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Is caffeine good for your hair?

Laura Martin
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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Caffeine is good for your scalp and your hair follicles. It helps hair growth but has no effect, good or bad, on your hair strands.

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Are coffee grounds good for your hair?

Laura Martin
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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Yes, coffee's slightly acidic pH helps to smooth the hair's cuticles, adding shine. The oils in the beans smooth and moisturize hair.

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What effect will this mask have on naturally jet black curly hair?

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Since your hair is already jet black, the coffee shouldn't make it any darker. However, it will still provide shine and stimulate hair growth.

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Should I wash the coffee out after 30 minutes?

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You should leave the coffee on your hair for 20 to 60 minutes before you rinse it out.

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Can I put coffee in my shampoo?

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Brunettes can rinse their shampooed hair with coffee for a color refresh and healthy caffeine boost, but order is important. If you rinse your hair with coffee, then shampoo, or put the coffee in your shampoo, the sulfates in the shampoo, unfortunately, may wash away all the benefits of the the coffee. It can't hurt to try adding coffee to your shampoo, but it may not help. The only time you should not put coffee in your shampoo is if you have blonde hair. The coffee may cause it to look dirty and dingy.

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Conditioner makes me lose a lot of hair. What should I do?

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Keep conditioner off the roots, only condition the ends. Your roots are new hair that does not need conditioner.

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How often do I need to use this treatment for preventing hair loss?

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You should repeat this treatment continuously for the best possible results.

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Can I keep coffee on my hair overnight?

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Yes, you can.

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Can I use the same methods every time I wash my hair?

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Yes. For the best result, that's precisely what you should do!

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My hair is very damaged. How can I make it silky and smooth again?

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Wash your hair with cold water, it gives it more shine and makes it easier to manage. If you have thick hair, lather the shampoo really well but make sure you wash all of it out, or else you'll get itchy scalp. Also, leave your conditioner in for a while before rinsing it out, up to 10 minutes. You might try using hair butter for thick hair. If you have thin hair, only use a small amount of conditioner as it can weigh your hair down and make it look oily. Don't heat-style your hair every day, as it can make your hair less shiny. Dying your hair damages it, don't dye your hair until any damage has grown out.

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Can I mix the coffee with my conditioner?

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Yes, you can put 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in your conditioner. Leave on 90 minutes and rinse. That’s for lovely brown hair color.

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Can tea be used instead of coffee?

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As long as it is caffeinated tea. Steep the tea until you have a strong brew, strain (if you've used loose tea) and use as a rinse. When applying to your head, concentrate on massaging the tea into your scalp, rather than the hair itself. Use any caffeinated tea that you prefer - you can even add a sprig of rosemary to the tea as it steeps for even more healthy hair benefits.

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Can I use coffee powder to do the treatment?

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Yes. Just mix the powder into liquid, as directed, first. Then, follow the same steps.

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Can I use henna over permanent hair color?

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Yes.

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Can I do the coffee hair treatment on blonde hair?

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Coffee can dye your hair, so unless you want that effect, it is not advisable to do a coffee treatment. Instead you can use other products, such as apple cider vinegar, which does add shine and exfoliates your scalp the same way.

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Is there a home remedy I can use to treat my oily roots and dry ends on my hair?

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You can apply apple cider vinegar because it has a slightly acidic pH and it will be beneficial for your hair. Also wash your hair regularly but apply oil before washing (at the dry ends). You can also apply egg white to restore the protein back into your hair.

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What do I do if my front hairs are falling out?

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Stop pulling your hair back in tight hairstyles. The constant pulling will cause your hairline to recede.

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