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    What can I do to lighten my hair quickly?
    Michael Van den Abbeel
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon.
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    You can try doing a rinse with apple cider vinegar to help enhance your hair's natural shine. After the vinegar rinse, use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to protect your hair more.
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    How long does it take to see results?
    Community Answer
    You will notice subtle results even after the first use. The more you use the sprays, the more noticeable the results will be.
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    Do these methods damage the hair?
    Community Answer
    The sprays that include lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide will be drying on your hair. If you are using one of those sprays, be sure to condition your hair well. You may want to consider leave-in conditioners and/or deep conditioning, depending on how your hair reacts to those ingredients.
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    How long do you have to be in the sun with the mixture?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how dark your hair is and how light you want it to be. The lighter you want your hair to be, the longer you'll need to sit in the sun.
  • Question
    Can you use these sprays on grey hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. These ingredients will brighten up grey hair. If you have medium gray hair, it will lighten over time with these sprays.
  • Question
    Can these sprays be made to achieve different colors?
    Community Answer
    The color of the highlights depends on the natural color of your hair, not the ingredients used. People with blonde, red and light brown hair will normally have golden highlights. Darker brunettes generally see auburn highlights in their hair.
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    Should I wash out the tea and essential oils?
    Community Answer
    Since it doesn't use hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice, you can leave it in for as long as desired since it will not cause damage to your hair if you leave it in for too long.
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    Should I rinse out my hair a while after applying the solution, since it contains peroxide?
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    Yes. For lighter hair, you should leave the hydrogen peroxide in your hair for about 15-30 minutes, then wash it out with cold water. For darker hair, you could leave it in for up to an hour if you really want substantial results. After you leave it in your hair for 30-60 minutes, wash it out with cold water.
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    Do I use regular hydrogen peroxide or professional 30, 40 or 50 volume?
    ChocoCat1122
    Community Answer
    Regular 3% peroxide, as any more would put you at a risk of damaging your hair.
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