How to Relax Brown Hair Color

Brown hair is really lovely, and as a brunette you know you rock it. But every girl needs a change now and then. You might want to take your hair hue a bit lighter for a while, but don't want anything too drastic. That's OK. There are a few easy ideas for lightening brown hair, so you can get the new look you're after but still keep your bombshell brunette tones.Natural LighteningTry a natural hair lightening method to lighten and brighten your hair without the damage of chemicals. Mix 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts water and apply the mixture to your hair, focusing it around the crown area of your head for the most natural look. Then head out in the sun. That's right, you get to lounge and bask in the heat while you're lightening your hair. The sun activates the lemon juice mixture, and once you rinse your hair out -- wait at least 20 minutes -- you'll see how it has lightened.Spray-In LightenerThere are spray-in lightening products you can try if you want a lighter, brighter look. These are typically applied onto the hair and then activated with heat, so you can sit in the sun or use your blow dryer and lighten your locks in minutes.HighlightingA home highlighting kit is another option. You get the same professional results you would at the salon -- only you save yourself a bundle doing it yourself -- and the best part is you can decide where you want to place the highlights. Even if you don't want to go too light, just a few highlights around your face instantly lightens and brightens your whole look.Light DyeUsing a light dye as an all-over color can lighten your look but still keep you in the brunette family. Choose a medium-to-light brown shade in a semi-permanent dye to lighten your hair a bit but without the drying and damaging side effects of permanent dye. Keep in mind that if you have red undertones in your hair, which most gals do, your color may turn out a bit orange-y.