Honey thread - from TBB and bits from old LHC

**blondyhead** · February 15th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Thank you so much for this thread, i think i've stayed up till 4am just going through all the elements you covered!

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**ktani** · February 15th, 2012, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by blondyhead

Thank you so much for this thread, i think i've stayed up till 4am just going through all the elements you covered!

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You are very welcome.

I have started and participated a few almost as large. I recommend taking breaks, lol.

**hototogisu** · February 16th, 2012, 05:05 AM

So I just did my third honey treatment in as many days (sorry, hair, but I really want you lighter before my roots become a problem). I mixed 20g honey and 80g distilled water in a spray bottle, let it release for an hour, then sprayed it evenly over my dry, unwashed hair, covered with a shower cap and let it sit for an hour. The honey I've been using has been leaving a residue, so when it was time to rinse out I shampooed with a clarifying shampoo (Garnier Pure Shine) and about a teaspoon of baking soda.

Here's the shocking part: I SMELLED PEROXIDE. As soon as I massaged the shampoo on to my head I could definitely smell peroxide, and it wasn't exactly subtle, either. Now I'm waiting for my hair to air dry. I can't wait to see if it looks even lighter than before.

**ktani** · February 16th, 2012, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by hototogisu

So I just did my third honey treatment in as many days (sorry, hair, but I really want you lighter before my roots become a problem). I mixed 20g honey and 80g distilled water in a spray bottle, let it release for an hour, then sprayed it evenly over my dry, unwashed hair, covered with a shower cap and let it sit for an hour. The honey I've been using has been leaving a residue, so when it was time to rinse out I shampooed with a clarifying shampoo (Garnier Pure Shine) and about a teaspoon of baking soda.

Here's the shocking part: I SMELLED PEROXIDE. As soon as I massaged the shampoo on to my head I could definitely smell peroxide, and it wasn't exactly subtle, either. Now I'm waiting for my hair to air dry. I can't wait to see if it looks even lighter than before.

No one has reported smelling peroxide from a treatment alone. I do not know what kind of reaction you got mixing baking soda with that shampoo though, ETA which may have produced that smell. Honey residue does not need to be clarified out usually. Shampoo alone has removed it in most reported circumstances.

**MonaMayfair** · February 16th, 2012, 07:40 AM

I did my first honey treatment today - honey, water and a small amount of EVOO.

I think it has made a slight lightening effect. When my hair was still pretty wet, I noticed the drier bits at the ends looked brighter.
It's quite hard to tell for sure, because, as my hair has henna in it, it looks so different under different lighting conditions - quite brown under some light and lightish red/gold under bright daylight.

I think the top few inches (which have a henna/cassia mix on them) look more blondish/golden than they did before (my color underneath is blonde - or was last time I saw it!)

One thing I disliked (apart from the annoying dripping) was the fact I shed a bit more hair than usual. I think that was due to the moisturizing effects of the honey/oil though.
I avoid rinse out conditioners normally, because they always make me shed a lot more. My usual routine is wash, ACV rinse and leave-in conditioner.

Anyway, my hair's still damp, so haven't seen or felt the full effect so far, but will definitely do this again.

**Helenae** · February 23rd, 2012, 10:04 AM

I can't get hold of distilled water in any stores in the UK - is deionised water the same?

**ktani** · February 24th, 2012, 05:04 AM

Water for a honey lightening treatment http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...postcount=4032

ETA: and http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/...postcount=3574

**Lipbalmbabe** · February 24th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Thanks so much! Really worked

**blondyhead** · February 25th, 2012, 08:17 AM

I love doing the chamomile tea rinse, my hair loves it, thankyou x

**maborosi** · February 25th, 2012, 07:55 PM

I've done 2 honey lightening treatments in the past 2 days. I am doing my 3rd one tonight.

I have not noticed any dryness or damage. It's hard to say what my results are at this point. I think I'll do a few more before really drawing any big conclusions. I think it could be working because my tips are showing more of a brown color. That is big progress!

I'll have to take some pictures in natural lighting tomorrow after I've done my 3rd one (and given it ample time to dry). I only have comparison pictures, though, from after my first one.

~maborosi~