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How to Naturally Color/lighten your Hair!!!
ChannelLove4GhanaStarIn brief
You’ll learn how to lighten your hair naturally using a simple mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and honey—ideal for those with relaxed hair who want a permanent change without harsh chemicals. The creator shares their own experience and tips for best results.
Key steps
- Mix 3% hydrogen peroxide with baking soda (and optional honey) in a bowl.
- Cover with aluminum foil or a shower cap for 20–30 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly, then deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner.
Questions & answers
Do I need honey or baking soda?
No—hydrogen peroxide alone lightens hair, but honey adds moisture and baking soda thickens the mixture.
How long should I leave it on?
20–30 minutes for noticeable lightening.
Description from the creator
Please read below for ANSWERS to FAQ's.
See a short clip of how I color my "Real" hair with this mixture here: (5:43 Mark) youtube.com/watch?v=mGKb6DIYg1A&feature=cha…
1) Is it safe for relaxed hair or any hair type?
Yes, I am relaxed. I have done this so MANY times! its's safe, at least for my hair it is!
2) Do I need honey?
No
3) Do I need baking soda?
No, you don't NEED it. It's only used to "thicken" up the mixture but, It's definitely easier for "me" to apply it this way.
3) If I don't need honey then why use it?
Yes you really don't NEED it. That is, the hair will still lighten without it. HOWEVER, it helps lighten it up a bit more & adds a bit of moisture back into the hair.
4) Do I need peroxide?
YES! This is what actually lightens the hair!
5) Where can I buy the hydrogen Peroxide?
Walmart, Target, walgreens etc...
6) Is this permanent or semi-permanent / wash out?
Permanent...until your hair grows out of course!
7) I just dyed my hair, Can I still use this mixture and Will it work?
it depends on the dye you used. To be sure, do a "test strand"
8) My hair is so & so color. After this application, what color will my hair be?
Do a "test strand" That is, make a little mixture to apply to a bitty section of your hair.
9) How long should I leave it on?
20-30 minutes.
10) Why does my hair feel dry afterwards?
***BE SURE TO DEEP CONDITION WITH A "MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER" AFTERWARDS!!!!***
11) Where are you from?
Ghana!
Hope this helps. Any other questions post below =)
**************************PRODUCTS USED********************************
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Baking soda
Pure honey
Aluminum Foil OR shower cap if applying this to your whole head!
Mixing bowl
See a short clip of how I color my "Real" hair with this mixture here: (5:43 Mark) youtube.com/watch?v=mGKb6DIYg1A&feature=cha…
1) Is it safe for relaxed hair or any hair type?
Yes, I am relaxed. I have done this so MANY times! its's safe, at least for my hair it is!
2) Do I need honey?
No
3) Do I need baking soda?
No, you don't NEED it. It's only used to "thicken" up the mixture but, It's definitely easier for "me" to apply it this way.
3) If I don't need honey then why use it?
Yes you really don't NEED it. That is, the hair will still lighten without it. HOWEVER, it helps lighten it up a bit more & adds a bit of moisture back into the hair.
4) Do I need peroxide?
YES! This is what actually lightens the hair!
5) Where can I buy the hydrogen Peroxide?
Walmart, Target, walgreens etc...
6) Is this permanent or semi-permanent / wash out?
Permanent...until your hair grows out of course!
7) I just dyed my hair, Can I still use this mixture and Will it work?
it depends on the dye you used. To be sure, do a "test strand"
8) My hair is so & so color. After this application, what color will my hair be?
Do a "test strand" That is, make a little mixture to apply to a bitty section of your hair.
9) How long should I leave it on?
20-30 minutes.
10) Why does my hair feel dry afterwards?
***BE SURE TO DEEP CONDITION WITH A "MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER" AFTERWARDS!!!!***
11) Where are you from?
Ghana!
Hope this helps. Any other questions post below =)
**************************PRODUCTS USED********************************
3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Baking soda
Pure honey
Aluminum Foil OR shower cap if applying this to your whole head!
Mixing bowl
About this tutorial
Love4GhanaStar published this 2:43 video tutorial on November 13, 2011. It has been watched 3,381,886 times on YouTube.
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- Love4GhanaStar
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- Howto & Style
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- 2:43
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- November 13, 2011
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