How to lighten your hair without dye (simple)

[got.daim]

Spoiler: Background

Originally this was a reply to someone's looksmax question in the OT board, but I'm reposting it here so it is easier to search for.

Post in thread 'How can i lighten my hairs ?'
https://looksmax.org/threads/how-can-i-lighten-my-hairs.1941963/post-27074067

Here are my results:
(Before vs After)

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Guide:
Use a high-lift developer + sun/heat activation (I used a blow dryer) A 10–20 volume hydrogen peroxide (developer) diluted with conditioner (about 1:1 or 1:2 ratio) can gradually break down your natural pigment without the intensity of full bleach

Apply it evenly to damp hair, then use heat (sunlight or a blow dryer on low) to accelerate the oxidation process

This mimics what lightening sprays do (but with more control and stronger results) Do this in short sessions (15–30 min max) and repeat over multiple days instead of one long session to avoid frying your hair

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A more “stacked” method (what actually gives stronger results, and what I did) is layering techniques:

• Start with a clarifying wash (removes buildup so lightening works better)
• Apply a honey + a small amount of peroxide + conditioner mix (this slows the reaction so it lifts more evenly)
• Add heat exposure (sun or warm air)
• Rinse, deep condition, and repeat every few days

But why?:

• pH + moisture -> adding conditioner prevents patchiness
• heat timing -> too much heat = damage, controlled heat = better lift
• repetition over intensity -> multiple mild lifts = better color than one aggressive one

Declaimer:
Watch out though bcz dark hair will go orange/red before lighter (that’s not avoidable without toner)

Don't worry about it if it does happen, I had orangish hair for a while but it should lighten after a couple more sessions

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PM me if you want to see more photos of the results and everything, I am 'redoing' this because I shaved my head for a Nazi initiation thing

 

[killuacel]

Why would you want to do this

 

[Seven]

i love my dark brown hairs
don't wanna change it

 

[got.daim]

Why would you want to do this

For colouring, wdym?

I was getting flirted with much more when I had my hair and colouring fully maxed out, it is one of the easiest and most effective soft maxes

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@Jager i also posted the guide here, you can DM me on discord if you need help with anything, I can show you how to dilute it all on call aswell, I used a cheap small spray bottle that I got from a cheap store

i love my dark brown hairs
don't wanna change it

alright

 

[ecstazy]

Nice

 

[user20266741]

Spoiler: Background

Originally this was a reply to someone's looksmax question in the OT board, but I'm reposting it here so it is easier to search for.

Post in thread 'How can i lighten my hairs ?'
https://looksmax.org/threads/how-can-i-lighten-my-hairs.1941963/post-27074067

Here are my results:
(Before vs After)

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---

Guide:
Use a high-lift developer + sun/heat activation (I used a blow dryer) A 10–20 volume hydrogen peroxide (developer) diluted with conditioner (about 1:1 or 1:2 ratio) can gradually break down your natural pigment without the intensity of full bleach

Apply it evenly to damp hair, then use heat (sunlight or a blow dryer on low) to accelerate the oxidation process

This mimics what lightening sprays do (but with more control and stronger results) Do this in short sessions (15–30 min max) and repeat over multiple days instead of one long session to avoid frying your hair

---

A more “stacked” method (what actually gives stronger results, and what I did) is layering techniques:

• Start with a clarifying wash (removes buildup so lightening works better)
• Apply a honey + a small amount of peroxide + conditioner mix (this slows the reaction so it lifts more evenly)
• Add heat exposure (sun or warm air)
• Rinse, deep condition, and repeat every few days

But why?:

• pH + moisture -> adding conditioner prevents patchiness
• heat timing -> too much heat = damage, controlled heat = better lift
• repetition over intensity -> multiple mild lifts = better color than one aggressive one

Declaimer:
Watch out though bcz dark hair will go orange/red before lighter (that’s not avoidable without toner)

Don't worry about it if it does happen, I had orangish hair for a while but it should lighten after a couple more sessions

---

PM me if you want to see more photos of the results and everything, I am 'redoing' this because I shaved my head for a Nazi initiation thing

Dark hair is ideal?

 

[Ergogenic]

Why would you want to do this

Angelic pretty boy archetype maybe.

 

[got.daim]

Dark hair is ideal?

Matters what your Fitzpatrick is and your pheno, for me, it's a failo

Angelic pretty boy archetype maybe.

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Mogger

 

[Ergogenic]

Dark hair is ideal?

Lighter hair has more trust and appeal. Your scalp hair colour can change how you are seen by others greatly.

Black hair looks weird and uncanny.

 

[got.daim]

Lighter hair has more trust and appeal. Your scalp hair colour can change how you are seen by others greatly.

Black hair looks weird and uncanny.

Yeah, I updated the before photo so you guys can see it easier

Angelic pretty boy archetype maybe.

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Dark hair is ideal?

Nice

i love my dark brown hairs
don't wanna change it

Why would you want to do this

I can also make a DIY perm guide, since perms here are like 100 USD for a good one, I only paid like 10 USD for mine at home

 

[mr007]

Thank you mosley for guide .


I will post mine results after 20 days .

 

[got.daim]

Thank you mosley for guide .


I will post mine results after 20 days .

I'll post my day to day results and a video of me diluting the thing

 

[Topkra]

Why would you want to do this

Light hair is a huge halo in eastern countries

 

[cryptt]

@DnrGriffith