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QuestionHow long do you keep hydrogen peroxide in your hair?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.You shouldn't leave it in for longer than an hour. To achieve your perfect level of lightness is often a multi-step process. It's best to lighten in stages, waiting a week between applications.
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QuestionWhat is a high-lift hair color?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.A high-lift hair color is a color that has a higher percentage of ammonia than other permanent color formulas. The result is a color that can lift 3-4 levels instead of 1-2.
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QuestionHow can you lighten your hair naturally?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.Applying lemon juice is a great way to gradually lighten your hair. Honey also works well as a lightener but it needs to be raw and organic.
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QuestionCan you lighten your hair with box color?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.Yes, if you pick a box dye that is permanent color and in a lighter shade than your own hair it will lighten it a level or two. The only exception is if your hair has been previously dyed. The only way to lighten previously colored hair is with bleach.
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QuestionCan I use normal honey I buy from stores?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.No. It needs to be unpasteurized, raw honey. I'd recommend getting some from your local farmers market.
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QuestionWhat color will dirty blonde hair turn after using the lemon technique?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.You should end up with warm, light golden pieces.
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QuestionIf I dyed my hair naturally black hair brown, but the brown wasn't light enough, can I use honey to further lighten my hair?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.Unfortunately no. Honey is not strong enough to remove permanent dye. You' will need to go to a professional colorist to fix the problem.
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QuestionWhat color will my black brown hair turn after lightening?Community AnswerIt'll (most likely) become a lighter shade of brown with a slight copper-y coloured tinge. Even if you do these techniques many many times, your hair won't become blonde or anything unless you bleach it.
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QuestionWhich of these is the fastest method?Community AnswerI would say try to use a combination of all of these methods (lemon juice, honey, chamomile tea, vitamin c, cinnamon) and add a little bit of hydrogen peroxide to use as a masque for your hair. That should give you the fastest method for a lighter color.
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QuestionHow do I lighten my bleached hair?Community AnswerI sugget using toner or purple shampoo if you're aiming for platinum blonde or white
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QuestionHow well will this work in dark brown hair?Community AnswerIt will most likely become a couple shades lighter if you repeat the process.
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QuestionHow light will the hair be after using all of the techniques?Community AnswerIt depends how light your hair is to begin with. It will probably lighten a few shades, maybe more, but not a huge amount.
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QuestionWhich technique will make my hair platinum or bright blonde in 1 day to 2 days?Community AnswerYou can't do that without dying it. Lemon does help a lot but to get it platinum blonde you need bleach.
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QuestionIf I use the lemon juice technique, how long will I need to wait for lighter hair results?Community AnswerUsually you have to repeat the process many times to see results. To speed up the process a little, sit in the sun while the lemon juice is still in your hair.
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QuestionHow can I lighten pink, purple and blue hair?Community AnswerA color corrector such as Color Oops should work fine. You can find it at your local beauty supply store and sometimes even Walmart.
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QuestionWhat would work best for my strawberry-blonde hair to get to Marilyn Monroe's infamous blonde hair?Community AnswerYou have to bleach your hair for Marilyn's hair color. These methods will lighten your hair, but they will not completely change its color.
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QuestionHow long do I have to wait for the lemon technique to work?Community AnswerIf you mean lemon juice on the hair in sunlight, do this every day for about a week and a half and you should see a difference if you have light brown hair. For darker hair it might take twice that time.
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QuestionI've been dying my hair black for many years. What's the best way to lighten it so that I can dye it a dark purple?Community AnswerUsing a bleach/lightener will make the process a lot easier, but if you don't want to use a lightener, try your best to wash out the color from your hair and then try using hydrogen peroxide, which is a lightener but is less damaging than bleach.
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QuestionHow can I lighten my hair without damaging it?Community AnswerThere's pretty much no way to drastically lighten your hair without the risk of damage. However, saturating your hair in coconut oil the night before you bleach your hair can protect it from excessive damage.
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QuestionAfter bleaching/dying auburn hair, which one of these methods would get the brass/copper tones out?Community AnswerToners are used to neutralize that unwanted brassy copper color. They are usually purple or blue in color.
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QuestionWill my black hair turn brown or not change?Community AnswerIt may turn a few shades lighter, or it may turn orange.
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QuestionIf I use the cinnamon technique, will it immediately work the next morning?Community AnswerUsually you have to repeat the process several times over 2-3 weeks for you to notice the difference.
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QuestionIf I need to prelighten my hair before temporarily dying my tips, would I jut put it on my tips or on my whole head?Community AnswerIf you're only dying the tips, you'll only need to lighten the tips. These methods won't lighten the hair too much though, so if your hair is a darker shade, you might want to bleach it.
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QuestionWill lightening my hair without bleach damage my hair in any way?Community AnswerMost of these methods shouldn't, except potentially the lemon juice method. After using lemon you should condition your hair because the acid can dry it out.
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QuestionHow do I lighten my black hair?Community AnswerThe same way, it just won't get as light as the hair of someone with a lighter natural color, and it may take more tries to see results. If you want really light hair, you'll need to bleach it.
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QuestionHow would I apply it if I only want to dye the tips?Community AnswerTake a ponytail, put it as high you want it and apply the mixture and repeat this daily for a few weeks.
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QuestionWhat is the best way to remove a black color without bleach?Community AnswerThere is no other way.
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QuestionThis article says that you shouldn't attempt these methods if you've dyed your hair before. What if I have darkened my hair with coffee?Community AnswerYou don't need to worry about it since coffee isn't real hair dye.
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QuestionCan I use pink salt for method one number nine?Community AnswerYes, just as long as you remember to use it carefully. Use about double the amount recommended, do it twice or once a week until it;s the desired colour.
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QuestionHow do I lighten my permanent hair coloring?Community AnswerYou can't. You have to dye it a different shade if you want it to be lighter.
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