The calendar and the thermostat agree–summer has officially arrived. And with higher temperatures and hotter rays comes the seasonal craving for lighter locks. When it comes to taking those tresses from sorry to sun-kissed, you’ve got quite a few options. But if you’re looking to skip the salon this time around and DIY your summer glow, lightening sprays could be your new best friend. Yes, you heard right: lightening sprays. The 1990’s hair fad is getting a facelift with these six killer products, so you can boost your blonde hassle-free. And don’t worry, they’re no orange sun-in color in sight.
With the help of a little chamomile and lemon extract, this heat or sun activated product lifts your locks to that perfect sunny shade. No bleaching agents necessary. IGK’s formula also includes coconut oil and coconut water to hydrate your hair, for tresses that feel as great as they look.
Skip the brassiness and head straight for brilliance with this product. With hydrogen peroxide, pineapple, and honey, this UV activated treatment will amplify your blonde highlights for color that’s more than just fun-in-the-sun.
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3. Klorane Sun Lightening Spray with Chamomile and Honey: $18
Klorane’s sun lightening spray infuses golden highlights into blonde or light-brown hair without the use of any bleaching agents, for a look that is truly au natural. While some lightening sprays can harm your silky strands, this product uses chamomile and honey to soften, lighten and nourish your tresses damage-free.
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4. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray: $12
This drugstore favorite will get you back to the beach in no time. John Frieda’s Go Blonder uses hydrogen peroxide and heat activation to take your highlights 1-1 ½ shades lighter in just 3-5 uses. So you can get back to serving summer vibes ASAP.
This multipurpose mist is a must for our blonde babes. Pravana's Perfect Blonde harnesses the power of a two-phase formula to hydrate, protect, and lift your blonde to a better, brighter shade.
René Furterer has been committed to bringing out the best in blonde for over 6 decades, and this brightening spray is no exception to that tradition. Combining okara extract, mica glitter, and vitamins, this mighty mist enhances your highlights for a perfectly radiant mane.
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Ally Kolsky
Ally Kolsky is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles. Her work primarily focuses on fashion, beauty, and entertainment. In addition to her work as a writer, she is currently pursuing a JD at the UCLA School of Law
