One of the most popular shades of hair is blond. And many women prefer it. However, not everyone has the opportunity or simply does not want to be painted in hairdressing salons for a number of reasons. Then the girls begin to be interested in how to lighten their hair at home. The publication will highlight this issue.
Clarification options
First you need to figure out what result can be achieved at home. We are talking about natural hair that has not been chemically dyed:
For fair-haired women, making curls even whiter is not difficult. Any means will do for this
Fair-haired beauties will also not experience much trouble. The most gentle coloring is highlighting. This method will give the hairstyle more volume. Toning shampoos will help to refresh the shade. Without harm, you can lighten the strands only if you use folk remedies. For example, this is honey, chamomile, lemon
Is it possible and how to lighten dark hair at home? After all, they are the most difficult to stain. Here the task is toget rid of the reddish pigment. Folk remedies practically do not cope with this. Of course, you can try, but it will take a lot of time. Usually girls manage to lighten curls by only 1-2 shades. Professional dyes will be much more effective. They are able to whiten even dark strands. But to achieve the desired result, the procedure will have to be repeated several times
If the hair has already been dyed (in any color), but the shade did not suit you, then you can get rid of it with folk remedies. They effectively wash out the artificial pigment
Preparation for lightening
Before you lighten dark hair or light brown curls, they need to be prepared for the procedure. After all, even natural brightening agents are a stress factor and, if mishandled, can ruin the structure of the strands. Therefore, it is important to start preparing two to three weeks in advance, which boils down to five rules:
- Don't dye your hair. The imposition of a clarifier on an artificial pigment can lead to unpleasant consequences. For example, the hair will turn green, blue or another shade.
- Do not use styling products. If particles of gel or varnish remain on the strands, they can unpredictably affect the action of the clarifier.
- Minimize thermal effects. Before you lighten your hair, it is recommended to completely abandon the curling iron, ironing, hair dryer and other appliances. Also, do not wash your hair with too hot water and expose your hair to the sun.
- Refusefrequent washing. If you use shampoo daily, then the protective layer can be removed from the skin. Oily hair should be washed every two days, dry hair once a week, and normal hair after four days.
- Intensify grooming. Regularly apply nourishing masks and homemade oil-based formulations.
Color Lightening
Today you can buy ready-made paints from various manufacturers. They are suitable for both professional and home use. But in the variety of products it is difficult to decide which paint is better to lighten hair. Here are a few firms that women prefer.
Budget clarifiers:
- "Garnier".
- "Loreal".
- "Pallet".
- "Vella".
- "Wellaton".
Professional paints. They not only brighten, but also care for hair.
- "Capus Professional".
- "Matrix".
- "Supra".
- "Estelle".
Other cosmetics
For safer blonde hair coloring, you can use other interesting products:
- Clarifying hair shampoo. Gives a good result, coupled with the same balm. You need to use them in the same way as similar familiar means.
- Brightening spray. More suitable for natural blondes and fair-haired girls. Can lighten 1-2 tones and givestrands rich overflow.
- Coloring gel. For several applications, it can gradually lighten curls up to 3 tones. Usually the gel is recommended for women who dream of California hair color.
- Brightening cream. This delicate tool can whiten curls by 1-2 tones. It also refreshes the color, restores and nourishes the hair.
- Brightening oil. It is generally used to warm blonde hair.
Each manufacturer of a particular product will have its own instructions for use. Therefore, it should be carefully studied before buying and using a clarifier.
How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide
When it comes to home lightening, the first thing that comes to mind is hydrogen peroxide. And it is not surprising, because it is an affordable and cheap remedy. But you have to be careful with him. Hydroperite can destroy the hair structure. Therefore, this method should not be used frequently. It is also important not to violate the proportions. So how do you lighten your hair with peroxide at home?
First you need to wash your hair with shampoo and towel dry your curls. They should remain moist, but no water should drip from the ends. After that, you need to comb the strands well. If they are tangled, the hair will lighten unevenly.
While the curls dry, you can start preparing the solution. Mix the contents of a bottle (100 milliliters) of 3% peroxide with the same amount of water. Pour into a spray bottle.
Hair divided into strands andsecure with clamps. Spray the curls with a solution of peroxide from the roots to the ends. When the strand is processed, it must be immediately wiped with a damp sponge dipped in water. Do the same with the rest of the hair.
Peroxide should be kept from half an hour to an hour. It all depends on the original color and the desired effect. If you need to quickly lighten your hair, as in the salon, then it is better to keep peroxide for as long as possible. You can enhance the brightening effect with the help of an insulating cap made of film and a towel. Rinse your hair with shampoo, preferably sulfate-free. After applying a richly nourishing balm or mask and hold for at least half an hour.
How to lighten hair without harm to hair?
If you need a harmless way of lightening, then it is better to turn to folk recipes, which include only natural products. Of course, with their help it is impossible to radically change the color, but it is quite possible to make it a little lighter. In addition, the recipes will not harm the hair, moreover, they will noticeably improve their condition.
Clarification with honey
In its effect, honey is similar to hydrogen peroxide, but it does not damage the hair. For several procedures, the curls will lighten by 2-3 tones, become soft and shiny.
Pepper procedure should first wash your hair. In the usual portion of shampoo, you need to add a quarter teaspoon of baking soda. Dry your hair with a towel so that water does not drain. Spread wet curls with warmed honey along the entire length, wrap in a film and a towel. So be like with a maska few hours, or better yet, sleep through the night.
Chamomile recipe
Many women know that chamomile can lighten hair by at least 1-2 tones. To do this, they use the following composition.
- Chamomile - 30 grams.
- Water - a glass (250 milliliters).
- Lemon juice - 20 milliliters (optional to enhance the effect).
Pour boiling water over chamomile and leave to cool. Filter through cheesecloth. Pour in lemon juice if desired. Wash your hair, and then rinse your hair with chamomile infusion. No need to rinse. Repeat the procedure until the desired result.
Recipes with lemon
It is known that citric acid not only adds shine, but also "eats away" the pigment. How to lighten hair at home? For this, folk cosmetology can offer two recipes.
1. Best suited for normal to oily hair. The composition is as follows:
- Lemon juice - 1 glass (made from about 3-6 fruits depending on size).
- Warm water - 1/4 cup.
2. The recipe is perfect for dry hair:
- Lemon juice - glass.
- Hair conditioner - 1/4 cup.
The cooking procedure is the same for both recipes. First you need to pour lemon juice into a spray bottle. Add water (conditioner) and shake. After 15 minutes, evenly spray the hair with the composition. If there is no sprayer, then you can use cotton sponges or a brush for staining. After that, it is recommended to sit under the sun for 2 hours. Wash your hair with shampoo and apply balm. Repeated clarification can be carried out the next day. But the result will appear in 2-4 weeks. To enhance the effect, you can use a clarifying hair shampoo.
Lemon essential oil for lightening
This method is more gentle than the previous one. However, the procedure can be repeated only once a week, because lemon ether begins to dry hair over time. The recipe is also effective for removing unnecessary yellowness from the blonde.
Add 5 drops of lemon ether to a serving of your favorite mask. Apply to damp curls, avoiding the roots. Cover the head with a film for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with running water.
Kefir for lightening
Women have long known how to lighten their hair. To do this, they effectively used sour-milk drinks. Kefir not only brightens curls, but also moisturizes, nourishes and restores their structure.
1. The classic way is very simple. It is necessary to apply kefir on dry curls and warm the head. Wash off with shampoo after 2-3 hours.
2. This recipe is one of the variations that gives a better effect than the classic way.
- Kefir - 50 milliliters.
- Lemon juice - 20 milliliters.
- Cognac - 2 tablespoons.
- Hair balm - teaspoon.
Mix the ingredients and grease the strands. Keep the mask under a warming cap for at least 8 hours. Rinse with water and apply conditioner.
Cinnamon Lightening
This recipe is very he althy and flavorful. As they say themselvesgirls, it will suit even dark blond beauties. But they will have to be patient to see at least some result. How to lighten hair at home with cinnamon? First you need to prepare a mask from the following ingredients:
- Cinnamon (powder) - 3 tbsp.
- Water - 3 tablespoons.
- Honey - 3 tablespoons.
Mix products and heat in a water bath. Apply a warm mask on curls, cover your head with a film and a towel. Shampoo after a few hours.
There are many more ways to lighten your hair yourself. Whatever method is chosen, first of all, it is necessary to rely on the condition of the hair. Damaged strands need intensive care, so ready-made cosmetics for bleaching are not suitable for them. Without harm, folk remedies will help to lighten hair, which additionally heals and strengthens hair. There are a lot of recipes, so every girl will be able to choose at least one to her taste.
