A little blonde birdie told us sunshine can bleach hair 🌞. But before you ditch your dye, there are some things to keep in mind. Here’s how you can UV ray your way to lighter hair without damaging your luscious locks. Show The sun’s UV rays can break down your hair’s pigment (aka melanin). This can leave you with lighter hair. Some peeps see results after a few hours while others may never notice a difference. Folks with lighter hair are more likely to see noticeable results than folks who have darker hair. You can avoid sun bleaching your hair by wearing a hat, using a UV protection spray, or avoiding direct sun exposure altogether. Sitting in the sun won’t give you the same results as a licensed cosmetologist (obvi). But studies show sun exposure can lighten hair. How? Your hair’s color comes from a pigment called melanin. UV rays can break melanin down and leave you with a lighter lewk. FYI: The sun can lighten any shade of hair. But folks with lighter hair tend to have more noticeable results. Simply sitting in the sun can take your hair to new (lighter) heights. But some folks, especially those with darker hair, may need an extra boost. Here are some DIY treatments to try. Salt water spraySalt spray is a super simple and affordable way to gradually lighten your locks. We also love that it serves serious mermaid vibes 🧜‍♀️. Here’s how to lighten your hair with salt spray.
PSA: Salt can strip moisture from your hair. That’s why it’s important to use a deep moisturizer after each treatment to avoid dry, dull, or damaged hair. Lemon juiceWhen life gives you lemons, use them on your hair! Lemons contain lots of citric acid. This makes them a great natural bleaching agent. Some peeps think UV rays can accelerate the lightening process. Here’s how to lighten your hair with lemons.
Psst. Don’t use straight up lemon juice on your hair. It’s hella acidic and can cause frizziness and dryness. Def dilute it with water every time you use it. Chamomile teaChamomile tea isn’t just a soothing, delicious drink. Some studies suggest it’s also a fab hair lightener. Here’s how to lighten your hair with chamomile tea.
BTW: Some folks with darker hair have found success with chamomile tea as a bleaching agent. Just keep in mind, it prob won’t turn you into Goldie Locks. You can still enjoy fun in the sun without bleaching your hair. Here’s how you can avoid your own #BlondeMoment.
The sun can be a great way to naturally bleach your hair. But it’s uber important to have realistic expectations. Your results aren’t going to keep up with what you’d expect at the salon. Also, the treatment usually doesn’t work as well on darker hair. You can use DIY hair treatments like salt water spray, lemon juice, and chamomile tea to enhance results. Just remember to follow up with a conditioner to prevent hair damage. Can the sun actually make your hair lighter?Melanin is a pigment found in your skin and hair cells that gives each its color. It does seem weird that the sun bleaches our hair and darkens our skin. This mostly has to do with hair being dead and skin being alive. The sun bleaches and destroys the melanin in your hair giving you lighter hair.
How long does it take to lighten hair in the sun?Blonde hair takes about 20 minutes of intense sunlight to lighten. In contrast, dark hair would need a minimum of 30 minutes before you can see any changes in hair tone. Similarly, fine hair will bleach faster than thick, coarse hair.
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