A hair expert has revealed the secret behind the mask she creates to make her mane grow long and beautiful.
Her tricks are not only easy and inexpensive, they also help add shine to dull hair.
Lexi (@swankylexiss) shared her hair care recipes in a TikTok video.
She revealed that the secret ingredient in her powerful hair mask is three tablespoons of ground coffee.
Along with her coffee, she added three tablespoons of a moisturizing hair mask, three droppers of argan oil, one tablespoon of castor oil, and optionally 10 drops of her favorite essential oil.
She mixed the ingredients well to incorporate the coffee grounds and oil.
A 2007 study found that caffeine stimulates hair growth in men by blocking the effects of DHT, the hormone that causes hair loss and androgenetic alopecia.
Caffeine was also found to prolong the hair growth phase and enhance the growth effect of hair follicles in women.
Other benefits include a balanced microbiome for overall scalp health.
Coffee is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, which help strengthen hair follicles and increase shine.
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Lexi briefly explained the benefits of coffee grounds.
“It stimulates the hair roots to promote hair growth, detoxifies the scalp, detangles hair, and promotes blood circulation in the scalp,” she listed the benefits of the ingredients.
She applied the mask to wet hair, concentrated it on the scalp, and washed it off after 30 minutes.
She recommended shampooing twice to properly remove oil and combing gently with a wide-toothed comb to avoid cuts and damage.
“Results: My scalp is clean, very soft and shiny,” she said.
“Personally, I do this once a week. If you just add it to your shampoo, I think you can do it two or three times a week.”