can we apply lemon to hair - #23922
I am super curious about this whole lemon thing for hair. For the last few months, I’ve been dealing with kinda oily hair and a flaky scalp, which honestly feels like a never-ending cycle of greasy roots and dry ends. I heard from a friend that you can try applying lemon to hair and it could help balance it out or even brighten the color? But I’m also worried because citrus can be irritating, right? Like, I tried using some lemon juice mixed with olive oil a week ago, but I think I might’ve overdone it. My scalp was itching and I got nervous reading about how lemon can make your hair sensitive to sun. If I apply lemon to hair, should I mix it with something else? How often can we apply lemon to hair without damaging it? I saw some folks online say they do it weekly, but I’m not sure that sounds safe. What about the risk of changing my hair color, like as in becoming lighter from sun exposure after using lemon? Should I be testing it on a small section of hair first? Really need some guidance here! Thank you!
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