Hair10 min
A Gentle Coffee and Coconut Oil Scalp Scrub, Rarely
A teaspoon of fine coffee in coconut oil massaged lightly on a clean scalp, not scrubbed hard and not more than once in a while. Not for itchy, flaky or sore scalps.
A scrub that must stay gentle
Coffee scrubs are a viral idea for build-up on the scalp. Mixed with coconut oil the coffee grains lift loose flakes of product and dead cells. A gentle massage can feel refreshing, but scrubbing hard or often can inflame the scalp and make hair loss worse. It does not grow hair.
Keep it rare, at most once a month, and use very fine coffee in oil, not dry grounds. Patch test first and rinse out well. Skip it with an itchy, flaky, red, sore or oozing scalp, and with colour-treated or very dry hair. See a dermatologist for persistent problems.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon fine ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- A clean bowl
How to prepare
- Mix the coffee into the oil to form a loose paste.
- Wet the hair and section it.
How to use
- Massage lightly with the pads of the fingers for one minute, without pressing hard.
- Rinse well and shampoo. Use at most once a month.
Helpful habits
- Use very fine coffee; coarse grounds scratch.
- Rinse thoroughly so nothing is left on the scalp.
Precautions
- Skip it with itchy, flaky, red, sore or oozing scalp, and do a patch test.
- Do not scrub hard or often.
- Not a growth or dandruff treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Will coffee make my hair grow?
- No. It is a gentle exfoliating scrub only.
How often can I use it?
- At most once a month.
Can I use instant coffee?
- Fine instant coffee works, but keep it in oil and rinse well.
