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No one wants that.

This is because the sun catches your hair in all the right places when lighter (viaSouthern Living).

Woman getting hair lightened

With spring around the corner, you want to go lighter like Gigi Hadid.

Of course, bleach is the first thing that comes to mind when you consider lightening your hair.

After all, it’s the simplest and quickest way of doing so.

Woman with blond highlights

Bleached hair tends to look “fried” and dull because the bleach interrupts the hair cuticles' growth.

Still, here are some kinder alternatives to bleach.

Lightening your hair with lemon juice and sunshine can work well if you already have lighter hair.

Plus, this method is incredibly affordable.

For a more affordable option, tryKlorane Sun Lightening Spray with Chamomile and Honey.

It can be more challenging to lighten dark hair.

Unfortunately, some bleach-free methods only work best on lighter hair.

However, before you give up,Wella Professionalsoffers a solid go-to to lift for brown hair.

They carry a selection of bleach-freesemi-permanentandpermanent hair colorsto instantly add layers or highlights to dark hair.

It might be best to get this done by a professional, but it’s a nice option nonetheless.