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Lightening your hair is a great way to spice up your style and give yourself a new look. In fact, with a few natural products, you can lighten your locks in no time. Whichever method you choose, remember to go slowly and work carefully to keep your hair in tiptop shape.
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- When leaving lightening mixtures on your hair, do not exceed the recommended time frame because it may damage your hair.[13]⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=73&v=uTOVbUOYJfA&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=153&v=uTOVbUOYJfA&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=119&v=C2Di312dozU&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=97&v=Pg4-OV1v7Y8&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=33&v=Pg4-OV1v7Y8&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=71&v=Pg4-OV1v7Y8&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.hairworldmag.com/how-to-lighten-hair-without-bleach/
- ↑ https://www.hairworldmag.com/how-to-lighten-hair-without-bleach/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=781&v=98dPekpSVGQ&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-to-bleach-your-hair-like-a-pro
- ↑ Christine George. Master Hair Stylist & Colorist. Expert Interview. 10 January 2020.
- ↑ https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-to-bleach-your-hair-like-a-pro
- ↑ Christine George. Master Hair Stylist & Colorist. Expert Interview. 10 January 2020.
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If you want to lighten your hair, combine equal amounts of lemon juice and water in a spray bottle to reduce the lemon juice's acidity. Next, spray the solution over the parts of your hair you want to lighten. Sit outside until your hair has air dried, then rinse out the solution and condition your hair. If you'd like to bleach your hair instead, combine the bleach with the developer before applying it with a tint brush. Finish by rinsing the bleach out with water after 30 minutes and shampooing your hair to rehydrate it. To find out how to lighten your hair with honey or hydrogen peroxide, read on!