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    What does cinnamon do for your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
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    Cinnamon can lighten your hair and add warmth to the tone. It can also stimulate the scalp, encouraging hair growth.
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    How long does it take to lighten your hair with honey?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    This depends on how dark your hair is, if it's coarse or fine, and how light you are trying to go. Most people will notice 1-2 levels of lift after 4-6 applications.
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    Can honey really lighten your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, but it needs to be raw organic honey. If the honey has been pasteurized, it may not work.
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    What can lighten your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon are all great natural lighteners. Camomile and vinegar can also lighten hair.
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    How many times do I have to do it for my hair to turn red?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    How long it takes will depend on your natural hair color. For example, black hair will not turn a bright red with this treatment, but it will develop red tints. However, you can apply it as much as you want, since cinnamon won't harm your hair.
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    What can I use instead of conditioner? I want to go as natural as possible, with no chemicals.
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    You can substitute olive oil for the conditioner. It's a natural conditioner and moisturizer. However, it's best not to use olive oil if you have oily hair.
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