Caffeine helps to keep people awake, right? But it will surprise you to know that caffeine also has some benefits for the hair. It promotes hair growth and is used as a treatment for hair loss. To a great extent, the length and the quality of your hair depends upon the health of your hair follicles. Coffee is effective in stimulating not only your body and mind but also your hair roots. It helps in improving its growth and structure. This is the main reason why we can see it as an ingredient in several hair-care and shampoo products.

Here are a few of the ways in which coffee benefits hair when topically applied -

1. Hair loss treatment:

No man or woman likes to lose their hair as this even affects their self-confidence. Caffeine in coffee is great for hair. When a pure hand made application of coffee is done on the hair or scalp, it finds its way to the roots and stimulates them.

You’ll need:

1. Coffee grounds or espresso for full strength.
2. Shampoo and conditioner

Method:

1. First, brew a strong cup of coffee
2. Secondly, apply the used grounds after cooling it directly on the scalp.
3. Third, massage the mixture into the scalp for a full two minutes to make sure the caffeine reaches the hair follicles.
4. And lastly, rinse and shampoo carefully. Don’t forget to condition.

2. Hair growth:

Coffee stimulates the hair roots by improving its growth and structure. Coffee can thus restore hair growth and prevent hair loss. While DHT causes hair follicles to shrink and slows down hair growth as a result, caffeine stimulates the follicles, making the hair grow faster and longer, regardless of the presence of DHT.

You’ll need:

1. 1 large Egg
2. 1 tablespoon yogurt and 2 more teaspoons optional
3. 5 tablespoons olive oil
4. 1 tablespoon coffee grounds

Method: 

1. First, mix the ingredients into a fine thick paste
2. Secondly, apply to the scalp and hair. Also, be sure to use a lot on the scalp.
3. In the end, wait an hour and rinse with shampoo and conditioner.

3. Manageable hair:

Coffee brew can be used to detangle and manage unruly hair. It helps in making the hair shaft stronger and smoother. making it easier to manage while giving it a natural shine.

You’ll need:

1. 1/2 a teaspoon coffee powder
2. 4 to 5 tablespoons of shampoo that you prefer. The amount depends on the length and volume of your hair.

Methods:

1. First, take a small bowl and mix the shampoo and powder until it is fully combined. The mixture will gradually turn dark in color.
2. You can also try another way which is to mix the coffee with some hot water. Then add it to the shampoo.
3. Let it sit for a few minutes then apply it to your damp hair.
4. Relax and sit for two minutes before rinsing it and conditioning.

4. Hair mask:

Coffee can also be used on hair as a hair mask for the treatment of hair loss. Using a tablespoon of honey and olive oil each with coffee powder will stimulate hair growth and help it to get the shine back.

You’ll need:

1. 1 large Egg
2. 1 tablespoon yogurt
3. 1 tablespoon honey
4. 5 tablespoons olive oil
5. 1 tablespoon coffee grounds

Methods:

1. Start by mixing all the ingredients into a fine thick paste.
2. Let it sit for a few minutes before applying it to your scalp and hair. Make sure the area of your scalp gets more of this paste.
3. Wait an hour and wash it with shampoo and conditioner.

5. Rinse:

Coffee hair rinse will enhance the texture and the color of your hair and help to keep the dryness away. Using it regularly during your bathing ritual will end up giving you the result of a silky and smooth hair growth. It will also gradually help to slow or stop shedding.

You’ll need:

1. Brewed coffee
2. An old towel or shower cap
3. 2 containers

Method:

1. Start by brewing a strong coffee of your choice and let it cool down in one container.
2. Then lean your head over the coffee container. Use the second container to pour the coffee slowly over your head. Make sure that your whole scalp gets drenched with it.
3. Repeat the procedure until you are satisfied and your hair catches a shade of darkness.
4. Relax and wait for 15 minutes before rinsing it off with ACV rinse, then plain water

6. Coffee Hair Dye Permanent:

If just a highlight of brown doesn’t quite satisfy you, you can use coffee to darken your hair color. It helps a lot for those who want to benefit hair coloring without using any chemical dyes.

Method:

1. Firstly, you’ll need to wash your hair with shampoo to rid it of all oils.
2. Secondly, brew some strong and fresh coffee and let it cool down.
3. Apply the semi-liquid concoction in your hair and wear a shower cap for keeping it from leaking.
4. Wait for an hour and then rinse it off with lukewarm water and condition.