8 Natural Ways to Lighten Dark Hair at Home

If you've ever taken a dip in the ocean or a saltwater pool in the summer and noticed your hair looked lighter afterward, that's because sea salt is a great way to lighten hair naturally — when paired with the sun, that is. To get the look without access to a large body of water, mix a tablespoon of sea salt with 1/2 cup of warm water and put it in your hair. Then, grab a good book and camp out in the sun for at least 20 minutes before you rinse it out.