Have you ever used cinnamon in your hair? Benefits + recipes with the ingredient

Cinnamon is an important ingredient in the kitchen. Its striking flavor adds an essential finishing touch to most of the dishes in which it is used, but the spice is also a strong ally in cosmetology. Nowadays, after all, it is difficult to even find an ingredient that serves both food and beauty. In this sense, cinnamon in hair has several benefits. The habit of applying it to your hair is popular worldwide, and not just in Brazil.

But after all, why apply cinnamon to your hair? In some ways, the custom may seem strange to many. However, it is believed that applying the ingredient to the hair makes it stronger, in addition to helping the health of the scalp. This activates blood circulation and even hair growth can benefit from the habit. Likewise, you can find cinnamon in any market, making it a cheap treatment option for hair care.

Check below everything you need to know about cinnamon in your hair, as well as its benefits, how to use it and the best recipes to try at home.

Benefits of cinnamon on hair

While in the form of any food, after consumption, cinnamon stimulates the thermogenic effect in the body. In other words: it accelerates metabolism, and consequently, blood circulation. This way, the scalp, through circulating blood, gains more nutrients and oxygen, which causes hair to grow. It also acts against free radicals, preventing premature aging and hair weakening.

Furthermore, cinnamon in the hair also helps those looking to lighten their hair. Its properties help to temporarily change hair tone, which is perfect for those who want to change their look a little. Overall, the ingredient offers:

• Resistance;
• Natural lighting;
• Rapid growth;
• Regeneration of opaque and damaged hair;
• Intense hydration.

Cinnamon essential oil

In cosmetology, cinnamon essential oil has great value. It is used as an ingredient for skin and hair healing masks, as it has antioxidant, antimicrobial properties and a set of vitamins and microelements. It helps stop hair loss, restoring damaged structure and activating growth. Likewise, it awakens dormant hair follicles, strengthening and nourishing them from within.

Cinnamon essential oil also leaves hair more beautiful, shiny and healthy, restores split ends and prevents gray hair. Furthermore, it eliminates problems such as dandruff and dry skin by restoring the sebaceous glands.

Cinnamon hair recipes

Now, you will check out the most popular recipes for applying cinnamon to your hair. They are all simple and practical, and it is possible to do them all at home. However, it is not recommended to test them if you have problems such as scalp inflammation, so that the case does not get worse.

1 – Natural cinnamon dye

This natural dye recipe is ideal for those who want to temporarily lighten their hair. Cinnamon works as a toner for light hair, but its lightening effect is natural for all hair types.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1/2 cup of olive oil

Preparation mode

First of all, heat the oil. When it is very hot, add the other ingredients and mix everything until you obtain a homogeneous consistency. Then, wait for the mixture to cool, applying strand by strand. Leave it to act on the hair for 40 minutes, and after that, wash and finish as normal.

2 – For hair growth

Cinnamon is also excellent for accelerating hair growth. By acting on the scalp’s blood circulation, hair growth receives even more stimulation.

Ingredients

• Coconut oil (100ml)
• Cinnamon powder (1 teaspoon)
• Cloves (1 teaspoon)
• Extra virgin olive oil (100ml)

Preparation mode

First, melt the coconut oil. Then mix it with the cinnamon, cloves and olive oil. Place the mixture in a glass container, so that the nutrients are preserved. Leave this stored in a dry, ventilated place away from sunlight for 3 days. If the oil is solid when used, just melt it in a bain-marie. Always apply the mixture to your hair on a still dry scalp, massaging the roots well. After leaving it to act for 2 or 3 hours, wash well with shampoo and apply a hydrating mask.

3 – Cinnamon to define curls

Among so many benefits, cinnamon is still a powerful ally for those who want to define their curls. In this sense, its version diluted in tea is used.

Ingredients

• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups of water

Preparation mode

Just boil two cups of water with 2 cinnamon sticks, and as soon as the liquid boils, turn off the heat. Then wait for the tea to cool and pour it into a spray bottle. Finally, spray on dry or damp hair, so that the tea helps define the curls or the day after.

4 – To lighten the hair

Likewise, in addition to working as a toner, cinnamon also has a whitening effect. Those with dark hair, however, need to repeat the process several times every few days to notice any effect.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder
• 1 cup conditioner of your choice

Preparation mode

Mix the cinnamon well into the conditioner, stirring until you obtain a homogeneous cream. Then wash your hair with your shampoo or conditioner as usual. Afterwards, apply the cinnamon cream throughout your hair, with your fingers or a comb, after draining all the water and leaving your hair just damp. Finally, put on a thermal cap and let the mixture act for 30 minutes. Wash everything afterwards with plenty of water.

Fontes: N1, All Things Hair, Cabelo, Fashion Bubbles, Terra

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