In addition to the use of chemical compositions of dyes, there are methods for a more gentle effect on the hair shafts, in which you can change the shade of the hair to a lighter one. Among them, it is worth highlighting the method of lightening hair with cinnamon, which is actively used at home.
Fashion trends and the desire of women to transform have led to the emergence of many options for changing the shade and color of hair, in particular, lightening the original tone.
Pros and cons
Hair is the pride of every woman, but almost every woman has a desire to change not only her hairstyle, but also the color of her curls.
In addition to dyeing, curls are often discolored, so today there are techniques to make the main tone light without the use of aggressive chemicals.
It will be possible to achieve such a result without visiting a beauty salon – at home.
Among the effective bleaching agents, cinnamon is especially popular, which has been used since ancient times to change color.
In addition, not only cultivated powder is suitable for working with hair, but also essential oil.
This method has its pros and cons. First of all, it is worth considering all the advantages.
- Cinnamon is distinguished not only by its wonderful aroma, but also by its unique composition, which is why it is often added to products for healing the skin and hair shafts. The spice contains a whole complex of vitamins, micro- and macroelements. Cinnamon not only changes the shade of hair, but also has a beneficial effect on blood microcirculation, as a result of which dyed hair will become not only lighter, but also healthier, which will positively affect the appearance of the hairstyle.
- The color after clarification will be more natural than after using chemical dyes.
- Among the list of products that can be used to lighten hair at home, it is very easy to make masks based on cinnamon. As a rule, in combination with a spice, a minimum of auxiliary ingredients is used.
But, despite a number of positive aspects, lightening with cinnamon has negative characteristics.
- The main disadvantage of the folk method is the impossibility of lightening previously dyed curls. However, using cinnamon will help make the original color less saturated, so you can still get a minimal lightening effect.
- The spice is not able to greatly discolor the hair the first time. A tangible result will be noticeable only after 5-6 procedures. As a result, it will turn out to lighten the strands by 2-3 tones.
- Cinnamon is contraindicated for women with sensitive skin, as a brightening mask based on it will cause burning and tingling, and then irritation.
- Since the spice is a natural product, it can cause an allergic reaction, so it is not suitable for everyone who wants to lighten their hair with gentle means.
- The composition gradually brightens the hair, penetrating deep into the hair shaft, so the product will have to be kept on the hair for several hours in a row. This shade may not suit all women.
- For blondes, this option is not suitable, since the recipes for compositions with cinnamon will not discolor, but will give the hair a reddish tint.
Hair preparation
Despite the fact that a natural component is used in the lightening process, it is recommended to prepare the hair for lightening in advance.
First of all, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test to exclude the possibility of irritation and redness of the scalp.
The composition is tested on the skin behind the ear or on the elbow. If after 20-30 minutes after contact there are no changes or negative sensations on the skin, the prepared composition can be used for staining.
Before bleaching, it is also recommended to wash your hair, dry it a little naturally (without using a hair dryer), after which you should comb the curls well with a comb with rare teeth.
Subtleties of application
To get a beautiful result at home after lightening hair with cinnamon, experts recommend adhering to some nuances.
- First of all, you should worry about safety, so it will be more correct to work with cinnamon with gloves to avoid burns and irritation of the skin of the hands.
- The effect after contact of cinnamon with hair will be better if the colored strands are wrapped in food foil after applying the selected product.
- If you are going to add honey to the mask, then it is best to take a liquid product without sugar.
- It is better to buy the spice itself in sticks, and then rub it into powder yourself.
- Cinnamon should not be rubbed into the scalp. Skin contact should be kept to a minimum to avoid discomfort.
- Hair should be clean but damp.
- It is recommended to use a wooden comb to distribute the composition along the entire length of the strands.
- The spice can dry out the hair shafts a little, so gradual lightening should be carried out at intervals of one and a half weeks. To further moisturize the curls and reduce the effect of overdrying, chicken yolk can be added to the brightening compositions.
- it is forbidden to lighten hair with cinnamon in the presence of abrasions or other damage to the scalp.
- After perming or dyeing with natural products, at least a week must pass before the hair is lightened with cinnamon.
Lightening methods
There are many options for lightening hair with cinnamon. You can select the most popular.
A hydrating & brightening mask
To prepare it, you will need the following components:
- cinnamon;
- honey;
- lemon juice;
- olive or almond oil.
The first ingredients are added in equal amounts, which will directly depend on the length of the hair.
You will need a couple of tablespoons of citrus juice and oil. Vegetable oil also has a brightening effect.
To prepare the mask, you need to heat the honey in a water bath, add all the other components. It is better to mix the composition in a glass or ceramic container so that the components do not come into contact with the metal.
The product must be applied in a specific sequence.
- Wet hair should be combed and divided into small strands, after which, avoiding contact with the scalp, distribute the mask along the entire length. It is worth treating the hair as evenly as possible so that the result does not look spotty.
- Next, the curls are collected at the back of the head in a bun, after which they need to be covered with a plastic cap, and on top with a towel.
- Keep the mask on for at least 4-5 hours. The degree of lightening depends on how long the cinnamon lasts on the hair. It is recommended to wash off the mask with shampoo.
- To correct the result, the hair must be rinsed with a decoction of chamomile flowers. After bleaching, do not dry your hair with a hairdryer.
As a rule, even on dark curls there will be a noticeable lightening for a couple of tones.
With yolk
Ingredients:
- ground cinnamon – 3 tablespoons;
- yolk – 1 piece;
- liquid honey – 3 tablespoons;
- lemon juice – 1 tablespoon;
- olive oil – 1 tbsp.
To prepare the mask, you need to heat the oil and honey a little, then…
