Lightening your hair at home: how to do it and what precautions to follow
Obtaining bright highlights is a common desire for many, but achieving this goal is often associated with the fear of damaging the hair or obtaining an unwanted result. Lightening your hair at home can be done with more or less natural methods. The important thing is to do it with care and attention, following the right precautions to obtain the desired result without taking risks. So let's see how to lighten your hair at home and what precautions to follow to obtain a perfect result.
Hydration and protection after lightening
Choose the lightening method
There are several options for lightening your hair at home, including the following.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is known to have a slight lightening effect on hair. Mix it with water and spray on your hair. At this point you can expose yourself to the sun to activate the lightening power of lemon. However, it is good to remember not to exaggerate with the time you spend in the sun to avoid causing damage to your hair by drying it out more than necessary.
Chamomile
Prepare a chamomile infusion and apply it to your hair to obtain golden highlights. Spray the chamomile infusion on your hair and make sure to distribute it evenly throughout your hair. Lightly massage your hair to ensure the infusion is distributed well. Also in this case, exposure to the sun could help amplify the lightening effect, speeding up the final result. Once again, however, it is recommended to pay attention to exposure times.
Honey and cinnamon
A mask with honey and cinnamon can create warm highlights in your hair. In a bowl, mix some natural honey with ground cinnamon. The proportion depends on the length and density of your hair. Start with about 2-3 tablespoons of honey and add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Adjust the proportions based on the amount of mask needed.
Leave the mask to act on your hair for about 30-60 minutes. The processing time may vary depending on the intensity of the desired highlights and the sensitivity of your hair. After the exposure time, rinse your hair thoroughly.
Hair lightening products
You can use specific lightening products available on the market, such as lightening foams or gels.
Head on a small section
Before applying any product or remedy to your hair, test a small, hidden section to see how your hair will react. In this way you will be able to evaluate how to proceed, whether to continue with the chosen lightening method, or whether to change the method and try to opt for something different.
Hydration and protection after lightening
Lightening products can dry out your hair, so it's essential to keep it soft and hydrated . After using a lightening product, proceed with washing your hair and applying hydrating masks and oils, to give new vigor to your hair. Linseed oil, for example, is an excellent ally for hair care and can be used as a pre or post shampoo treatment.
A perfect treatment to hydrate and reinvigorate your hair is Recovery Hero , a fabric mask that uses the thermo-heat effect to promote the absorption of the active ingredients contained within it.
Also remember that a gradual approach is the right choice to keep your hair in optimal health. Achieving natural results takes time and patience. Avoid lightening too intensely at once to avoid possible damage and unwanted results.
