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To be considering lightening my dark hair using honey

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froggy1811 · 22/11/2021 15:49

So, I really want to lighten my medium brown hair for Christmas, but I don't want to damage my hair or change it too dramatically, as I like the rich goldeny tones that are in my hair naturally. Put simply, I just want to 'emphasise' this by lightening to a shade or two lighter - although, I'm not sure if I want to lighten the entire base or just add highlights.

Lately, I've watched numerous videos on YouTube where women have dyed their hair using honey! Some have just mixed it with conditioner, while other add cinnamon (apparently this intensified the lightening - something to do with the chemical combo of cinnamon and honey!) Apparently, you need to do this several times until you achieve your desired colour. Some have used highlighting caps, while others just smeared it all over their heads!

Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone here has tried this, and if so did it work? Do you think the whole thing is a silly old wives tale, or is it worth a try before reaching for the box die?

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froggy1811 · 25/11/2021 17:24

Well, I'm too much of a wimp to actually dye it! But, I think primarily I'm just really interested to see if it actually works or if it's just a big con sold to the public by the YouTubers!

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froggy1811 · 25/11/2021 17:27

Also, I've always been interested in home made remedies! I've made my own hair/face masks and lotions for years! Like I said upthread - I think I probably have far too much time on my hands! 😂

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