How to Naturally Lighten Hair at Home

Getting that sun kissed look in your hair can be done easily without actually going into the sun. There are some easy and inexpensive things you can do at home to naturally lighten hair. You may want to do a strand test the day before you try any of these just to make sure you get the desired look. This way you can see how your hair will react. In this article I will show you how to naturally lighten hair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• lemon juice
• olive oil
• hydrogen peroxide

1. 
   Use Lemon Juice to Naturally Lighten Hair

   A very natural way to lighten hair is to use lemon juice. It will give you the look of more pronounced natural highlights. Take the juice of one lemon, more for long hair. Mix with 6-8 tablespoons of water. Apply with a spray bottle, squirt bottle or just pour it on gradually and work it through the hair. Let this sit for several hours then shampoo and rinse. Sit in the sun for more dramatic results to naturally light hair.

2. Apply the lemon juice treatment for several days until you get the desired result.

3. 
   Use Olive Oil to Moisturize and Naturally Lighten Hair

   For a more moisturizing treatment to naturally lighten hair, use olive oil along with the lemon juice. Olive oil has been known to naturally lighten hair. Mix in a tablespoon or two of olive oil into the lemon juice mixture. Work through your hair and allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Shampoo and rinse will. It may take more than one shampoo to get all the oil out.

4. 
   Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Naturally Lighten Hair

   Hydrogen peroxide has been used to naturally lighten hair for forever. Be sure and use either 3% or 6% hydrogen peroxide. They are the most gentle and safe to use to naturally lighten hair with great results. Put some of the peroxide into a spray or squirt bottle and apply evenly and thoroughly to your hair. Allow the hair to dry. Get more dramatic results by going into the sun. Keep doing this treatment daily until you get the desired result.

5. Always use a deep moisturizer at least once a week to keep your hair healthy and shiney by giving it the moisturization it craves.

Tips & Warnings

• Always do a strand test first.