Will lemons really dry out your hair?

Question

Alot of people say it does, but the other half is saying it doesn't? I'm guessing it does but what's the pros and cons of using lemon in your hair? :0 Any other lemon facts or uses will be appreciated :D

Answer 1

I'm assuming you want to use the lemon juice to lighten your hair in the sun? This is very damaging to your hair and will cause it to dry and become brittle and likely to break. If you have dark hair, you are much more likely to experience damage (as well as orangy tones). If you use a strong conditioning treatment afterwards it will help smooth the hair follicles but the damage will still exist. However, a lot of people have lightened their hair this way and not experienced terrible damage. I think it depends on the make up of your hair and how many times you do it and how long you stay out in the sun. Good luck!

Answer 2

Your hair has a protective acid mantel on it. This acid mantel is very important to the overall condition of your hair. Lemon juice, (as well as Sun In, staight peroxide, ) all that stuff EATS AWAY that protective mantel on your hair. Once that acid mantel is damaged, it is very difficult to repair it. Shiny, healthy hair will be a thing of the past if you damage that acid mantel.

Depending on your natural haircolor, if you combine lemon juice with the sun, you can end up with a brassy, orangey color that is not very attractive. Plus, the finer in texture your hair is, the more you'd really want to stay away from the lemon juice in the hair thing. Fine hair doesn't have the strength to put up with a lot and you can end up with a lot of breakage if you do it for a long period of time, especially if you already have color/perm in your hair.

Save the lemons for lemonade! YOu can also take a half of a lemon and dip it in baking soda and polish your silver and take of stains from the counter top.

Answer 3

It seems like shampoos have citrus in their products for the occasional deep cleansing wash your supposed to put your scalp and hair through every once in a while. Im sure that dry out the scalp because its meant to lift all the build up. So Id say yeah, citrus type products and lemons? having a drying affect. Just follow up with a good conditioner or oil.

Answer 4

Lemon would help bringing up shinning colour from you hair as it has got acid , meanwhile it dry your hair, slightly softer than the chemical bleach!

Answer 5

Plain lemon juice can really damage and dry-out your hair, but normally if added with a conditioner (i.e.) it doesn't.

Answer 6

Yes, lemon juice will dry out your hair,it has acetic acid in it.

Answer 7

I hope this will help you! Good Luck! :)

Can you make your hair lighter by using lemon juice?

Not exactly, Lemon juice by itself will not lighten the hair. Lemon juice AND the ultraviolet rays of the sun will lighten your hair. (Similar to a product called "Sun-In" ) The drawback here is dryness and if your is dark to begin with, it will turn orangutan orange! This job is better done by a professional. If you are already a dark blonde or very light brown you can probably use the lemon juice and sun method. Be sure to buy a really good "conditioning pac" for after. Also the lemon, sun method needs about 5 hours in the sun. (Not good for the skin so wear sun block!)

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here are some uses for lemons...

Remove ink spots from clothing.
While ink is wet, apply Lemon Juice liberally to the spot, then wash the garment in normal cycle with regular detergent in cold water.

Get rid of dandruff.
Apply one tablespoon of Lemon Juice to your hair. Shampoo, then rinse with water. Rinse again with a mixture of two tablespoons Lemon Juice and two cups water. Repeat every other day until dandruff disappears.

Write with invisible ink.
Use a Q-tip as a pen to write in Lemon Juice on a piece of white paper. Once it dries, hold the paper near a hot light bulb. The writing will turn brown.

Eliminate blackheads.
Rub Lemon Juice over blackheads before going to bed. Wait until morning to wash off the juice with cool water. Repeat for several nights until you see a big improvement in the skin.

Create blonde highlights.
Rinse your hair with one-quarter-cup Lemon Juice with three-quarter cup water.

Deodorize a cutting board.
Wash with Lemon Juice to rid a cutting board of the smell of garlic, onions, or fish.

Remove fruit or berry stains from your hands.
Rinse hands with Lemon Juice
Remove rust and mineral discolorations on cotton t-shirts and briefs.
Use one cup Lemon Juice in the washer.

Clean a microwave oven.
Add four tablespoons Lemon Juice to one-cup water in a microwave-safe, four-cup bowl. Boil for five minutes in the microwave, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls of the oven. Then wipe clean.

Whiten, brighten, and strengthen fingernails.
Soak fingernails in Lemon Juice for ten minutes, and then brush with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Rinse well.

Stop bleeding and disinfect minor wounds.
Pour Lemon Juice on a cut or apply with a cotton ball.

Relieve poison ivy.
Applying Lemon Juice over the affected areas should soothe itching and alleviate the rash.

Clear up facial blemishes.
Dab Lemon Juice on the blemish a few times a day.

Eliminate odours in your humidifier.
Pour three or four teaspoons of Lemon Juice into the water.

Relieve rough hands or sore feet.
Apply Lemon Juice rinse, then massage with olive oil.

Clean brass, copper, and stainless steel kitchen sinks.
Make a paste from Lemon Juice and salt, scrub gently, and then rinse with water.

Relieve a cough.
Mix four tablespoons Lemon Juice, one-cup honey, and one-half cup of olive oil. Heat five minutes, then stir vigorously for two minutes. Take one teaspoon every two hours.

Train a dog to stop barking.
Squirt some Lemon Juice in the dog's mouth and say "Quiet."

Relieve constipation.
Before breakfast, drink four tablespoons Lemon Juice in one-cup warm water. Sweeten with honey.

Answer 8

Yes it will dry out your hair, it contains citric acid!

Answer 9

i believe the citrus oil and vitamin C can be good for hair

Answer 10

Leomon juice helped brighten my hair and, no, it didn't dry it out.