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I have black hair; how many days it will take to lighten hair if I follow this routine daily?

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Your hair should be lighter in a week or prior.

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How long will it take for my hair to get lighter if you have dirty blond hair?

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It depends on your hair, but it can take as little as 30 minutes to an hour.

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How long would I need to sit outside in the sun for my hair to go light if I'm a brunette?

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It is a gradual process so just sitting in the sun for hours one day will not make a dramatic difference to the color of your hair. Try it for an hour a week straight and see if you notice any change.

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Will this cause my hair to have more split ends?

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It could, depending on whether or not it dries out your hair. If you notice an increase in split ends or dryness, then discontinue your methods.

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Does this actually work?

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This process does actually work over time and if you do it often. If you add a lightening agent to your hair, like lemon juice, then the process will be much quicker and will work better.

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Will this be permanent after a while?

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Yes. Lightening your hair with the sun will permanently change the color of your hair until it grows out. The highlights may fade, but it will remain changed.

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Can I get it back to my natural color after a while?

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Yes, the dye will grow out of your hair and it should return to your natural color after a while.

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Will this damage my hair?

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No. As long as your hair is healthy and you take care of it, the sun will not damage your hair.

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Can this dye my hair blonde?

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The results you will get from this will be very minimal unless you do it very consistently and frequently. It will not be a permanent solution for making your hair blonde.

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How do I get best results? Do I have to be outside or can I sit by the window?

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If you want to get best results sit outside, not by the window, because then the sun will get rid of some the pigment faster, so your hair will lighten properly.

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