Advice! You can replace warm water with a decoction of chamomile flowers - as a result you can get a delightful sunny blonde.

Also, for harmless lightening of strands at home, you can use kefir, which is applied to the hair in pure form or mixed with a tablespoon of cognac, lemon juice and egg yolk.


Many girls have heard about the benefits of ginger, but not everyone knows that it can also be used to lighten hair. The recipe is very simple and effective - mix a tablespoon of chopped ginger root with a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice and light beer. Apply the mixture to your hair for several hours.

Bleached hair – reviews from women

On the Internet you can find hundreds of thousands of reviews of girls who have used one of the above methods of home hair lightening.

Olga, 23 years old: “I have naturally dark, thick hair. I wanted to change my usual style a little, but I didn’t dare use chemical hair dye, because it could damage the ends and lead to hair loss. I used cinnamon and honey - I was pleased with the result. My hair became about 3 shades lighter.”


Natalya, 28 years old: “I tried lightening my hair with hydrogen peroxide. Before this, I experimented with chamomile and honey, but did not notice any special results. I decided to radically lighten it with peroxide - my curls acquired a very beautiful caramel-wheat shade. True, peroxide dries out the ends of the hair a little, but regular masks and oils help solve this problem.”

Elena, 32 years old: “I have chocolate brown hair that I wanted to go a little lighter this spring. Not to radically change the color, but to make it a little brighter. A friend advised me to try cinnamon powder with honey. The effect, of course, is very noticeable - the shade of the curls became a little lighter, the hair simply shone. One disadvantage of the procedure is that when held for a long time, the honey begins to flow unpleasantly down the neck, so I had to wrap my neck with a towel.”


Daria, 27 years old: “I have always used kefir to lighten my hair. It's simple and very useful remedy, which is included in many hair masks. But not everyone knows that kefir can also refresh the hair color by several tones. I apply kefir to my hair 3-4 times a week – the color becomes lighter and the unpleasant yellowness disappears. But, of course, this method is not suitable for girls who dream of turning from a brunette to a blonde in one go.”

Nadezhda, 22 years old: “Recently on one forum I read about a tonic for lightening hair. I decided to try it because I was already pretty tired of my brown hair. But the color turned out to be completely different from what is shown on the bottle - too dark. And then I decided not to wait for the new shade to wash out of my hair, but to try to lighten it myself at home. I alternately did lemon, ginger and kefir lightening. And after 6-7 procedures, the shade of my hair became much lighter. In addition, a pleasant shine and silkiness appeared. The only thing to remember is that home procedures need to be repeated regularly.”

Lightening and bleaching hair is the blurring of artificial or. As a result of lightening, you can change the hair color by several steps, and with bleaching, you can completely discolor your hair.

For the weak or medium degree For lightening, you can use dyes from the blond group, and for a high degree of lightening, you need to use a bleaching agent that allows you to lighten your hair by 6-7 tones. It should be borne in mind that only natural hair color can be lightened with dye, since such dye is not capable of bleaching artificial pigment. Previously dyed hair is lightened only with special blocking preparations. Modern hair lightening dyes create a great lightening effect, but, unlike blondoran, they are less aggressive, since they contain a different type of alkali and substances that simultaneously care for the hair.

When lightening hair with dye, two processes occur at once - lightening and color nuance. In case of severe bleaching of hair, it is necessary to perform subsequent hair tinting, which will have a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair - the hair will become smoother, shiny and acquire a beautiful shade.

When lightening hair, the natural pigment is oxidized by oxygen released from hydrogen peroxide. The pigment loses its color and, acquiring the ability to dissolve in water, is partially washed out of the hair, leaving voids in it, so bleached hair becomes lighter. Oxygen also destroys the keratin chains of the hair.

Hair lightening depends on:

  • duration of dye exposure on hair;
  • the amount of dye applied to the hair;
  • temperature at which the hair lightening process takes place.

Any degree of hair lightening - from light to complete bleaching - disrupts the hair structure. In order to preserve the hair structure as much as possible and achieve good results after lightening, it is necessary to assess the condition of the hair (thickness, porosity, previous hair lightenings) as accurately as possible in order to choose the right lightening agent and exposure time.

The strength level of hydrogen peroxide is determined depending on the required level of hair lightening. At very porous hair The strength level of hydrogen peroxide should be minimal; for hard and glassy ones, the strength level of hydrogen peroxide can be increased to 12%.

The exposure time of the drug depends on:

  • the required degree of hair lightening;
  • intensity of natural pigment;
  • hair structure;
  • temperature environment.

If only the regrown part of the hair is lightened, the bleaching composition is applied very precisely so as not to damage previously colored hair.

If your hair does not lighten well, you can use climazone, but additional heat must be used very carefully! Additional heat not only softens the hair (making it more brittle), but can cause damage to the cuticle and , since under the influence high temperature the reaction will occur very intensely.

If the hair bleaching process takes place outdoors, the bleaching dye should not be too thick. Otherwise, the bleaching mass will quickly harden in air and the hair lightening process will stop.

If you plan to use foil when bleaching your hair, the bleaching dye should be prepared somewhat thicker, otherwise the bleaching dye will flow out from under the foil.

After a perm, it is advisable to bleach the hair only after a week, when the hair is completely restored and consolidated in its new structure, otherwise the hair may not withstand such a heavy load and will be destroyed.

After bleaching, the hair is thoroughly washed with not very hot water, then the hair is washed with shampoo and rinsed with conditioner. Hair bleaching stops at the moment of neutralization.

The art of bleaching hair is getting the color you want. color effect without damaging the hair structure. Strong exposure to an alkaline environment (hydrogen peroxide) on hair can cause the protective scales of the hair to open and get burned, and even when exposed to an acidic environment that promotes the closure of the scales. Hair becomes difficult to comb, quickly splits, as it is deprived of a protective layer, and requires the mandatory use of balms, which begin to perform the protective function of the scales, filling the space between the open lifeless scales. Balms protect hair from harmful environmental influences and at the same time nourish it.

In addition, incorrect hair bleaching technology leads to the fact that in case of insufficient fat lubrication on the scalp, strong alkaline compounds can penetrate into the hair roots, weaken the hair roots, as a result .

Hair Pigment Lightening Levels

The process of hair bleaching occurs in stages, so at any time you can check at what stage the bleaching process is.

Fig.1. Hair before bleaching

Tips from a hairdresser

Having prepared the dye for lightening your hair, you need to immediately apply the dye to the hair strands so that the reaction with the release of oxygen (the appearance of foam) occurs on the hair strands.

When composing a complex mixture of several paints, it is necessary to mix all the components very thoroughly until smooth.

Quantity gray hair is taken into account as a percentage relative to the total mass of hair.

Fig.2. Hair after bleaching

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)- colorless viscous liquid, is an explosive substance. 30% hydrogen peroxide is called perhydrol.

To obtain a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, you need to dissolve 6 peroxide tablets in 54 ml of warm water. To obtain a 6% solution, you need to dissolve 13 tablets of hydrogen peroxide in 48 ml of warm water.

Perhydrol promotes the entry of oxygen into reaction with, activates the manifestation of color-forming components.

Under the influence of light and heat, hydrogen peroxide easily decomposes into water and oxygen, so perhydrol should be stored in a dark container with a ground stopper, filling the container to 4/5 of its volume, in a cool place.

Fig.3. Before coloring your hair, lubricate the skin along the hairline with a protective cream.

When making up hair bleaching dye, you must mix all the ingredients very thoroughly until smooth. You need to wear gloves to protect the skin of your hands, since hair coloring agents have a destructive effect on it and on your nails.

Fig.4. To protect the skin of your hands, wear gloves when coloring your hair.

The paint should be mixed just before use, since the oxidation process begins immediately upon mixing and after some time the color intensity weakens.

Fig.5. Mix the ingredients immediately before coloring your hair until the mixture becomes homogeneous.

When lightening hair, the process of applying dye begins with the part of the head where the greatest lightening is required, but the edge of the hair at the forehead and temples is processed last, since these are the most thin hair and they take up paint very quickly. If this is not taken into account, the roots of the hair on the face may turn out to be too light when lightened.

The hair at the roots should always be slightly darker than at the ends. It is better if the hair in the front is a little lighter than in the back, and the top strands of hair are a little lighter than the bottom.

Fig.6. When lightening the roots, you need to take into account that they should be slightly darker than the total mass of the hair.

The dye must be applied quickly and accurately so that the color intensity is uniform throughout the entire hair mass. This must be done in 10-15 minutes. The strands should be so thin that the dye can penetrate them (the thicker the hair, the thinner the strand). It should be remembered that each hair should be well saturated with dye.

The countdown of the exposure time begins after the bleaching dye has been completely applied to the hair. When lightening hair, the exposure must be at least 50 minutes, otherwise the dye will not appear fully and will not be stable on the hair.

When using additional heat, the exposure time is reduced by 1/3.

After applying the paint, a “shell” of paint should not form on the head, which can create a greenhouse effect and impede the release of free oxygen.

Fig.7. After applying the dye, lightly loosen your hair with a comb for better oxygen access.

Before washing off the dye from the hair, it is necessary to carry out a control to ensure that the color of the hair roots and ends is uniform. To do this, you need to use the back of a comb to move the paint from the root part, then from the ends and compare them. Areas of gray hair are also monitored, and if it is found that, the dye exposure time should be increased.

Fig.8. Before washing off the paint, lather it with a little water.

Once the desired color is achieved, emulsification is carried out - a small amount of warm water is applied to the hair, slightly foamed and distributed along the entire length of the hair, while massaging movements are made along the edge line of hair growth. This makes it possible to easily remove the dye from the scalp and give your hair shine.

Fig.9. Removing dye from hair

After emulsification, the hair should be thoroughly rinsed with water, then with a special shampoo and treated with a neutralizing balm to stop the influence of dye residues and lightening or bleaching of the hair.

The most difficult thing is to become the owner of very dark hair. Nature has put too much color pigment into such hair, which is difficult to remove without damaging its structure. Hairdressers know that with such strands it is only with great difficulty that very light and cool shades can be achieved. In addition, when hair grows, the contrast between the regrown roots and the bleached part of the hair is very noticeable, which forces you to resort to the bleaching procedure more often. Therefore, it is better to trust nature and the master, enjoy the hair color that nature gave, and use alternative coloring options. After all, hairdressers, like doctors, must follow the principle of “do no harm.”

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Content

Many women try to change their appearance to become as attractive as possible. One of the most common ways is to change the color of your hair. Those who suit light colors lighten their hair by bleaching with special means natural dark or colored strands. This is necessary not only to make the hair light, but also to create the desired base tone for future coloring.

How to lighten your hair

There are many ways to lighten. The main one is a serious procedure performed by a master in the salon. It is done using special professional products that are not commercially available. The hairdresser may offer you different methods discoloration, which involves a change in color in certain areas and of varying intensity. They will also advise you how often you can carry out the procedure so as not to cause harm.

Professional lightening

Changing the color to several tones is not an easy task, so it is better to trust the professionals. An experienced master will carry out everything necessary steps, trying to maintain the health of your hair as much as possible. Hairdressers in the salon will perform the procedure as follows:

  • They will determine which light tones will harmonize with the client’s skin color.
  • Choose the appropriate product of the desired tone and intensity of action.
  • They will advise whether it is possible to carry out complete lightening at once or whether it is necessary to carry out the work in several stages so as not to burn the hair.
  • Special protective components will be used so as not to destroy the roots and stem.
  • The bleached strands will be dyed in the desired color if the procedure was part of the future dyeing.

Lightening techniques

Hairdressing art keeps up with the times, so fans of light shades are offered different options lightening. The main types include:

  • Blonding. This is a radical change in tone to a lighter one along the entire length. This includes complete discoloration, with absolute destruction of the natural pigment; classic, which changes color by only a few tones; platinum is one of the most fashionable today.
  • Highlighting. It is not carried out over the entire head, but partially lightens individual strands, after which the entire hairstyle must be tinted to obtain a single harmonious color.
  • Shatush. This technique is designed to imitate a sun-bleached color, where the top strands remain dark and the bottom becomes increasingly lighter.
  • Ombre. This technique imitates regrown roots, the color of which at the bottom is as close as possible to the original natural color.
  • Balayage. This technique is similar to ombre, but is more difficult to perform due to the need to achieve a slight burnt shade in the upper layers.

How to lighten hair without harm

The essence of lightening comes down to the destruction of the pigment, along with which the structure of the hair is partially destroyed. To minimize the risk of damage, the following measures are used:

  • Ammonia-free dyes. They contain a minimum of harmful components and remove color very carefully, so they are suitable even for damaged hair, but they are not able to make a sharp transition from dark to light.
  • Oils for lightening. This is a relatively new product. They also act gently, but are not suitable for gray and colored hair after using henna.
  • Products with keratin. Keratin is the substance that makes up natural hair, it fills the entire structure, helping to maintain health after lightening.
  • Folk remedies. They won’t do any harm, but they can also lighten your curls only slightly and not in one procedure.

How often can you lighten your hair?

The frequency of visits to the hairdresser depends on the previous coloring technique and the degree of lightening. The average period between procedures is 6-8 weeks. If we are talking about maintaining the color of the strands, as with highlighting, then you can update them after 4 weeks. It is important that during the repeated procedure the master does not touch the already bleached curls, so as not to damage them further.

How to lighten hair with dye

To get more light shade You can choose a bleach that will make your hair 1 to 7 shades lighter. However, it will not add any new shades. Lightening paint will not only remove the dark pigment, but will also add a new light one, due to which the entire color scheme will change, but by no more than 4 shades. The more contrast you want to achieve, the more hydrogen peroxide should be contained in the paint. The action of the composition leads to the following:

  • First, eumelanin, a darker pigment, is removed.
  • Then pheomelanin is a reddish pigment.
  • Even if you don’t like the color during the process, you shouldn’t shorten the duration of the composition.
  • Previously damaged hair acquires a yellow tint.

How to lighten hair with peroxide

An inexpensive liquid sold at any pharmacy, such as hydrogen peroxide, has long been used by those who want to lighten hair. The procedure is very simple. Apply 3% peroxide using a spray bottle to washed, damp (not wet) and well-combed strands. It must be kept for 45 to 60 minutes depending on desired shade. After half an hour, you can rinse one strand and look at the result. Light porous types lighten quickly and easily. For dark ones, the procedure will need to be repeated several times.

Bleaching with hydrogen peroxide may not be safe. Be careful not to get it in your eyes, on your skin, or on your clothes. It is prohibited to hold the product on your head for more than an hour per session, so as not to cause burns on the skin. It is better to repeat the lightening every other day. Pouring liquid directly onto your head is strictly prohibited. It can be applied either with a spray or with a cotton swab. Remember that peroxide destroys melanin directly in the hair shaft, which severely injures it. At frequent use this leads to fragility, hair loss and even baldness.

How to lighten hair

There are quite a few professional brands, which specialize in the production of clarifiers. These are oxidative emulsions, lotions, special powders that need to be diluted with additional means, ammonia-free creams, and so on. Popular brands that are in demand in beauty salons and are developed for home use include L’Oreal, Solvex, Syoss, Palette, Wella, Schwarzkopf, Garnier, Estel and others.

Professional lightening products

Companies producing professional products are trying to attract buyers by developing the most effective and gentle lighteners possible. According to the popularity rating, the top 5 best included:

Folk remedies for lightening

If you are against any chemistry, then you can turn to the gifts of nature. There are several names of natural products that will help make your hair several tones lighter:

  • Honey can give a golden color.
  • Lemon juice is included in masks for lightening and manifests itself under the sun's rays.
  • Chamomile gives a golden hue. Turns brunettes into brown-haired women.
  • Vinegar. It oxidizes well, but should be used as part of masks, and not as a separate product; after it, the use of balm is recommended.
  • Cinnamon can not only lighten, but give reddish, ginger shades.
  • Rhubarb has a whitening effect.
  • Onions add a coppery tint.
  • Fruits, when used regularly, lighten and saturate with vitamins.

Lightening hair at home

If you decide to carry out the procedure yourself, remember a few important rules use of cosmetics. They will help you avoid unpleasant consequences:

  • Do not wash your hair for 2-3 days before coloring.
  • Before applying the dye, spread the skin along the hair contour with a rich cream.
  • Do not overexpose the composition to avoid harm.
  • Apply the products evenly so that the roots and ends do not end up in different shades.
  • Application always starts with the darker roots.
  • At the end, be sure to apply balm.

Lightening strands

If you want to lighten only individual strands, choose a color that will differ by 2-3 tones. The easiest way to dye your hair is to wear a cap with holes, from where you can easily pull out the required amount of hair using a hook. Then comb them thoroughly and apply the product along the entire length. You need to start painting with upper parts, then the side ones and at the end of the bottom ones.

Lightening colored hair

If you previously painted your hair in dark shades, then you won’t be able to become light the first time. Depending on the source and desired results This will take 3-5 sessions, which are best done at weekly intervals. For this, special washes are used, but they must be used carefully so as not to destroy the strands. Special shampoos are more gentle.

How to lighten ends

To lighten the ends, first of all, part your head and pull your hair forward. Then paint all ends to the desired length. Wrap the painted parts in foil and leave for the time indicated on the product. When the lightening reaction begins, remove the foil and comb. This will remove the boundaries between the old and new colors. Cover the foil again and remove it when the time is up.

How to lighten roots

The root lightening procedure is carried out on a dry head. First, comb your hair thoroughly and part it evenly. Start applying paint from the middle of the head, painting the desired length from the roots. Then separate the strands and turn them over to the other side. Paint your entire head like this. At the end, comb again, slightly stretching the paint along the entire length.

How to lighten your hair one tone

If you need a very light lightening, instead professional product You can choose a traditional one, the effect of which is less pronounced and you will have a better chance of not overdoing it. 60 g of glycerin mixed with 50 g of chamomile infused in 1 cup of boiling water will help change the color by 1 tone. The mask must be applied to damp hair and kept for 30 to 40 minutes, wrapping the head in foil.

Lightening hair 2 tones

If you decide to make the tone two times lighter, it is better to choose ammonia-free cream paint. She won't act as aggressively. The not very liquid cream helps to distribute the composition evenly over the entire length without spreading, and this is important for obtaining a uniform shade without unsightly strands of darker or light colors. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the package.

How to lighten hair with folk remedies

Any artificial chemical dyes have one significant drawback - they make hair weaker every time, forcing women to spend a lot of effort on maintaining and restoring health. There is no such effect folk remedies, who carry out home dyeing in a gentle manner, while simultaneously saturating the hair follicles with the vitamins they contain. In the most effective recipes In preparation, cinnamon, chamomile, lemon and olive oil are used.

Hair lightening oil

Olive oil contains many beneficial natural ingredients, and if combined with lemon juice, it will act as a brightener. This recipe is suitable for those with light brown shades:

  • Take 3 parts olive oil, 1 part lemon juice or half a spoon of soda.
  • Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply generously to your hair.
  • Comb each strand well.
  • Go out for 1 hour to sunbathe.
  • At the end you need to rinse with shampoo, but do not use a hair dryer when drying.

With cinnamon

Another natural remedy is cinnamon. It should be used together with honey, oil and conditioner. Do not use metal utensils for cooking:

  • First, mix all the ingredients: 200 ml of conditioner, 3 tbsp. spoons of cinnamon, 70 ml of honey.
  • Apply the mixture to clean strands and put on a shower cap.
  • Leave the mask on for 3-4 hours or overnight, wrapped in a warm towel.
  • To enhance the effect, the procedure can be repeated.

With chamomile

Chamomile itself can give your hair a soft golden hue. A more effective effect occurs when mixing the plant with lemon and honey:

  • Take 4 tablespoons of chamomile, pour boiling water and leave to brew for 30 minutes, strain.
  • Then add the juice of half a lemon and 3 tbsp to the infusion. l. honey
  • Next, you need to rinse your head with chamomile decoction and leave for 1.5-2 hours.
  • Finally, rinse with warm water.

No wonder they say that gentlemen prefer blondes. After all, blonde, beautiful, well-groomed hair is guaranteed attractiveness and sexuality. In pursuit of the color of their dreams, girls try many products, but if you approach it recklessly and chase cheapness, then your hair can be ruined. They will become brittle, overdried, and split. And there can no longer be any question of any attractiveness.

How to lighten hair at home?

How to achieve a beautiful, long-lasting color, and not burnt and dull? In order to protect yourself, you can use folk remedies prepared at home. What should you stock up on? Depending on the effect you want to achieve, you may need different ingredients. The advantages of folk remedies are that they will not only help make your hair three to four shades lighter, but will also nourish your hair.

So, there are several ways to lighten hair using lemon and water, but these methods are suitable for those whose hair is not too brittle and dry by nature. But if you want to get a beautiful golden hue and strengthen your hair, then chamomile infusions are suitable for you. There may be different options: you can take nettle and chamomile, infuse chamomile in vodka, mix it with saffron and lavender essential oil, as well as with rhubarb and tea.

The most gentle masks include kefir masks. This fermented milk product can be used as an independent ingredient, or other components can be added. For example, onion juice, cinnamon, mustard, yeast. We must not forget about such a natural lightener as henna. Many people think that white henna is a plant, but this is not so. Natural henna gives the hair a reddish tint, but if various natural additives are chemically added to it, it becomes white. And then it can be part of various masks for lightening hair.

How to lighten hair with dye at home?

Of course, dyes will give better results than natural products, but how this will affect the quality of hair is another question. It should be remembered that there are two types of paints: some contain ammonia, while others do not. The first ones are more aggressive. Top layer They destroy the hair, then the peroxide, penetrating into the inner layer, destroys the natural pigments. This will discolor the hair. If the paint does not contain ammonia, then the effect will last about three weeks.

How to prepare your hair for home lightening?

  • Before you take such a step, think carefully about whether your new image with the color and shape of the face. Returning to the original color later will not be as easy as we would like. And the grown ends will now need to be tinted all the time. It is worth considering the fact that the hair will change its structure.
  • Be careful with your paint choice if you have done this before perm or if your hair is already very brittle. Start with folk remedies.
  • Before applying the dye, do a test on a small area of ​​skin. If after fifteen minutes no irritation appears, then you can start staining. Also, salons usually suggest first lightening one strand of hair and checking the effect. You can do the same at home.
  • Light colors will immediately highlight split ends, so you need to trim them first.
  • Three weeks before your procedure, start using a clarifying shampoo. This will help you get rid of chemicals, contained in your hair, artificial strands must also be removed. Be sure to use a cap in the pool, because the chlorine absorbed into your hair during the bleaching process can give out a completely unexpected color. A few days before the procedure, do not use styling products.
  • Rinse your hair thoroughly with conditioner a day before the procedure; do not lighten freshly washed hair.

Lightening hair with dye

Before the procedure, prepare a towel that you don’t mind, a comb (preferably with sparse teeth) and the lightening mixture itself. Remember that after bleaching you will need to use appropriate shampoos and conditioners. Before applying the mixture, your hair must be combed very well.

If you have never lightened your hair before, but only dyed it, you can assume that here, too, you first need to apply the mixture to the roots of your hair, and after about fifteen minutes along the entire length. But with lightening it won’t work that way. First, distribute the composition over the entire length, very carefully, without missing strands, evenly. Warmth emanates from the head, and therefore the roots can be colored much more intensely, so we apply the mixture to the roots only after the composition has been distributed along the entire length.

Wrap your hair in a towel, follow the time indicated in the instructions (everything will depend on the brand of dye you choose). Then rinse your hair thoroughly and lubricate it with balm, let it absorb and rinse thoroughly with water again. There is no need to use shampoo right away; your hair will need careful care first.

Lightening hair at home with powder

Paints come in cream, oil and powder. The powder is the most effective, but does not have a gentle effect.

  • To get started, read the instructions.
  • Prepare a plastic bowl (do not use tin or aluminum containers), gloves, and an apron if desired.
  • Do not skimp on the amount of mixture: it should cover your entire hair in a dense, even layer, then the color will be beautiful and even. Apply it with a brush.
  • For coarse hair, a larger percentage of oxidizer is used, for soft hair, correspondingly, a smaller percentage.
  • Do not think that if you leave the powder on your hair longer than the time indicated in the instructions, your hair will lighten better. You can achieve the exact opposite effect and completely ruin your hair.
  • After the procedure, do not forget to use conditioner, let your hair dry on its own, do not damage it with a hairdryer or break it with a towel.

How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide?

  1. Preparation: Hair should be healthy and strong. Shampoos, masks, balms should not contain sulfates. Try to avoid exposing your hair to hot air and avoid using straightening irons or curling irons. Prepare a three percent peroxide solution. A higher percentage will not suit you, because your hair will begin to fall out. You will also need a bottle of some spray (just rinse it thoroughly and pour boiling water over it), cotton pads, hairpins, and a towel. Hair should be washed thoroughly using conditioner. Dirt and grease can negatively affect the lightening process by reacting with peroxide. And wet hair will just help improve the reaction.
  2. Lightening process. Using a cotton swab, apply peroxide to a thin strand of hair and rinse off after half an hour. This way you can understand how much peroxide you will need to achieve the desired result. Dried hair should be divided into sections, securing them with previously prepared hairpins. Gradually you will lighten each strand and secure it with a hairpin. If you want to achieve an amber effect, then start lightening from the ends with cotton pads. If you want to completely lighten your hair, then use a spray. After half an hour, rinse your hair with cool water.
  3. Strengthening the effect. Your hair will be lighter and the effect will last longer if you lighten it gradually. Apply the solution every day rather than using the entire bottle at once. Don't wash your hair every day. If your hair quickly becomes oily, then stock up on dry shampoo. Your hair will become a little lighter if you walk in the sun for a while immediately after the procedure. If your hair has become an unpleasant, challenging color (bright yellow or orange), soften it with a special purple shampoo.

How to lighten hair with lemon?

In the East, these recipes have been used for a long time, and dark-haired beauties know a lot about lightening, because it is very difficult to make their hair lighter.

  1. If you have dry hair, then you will need one quarter cup of conditioner and a glass of lemon juice (usually squeezing 4 lemons is enough). If the hair is normal, then the conditioner can be replaced with warm water. The first mixture can be diluted in a plastic bowl, and the second in a washed bottle of any spray.

For a faster effect, you will need to spend two hours in the sun, so apply sunscreen to your skin in advance. If you want to lighten all your hair, then use a spray or brush (based on conditioner), if only individual strands, then use cotton pads. The next day, repeat the procedure.

  1. Your hair will be moisturized and silky after lightening if you prepare the following mask. Take rhubarb (30 g) and half a liter of vinegar, cook it all over low heat for ten minutes. Then add the juice of two lemons, and twenty grams of chamomile and calendula each, and simmer for another five minutes. After the mixture has infused and cooled, add alcohol (50 g) and two tablespoons of liquid honey. Using a brush, apply the mixture to your hair, tie a warm scarf on your head for fifty minutes.

How to lighten hair with chamomile?

If you need to slightly lighten your hair and at the same time strengthen it, then opt for recipes with chamomile.

  1. In a water bath, simmer chamomile (2 tablespoons) in two glasses of water. Use the strained infusion after each wash as a rinse aid.
  2. For a liter of water, take a tablespoon of chamomile and nettle, and simmer for ten minutes. After rinsing, wrap your hair in a towel and walk like this for half an hour.
  3. Red hair will acquire a pleasant shade and will be restored if you take half a liter of vodka, pour chamomile (150 g) with it and let it brew for two weeks. Then strain and add 10 drops of essential oil to the infusion. lemon oil and 3% hydrogen peroxide (50 ml). The infusion can be divided into several parts and applied using a spray bottle along the entire length of the hair.
  4. Pour a glass of boiling water over chamomile (2 tbsp) and saffron (literally on the tip of a knife). After half an hour, add the juice of one lemon, 5 drops essential oil lavender. Apply the mixture to your hair and rinse after half an hour.

How to lighten hair with cinnamon?

After such a mask, they will not only be brightened and moisturized, but they will also have a very pleasant smell. For each mask, use conditioner so that it is easier to wash off and stays evenly on your hair during use. What can you use?

  • Half a glass of conditioner and olive oil, 4 tbsp. cinnamon.
  • Mix 2.5 tbsp. l oil (olive), honey, cinnamon and conditioner.
  • For 2 tbsp. cinnamon, a glass of honey, conditioner and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
  • Equal parts conditioner and cinnamon.
  • Beat cinnamon with distilled water to a paste consistency.

The process of preparing the hair and applying the mixture is the same as in the recipes we talked about above. The mixture should be kept on your hair for four hours, and if you have such an opportunity, then leave the mask on your hair all night.

If oil was used in the masks, they are difficult to wash off, so rinse your hair thoroughly for 15-20 minutes. If you want to lighten your hair even more, repeat the procedure every other day. After applying the mixture, you may feel a burning sensation, but it will go away after about twenty minutes (by the way, it is olive oil that helps relieve this burning sensation). Add two yolks to your mask if you have dry hair. Do not rub the mixture into your scalp. It is not recommended for blondes to use this ingredient as it may result in a reddish tint. Avoid contact with face and neck as irritation may occur. The effect will be better if you make a chamomile decoction and rinse your hair with it.

Lightening hair with honey

  • Mix 4/5 cup honey with 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
  • A glass of distilled water, 0.5 cups of honey, two tablespoons of cinnamon and olive oil.
  • Add a tablespoon of cardamom and cinnamon and 3 tbsp to the container with hair balm. honey.

Lightening hair with kefir

  1. This nourishing mask will lighten your hair even if you don't want it to, so use kefir with caution on newly colored hair. TO egg yolk add half a glass of kefir and two tablespoons of cognac (vodka is also suitable), lemon juice(one lemon is enough), a spoonful of shampoo. The mask can be kept on your hair for two hours.
  2. You don’t have to add any ingredients, just heat the kefir to body temperature. This mask can be used twice a week. After a few uses, your hair will become noticeably lighter.
  3. Beat the heated kefir with the egg, add a spoonful of cocoa. Apply the thoroughly mixed mixture to your hair once a week.

You should choose natural kefir (the shelf life cannot exceed five days). Do not use expired product. You can keep the mask on overnight, this will only increase the benefits.

Henna for lightening hair

It is necessary to take into account that the red dye will need to be released, and therefore henna must be mixed with citrus juice. Lemon is best, but everything is individual. First, check if you have any allergic reactions to a certain type of juice. Olive oil will not harm your mask. The smell of henna can be neutralized by adding cardamom or ginger (a teaspoon of one or the other is enough). You cannot dilute henna with boiling water. Henna does not wash off easily.

Leave the henna mixed with juice to infuse for a day. If you have waist-length hair, then you will need 500 g of henna, then descending. So, for very short hair, 100 g of henna is enough. There should be no grains or lumps in the mixture, otherwise the coloring will not be uniform. If you simply diluted henna with distilled water, you can leave the mixture overnight (this is suitable for those who want to achieve a spectacular red color). If you used acid, then you should not leave the mask on your hair for more than an hour.

Hair care after home bleaching

  • Avoid using curling irons and hair dryers for a month.
  • You need to choose the right one cosmetics, give preference to leave-in masks.
  • Comb your hair after it dries.
  • To make your hair shimmer and shine, add oils to your shampoo (for example, jojoba or peach).
  • When you wash your hair, do not tangle it, but rather, make movements as if you were combing it.
  • For two months, make nourishing and moisturizing masks. You can buy ready-made ones, but homemade masks made from homemade ingredients will be much more effective.
  • After washing, be sure to use balm. This will make your hair easier to comb and its structure will not change further.
  • Pay attention to those products that contain silk proteins and natural oils.

Curly hair should be straightened, straight hair should be curled, light hair should be made a little darker, dark hair should be lightened. You probably already guessed that we are talking about women's curls. Oh, life is not easy for them. The soul of girls constantly demands change in appearance. There is, of course, nothing wrong with this, but under the influence of products containing chemicals, the hair loses healthy looking. Therefore, every lady simply needs to know how to lighten her hair harmlessly.

Important points

Before starting the hair lightening procedure at home, pay attention to the following facts:

  • When bleached, dyed curls can give off an unexpected shade.
  • Lightening hair using chemicals requires a long recovery period.
  • Traditional methods of lightening hair using natural ingredients will not harm your hair.
  • You should not expect quick results; lightening without harm occurs slowly. As a rule, changes are noticeable only after 10–12 procedures.
  • Red and too dark hair lends itself to lightening very slowly.
  • It is unlikely to be possible to lighten strands by more than 2 tones using folk remedies.

If the decision to change your hair color has already been made, remember that the degree of lightening depends on:

  • current curl color;
  • exposure time of the selected product;
  • amount of product applied;
  • and its temperature.
  • use only high-quality ingredients;
  • follow the recipe exactly;
  • remember that chlorinated water affects the final shade of the strands;
  • for growing hair roots, the same lightening agent should be used, otherwise you may get a different shade;
  • Avoid dyeing your hair two weeks before bleaching at home.

Natural lightening products

You have already seen that it is better to lighten your hair at home using natural products. Let's once again emphasize the advantages of this method of lightening:

  • Safety. Home lightening hair care implies the absence of harmful ammonia in the products, which destroys the hair structure.
  • The ability to carry out the procedure repeatedly, monitoring the resulting shade after each session.
  • Availability of ingredients for preparing products. The products for them are inexpensive, which will save money, and any girl can cook them.
  • You can lighten your hair at home not only without harm to your hair, but also with benefit for it. Natural ingredients will have a healing effect on your curls.

So, let's move on to the products that will help you lighten your curls.

Lemon

Lemon juice (250 ml) should be mixed with hair conditioner (60 ml) and stir. (If your hair is oily, the conditioner can be replaced with plain water). Wait 15 minutes and apply the mixture with a brush. Leave the composition for 2 hours. In summer, you can enhance the effect by exposing your curls to sunlight. Wash your hair with shampoo. The procedure can be carried out daily, but the strands will become noticeably lighter only after 2 weeks, and in the dark brown hair Ah, the lightening effect will be noticeable only after a month.

Chamomile

Pharmacy chamomile is a popular and proven remedy for lightening 1-2 tones. How does it work?

  • Mix chamomile flowers (30 g) with the juice of half a lemon and a glass of boiling water. Cool and strain. You can use this infusion as a rinse after washing your hair. It does not require rinsing.
  • For dry hair, chamomile infusion with the addition of glycerin is suitable. It’s simple to prepare: steep two teaspoons of flowers in a glass of boiling water and add 60 g of glycerin. Apply to your head, cover your head with film and leave for 45 minutes. Then you need to rinse your strands with water without shampoo.
  • Another option for hair lightening with chamomile is an infusion with saffron and lavender ether. Mix two tablespoons of chamomile with a pinch of saffron, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain and add 3 drops of essential oil. The exposure time of the composition is 20 minutes. It is washed off with plain water.
  • You can lighten your hair with chamomile and turmeric. To do this, mix herbs (a teaspoon of turmeric and 3 tablespoons of chamomile), add finely chopped peel of one lemon, pour boiling water (1 liter) and leave for 2 hours, strain the infusion and apply daily, applying to clean curls. You can store the infusion in the refrigerator.

Cinnamon

A fragrant hair lightening product – cinnamon. With prolonged use, it can lighten even dark-colored curls without harm.

  • Cinnamon and olive oil mask. Mix 3 tablespoons of cinnamon powder, 2 tablespoons of honey and one - clean water. Add 3 tablespoons of conditioner and the same amount of olive oil. Apply the mask for 3 hours. Wash off with shampoo.
  • According to the classic recipe, this mask is prepared more simply: honey, cinnamon and water are mixed in equal parts, the mass is heated to 37º and applied for 2 hours.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb has become known as a hair lightening product relatively recently. Rhubarb infusion (1 tbsp per 50 ml of boiling water) should be applied to the hair and wait for it to dry completely. Wash off with shampoo.

Henna

Colorless henna, which is prepared from plant stems, will allow you to lighten your hair without dye. Today you can buy such henna in almost all stores. Carefully study the instructions for preparing the composition and its exposure time. As a rule, this information is always printed on the packaging.

Kefir

Our great-grandmothers knew how to make hair lighter with kefir. This fermented milk product is good both when used alone and in combination with other ingredients. It’s not easy to wash off the mask, but the effect is very good!

  • Mask with kefir, olive oil and yolk. Mix a tablespoon of olive oil with kefir in a ratio of 1:5, add the yolk. Apply to dry, unwashed hair. Keep the mask on for an hour, rinse with warm water and shampoo. It is enough to use it once every 7 days.
  • Fruit-kefir mask with vitamin E and wheat. Grind a banana and half an avocado using a blender, add kefir (2 tbsp), sprouted wheat grains (1.5 tbsp) and 1 ml of vitamin E. Mix everything and apply to dry curls for 20 minutes.

Soda

At home, you can lighten your hair using baking soda. You will have to wait about two months for the effect. Significant lightening of dark hair with the help of soda is unlikely to work, but preparing and using the product will not bring any hassle. To prepare, dilute 8 tablespoons of soda in a glass of water and add 100 g of shampoo. Use the resulting product to wash your hair like regular shampoo.

Apple cider vinegar

Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will lighten your hair and give it shine and a healthy look. For a liter of cool water you need to add 2 tbsp. l. vinegar. The water should be cool, not cold, otherwise the skin will begin to increase the production of sebum as a protective reaction, and the hair on the head will look dirty and unkempt.

Removing yellowness

Since lightening hair without a yellowing effect is very problematic, many beauties are looking for a product that can be used to bleach without damaging either the root or the tip of the hair.

  • Linden honey will help you cope with yellowness without paint. It should be applied and kept on the strands for 10 hours, after which you can wash your hair with shampoo.
  • A decoction of onion peels can give your curls a golden hue if you regularly use it as a rinse. Owners of light brown hair will stand out especially advantageously in the crowd after using this product; in the sun, their curls will sparkle in a new way.

Lighten dyed hair

A mixture of olive oil, baking soda and lemon juice will help slightly discolor dyed curls. You can do without oil, then the effect will be achieved faster, but this will not benefit your hair, since you can simply dry it out. To prepare the product, all ingredients should be mixed (in equal quantities) and applied to damp hair for 30 minutes. The procedure must be repeated several times.

Of course, today there are the most different ways lightening. You can turn to professionals when you want to radically change your image. And if suddenly you want to play a little with shades, for example, turn a dark blond color into a bright blond with a golden tint, then natural remedies will come to the rescue. Be unique and remember that natural beauty valued at all times.