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Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener - 4.7 fl oz

Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener - 4.7 fl oz - 2 of 4Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener - 4.7 fl oz - 3 of 4Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener - 4.7 fl oz - 4 of 4
Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener - 4.7 fl oz - 1 of 4
$3.69 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • Bleach-free hair lightener is gentle yet effective
  • Perfect for subtle, beachy highlights
  • Hair blonding spray conditions as it lightens
  • Contains no metallic dyes

Description

Sun In Lemon Fresh Hair Lightener is the perfect choice for natural hair lightening. The bleach-free formula is made with lemon juice and chamomile for subtle blonde highlights, and includes soothing calendula extract and silk amino acids to soften and condition hair. Simply spray and enjoy the sunshine; the UV-activated spray allows you to lighten and brighten your hair effortlessly. Gives you the same natural highlights you get from the sun - only faster. The advanced conditioning system includes botanical extracts and special illuminators that give hair an extra healthy dose of shine. Recommended for blonde to medium brown hair. Reddish results may occur in dark hair. Not recommended for color-treated or chemically treated hair. Highlights will be permanent. Contains no metallic dyes.

Instructions:
Lighten all over: Spray damp hair generously, comb through evenly, blow dry. Highlights: Separate select strands, spray each strand generously, blow dry. Repeat above steps until you get the brightness you want.
Hair Type: All Hair Types
Number of Pieces: 1
Health Facts: Dye-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Aluminum-Free
Product Form: Spray
Includes: Cap
Beauty Purpose: Hair Coloring
Processing Time: 15 minutes
Net weight: 4.7 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 16601937
UPC: 371687320744
Item Number (DPCI): 063-01-0431
Origin: Made in the USA and Imported
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Ingredients:

water, hydrogen peroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, citrus limon (lemon) juice, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, calendula officinalis flower extract, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract, hydroxyethyl cetyldimonium phosphate, dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, glycerin, quaternium-80, panthenol, silk amino acids, polysorbate 20, fragrance, benzoic acid, disodium edta

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 7.0866 inches length x 2.3622 inches width x 0.7874 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.3968 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Does your hair stay lightened after u wash it

submitted by Bobby - 8 years ago
  • A: Yes it will. It lightens the actual color of your hair.

    submitted bycaniac369 - 8 years ago
  • A: Yes iv used it in the past and i have dark brown hair and over it does lighten your hair even after washes

    submitted byQueen14 - 8 years ago
  • A: Yes; results obtained from Sun In are permanent

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: No it usually stays the same color

    submitted byTaylor - 3 months ago

Q: will this work on ginger hair??

submitted by Olivia - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In works on any hair color that has not been colored. Sun In is a hair lightener that lightens your natural shade.

    submitted byk - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In works on any hair color that has not been colored. Sun In is a hair lightener that lightens your natural shade.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: I had really blonde hair when I was younger but got darker to dirty blonde is it possible it will bring back my natural color ?

submitted by Gizel - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In is a hair lightener that lightens your natural shade. It will turn your dirty blonde hair to a lighter shade of blonde. That being said, it’s not a colorant with various shades, so we cannot guarantee it will be an exact color match to your original shade.

    submitted byk - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In is a hair lightener that lightens your natural shade. It will turn your dirty blonde hair to a lighter shade of blonde. That being said, it’s not a colorant with various shades, so we cannot guarantee it will be an exact color match to your original shade.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Do you need to be in the sun for it to work?? Or does your hair just needs to be wet?

submitted by Anonymous - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In works with heat activation – and that can be achieved by the sun or a blow dryer. We recommend applying Sun In to wet hair and then letting the sun activate the lightener or the heat of a blow dryer activate it.

    submitted byk - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In works with heat activation – and that can be achieved by the sun or a blow dryer. We recommend applying Sun In to wet hair and then letting the sun activate the lightener or the heat of a blow dryer activate it.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: what does this do to natural gray hair?

submitted by Dusty - 6 years ago
  • A: Sun In is a hair lightener and not a colorant so it will not color gray hair. However, it may take some of the yellowish tints out as it lightens

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Sun In is a hair lightener and not a colorant so it will not color gray hair. However, it may take some of the yellowish tints out as it lightens

    submitted byk - 6 years ago

Q: My hair is dark brown. Would this work in my hair?

submitted by Gymnastics234 - 7 years ago
  • A: Yes it will. It just depends how much you spray in your hair.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Yes it will. It just depends how much u spray in your hair.

    submitted byFranny - 6 years ago

Q: Will my hair ever return to original color?

submitted by Daviana - 8 years ago
  • A: Depends on what your hair color is now. I had sandy blonde/light brown hair & after a couple of summers spent lifeguarding it came back by winter more of a light brown than sandy blonde.

    submitted byAiK - 6 years ago
  • A: Only new hair growth will be your original color as results obtained from Sun In are permanent.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Once it has been sprayed a few times, with the effects of the spray be permanent to your hair?

submitted by Daviana - 8 years ago
  • A: Yes; results obtained from Sun In are permanent.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 6 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: Yes. Until your hair grows out or you cut it the area that you use it on is changed permanently.

    submitted bynadmac01 - 8 years ago

Q: Can it be used on kids ?

submitted by Maggie - 14 days ago
  • A: Hi there! Sun-in can be used on children as young as 2 years old. It just needs to be kept out of their reach when not using.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 11 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: How long should I leave ‘Sun In’ in my hair before going out in the sun or blow drying it?

submitted by Nathan - 1 month ago
  • A: Hello! Sun In works with heat activation – and that can be achieved by the sun or a blow dryer. We recommend applying Sun In to wet hair and then letting the sun activate the lightener or the heat of a blow dryer activate it. You can do this right away - you do not need to leave it in your hair. To lighten all over: Spray damp hair generously, comb through evenly, blow dry. Highlights: Separate select strands, spray each strand generously, blow dry. Repeat above steps until you get the brightness you want.

    submitted byEG Product Expert - 1 month ago
    Brand expert

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Summary of reviews

This hair lightening product has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its effectiveness in achieving lighter shades, especially for those with naturally blonde or light brown hair. Guests appreciate its ease of use and affordability, making it a convenient option for at-home hair lightening. However, some guests have reported issues with hair damage and unwanted brassy tones, particularly for darker hair types. Overall, it can be a fun and effective solution for adding highlights, but caution is advised for those with darker or previously treated hair.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.2 out of 5 stars with 420 reviews
    effectiveness: 4.07 out of 5
    quality: 4.04 out of 5
    value: 4.12 out of 5
    76% would recommend
    103 recommendations

    Totally works!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    kcolosi - 3 days ago
    Love love love!!!! Totally works like the old days! My daughter has super dark brown hair. A couple days of ocean sunshine and this spray
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Lightens hair

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Kitty Smokes - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This took my hair from brown to blonde over the summer. Such a fun product.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    No difference

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Squid - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I don’t see a difference
    value: 3 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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    go to the salon babe

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Julia - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    this def doesn’t lighten hair haha😂 it’s a nice thought, and a cute product but it didn’t work as expected
    value: 2 out of 5
    effectiveness: 2 out of 5
    quality: 2 out of 5
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    great results after one use!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Calista - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    i have very dark brown hair and i definitely noticed results after one use! i’m trying to get more of a reddish brown, my stylist didn’t want to use bleach to have a lighter base to start with (neither did i) so i bought this hoping i could lighten my hair just a bit before i go in for my appointment, and it worked wonders! my hair turned to a reddish-brown but i also have super old dye in it. i did notice a slight smell but it wasn’t unpleasant, and i was very generous too. for the price it’s totally worth it!!
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
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    Adds nice color!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Bsteph2 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Have been using sun in for years to lighten my hair in the summer! It’s always worked well for me & slowly brings me back to blonde. My hair is more of a dirty blonde so this brings in some nice highlights. I would say just make sure you have a hydrating shampoo & conditioner to use afterwards
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Summer highlights

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Mom6 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
    It really works! Just make sure to disperse evenly so as not to leave lighter and darker spots.
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Literally broke my hair off

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    KL - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Literally broke my hair off after just one use. I hadn't seen this stuff since high school.... thought I'd give it a try to bring out my summer blonde. Now I'm just grateful I have any hair left at all. It's going to take forever to grow out the damage from one light spritz...and I started with natural blonde, healthy hair. I'm horrified. Please be careful!
    1 guest found this review helpful. Did you?

    HORRIBLE

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    - 11 months ago
    guys im am not kidding when this made my hair orange!!! i am a natural blonde but i decided to add some more blonde in naturally without damage i sprayed like 3 squirts before i went outside to go shopping. 2 hours later my hair WAS ORANGE!! i had to schedule a hair appointment just to get rid of it. i was reading along the ingredients and hydrogen peroxide and lemon is the thing that my hair orange. they had to of put bleach in it my hair is ORANGE. right before summer im very mad and i was really hoping this worked! very disappointed. DO BETTER
    quality: 1 out of 5
    7 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Hair lightner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Jenger - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    I love how well it works with lightening my hair
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    buy it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    b - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    used it for a year and it lightened my hair each time i used it
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Works on dark brown hair

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Indoor fun - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    Reliably gently lightens chestnut brown hair. The longer you leave it in, the more color is stripped, so proceed cautiously to get the color you want. However, it doesn’t turn brown hair blonde, especially if your undertone is red. Do remember to use a neutralizer when washing out product - like a purple shampoo and conditioner. That’ll help maintain golden tones and prevent color from getting brassy. If your hair is more delicate or has already been color treated, also use a strong conditioner or mask. Be sure to give hair time to rest between applications of sun in to prevent unwanted damage
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Should only be used by natural blondes

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    NYB - 1 year ago
    If you're a level 6 or below I don't recommend using this as your hair will likely pull extremely warm/brassy. This product only works as intended for natural blondes but even then I wouldn't use it all over since you want your hair to have some dimension. Same color all over hasn't been in style for 20 years. For natural blondes: I recommend weaving this product in a highlight placement in foils to get a salon look at home. If you don't know what any of this means you should probably only get your hair done at a salon or by someone who does.
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Perfect blonde

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Jennifer - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I have been using sun in for over 15 years to keep my hair looking fresh and blonde. I naturally have dirty blonde hair so this just helps lighten it. I spray it on before going outside and let it dry in the sun
    value: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Please do not buy this garbage

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    CC - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
    Horrible product!!! Do not recommend. Completely damaged my hair. My hair has heavy fall out from using this product maybe a handful of times. Not worth it, saw no results either.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 1 out of 5
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    ehhhh

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    kinda angry - 2 years ago
    It worked fast but it turned my hair a brassy orange color. ( I have a medium brown hair color.) I won’t be using this product again.
    quality: 3 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    great for natural blondes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    LoFar - 2 years ago
    great to make blonde hair lighter blonde. hair dryer works well, but the heat of natural sunlight works amazingly!
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Great product

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Shaetyler - 2 years ago
    5 stars if you drive across the street and literally pay half for it.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Dark brown to red brown

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    SchefIN - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
    I have very dark brown hair and using this made my hair get to reddish brown even without going in the sun which is nice to get without bleaching and a nice change to the hair.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
    effectiveness: 5 out of 5
    10 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

    Yellow hair, price increase

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Anonymous - 2 years ago
    Big price increase. Literally doubled the price. Also last summer it kinda made my hair a yellowish blonde. I didn’t like getting asked about dying it yellow… :/ I didn’t use it much either
    value: 1 out of 5
    effectiveness: 3 out of 5
    quality: 3 out of 5
    13 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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