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2 ways to use coffee on hair for growth

By Eloísa Carmona - 2022-04-28T10:26:40Z
Read in EnglishIn addition to being the favorite drink of many to wake up in the mornings, packed with antioxidants, and perfect for creating delicious desserts, using coffee on hair has many benefits.Although there is still not much research on the use of coffee in hair, the available studies claim that the caffeine in coffee can improve the appearance and texture of hair in various ways.One of the main benefits is that it restores hair growth when coffee is applied topically to the hair and scalp, thus stopping hair loss and promoting regrowth.According to research, caffeine in coffee can help stimulate hair growth, stop hair loss, and a 2007 laboratory study revealed that caffeine helped block the effects of the sex hormone dihydrotestosterone (a cause of male baldness that can also affect women) on male hair follicles. Additionally, caffeine stimulated hair shaft elongation, resulting in longer and thicker hair roots, and prolonged the anagen phase, which is the hair growth stage. The study also evaluated the effects of caffeine on female hair follicles and found that it had a growth-promoting effect on women's hair follicles.And since caffeine is a stimulant, it also increases blood circulation to the hair follicles, which can help hair grow faster and become stronger, giving you the appearance of fuller and thicker hair.Among other benefits of using coffee in hair, we have that it can leave hair soft and shiny, and it can work as a natural dye for gray hair, serving as a quick solution to conceal gray strands if you have brown or black hair. How to use coffee in hair in shampoo and as a rinseThese two remedies with coffee for hair can help you both to stop hair loss and to dye hair or improve texture to eliminate frizz, so choose the one you like best.Coffee shampoo for hair growthSulfate-free shampoo (350 to 750 ml) 2 tablespoons of instant coffee 1 tablespoon of white sugarTo make this coffee bomb in your ideal shampoo for dark hair, first mix the coffee and sugar in a large bowl and then add the entire shampoo. Stir until everything is incorporated and then return the shampoo to the container; before using it, let it sit for 2 days and when it's ready, shake it.You can use this shampoo 3 times a week, and it can be used this way for up to 3 months; then let your hair rest for 1 month, and you can apply it again. Coffee rinse2 to 4 cups of brewed coffee (depending on the length of your hair) cooled spray bottle or applicatorplastic hair capThe best method is to use ground coffee and brew it normally in your coffee maker, allow the coffee to cool completely, and then pour the brew into a spray bottle or sprayer. Wash and condition your hair as usual and then, with damp hair, spray the brewed coffee; make sure to thoroughly wet all the hair.After application, massage the hair and scalp for a few minutes, then put on the plastic cap and let the rinse sit for about 20 minutes. Once the time has passed, rinse your hair with cold or lukewarm water and then dry. If you are looking to dye your hair, you can repeat the rinse to achieve the desired color.