While researching new techniques I stumbled upon this which I have to share with you. Jose Molino, Celebrity Colourist at Neville Hair and Beauty, has invented a lightening technique that does away with harsh peroxide and foils.

While foil highlights definitely do the trick, the uniform effect and obvious re-growth blight its greatness as a colouring technique.

“I wanted to give women a safer option when it comes to brightening hair over the summer months. Many reach out for a lemon and squeeze it on to their hair and then bake it in the sun…Also, many products that claim to lighten contain high amounts of peroxide and bleach…this can do untold damage”. Lemons are a high source of vitamin C and when used in the right way will nourish and moisturise your hair.

So how does it work? You start by bathing your hair in organic lemon juices which lifts the colour all over. Then reapplying the lemon through strips of your hair giving it a naturally highlighted look.

The lighter pieces also give the illusion of thickness and texture to hair, this makes it a great technique for fine locks which find peroxide a little too harsh, but still need some depth of colour.

The best part of it is, the citrus regulates the sebaceous glands so if you suffer from greasy roots this should help solve that problem without dulling the shine on the rest of your hair.

Best for: Naturally blonde or light brown hair

Article by Stefan Joachim (Chagall)