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Brilio.net - Gray hair usually appears as we age, although there are also genetic and lifestyle factors that can accelerate its appearance. This natural aging process occurs when pigment cells in hair follicles known as melanocytes (pigments that give hair color) produce less melanin.
Hormones, stress, and environmental factors can also accelerate the appearance of gray hair in some people, even at a young age. For many people, gray hair can affect their self-confidence. One of the most common solutions is to color the hair using hair dye. In salons, hair dye is often used to cover gray hair by giving it a darker color.
This coloring process can provide fast and natural-looking results, but there are risks that need to be considered. Using hair dye too often or incorrectly can cause damage to the hair. Hair dye contains chemicals, such as ammonia or peroxide, which function to open the hair cuticle so that the color can penetrate the hair shaft.
While this helps in effective coloring, it can also weaken the hair structure if used too often. Repeated exposure to these chemicals can cause hair to become dry, brittle, and lose its moisture. To prevent this, you can make your own hair darkening dye using natural ingredients.
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As shown by a TikTok user with the account name @dancingfrogiz. Through his upload, he shared how to make a natural hair darkening polish that only uses two kitchen ingredients , namely coffee grounds and cocoa powder. Here's how to make it that briliobeauty.net has launched on Saturday (12/14).
Material: - 1 cup of coffee powder
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- Sufficient warm water
- Sufficient conditioner
photo: TikTok/@dancingfrogiz
1. Pour the coffee powder and chocolate powder into a clean container.
2. Add warm water, then stir until evenly mixed and the texture is creamy.
3. You can add conditioner to the mixture of these two ingredients.
4. Stir again until evenly mixed.
5. Apply to hair thoroughly, especially on gray hair.
6. Leave it for at least 1 hour
7. Rinse using shampoo until clean.
8. Do this routinely 2-3 times a week to get darker hair and get rid of gray hair.
photo: TikTok/@dancingfrogiz
Coffee grounds can darken gray hair, because of the caffeine content and natural pigments in it that can color the hair. When coffee grounds are applied to the hair, the natural pigments in the coffee will stick to the hair cuticle, providing a temporary coloring effect that makes the hair appear darker.
The caffeine in coffee can also stimulate hair follicles and increase blood circulation in the scalp, which may help improve overall hair health.
Cocoa powder is effective in making hair look darkerCocoa powder is effective in making hair look darker because of the natural content in chocolate, such as brown pigments and anthocyanins. These pigments will stick to the hair strands and give a darker color temporarily. These natural pigments blend with the hair cuticle, giving a softer and more natural coloring effect.
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