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• Method 1 of 4: Using lemon juice
• Method 2 of 4: Using chamomile tea
• Method 3 of 4: Using honey
• Method 4 of 4: Using henna
• Tips
• Warnings

Whether your hair is dark, brown, blonde or red, lightening it brings out the natural bright tones. You can lighten your hair naturally by sitting in the sun. This is a good and simple method. However, if you want to speed up the process, there are other natural methods that can bring out the golden hues in your hair. Find out how you can use different home remedies to lighten your hair and keep it looking stylish.

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Method 1 of 4: Using lemon juice

1. Squeeze lemons. Cut the lemons in half. Use a citrus press or your fingers to squeeze the juice from the lemons into a bowl. Try to squeeze out as much juice as possible from the lemons, especially if you have longer hair.
   • You can also add some cinnamon and conditioner to lighten your hair even more.
   • Make sure to strain or grab the seeds from the juice so your atomizer doesn't get clogged.
   • Do not use a ready-to-drink lemon juice bottle. This juice contains preservatives that are not good for your hair.
   • How many lemons you need depends on how long your hair is.
2. Put the lemon juice in a spray bottle and mix it with water. Use two parts lemon juice with one part water. Check how much lemon juice you have and add the correct amount of water to the juice. For example, if you have 500 ml of lemon juice, you will need to add 250 ml of water. Shake the spray bottle to mix the lemon juice and water.
   • If you're using an old spray bottle, make sure to clean it thoroughly before pouring in the lemon juice. Do not use a vaporizer that contains toxic chemicals.
3. Spray the lemon mixture on your hair. Concentrate on the areas you want to lighten. You can cover all of your hair with lemon juice or treat just a few strands, depending on what you're trying to achieve.
   • If you want to apply the juice even more precisely, dip a cotton ball in the lemon mixture and rub it over the strands of hair you want to lighten.
   • The more lemon juice you apply to your hair, the lighter your hair will be.
4. Sit in the sun several times. The combination of the lemon juice and the natural rays of the sun will lighten your hair. Try to sit in the sun three or four times during your day. Do not sit in the sun for more than one or two hours at a time.
   • Make sure to protect your face and body with suntan lotion and clothing while in the sun.
   • There are no rules for exactly how long you have to wait before you can sit in the sun again. Just sit in the sun when you can.
5. Wash and condition your hair. Rinse the lemon mixture from your hair thoroughly. Then wash it with a moisturizing shampoo and condition it. When your hair is dry you will be able to see the lighter strands.

Method 2 of 4: Using chamomile tea

1. Brew a jar of chamomile tea. Make a very strong pot of tea from dried chamomile flowers or 3 to 4 tea bags. Let the tea steep and then cool. It should not feel so hot that it is painful to apply the tea. You will apply the tea to your scalp.
2. Rinse your hair with the tea. Lean over a sink or sink and pour the tea over your hair if you want to lighten all of your hair. You can also apply the chamomile tea only to the strands of hair that you want to lighten.
3. Sit in the sun so that the sunlight reacts with the tea. Let the tea dry in your hair by sitting in the sun. There are no rules for exactly how long you should be in the sun, but it is generally a good idea to stay longer.
4. Wash and condition your hair. Rinse the tea from your hair. Then wash it with a moisturizing shampoo and condition it. When your hair is dry you will be able to see that it has lightened a little, or that a few strands have become lighter.
5. Repeat the process. Chances are that your hair will immediately become a lot lighter if you use chamomile tea. Chamomile tea usually lightens your hair gradually. You may need to try this method for several days in a row to get your desired hair color.

Method 3 of 4: Using honey

1. Mix honey and water in a bowl. Honey contains natural residues of hydrogen peroxide and is therefore very suitable for lightening your hair. Place about a tablespoon of raw honey and 250 ml of water in a bowl. Use a spoon or a whisk to beat the ingredients until you have a smooth mixture.
2. Apply the mixture on your hair. Decide whether you want to lighten all of your hair or just a few strands. You can apply the honey and water mixture to all of your hair or just a few strands of hair.
   • To lighten loose strands, you may find it easier to use a cotton ball or pastry brush to apply the mixture to the strands you want to lighten.
3. Let the mixture sit in your hair overnight. Put on a shower cap. Leave the mixture on your hair overnight to lighten it. If you'd rather not leave it in your hair overnight, you can also leave it on for 30 to 60 minutes. However, letting the honey sit in your hair overnight will make it a lot lighter.
4. Wash and condition your hair. Wash the honey completely out of your hair after it has been absorbed. This can take some effort, as honey is sticky. When your hair is dry it should be lighter. Repeat the process to make it even lighter.

Method 4 of 4: Using henna

1. See if henna is the right option. Henna usually gives your hair a reddish brown color. If your hair is naturally very dark, henna will likely lighten your hair than your natural hair color. However, if your hair is naturally light, henna can actually darken it. Use henna if you have darker hair and want a red tone.
2. Make a paste of henna and water. Make the paste 12 hours before you plan to dye your hair. Mix 45 grams of henna powder with enough boiling water to make a thick paste that you can work with. You can use a spoon, chopstick, or similar object to stir. Place the mixture in a safe place to let it cool.
3. Get ready to apply the henna. Henna stains your skin and clothes, so wear an old long-sleeved shirt and gloves for protection. Apply lotion or cream to your neck and along your hairline to prevent the henna from staining these areas.
4. Massage the henna mixture into your hair. Use gloves when applying the henna. Cover all of your hair with henna or just the strands you want to lighten. Be as thorough as possible, and try to soak all of your hair or the strands in question with the henna paste. When you're done, cover your hair with a plastic shower cap to keep the henna from drying too quickly.
5. Leave the mixture on for two to three hours. After two to three hours have passed, remove the shower cap and condition your hair. Rinse the henna and conditioner from your hair before shampooing and styling as usual.

Tips

• Wrap a towel around your shoulders when applying mixture to your hair to protect your clothes and skin.
• Plan ahead as many of these methods will require you to wait overnight or take a long time. It might be a good idea to get started on a day when you don't have much to do.

Warnings

• Try not to lighten your hair more than once or twice a week using the methods above. Otherwise your hair can become dry and brittle.