Whether you have hair that’s naturally blonde or hair that’s been lightened, sometimes the color can start to dull, or even worse, become brassy. If you want brilliant blonde hair that shimmers and catches the light, there are a variety of natural ways to give your hair color a lift without resorting to the use of hair color. If you’re ready to pump up the blonde a bit, here’s how to do it naturally.
Brighten blonde hair: Rediscover lemon juice
It’s one of the oldest ways to subtly lighten and brighten blonde hair. Buy two fresh lemons at the grocery store and squeeze the contents into a bowl. Add a small amount of your favorite conditioner to the juice and stir well. The conditioner will help to soften and protect your hair from drying out in the sun. You can also use olive oil in place of conditioner which will not only condition but has subtle lightening powers of its own. Gently comb the juice/conditioner mixture through your hair and sit outside for an hour in direct sunlight. Be sure to wear a sunscreen so you won’t damage your skin while brightening your hair. After an hour, wash off the lemon juice. Your hair should look subtly lighter and brighter. You can enhance the effect even more by repeating it on a weekly basis for several weeks.
Brighten blonde hair: Chamomile tea
Prepare a strong batch of chamomile tea by adding fresh chamomile flowers to boiling water. Allow the tea to cool and add the juice of half a lemon before using it as a rinse on your hair. It should subtly brighten blonde hair after a single use, but using it repeatedly will enhance the brightening effect.
Brighten blonde hair: Discover the power of purple
If you color your hair and notice that your blonde hair turns a golden or brassy color after a few washings, buy a special color shampoo with a purple base specifically made to control brassiness. The purple helps to neutralize any yellow or gold tones and your blonde hair will look brighter after one shampoo.
Brighten blonde hair: Clarify
Sometimes blonde hair becomes dull because of the build-up of hair color products. To remedy this problem, use a clarifying shampoo for a few days until you notice your hair starts to brighten. Follow up with a deep moisturizing treatment to help smooth down the hair follicle so your hair will better reflect the light.
Brighten blonde hair: Make your hair “pop” by wearing complimentary colors
Another way to visually lighten your hair is to wear colors that are opposite to yellow on the color wheel. Try wearing a purple or bright blue top and you’ll notice your hair looks brighter instantly. If a bright top is too overwhelming for you, add a purple or royal blue scarf to your outfit to enhance your hair color.
Ready to give these suggestions a try? Don’t settle for dull, lackluster blonde hair when you can pump up the color naturally.
