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Buy a hair lightening kit like Sun-In (I think they have that in the states). You just put it in your hair like regular dye and sit outside for a bit.

I agree with Misa, the leave the peroxide in for 3 min idea isnt going to work. Peroxide isnt bleach. It requires time to work properly, and it has a bad history of destroying peoples' hair even when it does work.

if you cant afford a pro (not even a first choice haircutters place!?) then definitely buy a $5-10 box of sun-in or whatever lightening product is available at your local walmart or drug store. It will save you a lot of hassle in the end.