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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Coloring your hair
• Method 2 of 3: Natural remedies
• Method 3 of 3: Lightening your hair

Black hair looks pretty, but sometimes you just want to change something. There are many ways to lighten black hair at home. You can use a slightly lighter hair dye or natural remedy. To change the color more radically, it is better to use a hair lightener. After that, you can fully enjoy the new look of your hair.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Coloring your hair

1. 1 For a reddish hue, choose a warmer color. If you have black hair and don't want to lighten it before dyeing, choose a slightly lighter color. The paint should have a lighter shade, but not drastically differ from the hair color.For black hair, a dark blond dye is suitable. Black hair has significant red and copper undertones.
   • If you want to give your hair a golden brown color, choose a reddish brown dye. This dye will help bring out the natural copper tones and give your hair the desired color.
2. 2 To avoid reddish undertones, choose a colder paint color. If you don't want your hair to have a reddish tint, use a colder color than your natural hair color. This way you can lighten your hair while avoiding the copper tint.
3. 3 Protect yourself from paint. Before you start dyeing your hair, you need to protect yourself from the dye. Hair dye can irritate the skin and stain clothing. To prevent this from happening, put on gloves and throw a towel over your shoulders.
4. 4 Mix paint and developer (oxidizer). Take a bowl and a brush (they should be in the hair dye kit) and mix the dye and developer until you get a homogeneous mass. In most cases, paint and developer are mixed in a 1: 1 ratio, but it is better to look at the enclosed instructions. The exact proportion depends on the specific manufacturer.
5. 5 Divide your hair into four sections. Part your hair with a parting in the middle of your head, so that the two sections go down to the back of your neck. The other two parts should fall towards the ears. Secure your hair with rubber bands or bobby pins to keep it in place.
6. 6 Apply paint alternately to each of the four parts. Start at the back of your head and work your way forward. Dye your hair from roots to ends. Apply the color to strands 0.6-1.2 centimeters wide using the brush supplied with the kit. Continue until the dye has completely covered the hair. Then move on to the next part.
7. 7 Leave the paint on for the required time. It usually takes about 45 minutes. However, the exact time depends on the brand of paint, so check the instructions for use. Wait for the recommended time for the paint to take effect.
8. 8 Rinse off the paint. Use lukewarm water in the shower and gently rinse off the paint with your fingers. Make sure you completely rinse off the paint. Wash your hair until the water running off is clear.
9. 9 Shampoo and condition your hair. After you have completely rinsed off the color, wash your hair with shampoo and condition your hair as usual. If there are similar products in your hair dye kit, use them. After that, you can enjoy the new shade of your hair.

Method 2 of 3: Natural remedies

1. 1 Use honey, vinegar, olive oil, and spices. Combine a glass (240 milliliters) of raw honey with two cups (480 milliliters) of distilled vinegar, a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil, and a tablespoon (15 milliliters) of cardamom. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. After that, rub the mixture evenly through your hair and put on a shower cap. Leave the mixture overnight and wash it off in the morning.
   • It is best to use fresh raw honey. This honey can be found at the market or health food store.
2. 2 Wash your hair with chamomile tea. Brew a glass (240 ml) of strong chamomile tea from a bag or chamomile leaves. Wait for the tea to cool and become slightly warm, then rinse your hair with it. Wait about half an hour for your hair to dry. After that, wash your hair with shampoo as usual. You may notice that your hair has lightened slightly.
   • This method is convenient to use in the morning. You can make a glass of tea, rinse your hair with it, and then take a morning shower.
3. 3 Apply baking soda to your hair. Mix baking soda and warm water to form a thick paste. The amount you need depends on the length of your hair. Rub the paste through your hair. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse off the paste with water and shampoo your hair.
4. 4 Add cinnamon to your hair conditioner. Place the conditioner in the palm of your hand, add a little cinnamon and rub it through your hair with your fingers or a comb. Lift your hair up and secure it with a towel or shower cap. Leave the mixture overnight and wash it off the next morning. Your hair may become a little lighter after this.
5. 5 Use rhubarb. In summer, fresh rhubarb can be used to lighten hair. Take two cups (480 milliliters) of water and add about a quarter cup (60 milliliters) of finely chopped rhubarb to the water. Bring the water to a boil and then strain the solution. Rub the broth through your hair and wait 10 minutes, then rinse it off with water.
6. 6 Lighten your hair with lemon juice and water. Mix a glass (240 milliliters) of lemon juice with two glasses (480 milliliters) of water. Rub the solution into your hair and let it dry. Lemon juice will help lighten your hair.

Method 3 of 3: Lightening your hair

1. 1 Divide your hair into four sections. Make sure they have approximately the same volume. Two of them should be located at the top of the head, and two at the back of the head. Secure your hair with elastic bands or hairpins.
2. 2 Prepare the clarifier according to the directions on the package. Hair lightening kits contain bleach powder and cream developer. Before lightening the hair, mix them in the appropriate proportion. The exact proportion must be indicated on the packaging. Typically, the ratio of powder to developer is 1: 3.
   • Wear gloves before lightening your hair.
3. 3 Apply the bleach all over your hair, excluding the roots. Using a brush, apply the bleach one by one to each section of your hair. Start at the ends, work your way up, and stop about 2.5 centimeters from the hair roots. The roots should be lightened last, as the heat emanating from the head will speed up the lightening process.
   • To achieve an even lightening of your hair, you need to act very quickly, so at this stage, try to enlist someone's help.
4. 4 Apply the bleach to the hair roots. After you have treated all the strands with the clarifier, use the brush attached to the set to blot the hair roots with it. While doing this, use a fine-toothed comb to flip the hair over to evenly work the roots. Start at the back of your head and work your way forward.
   • Be very careful not to get the product on your scalp. Try to get to the very roots of your hair, but do not touch the skin.
5. 5 Wait for the recommended time. Read the instructions for use carefully and find out how long to leave the clarifier on your hair. After applying the clarifier, put on a shower cap. This will protect the surrounding objects from the action of the clarifier and speed up the process. Check every few minutes to see how lighter your hair is.
   • The bleach wears off after about an hour, so don't leave it on for longer as this will damage your hair, not lighten it.
6. 6 Rinse off the clarifier with lukewarm water. Rinse your hair thoroughly and rinse off any bleach. Wash your hair in the shower until the water running off is clear.
7. 7 Shampoo and condition your hair. Once you've completely rinsed off the bleach, shampoo your hair and condition your hair as usual. If your hair color kit contains shampoo and conditioner, use them.