How to naturally lighten your hair with honey?

Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars at the salon trying to achieve that perfect blonde look? Look no further than your kitchen pantry! Not only is honey a delicious addition to your tea, but it can also be used as a natural hair lightener. Here’s how:

First Things First

Before you start slathering honey all over your head like Winnie the Pooh, make sure you have everything you need for this sweet hair transformation.

What You’ll Need:

  • Raw honey (the darker the better)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • A mixing bowl
  • A shower cap or plastic wrap
  • Patience (this process may take some time)

The Recipe

Now that you’ve gathered all your ingredients, it’s time to mix them together in perfect harmony.

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of raw honey and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Add in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and mix well.
  3. Apply the mixture evenly throughout your damp hair.
  4. Cover your hair with a shower cap or plastic wrap and let it sit for at least an hour (longer if possible).
  5. Rinse out the mixture thoroughly with warm water.

Why It Works

Honey contains naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide which works as a bleaching agent without damaging sensitive strands (and who doesn’t love mo’ money ‘less damages?). Additionally, its moisturizing properties help keep locks looking shiny and healthy even after they’ve been lightened (it’s basically magic).

Olive oil helps nourish and strengthen brittle strands while apple cider vinegar works as an acidic rinse to prevent damage caused by exposure to sunlight (Translation: Healthy AF).

Tips & Tricks

Here are some helpful tips before diving into this DIY adventure:

Use Raw Honey

Raw honey, unlike processed honey, retains more of its nutrients and bleaching properties. The darker the honey, the higher the concentration of hydrogen peroxide.

Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment

Everyone’s hair is different and it may take some trial and error to achieve your desired shade. Feel free to adjust measurements or experiment with leaving the mixture in for shorter/longer periods of time.

Protect Your Clothes

Honey stains are not a good look on anyone. Make sure you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy or laying down towels around your workspace (because we all know how messy things can get when you use just about any beauty product).

Conclusion

Achieving a natural lightened effect is easy when using ingredients from your pantry! This recipe is an affordable way to switch up your hair color without booking a trip to the salon (saving more money means spending on more beauty products). Plus, it’s an eco-friendly alternative since you’re reducing packaging waste from commercial hair dye brands (save planet earth while slaying must be a dream come true right?).

So grab some honey (and maybe pour yourself a cup of tea while you’re at it) and give this DIY hair hack a try!

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