Photographers get very excited about the golden hour – the precise moment in time of the day when the light falls perfectly across skin and hair to warm it up with a golden glow and make everything look even more beautiful. The same goes for translucent brown hair colour. The shade is tipped to blow up in 2022 and is like a golden-hour filter for your hair. So if you’re a hair-colour virgin who wants to experiment with the new fad but is still commitment-phobic, we’ve just the thing for you. Because we like you too much, we scoured the lengths of the internet to find DIYs that will add some sun-kissed golden tones to your hair without the serious commitment of bleach.
Wanna give a subtle sun-kissed update to your tresses without taking the plunge? Keep swiping for DIYs that will get the job done.
6 Natural Ways To Lighten Dark Hair At Home
The Citrusy DIY
You’ll Need:
- Lemon
- Warm water
- Spray bottle
Method:
Step 1: To get started, squeeze the juice from the lemons into the spray bottle and add water. It’s best to add two parts water for each part of lemon juice.
Step 2: Wet your hair, then spritz the lemon juice mixture throughout the lengths — or just over the sections you want to lighten. To maximise its lightening abilities, sit in the sun for upto 1 hour. Then, wash the lemon juice out of your hair. PS: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to any exposed skin to protect it from the sun!
Yogurt To Be Kidding Me!
You’ll need:
- Chamomile tea bags
- Hot water
- Yogurt
Method:
Step 1: Leave the 3-4 tea bags steeping in hot water until it cools down.
Step 2: Shampoo and condition your hair and then apply the chamomile tea to your hair once it cools down. Don’t wash your hair afterward; instead, just let it air-dry.
Cinnamon Is How We Roll
You’ll need:
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Olive oil
Method:
Step 1: To a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create a mask.
Step 2: Mix it all together. You can add a bit of conditioner if the consistency is too thick. Then, let the mixture sit for half an hour, giving the cinnamon and a honey time to mix and the hydrogen peroxide to activate. Apply the mixture to your hair, tie it up in a bun, and slap on a shower cap. Leave this on your hair for at least four hours. Even better if you can let it sit overnight. Just remember to put a towel over your pillowcase to avoid stains.
Honey And Vinegar FTW!
You’ll Need:
- Honey
- Vinegar
- Coconut Oil
Method:
Step 1: In a bowl, add 2 cups of raw apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of honey.
Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of warmed coconut oil and blend the ingredients well. Apply it to your hair and wrap ii in an old towel. Leave it on overnight and wash it off with a shampoo the next morning.
I C You!
You’ll Need:
- Vitamin C capsules
Method:
Step 1: Crush 8-9 Vitamin C tablets and mix it with the amount of shampoo you normally use on your hair. Shampoo as usual and follow it up with a conditioner.
Baking Soda Mask
You’ll Need:
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Baking soda
Method:
Step 1: Add 1 cup of baking soda along with 3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide, mix it up and apply to your hair.
Step 2: Leave the mask on for 30 to 60 minutes (but no more than 60 minutes) and let it work its magic. Your hair will turn out 1-2 shades lighter!
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