Does anyone know any rinses that will lighten the shade of your hair a shade or two?

~*Alicia*~
21/23/25 (BSL)

try lemon juice mixed in with your conditioner - do this until the desired lightening effect

lemon juice can be very drying, though so condition well. you can also use cammomile tea as a finishing rinse and it will slowly lighten your hair.

Create blonde highlights by spritzing hair with a mixture of 1/4 cup ReaLemon® and 3/4 cup water. Relax in sun until desired result.

http://www.realemon.net/helpful_hints.html

OK, I am just wondering what would happen if you did this and have very dark brown hair?

OK, I am just wondering what would happen if you did this and have very dark brown hair?
it may turn an orangy red color - be careful

A couple of years ago I worked with a lady who's hair was naturally dark blonde. She came in after a weekend of sun and her hair was the most beautiful golden color. It wasn't yellow, it wasn't brassy, it wasn't dried out. She put RealLemon, vodka, and jojoba oil in a bottle and diluted it with water. Sprayed it on and played in the sun. She told me she kept it misted throughout the day. On her hair the results were gorgeous. I am sure that she conditioned afterwards because her hair was very soft and shiny.

I had forgotten about that until I read the above post. I think I will give it a try this summer. If it doesn't work, I will edit this with a big warning!!!

Elvia

That is interesting, Elvia. I wonder what the purpose of the vodka is?

I'm also curious what the effect would be on darker hair... but I'm too chicken to try it. Knowing me it'd come out pink. :rolleyes:

Chammomile seems to work for me. :wink:

Jojoba oil to condition???? Just wondering.....

That is interesting, Elvia. I wonder what the purpose of the vodka is?

I'm also curious what the effect would be on darker hair... but I'm too chicken to try it. Knowing me it'd come out pink. :rolleyes:

I really don't know except I remember her saying that it helped with the shine, and the oil to balance the drying effect of the lemon. She used EVOO sometimes.

I think I will try it out, but she had natural hair to begin with that was very healthy... mine is recovering. So I will be careful. In fact I will see if I can give her a call and update on this thread if I do get in touch with her. Maybe I can get the actual recipe and reasons.

Yes definitely different results on different shades. She had the right combination... in the mister and the right natural color to begin with.

Elvia

I'm sorry guys, this double posted.

Now I can say... I really do not know why this double posted!

So rather then waste this space I will give a word of caution about the lemon, vodka, oil, and water lightner. If in doubt, just spray a small section of hair first. I really do not know anything about this other than I worked with a lady who had stunning results. Everyone in the office complimented her.

I would feel terrible if something bad happened to one of you. But I will try it on a hot summer day, so I will let you know!

Elvia

This only works if you have hardy hair, and make sure to follow up with a good conditioner.

One part hydrogen peroxide
Two parts water

Pour it slowly over dry hair, rinse it out, then condition. I used this when I was younger (11-12) and had hair about the same color as yours, Alicia. So it should work out color wise!

~Diamond~

Hi. Ive been using Jerome Russell products for years, and though Ive never used this particular one, I would recomend it. http://www.jeromerussell.com/
click "bblonds" and select:"hair lite-ning shampoo"

This only works if you have hardy hair, and make sure to follow up with a good conditioner.

One part hydrogen peroxide
Two parts water

Pour it slowly over dry hair, rinse it out, then condition. I used this when I was younger (11-12) and had hair about the same color as yours, Alicia. So it should work out color wise!

~Diamond~
eeek, doesnt the peroxide ravage your hair? i did that when i was a kid and it was awful :(

Peroxide is a very harsh bleach on hair. It is what is used in permanent hair colors to strip away your natural color. Personally, I'd avoid using peroxide.

I have used lemon on my hair since I was a kid. My naturally blonde hair, would become almost white after a summer of sun and lemon juice. As I've aged, my hair has darkened. I have on occassion, still used a lemon/water mix on sections of my hair to give it highlights. I just comb the mixture into my hair and sit or work out in the sun. It gives a very natural looking highlight. I always make sure to condition my hair after doing this. (And I don't do it very often anymore!).

i was wondering if there were brands out there that dont use harsh peroxides on your hair.... i know that perhaps they wouldnt lighten as well, but i color my mom's hair cause its grey... isnt there a brand that colors grey by just coating the hair shaft instead of stripping it?

I have dark blonde hair, and I use a strong chamomile rinse when I want highlights. I get a pan, boil some water and dump a bag of chamomile flowers into it (I buy it at a health food store) After letting it steep until it cools off, I strain out all the mushy, goopy flowers. The tea is really strong and dark. I rinse my hair in the tea, put a plastic shower cap over my head and leave it on for 30 minutes. I have to put a towel around my shoulders to wipe up drips! Then I rinse it all out. It gives me GREAT highlights, and it doesn't seem to dry my hair out or anything.

I know it sounds kind of messy, but I like the effects on my hair.

I used to be a sun-in junky, and it frazzled my hair! I have also used the whole lemon juice thing, too, but so far the chamomile works the best for me.

that sounds like a good idea, i think i am going to try that, does it really lighten? i really really really prefer light blonde hair, but i dont want to dye it anymore :brickwall

Would a chamomile rinse made from tea bags work? I don't know of anywhere around here to get the flowers.

Would a chamomile rinse made from tea bags work? I don't know of anywhere around here to get the flowers.

It does indeed work. I've used chamomile teabags that had been sitting around for months, and still experienced the lightening effects. It may not make as much of a difference as you'd see with fresh flowers, but it does something.

i noticed a bunch of different teas (not bagged) at the health food store when i went looking for jojoba oil, now i think i need to go back... do you have anything like that around??? or a bulk store?

does this really work?

I have dark blonde hair, and I use a strong chamomile rinse when I want highlights. I get a pan, boil some water and dump a bag of chamomile flowers into it (I buy it at a health food store) After letting it steep until it cools off, I strain out all the mushy, goopy flowers. The tea is really strong and dark. I rinse my hair in the tea, put a plastic shower cap over my head and leave it on for 30 minutes. I have to put a towel around my shoulders to wipe up drips! Then I rinse it all out. It gives me GREAT highlights, and it doesn't seem to dry my hair out or anything.

I know it sounds kind of messy, but I like the effects on my hair.

I used to be a sun-in junky, and it frazzled my hair! I have also used the whole lemon juice thing, too, but so far the chamomile works the best for me.
So you use an entire bag for this? how big are the bags you are getting?

The chamomile flowers I use could probably fill three cups, but I'm not certain how many ounces it is. I'll have to check. The highlighting effects are more subtle than peroxide, but you can always do it over and over again until you get the lightening you want. The ends of my hair are lighter for some reason, than the top of my head, so it just looks like sun highlights. :smile:

This only works if you have hardy hair, and make sure to follow up with a good conditioner.

One part hydrogen peroxide
Two parts water

Pour it slowly over dry hair, rinse it out, then condition. I used this when I was younger (11-12) and had hair about the same color as yours, Alicia. So it should work out color wise!

~Diamond~

well....i was wondering if peroxide just lightens your hair...is there anyway that i could make it like..white blonde..bleach or peroxide?
thanks..!

Chamomile tea, lemon, and rhubarb root are all reputed to lighten hair. I've read that rhubarb root is the strongest lightener of the three. Make a tea with your desired herbs, and spritz daily. It should gradually lighten your hair (but make sure you're using a good condish while doing this!) Good luck!