Your Hair,
Effortlessly lighter
Gradual Lightening
What it is: A gentle-yet-effective hair lightener.
What it does: Our formula gradually lightens hair 2-3 shades for shimmery, natural-looking highlights. Blonde hair lightens and brightens, and dark hair reveals lighter caramel tones.
Highlights:
- Lightens all hair types and colours
- Creates soft highlights with no harsh lines
- Heat-activated
- Non-drying formula
How to Use
1. On dry or damp hair, mist and comb through.
2. Get some casual sun or apply low heat with a blowdryer for 3-4 mins.
3. See visibly lighter results after 2-3 hours and full effect by the next day.
4. Wash out at your next shower.
Tip: Not sure if you'll like it? Use the steps above to test a strand before applying!
Ingredients
Aqua, Vitamin C (lightening and collagen building), Elderberry Fruit Extract (natural de-brassing and toning), H2O2 (lightening), Lemon Fruit Extract (lightening and pH balancing), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein (repairing and strengthening), Grape Seed Extract (natural heat protecting and shine enhancing), Glycerin (moisturizing), Ext. Violet 2 (toning), PEG-12 Dimethicone (provides slip for even distribution), Disodium EDTA (enhances absorption and stability), Disodium Phosphate and Phosphoric Acid (pH balancing), Parfum (subtle and refreshing).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it last?
Results will stay light. Whenever you lighten hair, whether at the salon or with Sunbabe, it’s permanent because pigment is lifted from hair to create a lighter shade. Sunbabe lightens gradually over a few uses, so results are in your control. Continue use to lighten up to 3 shades!
How do you compare to other brands?
There are key differences between us and other brands. Sunbabe includes violet pigment to counteracts brassiness. Sunbabe Solar Hair Lightener is also slightly stronger and includes quality ingredients that support your hair during lightening. We omit ingredients commonly found in other methods of lightening, including alcohol, parabens, sulphates, phthalates, metallic salts, aluminum and ammonia. We are also proudly 100% cruelty free, vegan and made in Canada.
Will it damage my hair?
Our formula acts as a gentler alternative to conventional hair bleach. Sunbabe lightens hair gradually to avoid stressing out strands and is buildable over a few uses to avoid going too light too quickly.
Does it work on dyed hair?
Yes, Sunbabe will lift the dye from your hair to help to achieve a lighter shade.
What if it's bleached?
Yes, Sunbabe safely and effectively lightens bleached hair. Both bleached and natural strands will lighten 2-3 shades over a few uses.
What if it's dark?
Sunbabe lightens all hair types and colours. Dark hair reveals lighter, caramel tones. Check out our feed @sunbabehair and the ‘Results’ highlights for examples!
Where is this made?
Sunbabe Solar Hair Lightener is made by our certified cosmetics manufacturing team in Toronto, Canada.
Why Sunbabe
Lighten. Tone. Soften and Shine.
Limited-time bundle featuring all three - Solar Hair Lightener, Blue Tea Toning Mask, and Ultraviolet Hair Oil. If you've been waiting, this is your sign.
A trio of intuitive and convenient hair products to effortlessly lighten, tone, and condition your hair, for lighter, softer locks.
Enjoy free shipping on this bundle.
Solar Hair Lightener
What it is: A gentle-yet-effective hair lightener.
What it does: Our formula gradually lightens hair 2-3 shades for shimmery, natural-looking highlights. Blonde hair lightens and brightens, and dark hair reveals lighter caramel tones.
Benefits
- Lightens all hair types and colours
- Creates soft highlights with no harsh lines
- Heat-activated
- Non-drying formula
Blue Tea Toning Mask
What it is: A cool-toning hair mask featuring natural toning pigment from butterfly pea flower.
What it does: Tones away unwanted warmth in conditioning form, for soft and cool-toned hair.
Benefits
- Neutralizes brass from red and orange undertones
- Leaves hair soft and cool-toned
- Best for light brown hair and darker
Ultraviolet Hair Oil
What it is: A clear hair oil that is lightweight and silicone-free.
What it does: Softens and conditions while providing lightweight slip and shine. Made with ingredients that are lightweight to condition without weighing down your natural hair texture. Hair is soft, shiny, and protected while being the best version of itself.
Benefits
- Softens and conditions
- Provides slip and shine to hair
- Lightweight
- Non-staining and non-browning
- Silicone Free, Residue Free
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Customer Reviews
After being a devoted blonde for nearly 30 years, I recently made the decision to stop coloring my hair and embrace my natural gray. The transition can be challenging, especially when you're dealing with a distinct line between color-treated hair and new growth. That's where SunBabe has been a game changer.
I used SunBabe to gently lighten the remaining blonde lengths, helping them blend more naturally with my emerging gray and silver strands. Unlike harsher lightening products I've used in the past, SunBabe gave me a soft, sun-kissed lift without leaving my hair feeling dry or damaged. The gradual results looked natural and never brassy.
What I love most is that it helped make the "grow-out" process feel intentional rather than awkward. Instead of feeling like I was stuck between two colors, my hair developed a beautiful, dimensional blend of blonde, silver, and gray.
If you're considering going natural after years of coloring your hair, I highly recommend giving SunBabe a try. It made my transition smoother, boosted my confidence, and helped me fall in love with my natural hair journey.
Literally every person I run into has asked me if I highlighted my hair. I've used the spray about 5 times, and my naturally blonde hair is as lightest it's been since I got it highlighted a few years ago. I could not recommend this spray more, especially if you have naturally blonde hair and live somewhere that does not have strong sun all year round. I will say, be careful to not get the spray in your eyes, and wear gloves so that it doesn't stain your hands.
I have been using for over a year now and have a reminder for when to reorder. I went from DARK blonde to a low lit platinum. I've had many friends order because of the change they've seen, every hair stylists I've gone to have complimented the coloring and been amazed when I told them how I've achieved the highlighted blonde. Can be drying if not using an oil, but the sunbabe oil works great! I was also warned by my stylist to use caution when referring the product because it is best/ safest being used on virgin hair. I don't see myself ever using another product.
Love it. I already have naturally light blonde hair but this made it noticeably brighter and lighter to the point that even my dad pointed it out.
I was naturally very blonde, but by my 40s, it had darkened into a dishwater. I got highlights for a few years, but menopause made my hair very fragile and prone to breakage, and I couldn't afford the damage highlights caused. I thought I would be mousey forever more, I can't believe how easy, natural looking, and damage free this stuff is.
