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    Feb 7, 2008, 09:20 AM
    Lighten hair a few shades without damaging hair
    My hair is a dark brown, but now realised I've gone to dark.How could I lighten my hair just 2 0r 3 shades lighter without ruining it. As I have bleach underneath.:confused:
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    Sep 30, 2009, 07:19 AM
    You could try using johnsons baby shampoo or washing up liquid, they both strip dye out of hair without damage. But how light it goes will depend on your base colour. As you have bleach underneath it should fade quite quickly, this process will just speed it up a bit. Hope this helps.
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    Oct 5, 2010, 10:50 AM
    Mix baking soda with dandruff shampoo into a paste in a bowl. Put in on your hair and cover it with a cap. Leave it on for about 5 minutes keep an eye on it it lightens pretty quickly
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    Oct 9, 2010, 11:47 AM

    To be honest, you can't lighten your hair without doing some percent of damage, minor or major. You should try repairing your hair.
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    Jul 27, 2011, 10:18 PM
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    How much does it lighten it?
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    Jul 28, 2011, 06:15 PM
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    I think it depends on how long you leave it on your hair. I let it pull about half of my color, but you have to keep an eye on it it pulls the color quick.
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    Dec 17, 2011, 07:07 PM
    @Laurelt I am in the process of trying this(:
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    Feb 3, 2013, 03:01 PM
    Does it have to be dandruff shampoo?
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