8 Natural Ways to Lighten Dark Hair at Home

If you're concerned about taking your hair color into your own hands and you want to know how to lighten your hair without bleach, trying a cinnamon hair mask is the safest place to start, because the color-changing effects of this spice are very subtle. Mix a teaspoon of cinnamon with enough water to form a paste. Apply your favorite conditioner thoroughly to wet hair, and leave it on. Apply the cinnamon-water mixture to your slick strands — the conditioner will help the blend stick. Wrap a shower cap around your strands, then leave the mixture on for at least six hours (overnight is ideal). Rinse it off, and enjoy a brighter, delicious-smelling mane.