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  • Question
    How can you lighten your hair naturally?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Honey, lemon, and chamomile are all natural lighteners. Apply once or twice a week for gradual, natural lightening.
  • Question
    Can you lighten your hair with box color?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    It may be possible to lighten your hair with permanent box dye. However, this will only be possible on hair that hasn't been previously colored.
  • Question
    Can you dye dark hair without bleaching it?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can dye hair that has not been previously colored without bleach, but you'll need to pick a color that is no more than 2 shades off from your natural color. Once you have colored your hair you can go the same level or darker without bleach, but not lighter.
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    Is there a way to dye your hair blonde without bleaching it?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    If you have virgin hair you may be able to achieve blonde with a high-lift permanent color. These colors can lift 3-5 shades without bleach.
  • Question
    Will lemon juice damage my hair?
    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.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Yes, lemon juice will damage your hair because it's acidic. The acidity will cause your hair to feel dry and brittle. You can help keep you hair from drying out by using moisturizing shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments.
  • Question
    What is the difference between using lime juice and lemon juice?
    Community Answer
    Lime juice doesn't really lighten your hair the way lemon juice does, and in some cases it can even dry your hair out.
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    Will the color be permanent?
    Community Answer
    For the hair you applied it on, yes. The hair that grows out will be your natural color.
  • Question
    Can you use lemon to make the lemon juice?
    Community Answer
    Yes. This will actually show better results rather than store-bought juice, which could contain harsh preservatives and chemicals.
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    Do I have to be able to bleach to get the best look?
    Community Answer
    No. Your hair can look just blonde without using bleach but using bleach is a more permanent way of dying your hair. It can be damaging on some hair types though.
  • Question
    Does chamomile tea ruin your hair?
    Community Answer
    No. It actually has conditioning properties and leaves you with softer hair after washing it out.
  • Question
    Which method is the best?
    Community Answer
    The first method is the best. It works really fast and using a hair dryer helps a lot.
  • Question
    Should my hair be wet before putting on the chamomile tea?
    Community Answer
    No, though it should be freshly shampooed but not conditioned, this will make the process work faster.
  • Question
    Can I use lime juice instead of lemon juice?
    Community Answer
    You could, but lemon juice is a better option and can make your hair a dark blond.
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    How long do I leave the dye in for?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how dark or light you want your hair (longer for lighter; shorter for darker).
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    Is it okay to use a hair iron instead of hair dryer?
    Community Answer
    No. Using a hair iron will permanently damage hair, even moreso if it is wet. Also, it would evade the purpose and evaporate the lemon.
  • Question
    Will lemon juice permanently lighten my hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, at least until the roots grow out. You'll need to touch it up every so often.
  • Question
    Does this method work on brown hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but the results would probably be a brassy orange color. This can easily be corrected with a toner or Method 1 Step 7.
  • Question
    Can I do the honey and vinegar one for a few hours instead of overnight?
    Community Answer
    You could, but the results might not be as visible. You could keep it in your hair for a few hours each day for a few weeks and probably see the same results. But for the best results in the shortest time, just leave it overnight.
  • Question
    Is the affect subtle or drastic?
    Community Answer
    The affect is quite subtle, but the more you repeat this process, the more drastic it will become.
  • Question
    My hair is strawberry blond. Will these methods get me closer to a pure blond?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Because your hair is light already, you should have success with these lightening methods.
  • Question
    How long should it take to start to see a change?
    Community Answer
    After your hair has been heated it should start to be noticeable.
  • Question
    How long does the blondeness stay in my hair?
    Community Answer
    It is permanent on the hair you lightened. When your roots grow out, they will be your natural color.
  • Question
    Will any of these methods make me go blonde from a black?
    tk parker
    Community Answer
    The lemon juice method will help you go from black to blonde, but it may take a little longer because of how dark your hair is.
  • Question
    Is it okay for a kid to use these methods?
    Community Answer
    You should ask your parents or an adult for help before you try these out.
  • Question
    Can lemon juice dry my hair out?
    Community Answer
    Yes, lemon juice can definitely cause dryness and frizziness, especially if used excessively.
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    Will performing this method on brown hair turn it red?
    Community Answer
    Probably not, but you could use henna to make it red.
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    Will it work on black hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but it will take multiple times to see noticeable results. Using the lemon juice method will probably leave you the best results.
  • Question
    My hair is brown and I want my hair to be platinum blonde. How long would it take for me to get the platinum blonde color?
    Community Answer
    You can't use any of these methods to make your hair platinum blonde. You need to dye your hair for that.
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    How long will I have to do this to make my hair a darkish blonde if I have naturally light brown hair?
    Community Answer
    Not that many times, but this depends on which method you use. The fastest would be the lemon juice method, as lemon juice has acidic properties.
  • Question
    Will lemons damage my hair if I use real ones?
    Community Answer
    It's acid, so yes, it will dry out your hair, but real lemons work better than lemon juice.
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