Cinnamon is a multi-purpose supplement that has found its way into many areas of human life. Some medical, homeopathic preparations and cosmetics include this natural ingredient in their kit. It is very easy to use, with its help you can make masks at home on your own. First of all, women use cinnamon for strands. This supplement is very popular because it works great on hair.

Benefits of cinnamon for hair

What are the benefits of cinnamon?


 Solves several problems at the same time:

  • nourishes the hair follicle;
  • makes the surface of the hair smooth along the entire length;
  • gives hair shine, elasticity;
  • reduces the loss of curls;
  • gives energy to dull, split hair;
  • improves blood supply to the scalp.

The most important advantage is that it is used as a folk remedy in order to make curls lighter by several tones. Making the strands lighter, does not disturb the hair, scalp. Using spice, you can get the color you like, as well as nourish your hair with a healthy shine. For those who do not want to make the curls lighter, you need to know that the cinnamon remedy is not left on the hair for more than 15-30 minutes.

Effect


The process of lightening curls, when using cinnamon, is quite persistent. To save it, special shampoos are not always used. Hair will become strong, healthy, shiny and thick.

Using cinnamon with honey, there is no effect of "burnt" strands that occurs with the use of low-quality paints. The aroma of this spice covers with sweet notes, remaining for a long time.

With constant use, growth increases, hair follicles become stronger, hair loss decreases, shine appears, and the scalp heals completely.

How to apply

Before you start using a mixture with cinnamon, it is imperative to do an allergy test.


 The main principles of application are as follows:

  • do not apply to curls, without adding other components, because an increased burning sensation may appear or you can even get burned;
  • apply the mixture only on washed, dried strands;
  • start rubbing the mask into the skin, then distribute along the entire length;
  • in order to increase the effect of the product, after application, it is necessary to wrap the curls first with cling film or cellophane, and then with a towel;
  • if the mixture is applied not for clarification, then it must be kept for no more than 30 minutes;

To achieve the desired results, the procedure must be performed regularly.

Recipes for masks to lighten strands

Recipe #1


In a glass bowl, pour 4 tablespoons of cinnamon, 1/2 cup honey, add 1 cup (permanent use).

Wash the curls, dry a little, comb with a comb made of wood.

Then apply the mask, massaging, not rubbing hard into the scalp. Wrap your head, soak for 120 minutes.

After that, rinse with non-hot water. If necessary, you can repeat the procedure.

Recipe number 2


Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of cinnamon, 80-100 grams of honey (from the number of strands), 8-10 drops of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of balm.

Melt the honey in advance in the microwave (defrost mode), you can heat it in a water bath without bringing it to 100 0 C. Add cinnamon to the honey and mix the mass well. Bring the resulting mask to body temperature, then add balm, lemon juice.

Means enhance the growth of strands, strengthening them. The effect will pleasantly surprise: the strands will be lighter by several tones, become silky, and smell pleasant. This folk recipe not only makes the strands lighter, but the structure of the strands improves.

Instructions for their use

Principles and rules for applying a mask for any recipe:

  1. In order to prepare the mixture, you only need to use dishes made of ceramics, glass or wood, since metal can oxidize.
  2. Mix all the ingredients with a spatula made of plastic or wood.
  3. You can add 2 pieces of yolk to the resulting mass to improve the effect. This is recommended when coloring dry thin strands.
  4. The resulting mixture is recommended to leave for 60 minutes in a warm place before applying.
  5. Curls before applying the mass should be washed, dried a little. Comb well.
  6. To apply the product, use a special brush or comb. It is recommended to apply the mixture evenly over the entire length.
  7. After applying the composition, collect the curls in a bun, wrap with cellophane and a towel. You can use a special cap, which will increase the coloring process.
  8. Leave the product on curls for 4-9 hours. First 20 min. a slight burning sensation may be felt. It then decreases over time. If discomfort persists or increases, wash off the mask immediately.
  9. From curls, the product is washed off with shampoo, it is necessary to rinse 2 times, which will completely remove the mask.
  10. After all the procedures performed, rinse the hair with chamomile infusion or apply conditioner, rinse.
  11. The mask is contraindicated for people suffering from hypertension, epilepsy, migraine, and also have open head wounds.

If you want to first evaluate the effect of using the product, then you need to apply a small part of the finished mask to the strand and rinse after a certain time.

How many tones can be lightened


To obtain the desired tone, such a procedure must be carried out from 2 times a week. After each use, you will see that the strands become lighter every time.


 With prolonged clarification using spices, shades of this type are obtained:

  • reddish, pinkish or red on light;
  • red or brown-golden will turn out on light brown and dark brown curls;
  • brown-chocolate or with a red tint will be on red curls.

After 10 sessions, the clarification process ends. It is necessary to make a short pause and repeat the course after 21 days.

Course duration

General course - 30-60 days, duration - 3-4 times a week

The content of the article:

Many are familiar with such a fragrant spice as cinnamon, but it is not only an ideal addition to baking, but also a valuable cosmetic product. Regularly using cinnamon for hair care, you can not only saturate them with useful substances and conduct an effective wellness course, but also lighten them by several tones, restoring the natural volume and giving the curls a unique aroma.

Useful properties of cinnamon for hair

Cinnamon has a lot of useful qualities (for example, it has an antiseptic, tonic and stimulating effect), therefore it is widely used in folk medicine during the treatment of various diseases, while helping to improve the digestion process.

This spice also has a detoxifying effect, therefore it actively works in healing preparations, as it helps to enhance the effect of various beneficial substances on the body.

Cinnamon has a pleasant and slightly sweet aroma, quickly improves mood, has a stimulating and tonic effect on the body's immune system.

Today, cinnamon is widely used in home cosmetology, so it is often added to the composition of refreshing, tonic and rejuvenating products for body, face, and hair care.


To prepare a brightening composition at home, it is recommended to use a mixture of cinnamon with lemon or honey. These components that are part of cosmetic masks begin to work as a natural hydrogen peroxide reagent, while cinnamon itself will reveal their effect.

Thanks to the use of this mixture, you can get rid of the effect after staining with henna or chemical dyes. It is worth remembering that cinnamon itself can greatly dry out the hair, so it is recommended to combine it with other ingredients that saturate the curls with useful substances, moisturizing and having a healing effect.

While using cinnamon hair masks, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. If the mask is used to care for dry hair, it is useful to add olive oil (1 tablespoon) or egg yolk to its composition. Regular use of this cosmetic product gives thin hair volume and returns splendor.
  2. After the mask is completely ready (the consistency should be similar to thick sour cream), it must be applied to clean and dry hair.
  3. If there is no need to pre-wash the hair, they can be slightly moistened using a spray bottle.
  4. To enhance the brightening effect, it is recommended to rinse the strands with a pre-prepared chamomile infusion after such a mask.
  5. During the hair lightening procedure, a slight burning sensation may occur. That is why the mask with cinnamon is not recommended to be applied to the scalp - the basal area should remain untreated.
  6. After applying the brightening composition, after some time a slight tingling sensation may appear, if a strong burning sensation begins to bother you, you must urgently wash your hair.
  7. To obtain a uniform effect, after applying the mask, you need to comb your hair, dividing it into strands.
  8. It is worth considering the fact that there will be no immediate effect, so for a sustainable result, you will need to carry out several hair lightening procedures for 2-3 weeks.
  9. To prevent an allergic reaction, you must first conduct a sensitivity test - a small amount of the mixture is applied to the area near the ear or to the elbow, if after 30 minutes there is no discomfort or rash, you can use a mask.
  10. After the specified time of the mask, the clarifying composition is washed off with plenty of warm water and shampoo. Particles of cinnamon may remain in the hair, and to completely remove them, you should use a conditioner or balm.
Given the original hair color, using cinnamon masks to lighten, you can get the following results:
  • red-haired girls will have a light brown or reddish tint;
  • brunettes and brown-haired women will get a golden brown or reddish color;
  • blond hair acquires a reddish or reddish tint.
Very carefully you need to choose cinnamon for the preparation of a brightening composition. In some cases, instead of cinnamon, its analogue is sold - cassia (the main difference is a darker color with a red tint, it has a tart bitter aftertaste).

Cassia is poorly crushed, while it contains a large amount of a substance such as coumarin. In the event that it is taken regularly, the body has a toxic effect.

If the cinnamon is to be ground with a coffee grinder, the sticks must first be broken into smaller pieces.

Cinnamon Mask Recipes for Lightening Hair


Cinnamon, which is part of the brightening masks, provides saturation of the hair with valuable substances, helping to strengthen them and restore volume. In the event that the seasoning is combined with other components, you can lighten your hair by 1-2 tones at home.

To lighten hair, it is recommended to combine cinnamon with honey, you can also add lemon with honey. Thanks to the addition of honey to the mask, the hair is perfectly moisturized and there is a soft lightening, while the lemon refreshes the strands and creates a slight effect of burnt curls in the sun.

Before using such a brightening composition, it must be remembered that the action will be strictly individual - as a rule, the effect appears on hair that has not previously been dyed with chemicals. It is best to use cinnamon masks for lightly lightening light blond and blond hair. To obtain the desired effect, a full course is required.

Cinnamon with honey


To lighten hair at home, you will need to take the following components:
  • ground cinnamon- it is advisable to make it yourself by grinding spice sticks in a coffee grinder;
  • liquid natural honey- of course, you can use the product that has slightly thickened, but first it must be melted in a water bath, however, it must not be brought to a boil;
  • any conditioner or hair balm- it is recommended to opt for a product that does not contain silicone.
To make a clarifying mixture, you must use a non-metallic container and a spoon. Do not use metal utensils, as oxidation of the coloring composition may occur, which will negatively affect the condition of the hair and the strands may acquire an ugly greenish tint.

Honey and cinnamon powder are mixed (the components are taken in equal amounts and may vary depending on the length and thickness of the hair). For example, to process shoulder-length strands, you need to take about 3-4 tbsp. l. cinnamon and honey.

All components are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous composition is obtained. Then a conditioner or balm is introduced and again everything is well mixed. The result should be a mask that is similar in consistency to thick sour cream.

Before applying the composition, the hair is carefully combed, after which the mask is evenly distributed along the entire length of the strands. However, it is worth remembering that the mixture should not be applied to the root zone and scalp, so as not to provoke irritation. Hair should be completely saturated with the mask.

After the mask is applied to the hair, you need to wrap your head with cling film on top or put on a rubber shower cap and a terry towel for warmth.

After 40–45 minutes, the towel and film are removed, but the mask is left on the hair for another 2–3 hours. After the specified time, the remains of the composition are washed off with warm water and shampoo. It is recommended to use a conditioner or a decoction of chamomile to rinse the strands.

Cinnamon with lemon


A mixture of cinnamon and lemon is recommended for lightening blond hair. Lemon gives the strands a beautiful light shade. To prepare a natural brightening mixture in a non-metallic container, fresh juice of one lemon is mixed with 3-4 tbsp. l. ground cinnamon.

All components are well mixed, after which approximately 5 tbsp. l. any hair balm. The resulting mixture is evenly distributed over the entire length of the strands. The mask is left for several hours, but first the hair must be wrapped in a layer of cling film and insulated with a towel.

After 4-5 hours, the remnants of the mask are washed off with warm water and shampoo. After this procedure, it is useful to rinse your hair with a conditioner.

Girls who have experienced the action of cinnamon brightening masks get different results. The most striking effect will be noticeable on light blond and blond hair.

Such compositions can also be used by brunettes, because masks with cinnamon contribute not only to lightening hair, but also significantly improve the structure of the strands. Creates a light toning effect with lighter browns with a soft golden sheen.

Before using any natural lightening agent, it must be remembered that after the first procedure the desired result will not be obtained. But at the same time, such compositions have a useful and stable effect in the case of systematic use.

How to lighten hair two tones with cinnamon, see here:

Any change in the natural shade of curls given to a person by nature is not a harmless process for the strands and scalp. The dye, penetrating deep inside, lifts the hair scales and discolors the natural pigment there.

For hair, this becomes a real stress, strands after such a procedure most often become dull, lifeless, too dry, slowly growing, brittle. The process of their intense loss may even begin, so there is no need to talk about the volume and density of the hairstyle after coloring procedures.

Against the background of such unfavorable forecasts in modern home cosmetology, there is an increased interest in natural coloring agents, which nature itself gave to man. Today, homemade hair lightening with cinnamon is especially popular, which promises good results.

How effective is this procedure and how can you try it yourself?

Some sources dare to claim that the procedure for lightening hair with cinnamon makes strands lighter by two shades at once, which sometimes even the most advertised branded paints from the store fail to do.

Therefore, this statement quite logically raises doubts. However, lightening hair by a couple of tones is still feasible if cinnamon products are used for this purpose for a long time and with enviable regularity. After the first time, you should not expect grandiose results: you can only achieve that the strands will become only slightly lighter than their original color.

It will also depend on individual characteristics: someone's melanin (coloring natural pigment) will quickly and easily collapse under the influence of cinnamon, someone will resist for a long time, steadfastly and stubbornly. In addition, for the success of the procedure, you need to know a little trick: the coloring effect of cinnamon is completely unattainable without honey.

Only a tandem of these two useful ingredients can please beauties who want to become blondes with their results.

Here's how it works at the cellular level:

  • when honey is diluted with distilled water, it begins to work as a weak peroxide: as a result of a chemical reaction, oxygen is released, which slowly turns the natural pigment of the strands into a colorless substance;
  • cinnamon speeds up this process, due to which the result will be much more pronounced: the strands become significantly lighter in comparison with the original color;
  • you can supplement cinnamon with lemon to enhance the effect: it also has a powerful lightening effect on the hair;
  • most recipes contain a conditioner, which is needed to consolidate the results.

Homemade hair lightening with cinnamon and honey is explained simply in terms of science: these products are safe, natural, natural peroxide agents.

You can expect only benefit from them, but not harm at all: cinnamon contains a large amount of vitamins (carotene, thiamine, retinol, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, tocopherol, folic, ascorbic acid), which significantly improve, but do not spoil the condition of the hair. So this procedure is not a myth at all, and if you want to safely change the color of your hair, it's worth a try.

Instructions for lightening hair with cinnamon

To make lightening hair with cinnamon as effective as possible, it is recommended to follow the instructions below, which will help to avoid various kinds of disappointments:

  1. Lightening hair with cinnamon is best done by dark-haired girls: blondes run the risk of acquiring a reddish tint.
  2. The ingredients are mixed in a wooden, ceramic or plastic container (avoid metal, as the solution will oxidize in it and give the strands a greenish tint). After mixing, the composition is left for an hour.
  3. With dry hair, it is recommended to add a couple of raw yolks to the recipe.
  4. The prepared mixture is first applied to the skin near the ear to check for allergies.
  5. After that, a brightening cinnamon mask is applied to a separate strand: this will allow you to evaluate its effectiveness.
  6. The head before the procedure should be properly washed with shampoo, dried with a hair dryer until the strands are wet, which must be carefully combed.
  7. With the help of a comb on the curls, the mixture is applied evenly and abundantly from the roots to the very tips (no need to rub into the scalp).
  8. Pin the strands at the crown.
  9. Put on a plastic cap: in heat, hair lightening is more intense.
  10. In the first half an hour, a strong burning sensation is possible, which soon passes.
  11. The minimum time for dyeing hair with cinnamon is three hours, the maximum is up to eight.
  12. Wash off the coloring composition twice with shampoo. The mask will wash off much easier if the conditioner was originally present in the recipe.
  13. The final rinsing of the hair is done with chamomile decoction (2 tablespoons of chamomile flowers per 1 cup of boiling water - then 1 cup of this decoction is diluted in a liter of water prepared for rinsing).
  14. The frequency of such a procedure is determined individually: once every 2 weeks is the best option for a pronounced, fairly lasting effect. And each time the hair will be lighter.

Now you know how to lighten hair with cinnamon at home, and you can try the effectiveness of this procedure for yourself.

Make sure it is a safe and pleasant enough procedure. Indeed, in addition to the desired shade, you can enjoy the newly acquired beauty and health of your curls.

In most cases, after such an unusual staining, they become shiny, more voluminous and smooth, and begin to grow faster. So choose the right recipe and enjoy the results.

Recipes for brightening cinnamon masks

To lighten hair with cinnamon, you need to prepare the appropriate mask and apply it, according to the instructions above:

  1. With olive oil.
    Mix cinnamon powder (3 tablespoons) with honey diluted with pre-distilled water in a ratio of two to one (2 tablespoons of honey to 1 tablespoon of water), hair conditioner (3 tablespoons), olive oil (3 tablespoons).
  2. With lemon.
    Mix cinnamon powder (3 tablespoons) with a solution of honey in distilled water (200 ml), moisturizing hair conditioner (200 ml), lemon juice without zest (1 tablespoon).
  3. With butter and lemon.
    Mix cinnamon powder (3 tablespoons) with a solution of honey in distilled water (3 tablespoons), hair conditioner (100 ml), lemon juice without zest (2 tablespoons), olive oil (100 ml).
  4. Classic recipe.
    Mix cinnamon powder with a solution of honey in distilled water (take all the ingredients in 3 tablespoons). Heat the mixture in a water bath until warm.

Check for yourself if cinnamon lightens hair: it's easy to do at home with these recipes. Do you want to become a blonde, but are afraid of the merciless action of shop paints and hydrogen peroxide?

In this case, turn to the treasures of nature for help and take advantage of the coloring effect of cinnamon - this unique spice that has become widespread today.

Beautiful curls are the hallmark and pride of any woman. But for some reason, they are more likely to undergo any changes. In most cases, this is staining or discoloration. It all depends on fashion trends. Blondes would always be in fashion. Therefore, many girls think about lightening their hair. There are many methods, but mostly they involve the use of chemicals.

The result is instant. However, the hair is severely damaged. They become like straw and lose their natural beauty. To avoid this, you can use folk remedies. Not many people know that one of the safest ways is to use cinnamon. It was used even in tsarist times. It helps to change the shade in yourself and not only. Moreover, you can use not only powder, but also essential oil.

Let's see the photo before and after lightening with cinnamon.


Benefits of using cinnamon

Cinnamon is an aromatic and spicy spice that is used not only in the kitchen when preparing delicious dishes, but also actively used in cosmetic and folk medicine. It contains many vitamins of groups A, B, E, K, minerals, antioxidants (carotene, magnesium, calcium, zinc, pyridoxine, tocopherol, retinol, ascorbic acid, thiamine and more).

Thanks to them, hair acquires silkiness, softness, volume, split ends and gray hair disappear, growth improves, structure along the entire length, loss stops, processes in cells are updated, blood circulation of the skin and hair follicles, which begin to breathe, is stimulated. In general, hair gains health.

And of course, an incredibly pleasant aroma is acquired that will last for a long time. Among other things, this option is attractive for its simplicity, accessibility and security. All ingredients for the preparation of masks can be easily bought at any store and pharmacy. Also, you don't have to spend a lot. But in order to achieve what you want, you need to spend a lot of time and do 10-14 procedures, taking breaks between them. So it pays to be strong and patient.

Description of the lighting method

It should be noted right away that this method is not very suitable for dyed hair. There will be practically no result. Changes can only appear with constant and regular use. But they will be insignificant and are unlikely to please you. It is necessary to prepare the mixture in advance according to the recipe that was selected. Next, be sure to wash your hair with shampoo and dry your hair a little. They should remain slightly damp.

Comb, divide into strands and apply a mask using a coloring brush, from the roots and along the entire length. Periodically you need to comb so that the cinnamon lies evenly. Gather hair in a bun, put on a hat or a plastic bag (you can use cling film), wrap it with a towel on top and leave for at least 3 hours. The longer you keep it, the better the effect will be.

If you feel a slight tingling, do not be afraid. It will pass. When the time is up, wash your hair without shampoo. When the composition is completely washed off, rinse your hair with chamomile infusion. Dry naturally. If the result is not satisfied, you can apply the mixture again.

How does lightening happen?

  • Diluted with water, honey works like a weak peroxide: as a result, oxygen is released, which slowly discolors the natural pigment;
  • The combination of spice with conditioner or balm fixes the color;
  • Spice with honey act as a natural peroxide, which allows you to remove the remnants of chemical staining;
  • Cinnamon oil relieves yellowness;
  • Cinnamon makes the process lighter: the hair becomes much lighter;
  • Lemon juice enhances the effect: lightening is faster;
  • Thanks to vitamins, there is an increase in epidermal cells and wound healing.

What hair color will be when lightening with cinnamon

  • Light brown hair will get a golden or light red tint;
  • Red will help emphasize their natural color;
  • Blondes will have a reddish tint;
  • Blacks will turn chestnut, and with regular use, red;
  • Brunettes will get a shade of milk chocolate.
  • To enhance the effect, you can wrap the strands in foil;
  • When applying, wear gloves to avoid irritation and burns;
  • Honey is best taken liquid, not candied;
  • It is best to use cinnamon sticks that are self-ground into a powder;
  • No need to rub cinnamon into the scalp when applying;
  • Apply the mixture to wet hair;
  • Use WOODEN COMB;
  • In order not to dry out the hair, it is necessary to repeat the procedure after 8-10 days;
  • Make masks no more than twice a week;
  • For dry hair, add 1-2 yolks;
  • Do not immediately use a hair dryer, tongs, etc. Hair needs time to rest;
  • If the skin is injured, it is better to abandon this method;
  • Postpone the procedure for at least a week if a perm was done, stained with onion peel, basma or sage.

Recipes for lightening and restoration

Before using one of the recipes, it is imperative to do a sensitivity test to the components! It must be remembered that the result depends on the properties and structure of the hair.

  1. With honey and cinnamon. Ingredients: 5 tbsp. spoons of honey, 5 tbsp. tablespoons ground cinnamon, 5 tbsp. spoons of conditioner

Bring honey to a liquid state in a water bath. Pour into a wooden or plastic bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Honey enhances the brightening, regenerating and nourishing effect.

  1. For dry, weak, brittle and damaged hair. Ingredients: 3 tbsp. spoons of cinnamon, 3 tbsp. spoons of honey, 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

You can use another oil. Almond and jojoba oils are ideal. Also, aloe juice will not hurt.

  1. With lemon and olive oil. Ingredients: 1 lemon, 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil, 3 tbsp. spoons of honey, 3 tbsp. tablespoons ground cinnamon.

Such a mask will help not only lighten the hair, but also get rid of dandruff.

  1. The simplest mask ever. It is made only from water and cinnamon. It is necessary to calculate the amount of the mixture based on the length of the hair. For short ones, two tablespoons of ground cinnamon is enough, for medium length you need 4 tablespoons, and for long ones, at least 6. Mix the ingredients until the consistency of gruel. Leave for 15 minutes, then heat in a water bath and apply to hair. Instead of water, you can use hair balm.
  2. From hair loss. You will need: 5 drops of cinnamon oil, 1 yolk, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of calendula tincture, 1 teaspoon of cognac, 1 teaspoon of onion juice, 1 teaspoon of capsicum tincture.

Mix honey, tinctures, cognac and onion juice, add the yolk. Mix well again and add oil. Apply over the entire length for 1 hour, and then rinse with water.

  1. For growth. Ingredients: 3 teaspoons honey, 5 drops cinnamon oil, 1 teaspoon macadamia oil, 1 teaspoon coconut oil.

Mix everything and warm to room temperature. Apply to hair, wrap with a towel and hold for 40 minutes. After wash your hair with shampoo.

  1. For volume. Ingredients: 1 yolk, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cinnamon, 1 cup of homemade kefir.

Grind the yolk with cinnamon, add kefir at room temperature. Distribute over the entire length of clean hair and leave for 30-40 minutes. Wash off with warm water using shampoo.

  1. Mask with cinnamon and egg. Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey (or kefir), 2 tbsp. spoons of cinnamon.

The eggs must be beaten. Add warmed honey, cinnamon to them and beat again. Apply from roots to ends and leave on for 45 minutes. Wash off with warm water.

  1. Another option for activating growth. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 4 teaspoons of healing clay, 2 teaspoons of burdock or castor oil, 1 egg yolk, 4 drops of any essential oil.

Mix clay with water so that a thick slurry is obtained. Add cinnamon, stir. Pour in the yolk oil and mix again. Apply to hair and leave for 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water. This mask can be used on the face.

Warning!

  • Before you start the procedure, you must definitely do an allergy test. This is rare, but it's better to be safe. To do this, apply a small amount of the mixture on the back of the hand or the inside of the elbow and leave for a few minutes. If a burning sensation has begun, redness and itching have appeared, then this mask is not suitable;
  • Gently apply the mask to the hair so as not to get on the neck. This may cause irritation;
  • Not recommended for sensitive scalp.
  • In case of severe burning, immediately wash off the mask;
  • For light hair, do not use this method. Otherwise, the hair will turn red;
  • Use only plastic or glassware. Otherwise, a green tint will result;
  • If the composition gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them with tea and consult a doctor.

Cinnamon has practically no contraindications, which allows you to safely experiment and not be afraid to harm your health. After the procedure, the hair will acquire a beautiful look, radiance and a delicious aroma.

Lightening hair two tones with cinnamon in a video broadcast, be sure to check it out.

It is no secret to anyone that any change in the natural shade of curls is a far from harmless process. To penetrate inside, the coloring matter lifts the scales of the hair, and then discolors the natural pigment. This is a real stress for the whole organism, as a result of which the strands often become lifeless, dull, too dry, brittle and slowly growing. After such a procedure, someone begins the process of falling out, and it’s definitely not necessary to talk about the density and volume of the hairstyle. Against the background of all this, in modern cosmetology there is an increased interest in natural means of coloring. Lightening hair with cinnamon at home is especially popular today. But how effective is it, and how can you do it yourself?

Effects of cinnamon

Most sources claim that lightening hair with cinnamon allows you to make strands immediately two shades lighter. A dubious statement, because not every potent substance, even of synthetic origin, is able to do this. Lightening by a couple of tones is feasible only as a result of long-term and regular use of cinnamon dyes. For the first time, you can only slightly make the strands a little lighter than the original color. Much also depends on the individual characteristics of a person: for some, melanin (natural pigment) is easily destroyed under the influence of cinnamon, and for someone it will staunchly resist. The secret of the procedure is that the coloring effect of this spice does not work without honey. Only in tandem they can please you with their results:

  • usually the recipe for a clarifying composition says that honey must be diluted with distilled water: only in this case does it begin to act as a weak peroxide; oxygen is released, which turns the natural pigment of the hair into a colorless substance;
  • but thanks to cinnamon, this process is accelerated and the result is quite pronounced: the strands will become much lighter compared to their original color;
  • sometimes cinnamon is supplemented with lemon to enhance the effect, which also has a brightening effect;
  • almost any recipe also contains a conditioner: it is needed to consolidate the effect.

Homemade hair lightening with honey and cinnamon became possible after scientists in the field of cosmetics revealed that these two products are safe, natural, natural agents of peroxide. They are not only harmless: cinnamon is a real treasure trove of vitamins (carotene, retinol, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, tocopherol, niacin, folic and ascorbic acids) that will improve, not spoil the condition of the hair. After making sure that lightening the curls in this way is exactly what you need, you can proceed to the procedure itself.

Step by step coloring instructions

In order for hair coloring with cinnamon to be as expected and effective as possible, you need to think through each step of this procedure and act strictly according to the instructions.

Important advice from the editor!

If you want to improve the condition of your hair, you should pay special attention to the shampoos you use. A frightening figure - in 97% of shampoos of famous brands there are substances that poison our body. The main components, because of which all the troubles on the labels are indicated as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, coco sulfate. These chemicals destroy the structure of the curls, the hair becomes brittle, loses elasticity and strength, and the color fades. But the worst thing is that this muck gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in the organs and can cause cancer. We advise you to refrain from using products containing these substances. Recently, the experts of our editorial staff conducted an analysis of sulfate-free shampoos, where the first place was taken by funds from the company Mulsan Сosmetic. The only manufacturer of completely natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems. We recommend visiting the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date, it should not exceed one year of storage.

  1. Lightening hair with cinnamon is recommended for dark-haired young ladies, because such products can color blondes in a reddish color.
  2. Find the right recipe, mix the ingredients listed in it in a wooden, plastic or ceramic bowl (but not metal, which can oxidize the solution and result in a green tint). After cooking, the mixture is best left for an hour to infuse.
  3. If you are the owner of dry hair, it will not be superfluous to add a couple of raw egg yolks to the selected recipe.
  4. Apply the prepared mixture to the skin behind the ear to see how the skin reacts.
  5. The second preparatory action will be applying the mixture to a separate strand to evaluate the effectiveness of the cinnamon brightener. And only after that you can proceed directly to the procedure itself.
  6. Wash your hair with shampoo, dry the strands with a hair dryer until wet, comb through them.
  7. Using a brush or comb, apply the mixture to the curls so that it completely and very abundantly covers the head and hair - then the lightening will be uniform.
  8. Pin the strands in the form of a bun on the head with a hairpin.
  9. Wear a plastic shower cap to lighten your hair more intensely in warm weather.
  10. In the first half hour, a strong burning sensation may begin, which must be endured: after a short period of time it will pass.
  11. The minimum duration of the mixture is three hours, the maximum is eight (i.e., all night).
  12. It is imperative to rinse off with shampoo, and it is better to do this twice so as not to leave residues of active ingredients on the curls. If the recipe contained a conditioner, the mask will wash off easily, if the oil is more difficult.
  13. Make the final rinse with chamomile decoction (two tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers in a glass of boiling water - a glass of this decoction per liter of water).
  14. You can determine the frequency of such procedures for yourself: clarification once every 2 weeks is the best option to achieve a lasting, pronounced effect. Each time the hair will become lighter and lighter.

Home clarification with cinnamon and honey is a safe and pleasant procedure. In addition to the desired shade, you can enjoy the improvement in the condition of your curls. They will become shiny, smooth, more voluminous. As a result of the regular use of such masks, accelerated hair growth can be observed. Choose the right recipe, act and enjoy the results.

Recipes for cinnamon masks

Any recipe for lightening by this method must contain two main ingredients: cinnamon and honey. Without them, coloring will not work. And the rest of the ingredients you can vary already in accordance with your hair type. The dosage is based on dyeing medium length hair, so you can proportionally increase or decrease it for long or short haircuts.

  • olive oil recipe

Mix cinnamon powder with honey, previously diluted with distilled water in a ratio of 2: 1, conditioner and olive oil. All products are taken in the same amount - 3 tablespoons each.

  • Recipe with lemon

Cinnamon powder (3 tablespoons) mixed with honey, previously diluted with distilled water in a ratio of 2:1 (250 ml), moisturizing conditioner (250 ml), lemon juice without zest (tablespoon).

  • Classic recipe with butter and lemon

Mix cinnamon powder (3 tablespoons) with honey, previously diluted with distilled water in a ratio of 2: 1 (3 tablespoons), conditioner (100 ml), lemon juice without zest (2 tablespoons) and olive oil (100 ml).

  • Most Effective Recipe

Mix cinnamon powder with honey diluted with distilled water in the same ratio (three tablespoons each). Warm up in a water bath.

No need to be upset if the first clarification with cinnamon was unsuccessful and you did not get the shade you need. It is possible that the melanin in your hair is very resistant to these products and needs to be re-colored. If repeated procedures do not give anything, just enjoy the effect of cinnamon masks, which have a beneficial effect on hair. And home-made methods of staining can be found and others - there is no shortage in them.