So you find yourself wanting a lighter hair look, but are frightened by the thought of damaging it with the use of chemicals? Me too, especially as summer is upon us an a lighter hair color just seems so right!

You will need the following items:

1.Lemon Juice

2.Chamomile Tea

3.Natural/Raw Honey

4.Conditioner

5. Hair Clips (optional)

6. Plastic processing cap

Let's Get Started!

You can use any container available to you or buy a hair dye bowl if you prefer.

Step 1: Lemon Juice

Depending on how thick and long your hair is you will want to use about 2 oz of lemon juice. The lemon juice works as a natural lightener.

Step 2: The Chamomile Tea

Place the tea bag in the lemon juice and let it sit for about a minute. After it has soaked completely squeeze the bag to release any juice that was soaked up and continue to the next step. The Chamomile helps with the lightening as it has natural chemicals.

Step 3: Raw Honey

Pour about 3 oz of raw honey (1 more oz than what you used in lemon juice). Because lemon juice is acidic you want to counteract that with the honey. The honey aids with the texture of your hair while giving it a lighter look. This is found at your local grocery store or whole foods. I have used many brands and learned that as long as it is raw honey it will work.

Step 4: The Conditioner

The conditioner is based on judgment. Pour the amount that you feel makes the honey more applicable. You will notice that the honey becomes more manageable after mixing in your everyday conditioner. The conditioner helps make the mask easier to apply as well as helps it become a natural deep conditioner. Remember that any conditioner will work.

Now that the hard part is over you are ready to apply the Mask.

Once you have applied the mask you want to make two braids, (one on each side), this promotes hair growth as well as keeps the hair inside of the plastic processing cap. The cap will go over your hair while the mask processes. This mask can be left for 30 minutes to overnight. I use this mask 2 times a week and leave it on overnight. This may be uncomfortable, but the results are worth it. Wash out, dry-- and enjoy!