingers. Concentrate on the front of the hair where natural lightening occurs most often.

4. Sit in the sun for a few hours. You can do this before you go to the beach or pool for the day, or at home. Keep the lemon juice with you and spritz it on when hairs gets dry.

5. Gradually and naturally, your hair will lighten, giving you that sun-kissed healthy look. Keep in mind that if you do this every other day for about two weeks, you shouldn't need to do it more than once a month to maintain the look.

Tips & Warnings

• Lemon juice and sun lightening are natural but can still cause dryness and damage to the hair, so make sure to condition often.