Rebecca says: “The product can be applied selectively or all over to damp or dry hair. You can then either blow-dry hair or ‘bask in the sun’. To ensure you are (safely) getting the most out of your spray, we recommend looking for sprays that include nourishing and moisturizing ingredients; look out for things like glycerin and hydrogenated castor oil, which will take some of that edge off of the hydrogen peroxide the spray is formulated with and prevent breakage. How to Apply Lightening Spray Choose Sun In® Gentle with Lemon if you have blonde to medium brown hair and want to create subtle looking highlights.

When used with honey, or even on its own, chamomile will subtly lift the overall tone of your hair. So if that’s what you’re looking for, great! And if what you’re interested in is natural highlights, you’ll want to try a DIY solution that you can apply to more targeted parts of your hair instead, like the lemon juice-conditioner combo. To make your own sun lightening spray, you can use lemon or salt. Though they’re natural lighteners, lemon juice is acidic and can burn hair if you’re not careful, and salt can be very drying. Less is definitely more, so proceed with caution. If you're trying to lighten your hair after a dye job gone wrong, colorist Meri Kate O'Connor suggests loading up with an ultra-clarifying shampoo (something that's spiked with the stripping ingredients you usually avoid, like sulfates). She's a fan of this one from Bumble and Bumble—as well as Prell Shampoo—which should be followed immediately with a super-hydrating treatment to restore some of the inevitable dryness that comes with clarifying.This leave-in-spray nourishes every bit as much as it lightens your hair; not only will it leave your hair looking lighter than before, but the brand says its formula assists with retaining moisture and gives your hair an overall smoother appearance. Tens across the board. This natural sweetener is a true beauty star: It's used in DIY face masks and hair masks to nourish, has antibacterial properties, and can even lighten hair. "Honey contains very small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which is what is able to lighten hair," Santo explains. Here, she explains a few ways to use honey to brighten strands:

Commercially available hair stripper products and some home remedies may help lighten hair dye in your hair. Here’s what to know. READ MORE Honey + Water or Vinegar: Mix two tablespoons of raw honey (pasteurized, commercial honey will not work) into a cup of water. Apply the mixture to hair so it's evenly spread and let it sit for about 60 minutes, then shampoo. For extra clarifying, try swapping water for two cups of white vinegar: The vinegar will help gently lighten hair and also dissolve oil and residue buildup.

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Sophie adds: “I apply the spray, starting with my dark roots then combing the remnants through to the ends. And with Sun In®, there is no waiting around for your colour to develop. Just relax in the sun or use a hairdryer to reveal natural looking highlights, any time of the year. We’ve all got it: a triangle of tresses on our private parts. Yes, we’re talking about pubic hair, folks. And there’s a wild tangle of info out there… READ MORE Leave the paste on like a mask for 30 to 60 minutes maximum, depending on how dark your hair is," Santo says. The length of time the solution processes on the hair determines how light the person’s hair will lift.