11 Egg Hair Masks To Boost Your Hair Quality And Health

A list of ten egg hair masks that are easy to make can be combined using simple kitchen products right at home.

Saturday, June 24, 2017, 15:28

The idea of egg on hair does not sound very pleasing because of the smell, fluid-like texture and so on. But once you learn the benefits of using egg on your hair, we are sure you won't mind adding eggs to your regular hair care regimen.

Plus, you don't need to directly add the egg on your hair. There are natural recipes with eggs for hair that you can prepare and apply on the hair. The outcome will be, the smell of the egg will vanish and also, your hair will show unbelievable changes really soon.

So, how exactly does an egg extra benefit your hair?

Well, eggs are natural hair conditioners and hair cleansers that are high in protein and can be applied from the scalp to tip of the hair. An egg provides the hair with the following:

Potassium to heal damaged hair
Vitamin B12 that promotes growth of new hair
Fatty acids for natural shine to hair
Vitamin A remedy for hair breakage
Vitamin D remedy for hair loss and balding
Calcium for extra hair growth, which is also a solution for dry hair

Here are easy-to-prepare ten egg-based hair masks that you can make anytime and apply. Do not plan to refrigerate or store any of these egg hair masks. Use them right after making them, followed by a good hair wash session.

Do ensure you have some time in hand when going for these egg hair mask treatments at home. All of these egg hair masks require a rest time of around 30 minutes on your hair, followed by a good hair wash. So, have a look at the different egg hair masks that you can try.

Egg Yolk, Honey, And Coconut Oil

In this one, the egg is the protein supplier, honey is a moisturizer and coconut oil brings in the shine to the hair.

Method:
1 egg yolk (separated from the egg white)
1 tablespoon organic honey
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil

In a clean bowl, put the egg yolk along with the honey and oil.
Use a small spoon to mix the three and apply on hair from the scalp to tips.
You can add a few drops of essential oil of your choice in case you don't like the smell.

Egg, Mayonnaise, Olive Oil And Honey

For this hair mask, the egg cleanses the scalp, mayonnaise prevents hair damage and protects the hair from sun rays, olive oil makes the hair healthier and honey retains its natural oils. This egg hair mask is extra-beneficial for curly hair.

Method:
1 egg
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of organic honey

Begin mixing one complete egg with mayonnaise, olive oil, and honey in a bowl.
When thick and completely blended, use your finger or a hairbrush to apply this egg mask on your hair.
The wait time is at least 30 minutes before you rinse it off.

Egg, Coconut Milk, Lemon And Olive Oil

If your hair fall and hair damage is troubling you, then here comes a hair pack that will resolve the problem. While the egg is a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, coconut milk treats the hair follicles, lemon on dandruff and olive oil can be used an for overall improvement.

Method:
1 egg
1 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

You have to mix the egg, coconut milk, lemon and olive oil in the mentioned proportions.
As the texture of this hair pack will be liquid like, it's suggested to use a brush to apply this.
Massage it on to the hair scalp.
Wrap a towel and follow up by a good hair wash.

Egg, Milk, And Lemon

Little drippy in nature, this hair mask works for all kinds of hair - normal, dry or oily. The quantity of the hair mask given here is for short hair, you can make more depending on your hair length.

Method:
1 egg
1 cup raw milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

To make this hair mask, you have to start with the eggs in a bowl.
Add the milk, lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil thereafter. Mix into a smooth mixture.
Massage on the hair followed with a good hair wash.

Egg Yolks And Avocado

To add an extra shine to your hair, egg and avocado together can make a huge difference. Try this out getting a fresh avocado from the market and of course, 2 eggs.

Method:
½ an avocado
2 egg yolks

Separate the egg yolks and put them in a bowl.
Add avocado to it and mix.
Wet your hair with cold water and apply the egg yolk-avocado mixture.
Rest time can be 20 minutes; and follow up by a hair wash.

Egg, Banana, Honey, Avocado, Buttermilk And Olive Oil

Though the list of ingredients for this egg-based hair mask is long, the end result is new hair growth and extra volume to it. You can consider applying this once in two weeks.

Method:
1 egg
1 banana
2 tablespoons of organic honey
1/2 avocado
3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons of buttermilk

Blend the banana, egg, and avocado together in the mixer.
Pur it in a clean bowl and stir with buttermilk, honey and olive oil to it.
Massage all over your hair and let it rest for 30 minutes followed by a hair wash.

Egg, Curd, And Strawberry

Eggs add protein, strawberry is a storehouse of Vitamin-C and curd is a natural cleanser. Together, hair fall is controlled, the scalp gets cleaned and your hair gets an extra nutrition with this pink-coloured hair mask.

Method:
5 strawberries
1 small cup of curd
1 egg

Begin with putting all the ingredients in given measurements in the mixture.
Blend it to a fine paste. Apply gently all over hair.
Wait time is around 30-minutes and hair wash is a must.

Egg, Lemon, Henna, And Water

The use of henna and egg on hair comes from our grannies. Look at this simple hair mask recipe that you can prepare to apply eggs and henna to your hair.

Method:
1 egg
1 small bowl of henna
1 small cup of water
1 tablespoon of lime juice

Whisk the egg in a bowl, add henna, lemon juice, and water to make it into a smooth paste.
After applying the maks, wait for 2 hours.
Rinse your hair with tepid water, followed by shampoo.

Egg Yolk, Aloe Vera Gel, And Water

While we all know the benefits of egg and water to hair, the extra ingredient here is aloe vera gel. Aloe vera gel contains proteolytic enzymes that work on dead skin cells of the hair scalp.

Method:
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel
1 cup of water

Beat the egg yolk.
Add aloe vera gel and water.
Mix till the hair mask is smooth.
Apply all over the hair.
Follow this with a hair wash and a mild shampoo.

Egg Yolk, Water, Garlic Extract, Honey And Chamomile Tea

Though this egg hair mask requires little more of ingredients; but its effectiveness has been accepted by beauty enthusiasts. While we know the benefits of egg yolk, honey, and water on hair - garlic is for curbing bacteria and germ attack. Chamomile tea adds to the glow of the hair.

Method:
1 tablespoon of garlic extract
3 tablespoons of chamomile tea
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
1 egg yolk
3 cups of fresh water

Take only one egg yolk in a bowl.
Add garlic extract, chamomile tea, honey, water and aloe vera gel. Use a spoon to prepare a smooth paste.
You can add on equal proportion of all ingredients if you want to increase the quantity of the hair mask.
Apply on hair, rest it for half an hour and a hair wash must follow.

Egg, Mayonnaise, Coconut Oil And Castor Oil

Let's begin with castor oil. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid and omega-6 essential fatty acids that accelerate blood circulation of the hair scalp and boost hair growth. The egg is a conditioner, coconut oil works on hair health and mayonnaise is the natural cleanser.

Method:
1 egg
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of organic coconut oil
1 tablespoon of castor oil