6 Simple Steps to Highlighting Your Hair With Lemon Juice
My once-blond hair has been getting darker and darker, especially since I haven't had the time or the money to get it professionally highlighted. I have really thick, long hair, so not only does it take hours at the salon to get it done, but it costs hundreds of dollars too. (It doesn't help that I live in one of the most expensive cities in the whole country, either.)
So in the interest of protecting my pocketbook and hectic schedule, I tried to lighten my hair myself.
My first stop was the hair color section at my local Walgreens, but all the chemicals and the fear of screwing up scared me. And what happened to SunIn? I didn't see that anywhere!
Instead I decided to try something I hadn't done since I was a teen: use lemon juice to give myself some natural highlights. How did I do it, you ask?
Step 5: Comb or Rub the Lemon Juice In
You can also comb the mixture into your hair to get even coverage -- or take some of the liquid, put it on a cotton ball, and rub it into your hair in streaks if you want that look. Then sit in the direct sun for an hour or two. Make sure to cover any exposed skin with sunscreen so you won't get burned.