Wake Up to Coffee’s Benefits for Hair!
Coffee can do more than keep you from feeling sleepy. Read on to learn more.
Don’t you love the smell of coffee in the morning? The rich and fragrant aroma wafting in the air alone is enough to wake you up. No wonder some people love starting their day with a fresh cup of joe. But have you heard of coffee’s benefits for hair? As it turns out, coffee can give you more than just a caffeine kick.
Why Coffee Is Good for Your Hair
Coffee is rich in caffeine, and various studies have investigated the role of caffeine in hair growth. A study published in the journal Protection Convergence says that the fermented extract of green coffee beans has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and is helpful for hair growth.
Caffeine helps stimulate hair growth in men. According to a British Journal of Dermatology study, testosterone hinders male hair follicles from being in the anagen or hair growth phase. The result? Hair loss. The same study also found that more male hair follicles remained in the hair growth phase after being treated with caffeine.
Aside from stimulating hair growth, caffeine can also help give you thicker-looking hair. “Caffeine-containing shampoo improved hair density after 24 weeks of testing,” says a Korean Journal of Cosmetic Science study. Moreover, caffeine helps widen blood vessels resulting in a better flow of nutrients for healthier hair and scalp.
You can also use coffee to cover your gray hair. A study published in the Australian Journal of Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine says that instant coffee (100%) dissolved in water made gray hair look darker after applying it to the hair once a day over seven months. Even if the effect on gray hair was a nuanced look, this shows you can use coffee to make gray hair appear less so.
Must-Try Shampoos With Caffeine
Because caffeine helps with hair growth, you might want to use shampoos with this ingredient. Check out our recommendations and add them to your hair care essentials.
1. Dove Men + Care Strengthening Shampoo
This shampoo has caffeine and Trichazole Actives that help fortify your hair and minimize hair fall from the roots. Its nourishing formulation also makes hair stronger up to five times and significantly lessens hair fall due to breakage. Use Dove Men + Care Strengthening Shampoo daily to help your hair grow uninterrupted by hair fall.
2. Dove Men + Care Refreshing Clean Shampoo
Aside from caffeine, Dove Men + Care Refreshing Clean Shampoo also has menthol that gives you a presko feeling after washing your hair. This shampoo deeply cleanses your hair and washes away dirt and grease. Use it after a busy, tiring day and enjoy its energizing effect.
3. Dove Men + Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Got a flaky scalp? Use Dove Men + Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. It has AD Zinc which helps fight the flakes and treat an itchy scalp. It also helps strengthen your hair and improve the health of your scalp.
Now that you know coffee’s benefits for hair, you can maximize them for hair growth, scalp health, and even for improving your hair’s appearance.
