When life gives you lemons, you should squeeze them on your head and lighten up your hair! That might not be how the phrase goes, but this beauty hack has long been a quick and easy way to turn blondes even blonder during the summer. We went to our favorite color experts to get the 411 on whether or not this trick will damage your strands—the answer might surprise you. Before you grab Sun-In and play colorist during your big beach trip, read up on how to safely highlight your hair using only the sun (and a few DIY ingredients).
Know your hair type.
Not all hair color is created equal when it comes to achieving subtle, sun-kissed streaks. According to Rachel Bodt, a senior colorist at Cutler/Redken salon, you can really only get away with naturally lightening your hair yourself (without actually dying it) if you have lighter hair with a fine texture. "When you are working with darker hair, you are dealing with red and orange undertones, and these will be the first colors to be exposed," explains Bodt. Even though red is having a serious revival on the runways, there's a huge difference between electric copper and the ruddy orange that peeks through darker hair when it has come into contact with the sun for a long period of time. For darker-haired girls who are looking for a little summer makeover, Bodt recommends a mineral-removing shampoo, like Redken Pre Art Treatment[1], to give hair a softer, lighter appearance.
Mix it up.
If you are an ideal candidate for some summer sun streaks—we're looking at you fair-haired ladies—there are a few quick DIY recipes that are safe, yet effective. According to celeb colorist Aura Friedman, stick to lemon juice...but proceed with caution. "Lemon juice does lighten hair, but it can also be dangerous," says Friedman. "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," she adds. And for you Sun-In fans, we hate to break it to you, but you might want to think twice. "That kind of product causes a chemical reaction with your hair. If you want to dye it later on, you have to remember that it will still be there and could cause damage later in the game," says Friedman. If you have been using a hair-lightening product and then you head to the salon, fess up to your colorist to avoid breakage.
Bodt recommends two DIY washes to get hair to a lighter state. Her first at-home option is an apple cider vinegar wash. "Mix one part apple cider vinegar and six parts water to take off build up (for example, chlorine)," she explains. "This is a gentle way to lighten strands—but you may have to do it a few times to get results." She also tells clients to try vitamin C washes. "That one is easy. You crush up some vitamin C, add it to a spray bottle and spritz it on. It brightens hair and removes mineral build up," Bodt explains.
Color theory.
If you already color your hair and you've still caught the bleach bug, it is possible to get hair to an even lighter place using the sun. "For all the color-treated people, mix mostly water with a bit of salt and spray your hair at the beach. This will open the hair cuticle slightly and expose it to the sun," says Bodt. But remember this! "No matter what color your hair, the sun will fade it," says Friedman. "Think about how car paint fades in sunlight. The same thing happens with hair," she adds. If you want bright, shiny, just-stepped-out-of-the-salon status color, stock up on UV-protecting shampoo and conditioner like the Alterna Bamboo UV+[2] line. And remember—if you're looking to go full-on platinum, please, leave it to the experts.
Related:
The Right Blonde for Every Skin Tone
6 Awful Truths About Going Bleach Blonde
Science Explains Why You Want to Dye Your Hair Rainbow Colors
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References
- ^ Redken Pre Art Treatment (www.redken.com)
- ^ Alterna Bamboo UV+ (www.sephora.com)
- ^ The Right Blonde for Every Skin Tone (www.teenvogue.com)
- ^ 6 Awful Truths About Going Bleach Blonde (www.teenvogue.com)
- ^ Science Explains Why You Want to Dye Your Hair Rainbow Colors (www.teenvogue.com)
Source : http://www.teenvogue.com/beauty/hair/2015-06/how-to-lighten-hair-with-the-sun
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