If you’re finding it difficult to grow your hair, a doctor has revealed a simple change to your hair washing routine that could make all the difference – and it can cost as little as £1.
Hair loss and stunted growth can be incredibly frustrating, with countless products on the market promising to help – but where should you begin?
One medic suggests that adding a teaspoon of coffee to your shampoo could significantly boost hair growth, as explained by Dr Janine Bowring on TikTok.
The most prevalent type of hair loss in both men and women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as AGA. “In men, it’s referred to as male pattern baldness, and in women, it’s female pattern hair loss,” she clarified.
She noted that it “typically starts with the temple area” in men, and “over time that hairline recedes to form that characteristic ‘M’ shape”. The hair also “thins on top of the head”, and in women, the hair loss usually occurs “at the top of the head” where the hair gradually becomes “more and more sparse”.
She stated: “So, caffeine has been proven to assist with that hair growth,” and she displayed a study on the screen that supported the claims. “My advice here is to add just a teaspoon of ground coffee into your shampoo when you’re washing your hair, and then rinse it out,” she suggested.
Dr Bowring then mentioned that “it will darken the hair slightly”, so it would work “best for dark hair”. You can find yourself spending about £1 for a simple jar of instant coffee at your nearby supermarket, although the branded options could cost a bit more.
One curious commenter inquired: “Do you put it inside the shampoo bottle or on your hand with the shampoo to wash your hair?” to which Dr Bowring responded: “You can put it in your hand with the shampoo.”
Another individual, who is on a quest for hair growth, contributed: “I put rosemary essential oil in my shampoo, and my hair is coming back. I’ll have to try the coffee too. Thank you!!”