Sun In Hair Lightner Review and Before and After Results
Sun In Hair Lightener
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Sun In Hair Lightener Review
You don’t need a detailed review by Very Easy Makeup.
In summary…it rocks!! Sun In is cheap, super easy to use, and makes hair blonder.
If your objective is to go lighter…quick…Sun In is the trick!
Reasons to LOVE Sun In
- Cheap (under $10)
- Easy to Use (see instructions below)
- Makes hair blonder (see images below)
- Quick (less than 5 minutes)
- Doesn’t Damage Hair
- Can Lighten Over Time (spray more on to go blonder!)
However, Sun In DOES have its drawbacks (to be fair).
Sun In Hair Lightener
Sun In is NOT great for these reasons:
- It doesn’t work for all hair colors. It’s best if you already have light brown/dark blonde hair.
- It’s hard to apply highlights (the salon is better for that).
- It CAN look blotchy if you don’t apply it correctly.
- There’s only one color. Unlike toners, you can’t “choose” which shade of blonde you want to be.
Sun In Hair Lightener: Instructions and How to Use
Sun In is SUPER easy to use.
Simply
1) dampen hair (you can get your hairbrush wet and brush it through your hair),
2) spray in the Sun In, and then
3) blow dry your hair (or go out in the sun!)
Here are the official instructions on how to use Sun In (from the manufacturer).
Official Instructions
Sun In Instructions
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.
Before using, test a strand of your hair and follow all label instructions.
YouTube Video with Instructions and Before/After Pics of Sun In
Prefer to watch a video with a review of Sun In? (And to see before and after pics?)
Check out this Sun In Review on the Very Easy Makeup YouTube Channel.
Sun In Hair Lightener Review and Results on YouTube
Sun In Hair Lightener Results with Before and After Pictures
So here’s the big question: Does Sun In work? You bet!
Here are a few below and after pictures.
Please note: I didn’t use very much Sun In spray this time around. The great thing about Sun In is that you can always apply more to go blonder!
Before Pictures (with Dark Blonde/Brown Hair)
Before Pic - Front View
Before Sun In - Top View
Before Pic - Side View
After Pictures (Much Lighter and Blonde!)
After Pic (Front View)
Back View (After Sun In!)
Sun In Results (Back View)
Side by Side Comparison with Before and After Pics of Sun In!
Before Pic
After Pic
Where to Buy Sun In
Of course, the easiest play to buy Sun In is from Amazon! You can get it delivered right to your door, and you don’t need to go hunting for it at a store.
You can also buy Sun In at stores like Walgreens, Target, and Walmart. Please note: Some Targets carry Target, while others don’t. Same for Walgreens and Walmart. So you may not see it in all stores.
Finding Sun In at Stores
Sun In is NOT found in the aisle next to other blonde treatments like the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder lightening shampoo and conditioner, the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Spray, or the Sun Bum Blonde Formula Hair Lightener.
Rather, it is found in the NEXT aisle over next to the hair color dyes and the temporary color dyes (like colorful purple or pink hair chalk).
FAQs About Sun In Hair Lightener
Have more questions? Here are a few FAQs about Sun In!
What Ingredients Are In Sun In?
Sun In contains hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice to lighten hair. The complete ingredient list is: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 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
How Come I Haven’t Heard of Sun In?
Beats me! It’s a hidden gem!
It’s like how some people haven’t heard of ALDI or the super great $1 sunblock at the Dollar Tree. Sun In just doesn’t advertise very much!
How Does Sun In Compare to John Frieda Sheer Blonde Spray?
I’ve used both. Both Sun In and the John Frieda lightening spray work and are good!
I honestly didn’t notice a difference.
Maybe I should do a review though! If you’d like to see a review of Sun In vs. the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Spray, please subscribe to the Very Easy Makeup YouTube Channel and leave a comment below this video with that request!)
How Much Does Sun In Cost?
It’s cheap! Anywhere between $4 and $8 a bottle usually. That’s WAY less than a visit to the salon.
What's the Difference Between the Pink and Yellow Bottles of Sun In?
They are exactly the same formula. Just different scents! One is lemon fresh and one is tropical breeze.
Will Sun In Work on My Hair?
Sun In will lighten almost ANY color hair, but it might not look good on you!
Sun In works best on women (or men) with light brown and dark blonde hair.
My rule of thumb: If you were blonde in 1st grade, Sun In will work for you. If you had dark hair, Sun In may make your hair more orange or red.
My Hair Looks the Same. What Did I Do Wrong?
You didn’t use enough! Dampen your hair again. Spray on more Sun In. And blow dry your hair.
Does Sun In Damage Hair?
I used it for YEARS and my hair stayed healthy, thick, and shiny.
It’s way gentler on your hair than bleaching and dying it or going to a salon.
What is Sun-In?
Here’s what CVS says about Sun In!
Brings out your natural highlights! Conditions while it lightens! The advanced conditioning system in Sun-In, with botanical extracts such as aloe, marigold, chamomile and flaxseed, pampers your hair while it lightens. Special illuminations give hair an extra healthy dose of shine for a bright and sexy look. Sun-In is alcohol free. Sun-In is recommended for blonde to medium brown hair. Reddish results may occur in dark brown hair. Highlights will be permanent. Contains no metallic dyes. Results may vary.
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