If you want to lighten your hair color naturally, using a cinnamon hair pack is the best to do it. This homemade cinnamon hair mask will not only help in lightening your hair but will also leave your hair feeling hydrated and smelling great.
What all do you need to make this cinnamon hair mask for lightening your hair color?
To make this amazing cinnamon hair mask you will need the following ingredients :
- Cinnamon Powder
- Raw Honey
- A Mild Conditioner
- Lemon juice
- Shower cap
Directions to make the cinnamon hair mask for lightening your hair color
- Take a mixing bowl.
- Add all ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix well.
- Leave this mixture aside for 30 minutes for the cinnamon and honey to work its magic. (when honey is mixed with cinnamon the hydrogen peroxide present in honey is activated which helps to lighten your hair color)
- As you wait for the mixture to be ready, you should brush your hair and remove any tangles if present. As this will ensure that the mixture coats every strand of your hair.
- Dampen your hair a little before you apply this mixture.
- Apply generous amount of the cinnamon mixture thoroughly from root to tip throughout your hair.
- If the mixture is too thick you can add some water to it.
- Let the mixture sit in your hair for at least 2 hours.
- You can cover your hair using a shower cap and let the honey and cinnamon work its magic to lighten your hair.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly to remove the mixture. Use a mild shampoo to remove the cinnamon and honey mix.
- Lightening your hair using cinnamon is a gradual process, you won’t see a big difference in your hair color in one use. You may need to apply it several times to get the shade you desire.
- This is a very safe and natural way of lightening your hair color.
- If you don't want to use a store bought conditioner in the mixture you can replace it by using olive oil instead. The olive oil will soak right into your hair and moisturize them.
- If you are allergic to cinnamon you can choose to use cardamom instead, as it's also a peroxide booster which helps in lightening your hair color.
- Adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cinnamon mixture adds vitamin c benefits to the hair mask, which helps in strengthening your hair and keeping them healthy.