You must have heard people saying that egg yolk is good for hair. Read on to know more about the benefits of this treatment on hair and how can it be used.
Every woman loves to have shiny, thick hair with a soft texture. However, due to repeated exposure to sunlight, dust, dirt, pollution and harsh chemicals present in hair care products, hair become dull and lifeless. Even the hair growth is affected.
Sometimes, the hair are so badly damaged that use of a regular hair conditioner fails to improve the hair condition. At this point of time, your hair needs some extra nourishment which can be provided by the yolk. The reason why more and more women prefer to use egg yolk is that it is absolutely safe for the hair and is not at all expensive.
Benefits of Egg Yolk on Hair
Essential nutrients present in egg yolk are: high quality protein, vitamins like A, E, & D, high amount of sulfur and fatty acids. Egg yolk is a natural hair conditioner because of all these nutritional components. Read ahead about some of the important effects.
➾ Hair turn dry due to lack of moisture in it. When egg yolk is applied to rough, frizzy hair, it acts like a natural moisturizer and hydrates the hair. As a result, you get soft and smooth hair.
➾ The protein content of the yolk adds strength to the hair follicles and make the hair roots stronger.
➾ The nutrients in egg yolk repair damaged, brittle hair and prevent hair breakage.
➾ Vitamins A and E in egg yolk controls hair loss problems really well.
➾ Fatty acids in egg yolk bring back healthy natural shine and luster to your hair.
➾ Those who have unmanageable frizzy hair should use egg yolk to make the hair more manageable.
➾ Sulfur and vitamin B12 of an egg's yolk helps the hair grow faster. This will increase the volume of the hair and you can flaunt your thick hair soon.
Using Egg Yolk for Hair
Egg yolk needs to be used differently for treating different kinds of hair problems. A few simple methods of treatment are:
As Hair Conditioner
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado and an egg yolk.
♦ Mash the avocado to make a smooth paste, mix the egg yolk in it and stir the ingredients well.
♦ Shampoo your hair and apply the paste all over. After 15 minutes wash off with cold water.
♦ This conditioner suits all hair types and improves the overall condition of hair.
As Hair Moisturizer
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of yogurt and honey, 1/2 tablespoon almond oil and 1 egg yolk.
♦ Beat the yolk with other ingredients properly to obtain a uniform consistency.
♦ Massage this on the scalp coating the hair strands. Cover your head with a shower cap for 1 hour and wash off with cold water.
♦ This reduces dryness of hair and repairs the damage.
To Control Hair Loss
Ingredients : 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup of water.
♦ Apply the mixture of the ingredients on the scalp and hair. Massage with tips of your fingers for 5 minutes so that it gets absorbed in the hair roots.
♦ Leave it untouched for 15 minutes and then wash the hair with lukewarm water. This helps in deep conditioning and avoids hair fall.
If your hair are extremely damaged, you may not notice any improvement in the first few weeks of using egg yolk. But be patient and continue doing this once a week for one month and then see the difference. After your hair condition improves, do not stop using egg yolk as hair conditioner as it helps to maintain healthy hair and prevent further damage.