How to Make Homemade Hair Lighteners

Many Americans dream of being "blonde-haired and blue-eyed" hotties, but nature tends to pick its favorites. Finland has the highest number of natural blondes. And, only about one in every six Americans were born with blue eyes. Of course, if you're not born a Scandinavian beauty, you can still get blue-colored contact lenses and lighten your hair. Rather than use the commercial mixes that are pricey to buy, learn how to make homemade hair lighteners.

Before you use any type of lightener on your hair, whether it's a commercial product or a homemade mix, you should test it on a few strands of your hair first. This way, you'll know what kind of results to expect. Testing first is especially important if you already have a dye job, a perm, or have straightened your hair with chemicals.

And, before you begin, put on an old shirt. Have an old towel on hand, or several paper towels to wipe spills up with. Make sure your hair is clean and free from sprays, gels and other hair products.

The most popular homemade hair lightener used to be straight Peroxide. However, Hydrogen Peroxide has a bleaching ability that will lighten most hair colors too. Simply spray it on your wet hair and comb it through well.

Real lemon juice is another homemade hair lightener that's been used for ages. It's acidic content makes it great for lightening hair up a bit. If you're a brunette, it won't turn you into a blonde, but it can give you some awesome highlights.

All you have to do to use this homemade lightener is juice two or three fresh lemons. Comb the juice through your hair with a comb. Make sure your hair is completely covered with the lemon juice. Then, sit outside in the direct sun. The sunlight will help aid the lemon juice in lightening your hair.

You can also use Chamomile Tea to lighten your hair. Brew up a very strong cup of Chamomile Tea. Allow it to cool, then comb it through your hair. Or, you can pour it in a spray bottle and apply it to your hair that way. Whichever works the best for you!

To help Chamomile Tea do its thing, you'll need to sit outside in the direct sunlight as well.