The benefits of coffee for hair
It's well known that caffeine is full of benefits for the body (as long as you don't go overboard). And this also applies to hair fiber! Oil, grounds, hair mask... here are some ideas for making your hair benefit from the benefits of coffee.
Coffee stimulates the scalp. That is to say, it facilitates the arrival of nutrients and retains hydration. Better still, caffeine has a blocking action on DHT (Dihydrotestosterone : the hormone responsible for hair loss ). Benefit: not only does hair loss decrease, but growth increases by 30 to 40% .
Coffee also improves the appearance of hair. It must be said that it contains flavonoids and antioxidants that limit the damage generated by free radicals. The hair then gains vitality and volume, it is less dull and less dry.
Finally, coffee has a greasing power, which is very useful for detangling hair and avoiding knots.
There are several ways to enjoy the benefits of coffee: coffee oil, coffee grounds or hair mask.
Coffee oil
To make your own oil, you must first gather several ingredients:
- Whole, unroasted coffee beans or ground coffee. Opt for the darkest coffee possible.
- An organic vegetable oil, rich in fatty acids: coconut, argan, olive, jojoba, avocado, sweet almond, etc.
Heat one dose of coffee for two doses of oil for 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until the mixture is shiny, smooth and homogeneous. Then filter with cheesecloth. Put everything in an airtight jar to keep in the fridge. Apply the oil obtained to the scalp, massage, leave for at least 20 minutes, then finish with a shampoo. Repeat the operation weekly.
Coffee grounds
Very simple to apply, we slip two tablespoons of grounds into our regular shampoo or conditioner. Just remember to shake the bottle well before use, because the grounds tend to settle at the bottom. The grounds also help to exfoliate the skin on the scalp (which is very practical in case of irritated scalp and dandruff), and to restore shine to black, brown and brown hair.
Coffee Hair Mask
To prepare your homemade mask from coffee, mix a tablespoon of honey, a tablespoon of olive oil, and 2-3 teaspoons of ground coffee. Apply the solution obtained to the scalp and rinse after 20 minutes. The key is cleaner, stronger and more resistant roots .
