A HAIR expert has revealed the secret to the masks she makes to get her mane growing nice and long. Her trick is not only accessible and low cost but also helps add shine to lifeless hair....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Lexi ( @swankylexiss ) shared the haircare recipe in a TikTok video.
She revealed the secret ingredient to her powerful hair masks was three tablespoons of ground coffee.
Along with the coffee, she added three tablespoons of a hydrating hair mask, three full droppers of argan oil, a tablespoon of castor oil, and 10 optional drops of your essential oil of choice.
She gave the ingredients a good mix to incorporate the coffee grounds and oils.
One 2007 study found that caffeine stimulated hair growth in male hair by blocking the effects of DHT, a hormone that causes hair loss and male pattern baldness.
Caffeine was also found to prolong the hair growth stage and boost growth effects on female hair follicles.
Additional benefits include a balanced microbiome for overall scalp health.
Coffee is also antioxidant and flavonoid-rich, which helps to strengthen hair follicles and boost shine.
Lexi provided a quick breakdown of the coffee grounds’ benefits.
“Stimulates roots to promote hair growth, detoxifies the scalp, detangles hair, boosts blood circulation in the scalp,” she listed as the ingredient’s benefits.
She applied the mask to her wet hair, concentrated it on her scalp, and washed it out half an hour later.
She recommended shampooing twice to properly remove oils and gently combing through with a wide-tooth comb to avoid breakage and damage.
“Results: Clean scalp and super soft and shiny,” she said.
“I personally would do this once a week. If you’re just putting it in your shampoo I would say that a couple of times a week is okay.”
