Hair bleaching process. Lightening and bleaching hair

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Hair lightening products at home

If you decide to lighten your hair, you don’t have to go to a specialist; you can do it yourself. In this article I will talk about the basic rules of lightening, what products can be used depending on your hair type.

What affects the degree of discoloration

To lighten your hair at home and cause minimal harm to it, and the result is not a surprise to you, you need to assess the condition of your hair before the procedure.

1. Original color

If your hair has not been previously colored:

Brunettes will have to lighten their strands in several stages to get rid of the unwanted bright yellow tint.
For fair-haired girls, this procedure will not cause much trouble.
It is extremely difficult for red-haired beauties to overcome natural pigment. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the lightening technique in detail before taking any action.

2. Re-dyeing

If you have previously dyed your hair black, dark blond, chestnut or dark chestnut, you cannot do without pickling to achieve the desired result. Otherwise, you risk acquiring a red tint.
If you have dyed with permanent dye or henna, you should understand that you will not be able to achieve the desired result in one procedure.

You need to be patient and follow the instructions given below. If you used paint without ammonia, you should wait two weeks until it is partially washed off and then start lightening.

3. Hair structure

Dyeing straight or curly hair is much easier than doing it with thick and coarse hair.

Who needs to wait a little with lightening:

Less than 2 weeks have passed since the last staining.
You should not lighten your hair for two weeks after getting a perm.
After taking antibiotics, you need to give your body a couple of weeks to recover.

Methods and means for lightening hair at home

Preparation for the procedure:

A few days before the procedure, pamper your hair with various nourishing masks and moisturizing sprays.
It is not recommended to wash your hair immediately before dyeing. But it is necessary that there are no traces of sprays, varnishes and mousses on it. If you had to wash your hair, ridding it of its natural protection in the form of fat, you need to use oils that protect the roots from negative effects.

Chemicals

It is impossible to achieve deep lightening without resorting to dyes with a chemical composition. To become blonde, you need to remove melanin from your hair, this is a labor-intensive procedure based on chemical reactions.

Let's consider which lightening agents are chemical and their characteristics.

1. Hydroperite

Advantages:

Inexpensive product, can be bought at any pharmacy.

Flaws:

It destroys the hair structure quite strongly. Before use, it is necessary to crush and prepare the solution according to the instructions.

Efficiency:

Allows you to lighten up to 4 tones. Perfectly evens out color on gray hair. Used to prepare for further coloring.

2. Hydrogen peroxide

Advantages:

Inexpensive product, freely available, no need to dilute.

Flaws:

If used incorrectly, it can be very harmful to your hair, it will become loose and thin.

Efficiency:

If used correctly, you will achieve the desired result in several stages. This approach will minimize the harmful effects of the drug. Lightens the original hair color up to 4 tones.

3. White henna

Advantages:

Cheap product, the package contains everything you need to prepare the coloring composition.

Flaws:

Has nothing to do with medicinal henna. The effect of the product is due to the hydroperite included in the composition. Has a detrimental effect on hair.

Efficiency:

Allows you to lighten your hair by 4-5 tones at home, and with regular use, achieve a snow-white result. Suitable for girls who want to get rid of the black color, but in one application you will get a reddish tint.

A procedure using a special decapitating agent to remove pigment. It is used in cases where the hair has already been dyed a darker color, but you really want to be a burning blonde. Or when you are unhappy with the coloring result and want to change the tone. There are two types of washing:

Acid wash

Advantages:

One of the most gentle ways to lighten hair, it does not contain chemicals that destroy hair.

Flaws:

Depending on how durable the paint you used, the wash will either remove all the pigment or dull the color.

The dark color returns. This occurs when, after removing the unwanted color, a new color is applied. And in the end it turns out darker than planned.

Efficiency:

It has no effect on the natural “burnt” color, it only removes the artificial pigment. You should not expect it to return you to the original color you had before dyeing. The procedure can be performed up to 5 times simultaneously. Prepares hair for subsequent coloring.

Blonding remover

Advantages:

More effective than acidic. Removes color more softly than Supra.

Flaws:

It has a more detrimental effect on the hair structure than acidic. After use, intensive care is required. Prepares hair for subsequent coloring.

Efficiency:

Allows you to change the color by 3-4 tones in one application.

5. Shampoos

Deep cleaning shampoo

Advantages:

Practically does not spoil the hair.

Flaws:

It dries out your hair, so be sure to use conditioner. Slightly removes color.

Efficiency:

Penetrating deeply into the hair structure, it washes away the coloring pigment along with the dirt. Allows you to adjust the color.

Clarifying Shampoo

Advantages:

Has a gentle effect and gently brightens. If you have a pronounced yellow tint, your hair will become more muted after use.

Flaws:

Slightly dries. The effect is visible after numerous uses.

Efficiency:

Allows you to reduce the difference between the colored ends and growing roots, weaken the shade of the dye, and even out the color. An ideal option for those who want to slightly lighten their hair by 1-2 tones.

Allows you to achieve 4 tones of lightening per application.

The market is oversaturated with paints from various manufacturers, both for self-use and professional ones. Let's look at the most common companies.

Budget paints:

If we talk about lightening very dark hair, this dye takes a leading position. Has a gentle effect. The palette includes 7 shades of blonde. Disadvantage: not particularly durable.

Allows you to lighten dark hair and cover gray hair without a yellow tint. The essential oils and collagen included in the composition soften the chemical effects. Provides color durability for at least four weeks.

The palette includes over 20 shades of blonde. Allows you to lighten strands by 4-6 tones. The presence of oils in the composition promotes soft and gentle care.

With this paint you will make your wildest blonde dreams come true. It is easy to use and the result is a cool tone and shiny hair. Gives additional brightness to hair, evens out its structure. The paint is resistant to sunlight.

This is the choice of many brunettes who have become blondes. The paint perfectly brightens by 6 tones, while being gentle on the hair, thanks to components such as medicinal oils, vitamin B5, and reflective particles that protect against negative sun exposure. The paint is easy to apply and does not flow. The effect of coloring lasts for a month.

Professional paints

Occupies a leading position. For lightening hair at home, a line without ammonia dyes has been developed. Covers gray strands 100%. Intense and rich color lasts for a long time.

Kapous Professional

This paint combines European quality and affordable price. A distinctive feature is organicity and naturalness.

A wide range of products is represented by a line of preventive and therapeutic dyes that can give your curls healthy strength and splendor. Thanks to its keratin content, this dye not only lightens but also heals hair.

Thanks to the maize starch proteins it contains, it gently lightens up to 6-7 tones, neutralizes yellowness, but at the same time is very drying.

An excellent choice, does not create a yellowish effect. When used correctly, it causes little damage to curls, and the color remains saturated for a month.

Representatives of the bleaching group are:

a series of super lightening shades of cream paints based on cationic substances;
microgranulated powder, which allows you to discolor curls by 7 tones;
WHITETOUCH paste, which can be used in salons for all lightening techniques up to 6 tones.

There are professional and ordinary ones. Lightens up to 7 tones. The main difference is that a regular Supra is sold in a box with an oxidizer, and a tube of professional paint is sold separately so that the master himself can select the required percentage of oxygen.

The paint is quite aggressive. When using it on dark hair for the first time, you may encounter an unwanted yellow tint.

Most often used for bleaching before main coloring and for highlighting.

Cosmetic products such as spray, oil, gel and cream are also used for lightening.

Gives a rich tint of tint, brightens by 1-2 tones. Indicated for natural blondes.

Brightening oil

Gives a warm shade. Exposure time is no more than five minutes.

Brightening gel

New safe coloring option. Gradually (over several uses) lightens hair up to 3 tones. Suitable for girls who dream of Californian locks.

Delicate product, ideal for adding freshness and playfulness to color. Lightens by 1-2 tones. Nourishes and restores hair.

Natural lightening products

Homemade products will help you lighten your hair without harm. This is an excellent alternative to chemical-based dyes. With their help, you cannot radically change your hair color, but making the color a little lighter and at the same time improving the condition of your curls is quite possible.

Suitable for those who want a golden tint. To lighten by 1 tone, the honey mask must be left on for at least 8 hours. Additionally, your hair will become smooth and silky.

Lightening with lemon is ideal for achieving a platinum tone, and also helps hair fade faster in the sun.

This effect can be achieved by regularly rinsing your hair with lemon water. It is necessary to avoid strong concentrations of lemon juice, as this can cause dryness and brittleness of the strands.

Allows you to make dark hair 1-2 shades lighter, strengthens it and adds shine. However, this is not an option for girls who dream of light curls without a hint of yellowness.

Hot oil lightening

Sea buckthorn, burdock and olive oils are ideal for the procedure. You shouldn’t expect strong lightening, but you can get rid of bright, unwanted pigment. The effect occurs after 5 hours of exposure to the mask.

You can make a mask based only on kefir or mix it with an egg, lemon juice, a couple of spoons of cognac and shampoo. For a weak effect, it is enough to wear this mask for about 2 hours. To lighten up to 2 tones it will take at least 8 hours.

Ideal for natural hair. Your hair will lighten 2-3 tones. If your hair has been previously dyed, then thanks to this mask the color will become less saturated.

It is important to remember that the ingredients of the mask should not come into contact with metal.

Glycerol

Using this mask allows you to lighten your skin by 1 tone in 40 minutes. To prepare, you need to mix chamomile infusion with glycerin.

Lightening with baking soda

An indispensable product for cleansing the scalp and removing unwanted tints. To prepare, you need to dilute two tablespoons of soda in a glass of water.

If you want to achieve a warm shade, use apple cider vinegar, for a cold shade - wine. Using vinegar, you can lighten the strands very slightly, by a maximum of 1 tone. To do this, it is enough to rinse your hair after washing or leave it on your hair for 2 - 3 hours.

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Representatives of the fair half of humanity often resort to hair lightening. Such a procedure in a salon is always expensive, because it takes place in several stages. Lightening at home becomes a real salvation for ladies’ budgets.

Hydrogen peroxide

Benefits of using hydrogen peroxide:

possibility of obtaining a lighter shade;
cost savings;
if all the rules are followed, the procedure is considered very easy;
The coloring will last on the hair for a long time, since the substance penetrates deeply into its structure.

This procedure also has its disadvantages:

hydrogen peroxide dries out curls;
they become thinner;
The desired effect is not always achieved when lightening dark hair.

Instructions for carrying out

Before starting lightening, carry out a trial procedure. Apply the product to a small section and watch the reaction. Perhaps the product is not suitable for the structure of the curls.

10 days before the procedure, do not use chemical-based products, hair dryers, straighteners, or curling irons. Hair needs to be nourished with masks, preferably natural ones.

For thin, weak curls it is better to choose a 3% peroxide solution, and for dark ones - 9-12%. For 50 ml of peroxide you need to add 3 drops of ammonia, it is responsible for activating the substance. To soften the effect of the clarifier, add a little glycerin soap to it.

Dilute the mixture with water in a 1:1 ratio. Apply to hair using a spray bottle. If you need to dye only some individual strands, then it is better to use a cotton pad - soak it in the solution and apply it to the desired strand. Keep the mixture on your hair for 30 minutes. Then rinse under running water and apply a nourishing mask for 15 minutes.

If hair lightening with hydrogen peroxide needs to be done again, the procedure can be repeated only after 2 weeks.

White henna

The advantages can be highlighted as follows:

the ability to make hair lighter by 2-3 tones;
the curls will become white in just a few sessions;
contains many natural ingredients;
low cost.

The disadvantages of lightening with white henna include:

the result may not always be expected - the hair may turn red;
cannot be used on gray hair or after perm;
the white tint is quickly washed out;
the first time after using henna, regular paint will not adhere well;
poses a danger if the holding time is increased.

After the first procedure, the hair may acquire a yellowish tint. Therefore, to achieve the desired result, it will need to be repeated again.

To reduce the effect of white henna on the skin, it is not recommended to wash your hair for several days.

Instructions for carrying out

dilute henna according to instructions;
apply to the root zone, then distribute evenly along the entire length of the curls;
Massage the scalp well;
then put a plastic cap on your head;
hold the dye for 10-30 minutes (the duration of exposure depends on the original hair color, the lighter the color, the less time it is held);
wash off the henna with plenty of water;
apply a nourishing mask or balm.

Wash

The advantages of washing are the following:

the effect is less aggressive than bleaching;
fits well on hair due to its creamy texture;
short procedure time.

The disadvantages of this procedure include:

the need for re-lightening, especially in the case of very dark hair.

Stages of the procedure

in a glass or ceramic container (never use metal containers), dilute the catalyst and reducing agent in equal proportions;
apply the resulting product to your hair, stepping back a couple of centimeters from the roots (this will prevent injury to the skin);
exposure duration - a third of an hour;
rinse the composition from the hair with plenty of running water;
rinse your hair with deep shampoo;
blot the strands and dry naturally.

Among the advantages of using a clarifying shampoo, girls note the following:

safety - shampoo does not change the structure of the hair, but on the contrary, nourishes it;
ease of use;
efficiency - if you choose the right shampoo, it is possible to lighten your hair by several tones in a couple of procedures;
accessibility and cost-effectiveness.

The disadvantages include the following factors:

will not help lighten natural black hair;
the curls will become just a couple of tones lighter;
the desired result can be obtained only with regular use;
may cause the sebaceous glands to become overactive.

Stages of the procedure

The entire clarification process consists of only three stages:

wet the strands well;
wash your hair with regular shampoo to remove dirt and grease;
Apply the brightening agent, lather and leave for 5-10 minutes, then rinse under running water:
if the set comes with a balm, it must also be applied.

Ammonia-free paint

Pros:

spares curls;
restores health;
improves hair color.

Disadvantages of using lightening paints:

remains on the hair for a relatively short time (1.5-2 months);
does not cope well with covering gray hair;
the product can lighten curls by only 2-3 tones;
the cost of paint without ammonia is much more than the same ammonia preparation;
the desired result is most often achieved only in a salon setting.

Stages of the procedure

dilute the components of the coloring kit in a glass container;
cover the shoulders with polyethylene to prevent paint from getting on the skin;
distribute the paint along the entire length of the curls;
massage the scalp;
put a plastic cap on your curls;
leave for 30-45 minutes (time depends on the original color and the desired result);
rinse with plenty of water;
wash your hair with shampoo;
Apply a nourishing mask for half an hour.

Use gloves during any hair bleaching procedure as the chemicals can corrode the skin.

As you can see, there are a lot of ways to make your curls lighter at home. Modern products help achieve the desired shade, as well as improve the condition of the strands.

Women always want to experiment with your hair. For example, they are curled, straightened, extensions, dyed, cut and bleached. No matter how good a woman looks, she always wants to change her appearance. Beauty salons help in this matter, including how to bleach hair. Bleaching is a process after which pigment is removed from hair.

How to bleach hair with Supra

After the lightening procedure, you need to adhere to the basic rules for moisturizing and restoring your curls. Paint has a different name white henna. Its composition is chemical. It effectively whitens strands. But the product must be used according to the instructions. Rules for choosing the composition:

To properly prepare the composition, the components are mixed in a ceramic or glass container. White henna and activator are used in a 1:2 ratio. A properly prepared composition has a creamy consistency and a white tint. After preparing the mixture, the skin is spread along the hairline with a rich cream. The prepared Supra composition must be heated in the microwave or in a water bath. White henna is applied to the hair while warm.

To ensure that discoloration occurs without harm, gloves are worn. Before the process, the curls are thoroughly combed. The entire scalp is divided into thin curls, each of which is processed separately. Bleaching hair at home is not as difficult a process as it might seem at first glance. The main feature is the generous application of henna to each individual strand. In this case, the scalp is not affected.

To increase the strength of bleaching, the strands are wrapped in food foil, then a bag is put on. The head is wrapped in a towel. The resulting “cap” is heated with a hairdryer at a distance of 35 cm. The exposure time is 35 minutes. When the time is up, the towel is removed and the hair is freed. First, the henna is washed off with warm water, then the curls are washed with shampoo, and finally a balm is applied.

To stop the discoloration process, you need to prepare a special solution: 280 ml of table vinegar is diluted in 6 liters of water. The hair is rinsed with the resulting mixture and then dried with a towel. If the result is not satisfactory, then the procedure is repeated no earlier than after 35 hours. In this case, a nourishing mask is applied to the hair 2 times a day to restore damaged curls.

It is the most effective way, but this method includes some features that need to be taken into account. Rules of application:

When the curls are completely dry, they need to be combed. Next, prepare a rinsing solution: the juice of 1 lemon is diluted with 1 liter of water. The composition is applied to the hair, wait 10 minutes. Then the strands are rinsed and dried with a towel.

To find out how long to keep the peroxide, you need to take a curl that is hidden from view. A cotton pad is soaked with peroxide, so the composition is applied to the curl. Waiting time 30 minutes. After the expiration of the period, the mixture is washed off, and the result obtained is evaluated. This will help you find out how much color the strand has discolored.

Then you need to start the procedure itself. Using a thin comb, make two partings on the parietal part. The first section remains loose, the remaining two are pinned with clips. The part to be dyed is divided into thin partings. Mix 50 ml of regular shampoo, 80 ml of peroxide, 50 ml of ammonia, 60 ml of water. The resulting composition is applied to strands separated by thin partings. Gloves are worn during the procedure. The mixture is applied by spray.

When the product is distributed over the entire length, the hair is combed with a comb and wrapped in foil. These manipulations are carried out with each strand separately. When the entire mass of hair has been processed, it is wrapped in cling film and a towel is placed on top. The lightening process is controlled; for this purpose, the foil is periodically unrolled on different areas of the head. The longer the composition lasts, the more the hair becomes discolored.

After time, the composition is washed off. Peroxide is carefully removed from the curls, otherwise the bleaching composition will continue to affect the core of the hair. The procedure ends with rinsing with a solution prepared from 350 ml of table vinegar and 6 liters of water. In order for the discoloration to be uniform, you need to wait 3 days, then apply the composition again.

Discoloration with soda achieved by exposing the hair structure to alkali. There are many methods to bleach hair at home, but baking soda is the most effective way. To ensure that coloring goes smoothly, you must adhere to the following rules:

To prepare the composition you will need 100 g of baking soda and 500 ml of hot water. The composition is mixed until the granules disappear. When the mixture is ready, it cools to room temperature. Then the composition is poured into a spray bottle. The hair is divided into thin curls, the product is evenly applied to each strand. Then the hair is wrapped in foil and wrapped in a towel. Holding time 1 hour. Next, the drug is washed off with shampoo and conditioner is applied. Or a nourishing mask is made. When drying, you should avoid using thermal appliances.

Uses of honey

This manipulation is a gentle procedure. 3 hours in advance, you need to wash your hair with shampoo that does not contain sulfates and silicones. The hair is dried with a towel, then rinsed with a soda solution. To prepare it, 80 g of soda powder are diluted with 3 liters of water and mixed. The composition is applied to the strands and washed off after 2 minutes.

Hair is combed from the ends of the root part. It is advisable to apply serum for easy combing. The mixture does not form any reaction with honey, so the actions are safe. A glass container is prepared in advance and the amount of honey required for hair of a certain length and thickness is poured into it. The mask is applied in a dense layer. Before use, honey is heated in a steam bath or in the microwave until warm.

The hair is divided into thin strands, and honey is applied to them with a foam sponge. In order for the curls to be completely saturated, you need to ensure that the honey drips from the ends of the hair. Then the curls are wrapped in plastic film or foil. The head is covered with a towel. You can use a hairdryer with warm air at a distance of 35 cm.

In this way a steam effect is created. For the result to be obvious, the composition is aged for at least 8 hours. If possible, it is better to leave the mask overnight. When the specified period comes to an end, the honey is washed off with water, and the hair is washed with shampoo. To restore your curls, you need to rinse them with a decoction of medicinal plants.

One of the most annoying problems is hair growing on the face. Dark hairs above the upper lip or on the chin are shocking to young girls and adult women. But don’t panic, your hair can be lightened. Unlike hair removal or depilation, this method does not take much time; the components for preparing the composition can be found in any home.

Lightening facial hair at home is not as complicated a procedure as many women imagine. There are various reasons that provoke hair growth. Most often this is a genetic trait that is inherited. Dark-haired women or girls of Eastern nationality often suffer from mustaches. An equally common cause is the presence of male hormones in the blood. Before lightening your hair, you need to consult an endocrinologist and get tested for androgen levels in your blood.

Increased hair growth is observed during puberty, pregnancy or menopause, when there are hormonal changes in the body. If the hairs are not very noticeable, then you can try to bleach them. But if the vegetation is abundant and tough, then it is first removed and only then lightened.

Ways to fight

The most popular product for lightening facial hair is hydrogen peroxide. It reduces hair pigmentation, makes it brittle and thins. The area above the upper lip and chin is intensively wiped every day with a swab generously soaked in the solution. After 6 or 8 days, results will be visible. Peroxide is often used as the main component for the manufacture of various products and ointments. Other lightening products:

An effective hydroperite product

You can whiten your mustache with a strong infusion of chamomile. Five tablespoons of dried flowers are poured into three glasses of boiling water, then infused for 4 hours. The vegetation is wiped with this composition 5 times a day. The result will not be noticeable soon, but this remedy is harmless and has no contraindications. Even women with sensitive skin can use this method without fear. Instead of chamomile, use calendula or dandelion. Anti-vegetation lightening cream:

You can prepare a cream for bleaching hair according to this recipe: Lanolin - 13 g, shampoo - half a teaspoon, ammonia - 3 drops, perhydrol - 3 grams.
The ingredients mix well with each other.
The composition is applied to problem areas and left for 15 minutes.
When the cream dries, it is thoroughly washed off.

The hair lightening product is applied to healthy skin without irritation or damage. Wounds, pimples and ulcers are considered contraindications. To avoid negative consequences, you should consult your doctor before using any product.

You may have accidentally dyed your hair too dark, or perhaps your natural hair color is about a shade darker than you would like. In any case, there are both natural and chemical means to lighten your hair.

Steps

Part 1

Visit to a beauty salon

Discuss possible harm to hair. Most people with dark hair can have it bleached or dyed a lighter shade at a hair salon or beauty salon. However, before bleaching your hair, discuss the possible harm with a specialist.

Don't lighten your hair roots. The damage caused by bleach or dye increases if the scalp and hair follicles (roots) are exposed to them. Before re-coloring your hair, wait until it grows out a little at the roots. This will reduce the damage caused by painting.

Give your hair extra care after coloring. If you dyed your hair at a hairdresser (cosmetic salon), it will require additional care after the procedure. Discuss hair care products and methods after dyeing with your hair stylist.

Use salted water. Simple table salt can change the color of your hair. Many people find that their hair becomes lighter after bathing in salt water. Add one part salt to five parts water. Rub the mixture into your hair and wait 15 minutes, then rinse and wash your hair as usual.

Grind up vitamin C tablets and add the resulting powder to your shampoo. Vitamin C can lighten hair and also make it healthier. Take 8 or 9 vitamin C tablets, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, and crush them. To do this, for example, you can place the tablets in a plastic bag and grind them into powder with a rolling pin. Add the resulting powder to your shampoo. After this, use shampoo as usual for a few weeks and then check to see if your hair becomes lighter.

Add chopped rhubarb to the water. Rhubarb is a plant that has the property of lightening dark hair. Take 2 cups of water and add 1/4 cup chopped rhubarb to it. Bring the mixture to a boil, then wait until it cools. Then strain the water and apply it to your hair. Wait 10 minutes, then rinse your hair with clean water.

Use honey. If you don't want to use dyes or other chemicals, try honey; many people find it a natural remedy that can lighten hair. Honey intensely moisturizes hair and at the same time contains a very small amount of hydrogen peroxide, which lightens dark hair.

Use lemon or lime juice. Citrus juice such as lemon or lime can lighten dark hair. Try to see if you can achieve the desired result in this natural way.

Treat your hair with chamomile tea. This tea can also lighten your hair slightly. Brew chamomile tea, cool it and apply it to your hair, trying to soak it as completely as possible. After this, put on a tight-fitting shower cap and wait 30 minutes, then rinse your hair with clean water.

Try lightening your hair with cinnamon. Cinnamon is also an excellent natural lightener. First, wet your hair and condition it with conditioner. After this, prepare a paste of cinnamon and water. Rub it into your hair, being careful not to miss a single strand. Put on a shower cap and leave the paste in your hair overnight.

Use hydrogen peroxide. This substance is a strong hair lightening chemical, so use it very carefully. Pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and spray the liquid evenly over your hair. If necessary, use bobby pins to gain access to hidden areas. Wait 30 minutes, then wash your hair in cool water.

Part 3

Lightening colored hair

Use a deep cleansing shampoo. If you dye your hair the wrong color, wash it with a deep cleansing shampoo as quickly as possible. These shampoos contain powerful surfactants that can remove deep-seated dirt, chemicals, and dye from your hair.

Semi-permanent hair dye can be removed using vitamin C powder and shampoo. If a deep cleansing shampoo doesn't work, try removing semi-permanent dye by taking your regular shampoo and adding vitamin C powder to it. This will lighten your hair while removing some of the dye.

In this article we will talk about how to lighten your hair yourself at home using natural means. Hair can be lightened at home using natural remedies, and quite well. Today we will tell you about the main herbal products that can lighten your hair without causing any harm to it. Such products are not expensive and, as a rule, are available in every home. With all this, lightening hair using natural, natural means also contributes to the overall strengthening and health of hair. The folk remedies described in this article can really effectively lighten and discolor hair.

Folk remedies for lightening hair

Chamomile flowers, apple juice and vinegar, cinnamon and chamomile, soda, hydrogen peroxide and oil, table salt and lemon, soda, here is a list of products that are suitable for lightening hair at home. All these ingredients will be used in the recipes that we will tell you about today in this article.

Don't forget about the most common way to lighten hair, the sun. Under the influence of sunlight, hair lightens naturally. Blondes probably know about this feature, they know that prolonged exposure to the sun lightens their hair. The sun's rays lighten the hair and give it a natural shade. Therefore, if you want to lighten your hair, spend more time in the sun, but do not forget about the danger of overheating (sunstroke), so be sure to wear a hat.

Hair lightening masks

Surely you have already made some masks for hair care and you know many basic recipes, but after reading this article, home remedies that will help you lighten your hair will be added to your arsenal of hair care products at home.

Why does using homemade hair lightening products compare favorably with using artificial hair lightening products?

The components contained in natural natural products will contribute to the overall health of hair. As a result of using homemade hair lightening recipes, your hair will lighten and acquire natural light shades, without harming the health of your hair.

Homemade hair lightening recipes will not only help you lighten your hair, but will also help you solve other hair problems that have been haunting us forever, such as, etc. In addition to all this, using our recipes will help moisturize your hair and promote it.

4 simple rules for lightening hair

To ensure that the result of self-lightening your hair at home does not disappoint you, you should definitely adhere to the following rules:

Wet hair lends itself better to lightening, because... The mask is better absorbed due to the slightly open hair cuticles.
It is more difficult to lighten dark hair, so everyone with dark hair is recommended to use options with the strongest absorption of the mask composition into the hair.
You definitely need to give your hair a rest after using natural products.
Those who have dark hair will have to be patient, because the lightening will not become noticeable immediately after using our recipes, but after you wash your hair several times.

So, let's begin…

Recipes for lightening hair with home remedies

There are a great many recipes for lightening hair at home. We will consider only the most effective means.

Lightening hair with salt

Have you probably noticed how after swimming in salty sea water your hair becomes lighter? It’s just that after you get out of the water and your hair dries in the sun, it fades because salt lightens the hair very well. However, salt not only lightens hair well, but also dries it out, so in our first recipe we will use not only salt, but also oil. The oil will help moisturize your hair after exposure to salt.

Sea salt is best, but if you don’t have it, regular table salt will work for our recipe.

Recipe for lightening hair with salt

Take 2 level tablespoons of salt, literally a few drops of vinegar (3-5 drops), 2 glasses of warm water, a quarter tablespoon of olive oil, burdock oil is also suitable. Mix all ingredients and let steep for 20 minutes. Apply the resulting mixture to your hair and do not rinse it off for at least 30 minutes. If the hair structure is hard, then keep the composition on your hair for at least one hour. Rinse off the mask with warm water and be sure to use a conditioning balm. The procedure should be repeated after 3 days.

Lightening hair with ascorbic acid or vitamin C

This method is the easiest option to remove poorly chosen color from hair, and most importantly, the use of vitamin C as part of a home remedy is well suited for lightening hair and making it healthier. You should notice the effect of using this recipe after the first use. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can be purchased at the pharmacy in the form of powder, capsules or tablets. For our recipe, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) powder is most suitable. If you only have tablets or capsules, it doesn’t matter, because the tablets can simply be crushed, and the capsules can be easily opened and the powder can be poured out.

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is very beneficial for hair:

Vitamin C easily removes color without damaging the hair structure;
Ascorbic acid can rid your hair of excess oiliness;
The use of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) will give your hair volume;
The blood vessels of the scalp increase their activity, thereby helping to accelerate hair growth after using products with vitamin C.

Recipe for lightening hair with ascorbic acid No1

Important! Option No. 1 for lightening hair is a one-time method, so for regular use of vitamin C in masks for lightening hair, option No. 2, described below, will suit you.

To prepare a hair lightening product, we will need 3 bags of 2.5 g each with ascorbic acid. Dissolve their contents in a large glass of warm water. Mix the composition well. Let the solution sit for 20 minutes. Afterwards, apply the composition to those parts of your hair that you plan to lighten. With the help of ascorbic acid, you can perform highlighting or simply lighten all your hair at once. It is convenient to apply the composition to the hair using a spray bottle or using simple cotton pads. Do not rinse the composition from your hair immediately. At least 30 minutes must pass before rinsing. It is very important to constantly monitor the lightening process! As soon as you realize that the shade that suits you has appeared, you should rinse the product from your hair with warm water using shampoo and conditioner.

Recipe for lightening hair with ascorbic acid No2

This method is suitable for regular use when lightening hair. We need two bags of 2.5 g of ascorbic acid powder (or 10 tablets of ascorbic acid or vitamin C, which need to be crushed in a mortar). Mix the resulting powder with your regular shampoo. Apply shampoo to your hair and do not rinse for five minutes. After 5 minutes, rinse off the shampoo and be sure to use conditioner to consolidate the result. Wash your hair with this shampoo until your intended hair shade appears.

Lightening hair with baking soda

Baking soda works well to lighten hair. Lightening hair with baking soda is very popular. To prepare a hair lightening composition, we need to prepare a paste of soda.

Recipe for lightening hair with soda

To prepare the paste you will need 150 ml of soda (about half a glass). Add enough warm water to a glass of baking soda to form a paste. The paste should not be very thick or liquid.

Apply the soda solution to all your hair at once or to individual strands. Do not rinse off the solution for 20 minutes. Constantly check the shade of your hair; as soon as the desired shade appears, wash off the paste. Usually 20 minutes is enough to achieve the desired shade. The result of this procedure is achieved after the first application. Use this method no more than 3 times a week.

Baking soda with shampoo to lighten hair

You can mix baking soda with shampoo and use it regularly until you get the desired hair tone. To do this, you need to mix 6-7 teaspoons of soda (without a slide) per 50 ml. shampoo. You can use this shampoo for no more than 2 months.

Lightening hair with rhubarb

For a long time, rhubarb has been very well known, among other things, for its ability to lighten hair. As a result of lightening your hair with rhubarb, your hair will acquire a noble ash-blond shade, which is fashionable at all times. Rhubarb not only lightens hair well, but also has a beneficial effect on the hair structure and scalp. Using rhubarb stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss. Rhubarb can also normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which will help with the problem of oily hair.

Recipe for lightening hair with rhubarb for an ash-blond shade

We will need 6 tablespoons of dried rhubarb root or leaves. You can combine dry leaves and roots in different proportions. Place five tablespoons of dried rhubarb in a small saucepan and pour 500 ml of boiling water over the rhubarb. You need to cook the broth for at least 25 minutes. The resulting broth should cool. Apply the decoction to the entire length of your hair and leave it for three hours. In order to wash off the rhubarb decoction, shampoo is not required, just rinse your hair well with warm water. You can use this decoction three times a week. After a week of using rhubarb infusion, you will see your hair become lighter in color.

Recipe for lightening hair with rhubarb for a straw-yellow shade

The amount of dry rhubarb depends on the length of your hair; the longer your hair, the more rhubarb you will need. You will need 20 to 40 grams of dried rhubarb root. Pour the required amount of rhubarb root with water (from 200 to 300 ml) and cook until the mixture is reduced to a thick consistency. Then cool the solution to room temperature and apply to hair. Rinse off the product after 2 hours with warm water without shampoo.

Lightening hair with cinnamon

Cinnamon has an impressive range of properties for strengthening and healing hair. In addition, cinnamon can color and lighten hair. Therefore, cinnamon is an indispensable ingredient in many masks and hair care products. Today we will talk about its ability to lighten hair. Using cinnamon as a lightener will give your hair the desired shade and give your hair a gorgeous natural shine.

Cinnamon has a whole range of beneficial properties:

The elements contained in cinnamon nourish the hair follicles and hair shaft well;
Due to deep penetration into the hair structure, the hair surface becomes smoother;
With regular use of cinnamon, hair becomes saturated with brightness and elasticity;
Cinnamon contains a very impressive set of microelements useful for hair: vitamin PP, C, A, Fe - iron, Cn - zinc, Mg - magnesium and this is not the whole list.

Recipe for bleaching blonde hair with cinnamon

Mix 100 ml of hair conditioner with 4 teaspoons of well-ground cinnamon (this is approximately the ratio of 4 teaspoons of cinnamon to 5 teaspoons of conditioner). Mix well to form a smooth paste. The paste should be thick enough so that it does not drip from the hair after application. Wash your hair as usual, then apply the resulting mixture to your hair. Comb your hair and twist it into a bun at the top of your head. Cover your head with a special mask cap or use a regular bag or cling film to keep the mask warm. After 3 hours, the mask can be washed off. Those who have coarse hair can keep this mask on for 4 hours. Rinse off without shampoo with plain warm water.

Cinnamon with honey to lighten hair

Take 80 - 100 ml. honey, 100 ml. hair conditioner, 5 teaspoons well ground cinnamon. Mix everything well until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Apply the mask to clean, damp hair. Apply the mask to your hair and cover your head with a cap or a bag; cling film is good for this. This will open the hair scales, allowing all the nutrients from the mask into the hair structure. Keep the mask on for 3 hours without washing off, then rinse with warm water and shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this procedure after 3 days to further lighten your hair.

Lightening hair with cinnamon and lemon

Mix three tablespoons of cinnamon powder with hair conditioner (200 ml). Add water (250 ml.) and lemon juice without zest (one tablespoon). Mix everything well. Apply the composition to the strands, evenly distributing it along the entire length of the hair. Wash off with warm water and shampoo after 3 hours.

Lightening hair with hydrogen peroxide

Everyone knows that peroxide is good for lightening hair. The use of hydrogen peroxide is the most popular and proven method for lightening and bleaching hair. Peroxide lightens both dark and light hair well.

However, there is one important BUT! Important! Do not bleach your hair with hydrogen peroxide if you have damaged, weak hair or if your hair has split ends. Only those lightening options that contain various oils will suit you.

Before you start lightening your hair, test on a separate small strand. This way you can protect yourself from undesirable lightening results.

Do not forget that hydrogen peroxide comes in different concentrations and you should definitely carefully read the percentage of hydrogen peroxide in the product you plan to use. To bleach hair with hydrogen peroxide, we recommend using a 3-6% solution. For coarse, strong hair, a 6% solution is suitable, and for normal hair, be sure to use a solution not exceeding a 3% concentration.

How to lighten hair with hydrogen peroxide?

Dilute peroxide in equal parts with water (the amount of peroxide should be equal to the amount of water).
Try lightening your hair on one strand first. The result will become clear in 20 minutes. This way you can understand whether this concentration of peroxide is suitable for you and whether you want this hair shade.
If this shade suits you, pour the entire resulting solution into a spray bottle and spray all your hair evenly.
After 20 minutes, wash your hair well with shampoo and conditioner.

This method of hair lightening can compete with many common commercial products that contain a large amount of aggressive chemicals.

Bleaching hair with lemon

Another effective way to lighten hair, which, in addition to bleaching, also moisturizes the hair and gives it a natural shine.

IMPORTANT! Do not apply pure, undiluted lemon juice entirely to your entire hair. Also, you should not apply pure lemon juice to your scalp.

Recipe for lightening hair with lemon and oil

Mix the juice of 1 lemon with 100 ml. water, add either 3 tablespoons of burdock oil or 3 tablespoons of olive oil. The oil will moisturize the hair well and provide additional nutrition to the hair. Pour the resulting product into a spray bottle. You can start using our product.

To highlight hair, cover strands of hair treated with lemon spray with foil to isolate them from the rest of the hair.

After applying the product to your hair, let it dry completely. Do not use a hairdryer or towel for this. The natural drying of the lemon product will lighten your hair most effectively. It is convenient to do this procedure in the evening, so that the hair has time to dry before going to bed. Be sure to wash your hair with shampoo in the morning.

I hope you were able to choose a suitable method for lightening your hair at home using folk methods. Let your hair be healthy and beautiful!