The most commonly attributed effect of coffee is the ability to help perk-up and concentrate; however, recent studies have found that applying caffeine through coffee may also provide a number of benefits for hair. Coffee is being found as a to improve hair texture, length and overall appearance of shine.
The Role of Caffeine in Hair Growth
Caffeine is the most well-known compound in coffee that is said to help hair. Several studies have shown the ability of caffeine to mitigate some of the harm caused by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (the hormonally related to hair loss) and increase the growth of healthy hair.
The DHT links the damage that occurs to hair follicles, as well as the pattern baldness that develops in men and women. By blocking or reducing DHT, caffeine allows hair to continue to grow (increasing the length of time during which the hair can grow).
Caffeine stimulates the lengthening of the hair shaft. It improves blood circulation in the scalp, allowing for a longer hair growth cycle or Anagen phase, which enables the hair to grow longer and thicker giving it the appearance of being healthier or fuller and having more body.
Improving Scalp Health and Hair Strength
When blood flow is increased to the scalp, oxygen and nutrition levels in the hair follicles increase; therefore, there will be improved growth and continued reduction in hair loss as a result of weak or poorly nourished hair roots. Caffeine is not a medical treatment for hair loss but when used in conjunction with other good hair care practices and good scalp care may enhance hair growth.
Coffee as a Natural Conditioner.
Coffee offers benefits to your hair’s appearance in addition to supporting its growth. It has many flavonoid antioxidants that will make the cuticle of your hair smooth and protect the moisture in your hair from escaping, reducing the amount of dry and frizz.
A coffee rinse will enable you to see your hair feeling and looking shinier and softer, and it will be easier to deal with. Those who rinse their hair with coffee regularly have reported their hair becoming tangled less often and having fewer fly away hairs.
Enhancing Color in Dark Hair
Coffee can give your dark hair a slight visual boost when you use it to rinse your hair. The natural pigments in coffee will allow you to darken the hair temporarily and to hide any early gray hair you may have. While the effect will not last for a long time, it will allow you to go between salon visits and keep your hair color fresh without using any chemicals.
How to Use a Coffee Rinse at Home
Rinsing your hair with coffee is really inexpensive and very simple to do at home. You will need a pot or a coffee maker to brew 1 cup of coffee closely, which is very strong. Allow the coffee to cool down to room temperature. After washing your hair, pour the coffee evenly over your hair while it is still damp, then rub the coffee into your scalp gently. Leave the coffee on your hair for 20 minutes and then thoroughly rinse your hair with warm water.
Over time the use of coffee to rinse your hair can increase the shine, texture, and overall health of your hair.
Coffee is not a solution for hair loss; however, it has been found through studies that the caffeine and antioxidant properties of coffee will promote the appearance of healthy-looking hair when used regularly. If you want to make your hair healthier and look fuller, a coffee rinse is a low-cost, natural method that provides benefits for your hair’s strength and also reduces the frizz in your hair.
