Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Lemon Juice
• Method 2 of 3: Honey and Olive Oil
• Method 3 of 3: Hydrogen Peroxide
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• Lemon juice
• Honey and olive oil
• Hydrogen peroxide

If you want to lighten your hair without heading to the hairdresser, look into your kitchen cabinets for inspiration. By using household products such as lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and hydrogen peroxide, you can lighten your hair a few shades.Read on to find out how to use these hair lightening techniques.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Lemon Juice

1. 1 Make a lemon juice solution. Cut up a few fresh lemons and squeeze half a glass of juice into a bowl. Add half a glass of water and then pour the solution into a spray bottle. Shake it so that the solution mixes completely.
   • If you have long, thick hair, mix 1 cup lemon juice and 1 cup water. If you only want to lighten a few strands or ends, mix a quarter cup of juice with a quarter cup of water. Just make sure the amount of juice and water is equal.
   • If you are using an old spray bottle, make sure any chemicals it contains are thoroughly rinsed out before filling it with the lemon juice solution.
2. 2 Moisturize your hair. Shower your hair, then pat dry with a dry towel until it is damp. It's important to start with wet hair so that the lemon juice doesn't dry out too much.
   • If possible, do not wash your hair for several days before doing this. The natural oils in your hair will protect it from damage from the lemon juice.
3. 3 Spray a lemon juice solution on your hair. Spray the solution generously onto your hair, concentrating on the areas you want to lighten. The more solution you use, the lighter your hair will be.
   • If you only want to lighten a few strands, dab a cotton pad in the solution and rub it into those strands.
   • Be sure to spray a generous amount of lemon juice at the roots so they don't end up darker than the rest of your hair.
4. 4 Sit in the sun. The sun's rays activate the lemon juice and help it lighten your hair a few tones. Step out onto the balcony and let your hair sunbathe for half an hour. The longer you leave your hair in the sun, the lighter it will be.
   • Do not sit in the sun for more than an hour, or you may damage your hair.
   • Be sure to cover your skin with sunscreen when you're in direct sunlight.
5. 5 Rinse it off. Rinse your hair with cool water. Wash them until they are no longer sticky from the lemon solution, then shampoo and moisturize with conditioner as usual.
6. 6 Allow your hair to air dry. Give your hair a break from hot styling for a few days so it has time to recover from the lemon solution. Allow your hair to air dry and use a moisturizer to restore it.

Method 2 of 3: Honey and Olive Oil

1. 1 Combine honey and olive oil in a bowl. Mix half a cup of honey and half a cup of olive oil. Mix them thoroughly with a whisk. The honey can be a little thick, so make sure the mixture is completely smooth before proceeding.
2. 2 Apply the mixture to damp hair. Rub it into the strands you want to lighten, making sure to cover from roots to ends.
   • If you want to lighten all hair, apply the mixture all over your head in sections, carefully covering each section. Mix more honey and olive oil if the mixture runs out during processing. Cover your hair with a shower cap when you're done.
   • To lighten just a few strands, separate the sections you want to highlight and apply honey and olive oil to them. Wrap them with plastic wrap to separate the strands from the rest of your hair.
3. 3 Leave the mixture on your hair. Wait for the olive oil honey magic to work, give it at least half an hour. The longer you leave the mixture on your hair, the lighter it will be.
4. 4 Rinse it off. When ready, rinse your hair with warm water until the water is clear. When you're done, your hair should be neither sticky nor greasy to the touch. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual, then dry and style.
   • This method will not damage your hair as much as the lemon juice method, so if you like the result and want your hair to blend evenly, try again after a few days.
   • Add a few drops of an essential oil like peppermint or lavender next time to give yourself aromatherapy while lightening your hair.

Method 3 of 3: Hydrogen Peroxide

1. 1 Prepare a peroxide solution. Pour equal amounts of hydrogen peroxide (available at pharmacies) and water into a clean spray bottle. Make sure that any chemicals previously contained in this bottle are completely washed out, as you would not want them to end up on your hair.
2. 2 Apply the solution to your hair. Either spray all over your hair, or use a cotton ball to apply the solution to the individual strands you want to highlight. Be sure to apply the solution evenly from roots to ends.
   • Avoid applying too much solution to the scalp as it can irritate the scalp.
   • Don't use too much hydrogen peroxide solution the first time you lighten your hair. If you like the effect, you can always do it again.
   • Do not use this method if your hair is too dark or black. Eventually, your hair may turn orange.
3. 3 Leave it on your hair. After a few minutes, you should be able to see how the peroxide lightens your hair. Leave the solution on your hair for 20-30 minutes.
   • The longer it stays on your hair, the lighter it will be.
   • Do not leave the solution on hair for more than 40 minutes. It will dry out and seriously damage your hair if you leave it on for too long.
4. 4 Rinse it off. Rinse hair with cool water, then shampoo and moisturize with conditioner for colored hair. Wait a few weeks before treating your hair again, as too frequent use of hydrogen peroxide can dry out and damage your hair.

Tips

• Be careful with peroxide, it can actually damage your hair.
• Use deep moisturizers after lightening your hair. This will help restore their natural moisture.
• Mixing lemon juice with conditioner makes it easier to apply and leaves your hair soft when you wash it off.
• Strong chamomile tea can be used instead of lemon.
• Another way is to use conditioner lemon, lime and orange juice.

Warnings

• Test the product on one section if you are not sure what effect it will have on your hair. If you have very dark hair, it is best to check with your hairdresser first.

What do you need

Lemon juice

• Half a glass of lemon juice
• Half a glass of water
• Spray bottle
• Cotton pad

Honey and olive oil

• Half a glass of honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Plastic wrap or shower cap
• Cotton pad

Hydrogen peroxide

• Half a glass of peroxide
• Half a glass of water
• Spray bottle
• Cotton pad