How Do You Lighten Dark Hair Color?
As a hair stylist, I never recommend that my clients color their hair at home. However, many women still choose to be a “Kitchen Beautician” and I’ve had a lot of them show up to the salon with blacker than black hair. It’s so dark that it’s completely off the color charts. It’s not as simple as looking at the box, choosing a pretty color and then applying it. Believe it or not, there are many factors that go into selecting the correct color formula for each individual. For those women who insist on coloring their hair at home, here are tips to lighten your hair color if it has gone too dark. Begin by using a clarifying shampoo. Lather it up, leave it on for five to ten minutes and then rinse. If that doesn’t do the trick, then shampoo your hair with a lemon dish detergent. This can also remain on the hair for five to ten minutes. The acid from the lemon will help to lift the color. The clarifying shampoo and the lemon detergent will strip a lot of the moisture from your hair. Follow s
