How to Apply Eggs on Hair
Hair is made of proteins and deficiency of protein can result is hair fall. Nowadays, hair fall is a common problem. About of the population is currently suffering from hair loss. Not only deficiency in protein, there are several other factors that causes hair fall such as pollution, food quality, harsh sun rays, hectic life style and medical issues. Yes, medical conditions like hormonal imbalance, PCOD, and thyroid causes hair fall.
However, if you don’t have any medical condition and still having hair fall then it the food and environment that is causing hair fall. While you must improve your diet by including green vegetable, fruits and protein in your diet, you should take good care of your hair to control hair fall.
Egg is a powerhouse of protein and that is what our hair needs. Therefore, you can use egg in various ways to control hair fall and improve the hair texture. Wondering how? Just read on the article to learn the various ways you can use egg to improve your hair texture and arrest hair fall. But before learning the ways to use eggs let’s have a look at the nutritional benefits of eggs that makes it a wonder cure for hair fall.
Nutritional Benefits of Egg
It is found that eggs contain all the essential minerals, proteins and vitamins except vitamin C. The protein content of the eggs helps to condition the hair and also condition the hair. Listed below is the nutritional content of eggs:
Fatty Acids: Egg yolk contains fatty acids that help to improve the skin of hair scalp which further helps to fight common hair scalp problems like dandruff, flaky skin and psoriasis. Fatty acids also moisturize the hair shaft that makes it shinny, smooth and strong and therefore prevents hair breakage that usual occur due to dry and weak hair shaft.
Lecithin: It is a fatty acid found in the egg yolk that reduces the hair fizz and helps to make it smooth. Therefore, hair fall gets controlled as brittle hair causes more hair loss.
Vitamin A: Egg yolk is loaded with Vitamin A which helps in the production of sebum. It also helps in keeping the scalp moisturize and aids in hair growth.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is rarely found in foods. Only sunlight is the rich source of Vitamin D. There are only few foods that contain vitamin D. Egg is one of the food that contains vitamin D. Vitamin D helps to improve the texture of the hair and makes it smooth and silky.
Vitamin E: Egg is a rich source of vitamin E. Vitamin E is good for skin and overall improves the skin texture. Therefore, it is good for hair scalp and helps to enhance hair growth from the root. It further protects the hair from UV rays and environmental pollution.
Vitamin B: Eggs are rich in Vitamin B types such as B1, B2, B12, biotin, choline, pantothenic acis and niacin. All this B vitamins helps to improve the hair health and condition. Deficiency of any of the vitamin B affects hair. Niacin deficiency causes thinning of hair. Choline controls baldness and hair loss. And vitamin B-5controlls premature graying of hair.
Biotin or Vitamin B7: Biotin is an essential vitamin in restoring and keeping hair healthy. It s studied that vitamin B7 helps to rejuvenate the hair follicles and roots that are in still alive. It helps to increase the oxygen production and improves the blood flow to the scalp.
Eggs are also contained trace minerals like sulfur, iron, zinc, iodine and phosphorous. It is also rich in calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.
Now that you know the nutritional benefits of eggs, try to add egg in your diet for healthy hair. And can also use them topically on hair. Given below are the tips to use egg on your hair. Try them to witness silky, lustrous, and voluminous tresses like never before.
Hair Mask for Hair Growth
As mentioned above, eggs help to improve hair growth and restore the overall health of the hair. This hair mask is for normal hair that improves hair texture, makes it silky smooth and add volume. Egg yolk nourishes the hair strand and restores the hair follicles. Therefore, it helps in the hair growth. This application is very simple. You just need egg and olive oil to prepare the mask at home.
Take an egg or two according to the length and volume of the hair. Break it in a bowl and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil and mix it with the help of a blender. Apply the mixture on the hair from root to tips with a hair dye brush. Cover your hair with a shower cap and now leave the mask on the hair for 20 to 30 minutes. Then wash off with shampoo and regular water. Avoid using hot water for hair wash as it may cause the formation of lumps and also release the pungent odor. You can also add yogurt to the mask if you have extremely dry hair as it acts as a natural conditioner.
Egg Yolk Mask for Dry Hair
Egg yolk mask is a good alternative for saloon’s protein hair treatment. The high amount of protein and vitamin present in the egg helps in hair growth and control massive hair fall. This mask contains egg yolk and olive oil. Both the ingredients are an excellent source of nourishment for dry hair. Olive oil is well-known it’s health benefits so it for hair. It strengthens the hair, restores hair color and reduces the chance of premature graying.
Take two egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Mix both the ingredients well and then pour a half cup of water. Apply the mixture on the hair and scalp with the help of your fingers. Now wear a shower cap and let the mask sit on the hair for 20 to 30 minutes and then shampoo your hair with cold water.
Egg White Hair Mask for Oily Hair
Oily hair is difficult to manage. Excessive secretion of oil from the scalp blocks the pores causing acne and skin infection. Try this egg mask to control the oily hair problems. You 2 egg whites, 1tablespoon honey and tablespoon olive oil. You can increase or decrease the quantity of the ingredients depending on the length of your hair.
Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix evenly. Now apply the mask on the hair either with fingers or with the help of a dye brush. Once you have applied the mask on the hair, cover your head with a shower cap. Let the mask sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Then wash off with cold water followed by shampoo.
Egg Yolk and Almond Mask
Almond is rich in vitamin E which is good for the growth and hair nourishment. Almond, when combined with egg yolk, provide double benefits for the hair. Take one or two egg yolks according to the health of your hair. Take 5 to 6 almonds, soak in the water for few hours and make a paste with the help of a grinder. Now in a bowl, add almond paste, egg yolk and a tablespoon of honey. Mix well to form a thick paste. Apply the paste on the hair from roots to tips. Let the paste stay on the hair for 20 to 30 minutes. Then rinse with cold water followed by shampoo. This mask is extremely good for dry and damaged hair and helps to bring back the lost shine and smooth texture of the skin if applied once a week.
Egg and Lemon Juice Hair Mask
The combination of lemon juice and egg works like wonder on the hair and scalp. As well all know that lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and it is the only vitamin that is not found in egg. So, adding lemon to the egg makes it a complete package of nutrients for the hair and scalp. Lemon juice helps to absorb excess oil from the hair and also helps to remove dirt and grease from the scalp. Lemon juice also works wonderfully to remove dandruff.
You can make the mask in the following way. In a bowl, mix an egg with 2 to 3 teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix it really well to form a smooth mixture. Apply the mixture on the hair and leave for 2 hours. Then rinse with cold water and shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo. Repeat this mask once in every week for best results.
Deep Conditioning Treatment with Egg
Deep conditioning is a very effective treatment for brittle, dry and damaged hair. It helps to moisturize, rejuvenate and nourish the hair shaft. This treatment is also good for fizzy hair. You don’t to visit a high-end salon to do this treatment. Rather, you can do this at home all yourself just by using egg. Take one or two eggs as per the length of your hair. Beat the egg to make a smooth mixture. Apply the mixture on the hair and leave to for 3 hours for deep conditioning. After three hours, rinse with cold water and then shampoo your hair with a mild and gentle shampoo.
Egg and Yogurt Mask
Yogurt is loaded with protein and nutrients that are good for hair. And when it is used with egg, it effects gets double. It helps to improve the texture of damaged and brittle hair. You can use yogurt mask in the following way. Take an egg in a bowl and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of yogurt into it. Now add 2 tablespoons of honey for extra conditioning. Mix all the ingredients nicely and apply the mask evenly on the hair shaft and scalp. Leave the mask on the hair for 1 hour. Then rinse off with cold water and then shampoo. Repeat the application once in every week for effective result.
Egg and Onion Pack
Onion juice is a very effective remedy for hair loss. Onion is rich in sulfur which helps to control hair fall. Onion juice along with egg not only helps in hair growth but also nourishes the hair. Take an egg in a bowl and a juice of one medium sized onion. Mix both the ingredients thoroughly. Apply the mask all over the hair including the scalp. Let the mask to sit for 30 minutes and then rinse with cold water followed by shampoo.
Egg and Coconut Oil Mask
These days a lot of research has been done to study the effect of coconut oil on hair. However, coconut oil is an age-old hair problems remedy which is been followed in India since ancient time. It is truly an amazing oil for hair. It is one wonder oil that sways away any hair problem in no time be it fuzziness, damaged tresses, dandruff or hair fall. But you must know how to use it properly for a given hair problem.
Here is a recipe for hair growth using coconut oil and egg. You just need an egg, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Take a bowl and mix all the ingredients nicely forming a mixture. Apply the mask on the hair and leave it for 20 to 30 minutes. After 3o minutes rinse off with cold water and then shampoo with a mild shampoo.
Egg and Avocado Mask
Avocado is one of the super foods that are a powerhouse of essential vitamins, proteins, and fatty acids. It works like wonder on hair by improving the hair texture and hair growth. Egg along with avocado makes a wonderful combination of hair mask. Take an avocado, peel it and take out the pulp in a bowl. Mash the pulp and add egg into it. Mix both the ingredients to form a smooth paste. Now apply the mask on the hair and leave it for 20 to 30 minutes. Then rinse off with cold water and shampoo at the end.
