Egg Mask: A Panacea For The Hair
At one time, the egg was a feared food in those who were thought to contribute to the increase of cholesterol in the blood. Now, this food has gone from being demonized to being considered beneficial to our body. For this reason, it is recommended to prepare an egg mask, good for the hair.
The belief that the egg increased blood cholesterol has been completely disproved. To date, this ingredient is used not only for culinary uses but also as a beauty ingredient, for example to prepare an egg mask for hair .
It is a protein food that provides good fats for the body. We summarize the nutritional contributions that the egg offers, which is why nowadays its consumption is easily indicated once a day by specialists. It provides several vitamins such as B5, B12, A, D, E, as well as selenium, iron, iodine, folic acid and choline.
Below we will see in detail how to protect the hair by preparing an egg mask for hair in three versions.
Damage to the foliage
Frequent exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays not only damages the skin, but also the scalp. This also applies to pollution, chemicals from hair dyes, hair dryers and straighteners, which help us feel beautiful and presentable every day, but significantly damage hair. IS , therefore, it is important to restore health to the hair.
Positive effects of the egg on the hair
Thanks to the proteins and ‘good’ fats it contains, the egg helps to nourish the scalp and hair follicles making the hair gain health and volume, making it stronger, more resistant, shiny and soft, preventing it from breaking and that are weak and unkempt.
If you are worried that your hair will still smell bad, fear not! Apply the egg in the form of a mask. Beat one (clear and yolk) and massage it all over your hair. Leave on for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the properties of the egg to take effect. Then rinse your hair with plenty of cold water or at room temperature and wash it as usual.
Remember : the whole egg is preferably used for normal hair, the yolk for dry hair, and only the clear one for oily hair. The clear alone can be used every two weeks, while the other two options once a month.
Remember that just because you increase the amount of recommended applications you will not get better results, on the contrary it could be counterproductive and your hair would pay the consequences.
Here are three egg-based masks for specific hair problems.
1. Egg mask for dry hair
Ingredients
- an egg
- a teaspoon of olive oil
- two tablespoons of mayonnaise
Preparation
Beat the egg well, add the olive oil and mayonnaise to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Application
Apply the hair mask, leave it on for at least 20-30 minutes. Rinse the product with water and finally wash your hair as usual.
2. Anti-frizz mask (frizzy hair)
Ingredients
- two large strawberries
- a natural yogurt
- two tablespoons of honey
- two egg whites
Preparation
Chop the strawberries in a bowl and, after having beaten the eggs, add the other ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Application
Apply the mixture on your hair and leave it on for about half an hour. Rinse with warm water and wash your hair as usual.
3. Egg mask for weak and damaged hair
Ingredients
- an egg
- a spoonful of olive oil
- two tablespoons of honey
Preparation
Beat the egg and then add the other ingredients to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Application
Apply the mixture on the scalp and massage. Leave it on for 30 minutes and wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Start using these egg hair masks. This ingredient is really good and cheap for restructuring your hair. It costs nothing to try and if it is so good for your diet it will certainly be so good for nourishing and making your hair more beautiful.
