My darker roots were lighter, having taken on a slightly golden hue, and faded into the ombre-style blonde more gracefully.

Sundresses, sandals, spritzers — these are just a few signs of summer. When it comes to beauty, and more specifically hair, what do you think of? Braids, beachy waves, and of course, lighter hair. These days, going to the salon to lighten up isn't as easy as it used to be but many stylists suggests a salon visit for making any big color change, like bleaching hair or trying to go more than a few shades lighter in a short time. "You risk over-processing your hair, increasing breakage, and making your hair orange," says Angela Soto , hairstylist and Owner of Baja Studio salon in New York City.

What Is Hair Lightening Spray?

Another beauty and wellness hero ingredient, apple cider vinegar can be used to both deep-clean and lighten hair, Santo says. It’s often applied as a rinse after shampooing because it helps remove excess dirt, oil, and build-up from styling products. For lightening purposes: Yes, Sunbabe safely and effectively lightens bleached hair. Both bleached and natural strands will lighten 2-3 shades over a few uses. To make your hair lighter using chamomile, all you’ll need to do is brew a few tea bags (Abdullah recommends seven). Let them steep for a while so the tea is extra strong, allowing it to cool in the process. Then, put the tea in a spray bottle, throwing in a teaspoon or two of honey if desired. Spritz it on and let your hair soak for 30 minutes to an hour max before rinsing. (Keeping it under an hour is important if you don’t want to emerge from this experiment with majorly dried-out hair!) 8. Pour One Out (And Over Your Hair)

On its own, regular hydrogen peroxide from the drugstore won't lighten your hair because it will dry before any chemical reaction can take place. Combining hydrogen peroxide with baking soda, though, creates a paste that can sit on your hair and work magic, lightening it by one to two shades. When trying out this method, you’ll want to exercise some caution, however. Mix one part apple cider vinegar and six parts water to take off build-up (for example, chlorine)," Bodt explains. "This is a gentle way to lighten strands—but you may have to do it a few times to get results." Founded by Cuban-born American hairdresser Oribe Canales, Oribe’s products are free of sulphates and parabens and are also cruelty-free.

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SOPHIE Swietochowski, 28, from Harpenden, Herts, says: “My highlights cost more than my gym membership, phone bill and dentist trips combined. As an extra precaution, you can “protect your hairline with petroleum jelly and apply a moisturizing mask right after dying,” Davis adds. 6. Make a Cinnamon and Honey Mask According to celeb colorist Aura Friedman, lemon juice works — but proceed with caution. "Lemon juice does lighten hair, but it can also be dangerous," Friedman says. "It's so acidic it can burn your hair. The best way to use it is by mixing it with conditioner or even with coconut oil, so you get those important hydrating and reparative benefits.”.