Grey and weak hair projects you has an older person. On an average you lose about 100 hairs a day, but things turn worse when you lose more. Using egg mask on hair you can improve hair growth and reduce its loss.
All over the world eggs are extensively used for culinary purposes. But, very few of us knew that it has been used for hair treatment since 1940. Egg yolk strengthens weak and damaged hair. This foul smelling mask will make your hair shiny and healthy. Unlike industrial products, egg mask hydrates your scalp and controls hair fall.
Study carried out by Philipkingsley states that about 1 in 5 women in UK above 25 age experience hair loss. Further report says that a certain amount of women feel embarrassed to ask help on controlling hair loss. It’s a real problem and need to check soon.
Experts hold 8 culprits including genetics, stress, medication, climate, ageing, lack of nutritional diet, life style and health ailments to cause hair loss. Fortunately, by applying egg mask on hair you can enhance its growth.
Benefits of Egg Mask for Hair Growth
- Your hair is made up of a protein known as keratin and egg is filled with proteins & amino acids which can rebuild your hair. Rich concentration of proteins and fatty acids residing in egg supply necessary vitamins and minerals for your hair growth.
- Vitamin A housed in this hair mask moisturizes dry scalp and stimulate sebum production. Along with sebum, vitamin A controls dandruff and prevents hair loss.
- Vitamin E protects your hair from harmful UV rays and other external factors. Vitamin D improves hair texture and gives an attractive luster.
- Frizzy hair is avoided by fatty protein called lecithin. Along with this, biotin and vitamin B7 renew hair follicles and enhance overall functioning of the hair.
- Minerals include zinc, iron, sulfur, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium and phosphorus. These elements make your hair strong and stimulates scalp for hair growth.
As mentioned 70 percent of hair is made from protein, rich amounts of proteins in egg mask stimulate hair growth and avoid brittle hair.
How to Use Egg on Hair for Hair Growth?
It’s really embarrassing to apply this foul smelled mask on hair. However, it’s better than experiencing hair loss. Luckily, you can blend other natural ingredients with egg to make it easy for you.
#1. Egg and olive oil mask for hair growth
Break egg in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to it. Mix well and wash your hair before applying this hair mask. You can use shampoo and rosemary oil mixture to remove hair products buildup.
Remove excess water from hair by using towel. When the hair is still damp apply the egg hair mask evenly and leave it for 15-20 minutes. After washing egg mask use hair conditioner to moisturize hair.
#2. Egg yolk and avocado hair mask
Egg yolk is one of the best and inexpensive conditioner. Blend egg yolk with avocado mask and apply it over prewashed hair. Let the mask be for 20 minutes, and then rinse it off.
#3. Honey, coconut oil and egg for hair growth
Take 1 egg yolk and blend it with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of raw honey. Apply this mask over prewashed face and let it dry for 20 minutes.
Note: Don’t keep hair mask for longer time, it may harden your hair.