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Coffee grounds are not only for divination. It can serve as an excellent body scrub and even hair dye. We will tell you how to get a luxurious hair color and achieve a beautiful shine using coffee grounds.
Using coffee grounds for hair dyeing
Strong coffee can be used as a dye for dark hair - both natural and dyed. Brew a cup of black coffee. Wait until it cools down. In a large container, thoroughly mix 2 cups of leave-in conditioner with 2 tablespoons of ground coffee and cold coffee. Massage the mixture onto dry hair. Leave it on your hair. The exposure time depends on what color you want to achieve - the longer the dye stays on the hair, the deeper and more saturated the color will be. If you want to achieve a dark copper shade, just add henna to coffee and conditioner.
How to fix the color
A mix of freshly brewed coffee with conditioner or hair shampoo will help fix the color after dyeing. Apply the resulting mixture to the entire length of the hair and leave it under a bathing cap for half an hour. After that, wash your hair thoroughly. Another way to extend the life of the color is to rinse your hair with a cooled decoction of strong coffee every time after washing.
How to strengthen hair roots with coffee grounds
To strengthen hair roots and prevent hair loss, make a mask of coffee grounds once a week. Drain off the liquid part and apply the thick mixture to dry hair, rubbing it intensively into the roots. Put a cap on your head, wait 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
How to give shine to hair
Brew 2 tablespoons of natural coffee with a glass of boiling water. Cover with a lid and wait for the mixture to cool. After that, strain through cheesecloth, and then rinse your hair after washing it with shampoo. Dry and style.
Some useful tips for using coffee grounds
- Use only natural coffee without flavorings and additives.
- Use medium or fine ground coffee.
- It is better for blondes not to experiment with coffee - the color may turn out to be unpredictable.
