How to Lighten Your Hair in the Sun

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Lots of people just love getting light hair and natural highlights. Using lemon juice and sunlight can be a low-cost and all-natural alternative to getting highlights at the salon. Do you want light hair and natural highlights? Well, then this article is just for you!

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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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      • Be sure to wash and condition your hair after every session because the acidity of the lemons can dry out your hair. If you can deep condition, I find this works best.
      • Don't go in a chlorine pool a week after applying the lemon spray, as it can react to your hair and potentially turn it green!
      • Try to stay in the sun for about 1 to 4 hours. The process of lightening your hair is gradual, so try to be patient.
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      • lemon
      • water
      • spray bottle
      • a sunny day

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