Brilio.net - There are many signs of aging that appear when a person enters old age, such as skin that begins to sag, the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, wrinkled skin, and the appearance of gray hair or white hair on the head. Yes, signs of aging can not only be seen on the face, but also on the hair.
Gray hair is one of the signs of aging that appears at the age of 30 years and over. Although this does not rule out the possibility, gray hair can also appear more quickly, even when someone is still young or a teenager. Well, gray hair that appears in adolescence is called premature gray hair.
Gray hair appears due to decreased production of melanin as the natural pigment of hair, so that the strands of hair that grow do not get perfect pigment. This is what makes gray hair or strands of hair grayish white.
Apart from age, gray hair can also appear more quickly due to several other factors. These include genetics, hormonal changes, styling too often using heating tools and chemical polish, and an unhealthy lifestyle. Some of these factors will damage the melanin in the hair tissue and cause gray hair to appear.
Having gray hair on your head is quite disturbing to your appearance, so it's not surprising that many people are looking for ways to disguise it. Not a few people use sachet polish sold on the market or dye their hair at the salon. The results are indeed effective, but unfortunately the chemical content in the polish will actually damage hair health, you know.
No need to worry, because you can still darken gray hair on your head with natural ingredients. One of the TikTok accounts @dancingfrogiz, for example, uses 2 drink ingredients to darken gray hair. The drink ingredients in question are coffee powder and chocolate powder. He also added another ingredient, namely conditioner .
Benefits of coffee grounds to darken the appearance of gray hair.
Coffee is a drink that people commonly consume to relieve sleepiness. This is because the caffeine content in coffee is quite high, so some people can sleep after drinking it. This antioxidant-rich drink apparently has various benefits for hair health, one of which is darkening or disguising the appearance of gray hair.
Coffee has dark pigments, so it can act as a stain on hair. As reported on the Healthline page, the caffeine content in coffee has the benefit of stimulating hair growth, softening hair, giving it a natural shine, and can reduce the appearance of gray hair.
Contains cocoa powder to treat gray hair on the head.
Chocolate powder or cacao powder can actually help treat gray hair on your head, you know. This is thanks to the iron and copper content in it. These two nutritional contents are good for preventing gray hair and preventing various signs of premature aging. Copper is useful for the production of melanin which will give natural color to hair, while iron can prevent the appearance of gray hair at an early age.
Conditioner can smooth and maintain hair moisture.
Conditioner is a hair care product that works by providing moisture to the hair follicles. Regular use will make the hair texture smoother and easier to manage. So, this hair care product is added to maintain hair moisture during the treatment process.
With just these two drink ingredients, you can make a hair darkening mask which is believed to be able to disguise the appearance of gray hair. Your hair will even become healthier, stronger and naturally shiny. This is how to make and use it, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @dancingfrogiz, Tuesday (14/5).
Material:
- 1 cup coffee powder
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- Enough warm water
- Sufficient conditioner
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container.
2. Stir the ingredients until they are evenly mixed and the texture is like paste.
3. Apply to hair thoroughly.
4. Leave it for 1 hour or more.
5. Rinse with water and continue with shampoo.
6. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get dark hair free of gray appearance.