It is often difficult to modify black, dyed or natural hair. But if you have raven hair and want to try to lighten it, don't despair. With patience and attention, you can get a lighter shade.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Naturally Lighten Hair
Step 1. Prepare a natural treatment to begin the lightening process
You can do this by mixing one part of honey and four parts of distilled water in a bottle. Let the ingredients sit at room temperature for an hour.
You can also add a tablespoon or two of powdered cardamom - it has bleaching properties, so it can lighten your hair
Step 2. Do the treatment
Wet your hair completely and pour the solution on your head. You should work from root to tip. Hair must be wet for honey to maintain its bleaching properties and take effect. You may want to wear a shower cap for this purpose.
Before washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner, leave the solution on for at least an hour
Step 3. Make a rhubarb lightening solution
You can do this by mixing one part of shredded rhubarb and four parts of water. Wait for the liquid to come to a boil, let it cool and strain it. At this point the solution will be ready for application.
Step 4. Apply the rhubarb solution
To lighten your hair even more while in the shower, apply it immediately after shampooing, but before the conditioner. Let it cool before doing this.
If you don't have rhubarb on hand or don't know if you will be able to make the solution, many salons and beauty shops sell ready-to-use natural lightening products
Step 5. Lighten your hair even more with lemon juice
If you apply it throughout the day, especially before going out in the sun, you can continue to lighten your hair. The combination of sunlight and lemon juice will help you achieve a lighter tone in a progressive but effective way.
Method 2 of 3: Use a Tint
Step 1. Buy everything you need
You will need a specially formulated dye for dark hair and a pickling product, which will help eliminate the color. Bleach and ammonia are commonly used to lighten hair, but since they can be very harmful, you may want to opt for a sulfur-based stripper.
Before use, read all instructions on the package. Each product has a specific formulation, requires particular steps, laying times or procedures. Follow the instructions to get a good result
Step 2. Remove dark pigments with a sulfur based pickling agent
Unlike chemical bleaches or ammonia, this product will be much gentler on the hair. Due to its composition, it can emit a rather strong odor, but don't worry as it will disappear. To tone it down, you can go outside while you wait for it to take effect.
Each product has particular characteristics, so you should follow the instructions on the packaging to get a good result
Step 3. Consider gradual coloring
Lightening your hair within a month or several months will not only give you a better result, the damage will be significantly less. In addition, changing the color in stages will allow you to achieve the desired goal without errors. The chosen color can be activated with a 20-volume oxidizing emulsion to gradually lighten them with each application.
Step 4. Prevent Hair Damage
You should wait as long as possible between colorings. To keep your hair hydrated in the meantime, it is essential to use a nourishing conditioner. You should also try to use a protein enriched product to strengthen and hydrate them. Using these products during the process will help protect your hair.
Step 5. Go to the hairdresser
Each person has a specific hair. If the bleaching techniques you have tried have not given you the desired results, it is best to consult a professional. Hairdressers are usually able to easily remove the dark color and lighten the hair.
When you go to the hairdresser, find out about lightening shampoos and no-rinse spray treatments. He will be able to give you advice based on your hair type. Many products are designed to lighten even more hair that is already blonde, so they will not be effective on black hair
Method 3 of 3: Try Other Techniques
Step 1. You could get some highlights
Your hair won't become uniformly lighter, but subtle, strategic highlights can lighten the overall tone. If you're worried about getting a lighter shade than you've ever tried before, this solution may be for you.
Step 2. Have fun with Photoshop
It's a useful tool for trying out new colors without making a drastic decision. An inexperienced hairdresser or a friend who becomes a hairdresser can dye your hair an embarrassing color. By digitally modifying the tint, you will be able to understand if it is really appropriate to lighten them.
Step 3. Lighten your hair with herbal tea
Believe it or not, some teas have lightening properties. Bring the water to a boil and infuse a chamomile tea bag for about 10 minutes. Make sure to let the tea cool and use it to rinse your hair. Leave the camommila on for about 15 minutes.
To lighten your hair even more, repeat this process several times before shampooing or rinsing
Step 4. Use cinnamon
It has lightening properties and a wonderful aroma. Mix some cinnamon powder and conditioner until it forms a thick mixture. Massage it into your hair from root to tip, soaking it well. It is important to proceed evenly, otherwise you risk a mottled color. For an even application, try spreading the mixture with a comb.
Once the cinnamon is applied, put on a shower cap and leave it on for at least six hours, although letting it sit overnight can give you better results
Advice
- Harsh chemicals, such as bleaches or hydrogen peroxide, can damage your hair. Also, they sometimes make black hair turn brass or orange. It can be difficult to remedy this color, even if you have to dye them.
- After bleaching your hair, it's important to take care of it, so be sure to use a nourishing conditioner with each wash throughout the bleaching process. This will help you reduce, or even prevent, damage.
