Whether you want something super subtle or jaw-droppingly dramatic, a hair colour switch-up is the ultimate mood enhancer. That said, brown is one of the most versatile hues and is a celeb-approved way to up our beauty ante. However, as we are not going to see our trusty hairstylists anytime soon, putting our hair colour dreams on hold might seem like the only choice. But not when we’re here! Lucky for you, we’ve found some DIYs that can give you lighter locks without the hefty bill that comes with a salon appointment.
So if you wish to give a subtle sun-kissed update to your tresses at home, keep swiping for DIYs that will get the job done.
DIY Recipes Will Give You Sun-Kissed Highlights
The Citrusy DIY
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You’ll Need:
- Lemon
- Warm water
- Spray bottle
Method:
Step 1: To get started, squeeze the juice from the lemons into the spray bottle and add water. It’s best to add two parts of water for each part of lemon juice.
Step 2: Wet your hair, then spritz the lemon juice mixture throughout the lengths — or just over the sections you want to lighten. To maximise its lightening abilities, sit in the sun for up to 1 hour. Then, wash the lemon juice out of your hair. PS: Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to any exposed skin to protect it from the Sun!
The One With Tea
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You’ll need:
- Chamomile tea bags
- Hot water
- Yogurt
Method:
Step 1: Leave the 3-4 tea bags steeping in hot water until it cools down.
Step 2: Shampoo and condition your hair and then apply the chamomile tea to your hair once it cools down. Don’t wash your hair afterward; instead, just let it air-dry.
The Easiest Of All
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You’ll need:
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Olive oil
Method:
Step 1: To a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create a mask.
Step 2: Mix it all together. You can add a bit of conditioner if the consistency is too thick. Then, let the mixture sit for half an hour, giving time for hydrogen peroxide to activate. Apply the mixture to your hair, tie it up in a bun, and slap on a shower cap. Leave this on your hair for at least four hours. Even better if you can let it sit overnight, just remember to put a towel over your pillowcase to avoid stains.
Bee Sweet, Try A Honey DIY
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You’ll Need:
- Honey
- Vinegar
- Coconut Oil
Method:
Step 1: To a bowl, add 2 cups of raw apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of honey.
Step 2: Then, add 1 tablespoon of warmed coconut oil and blend the ingredients well. Apply to your hair, wrap it in an old towel. Leave it on overnight and wash it off with a shampoo the next morning.
One-Ingredient Recipe
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You’ll Need:
- Vitamin C capsules
Method:
Step 1: Crush 8-9 Vitamin C tablets and mix them with the amount of shampoo you normally use on your hair. Shampoo as usual and follow it up with a conditioner.
Give your hair a celeb-approved makeover at home with these easy-peasy DIY Recipes.
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