Foods That Can Lighten Your Hair

Fortunately, there are certain natural products that can help you lighten your hair. Of course, its results are not instantaneous or miraculous, but they can contribute to the health and appearance of your hair. Do you dare to try them?

Before commenting on the alternatives that we want to present to you, it is worth clarifying that you will not turn blonde just by applying them to your hair. However, you could benefit from the properties of these ingredients to show off hair that is shinier and with a slightly lighter tone than usual. Do not miss the following keys!

Foods you can use to lighten your hair

In addition to the aforementioned, it is also appropriate to emphasize that, if you are looking for immediate results that produce a noticeable change in your hair, you will have no choice but to go to a professional. Another alternative is to use products recommended by a dermatologist on your own, if you prefer to do it at home.

On the other hand, it is also appropriate to note that the use of the following natural elements comes mainly from traditional medicine or popular beliefs. However, we will also clarify the effects on hair proven by science.

Chamomile

A 2009 study published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology indicates that topical application of chamomile is beneficial for skin and hair. In fact, the same article details that that is why it is part of many cosmetic products dedicated to such purposes.

A traditional recipe is to prepare a chamomile infusion, wash your hair with shampoo and wait until it is completely dry or use the dryer. When the infusion is cold, pour it into an empty spray bottle.

Brush your hair and spray it, use the dryer again and leave the infusion on your hair for an hour. Wash and repeat several times a week.

Lemon

Regarding the beneficial properties of lemon, we can affirm that, although its historical use in cosmetics has been reported in several studies, there is not enough evidence to support its effects. Therefore, what we will describe below is based on popular beliefs.

For this recipe, you will need 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and ¼ of warm water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply to hair until it is completely damp. It is advisable to do it with unwashed hair.

After an hour or two, take a shower and wash as you normally do. Try to use a good conditioner or styling cream, as the citric acid in lemon can leave your hair dry.

Egg and beer

Again, there is research that talks about the benefits of beer for skin care. However, none of them alludes to its combination with the egg. Therefore, the following alternative is also not based on scientific evidence.

Use an egg white and mix with half a cup of lager; the black or red are not going to serve you. Apply to hair and leave on for at least an hour. Afterwards, rinse with cold or warm water. 

Although some recommend that the rest time be in the sun, it is appropriate to consult with a dermatologist before using this home remedy in this way.

Henna

This is a recipe that was used for many years to lighten or darken the tone of hair. Popular beliefs indicate taking into account several factors to apply henna or henna on the hair, such as:

• The more uniform you have your hair, the easier you will get the result you want.
• If you have multiple hair dyes, henna is unlikely to work.

To get the henna, you can go to a health food store; select a beige or yellow color. Remember that, being a natural product, it may not last as long as a conventional tincture.

A traditional use of this element is to add the henna powder to boiling water in a container and mix well until a thick paste is obtained. Hair must be clean and dry at the time of application.

Use gloves and apply the mixture to your hair; starts from the roots to the tips. Massage all the hair in general, cover with a plastic and leave it to act for several hours. The longer you leave it, the stronger the tone will be. Rinse with shampoo and conditioner.

Lemon and chamomile

In this case, two of the hair lightening products mentioned earlier are combined. To start with this alternative based on popular recipes, combine the fresh juice of one lemon with two tablespoons of chamomile. Mix and apply to all hair and leave for two hours. Finally, rinse normally.

You can also pour a little lemon infusion with chamomile into your shampoo bottle. When using it, you let it act for 10 minutes and, finally, just rinse.

Cinnamon

Lastly, we will introduce another product that does not have enough evidence to support its uses for hair. However, it has been used for a long time, and that is why we describe a popular recipe for its use. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist before application.

Mix three tablespoons of cinnamon and three tablespoons of conditioner in a bowl. Stir until you form a smooth paste and apply all over your hair. Then, put on a hat and leave for a long time, between 6 and 8 hours. To finish, wash with shampoo.

As a precaution, consult a professional

All of the above are options that have been used in a traditional way to improve hair health and add shine and tone. However, as we said before, if you want immediate, marked and, above all, safe results, consult a dermatologist or go to a professional in the field of beauty and aesthetics.