Among the products that have a beneficial effect on hair health, the leading place is occupied by the chicken egg.
It contains a large amount of proteins, vitamins and nutrients that have a beneficial effect on hair.
A raw egg is an effective home remedy that can restore beauty, silkiness and natural shine to your hair .
How is it useful?
Chicken eggs contain a large number of nutritional components. Many of them help protect curls, moisturize and make hair strands healthier .
A chicken egg contains the following beneficial elements:
- vitamins A and E;
- fatty acid;
- B vitamins;
- vitamin D;
- a nicotinic acid;
- pyridoxine;
- avidin;
- ovomucoid;
- riboflamin.
Note! The yolk of an egg contains much more useful substances than the white.
All substances have a therapeutic effect, having a positive effect on the strands. They contribute to:
- strengthening hair follicles;
- accelerated growth;
- eliminate split ends;
- relieve dandruff and eliminate skin irritation;
- make curls softer and silkier;
- restore volume and shine to damaged hair;
- regenerate the development of new bulbs;
- activate hair growth;
- actively moisturize and restore the structure of brittle hairs.
Rules of application
There are general rules on how to use eggs for different types of hair that are important to follow.
- Eggs should always be fresh.
- When preparing masks, the egg must be kept warm so that it does not become cold .
- After preparing the mask, immediately treat the curls.
- It is recommended to beat the product with a whisk for a more voluminous foam.
- To prevent the product from curdling and having problems removing it from your curls, you must use warm, not hot water .
- The mask is applied to dry or damp strands.
- Keep the composition for at least 10 minutes.
Advice! For a more effective effect, it is recommended to warm your head with a hat or terry towel.
Even though eggs have amazing healing properties and their use in hair care has only positive results, it is recommended to do an allergy test in advance . If there is no redness or irritation on the skin, you can safely use this product to maintain beautiful hair.
Contraindications and possible harm
The benefits and harms of yolk and egg white for hair depend on the characteristics of the body. Most often, home remedies do not have any negative effect on curls. The only contraindication is an individual allergy to eggs or any other components of homemade masks.
Products based on yolk and white are recommended to be used with caution by owners of very light hair. The egg can slightly change the shade of the curls and give them an undesirable yellowish tone.
How to wash your hair
Egg can be used to wash your hair.
Due to their beneficial qualities, egg shampoos can replace the most expensive cosmetic preparations.
You can use only the yolk or white, or you can create entire compositions by making homemade shampoos by adding various ingredients.
Protein shampoo
Beat the whites of 2 eggs thoroughly with a whisk and apply the resulting foam to the strands. Wait until the mixture dries, and then rinse off the composition with warm water.
Attention! Do not use very hot water. The protein may coagulate and be difficult to wash off.
From yolks
Beat the yolks into the container, which must be cleared of veins and mucous film in advance. Add a small amount of water. It should be cool. Using a whisk, beat the mixture until it has a batter consistency.
The yolks are distributed onto slightly damp strands. Keep the shampoo on your hair for at least 5 minutes. Then lightly wet your hair and whip up foam on the strands. Wash your hair as with regular shampoo, and then rinse off the mixture with running warm water. Conditioner and rinse after shampoo do not need to be used.
Mask recipes
We present to your attention a variety of egg masks with additional ingredients. They all have different effects and serve different purposes.
With honey
This mask helps strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss. This is one of many honey and egg masks.
It has a slight coloring effect. Blondes will acquire a pleasant snow-white shade, and brown-haired women will have a golden shade of curls.
Ingredients:
- 2 yolks;
- honey - st. l.;
- water - 2 tbsp. l.
Add a spoonful of honey and a couple of spoons of water to 2 yolks. Beat the mixture with a mixer. Apply to wet hair and rinse with water after 15 minutes.
Advice! For a whitening effect, blondes can add the juice of half a lemon to the mask.
With kefir
The mask will give your hair a natural shine and help cure dandruff . To give your curls more effective nutrition, kefir can be replaced with yogurt or full-fat sour cream.
Ingredients:
- high fat kefir - 2 tbsp. l;
- 2 yolks.
Add 2 yolks to 2 tablespoons of full-fat kefir. Beat the mixture until foamy and apply to slightly damp hair. Leave for 25 minutes and rinse.
The procedure is carried out 1-2 times a week.
With cognac
This mask is suitable for those with oily hair and accelerates the treatment of oily seborrhea . It also makes curls obedient, smooth, and pleasant to the touch.
Ingredients:
- cognac - 50 ml;
- honey - teaspoon;
- 2 yolks.
Mix 50 g of cognac with 2 yolks and a teaspoon of honey. Beat the mixture thoroughly and apply to strands. Pay special attention to the roots. Keep the mixture on your head for 7-10 minutes.
Use the product once every 7-10 days.
If you liked this mask, we also recommend that you familiarize yourself with other recipes based on cognac and eggs.
With oils
The product has a healing effect. The strands acquire a pleasant shine, look alive and silky.
Ingredients:
- egg;
- almond essential oil - 5 drops;
- olive oil - tbsp. l.
Break an egg and add a spoonful of olive oil and 5 drops of almond oil. Add a small amount of carrot juice and beat everything thoroughly. Apply to slightly damp hair and leave for 15 minutes.
Use once a week for a month.
With lavender
We present one of the popular protein-based masks. This product can restore damaged hair, reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, and has a tonic effect.
Ingredients:
- egg white;
- red wine - 50 g;
- lavender oil - 5 drops.
Add 5 drops of lavender oil and 50 g of red wine to the protein. Mix the ingredients thoroughly, or better yet, beat. Apply the mask to your hair and wash it off after 10 minutes.
Use the mixture once a week for a long time.
By the way! Masks can be alternated with each other if desired. But don't forget to give your hair a rest.
Causes of hair loss in clumps
Among the many causes of hair loss are male, female and general. We will not talk about them within each subgroup, but consider them in general:
- Diseases. Hair loss is affected by infectious diseases such as influenza, scarlet fever, typhus, pneumonia, characterized by severe fever and fever. The loss of hair becomes especially noticeable after 2-3 months of the disease and naturally stops six months after complete recovery. The cause of prolapse can also be diseases of the internal organs: the pituitary gland, thyroid and pancreas, and ovaries. All of them are responsible for the production of hormones in the body and affect not only the condition of the hair, but also the skin and nails. Diseases of these organs are also indicated by significant changes in weight, emotional state, as well as atypical, excessive hair growth in other parts of the body. To get rid of these problems, a comprehensive treatment of the existing pathology is required.
- Poisoning. The cause of hair loss in strands can be poisoning with heavy metals (contained in agricultural chemical fertilizers, paints, tobacco smoke, tin utensils).
- Irradiation. Under the influence of X-rays, baldness can occur: if the dose was too high, the process will be complete and irreversible.
- Taking medications. Blood thinners are used to control blood pressure and treat heart disease and arthritis. But the most negative effect is the use of oral contraceptives. Women whose families have already encountered cases of female pattern baldness are especially susceptible to this effect.
- Lack of vitamins. May be due to seasonal factors. In this case, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, especially green and yellow ones, olive oil, buckwheat, legumes, nuts, and liver. This cause of hair loss may be a consequence of a strict diet. If you have lost 7 kg or more in a short period of time, then you cannot avoid problems. Vegetarians should also be prepared for hair loss.
- Stress . Hair can thin significantly due to neuralgia, chronic stress and prolonged depression. Postpartum depression also has a serious impact, which statistically affects 7 out of 10 young mothers. In order for your hair to regain its strength and thickness, during this period it is recommended to avoid curling, dyeing and other destructive manipulations with your hair.
- Genes. After all, hair loss can be genetic, and this is especially true for male pattern baldness.
Once you have established the cause of hair loss, you need to begin eliminating it.
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Strand lamination
Every girl can do lamination at home on her own. Using an egg will give your hair a vibrant and beautiful shine, just like in commercials. This product effectively fills the voids of hairs, covering them with a reliable, protective film.
The result is an excellent cosmetic effect, which also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair . Lamination using eggs also has a healing effect.
For the procedure you need:
- a tablespoon of mayonnaise;
- 2 eggs;
- spoon of yogurt;
- spoon of burdock oil.
All ingredients are thoroughly mixed and applied to the strands. Then use a hairdryer to warm up the curls with a hot jet for 20 minutes. Wash off the mask with shampoo.
By the way, we recommend making masks with burdock oil in addition to lamination. They accelerate hair growth, add even more shine and prevent hair loss.
Egg dandruff remedies
A natural egg mask even helps get rid of the hated white flakes. To do this, it is recommended to combine the main ingredient with citrus fruits, fermented milk products and oils. The effect, according to reviews, occurs after several uses.
- Take a tablespoon of fine sea salt and two yolks. Mix the products until smooth and apply to your head, gently rubbing into the skin. Leave the product on your hair until the salt is completely dissolved. This usually takes 15-20 minutes. A hair mask made from eggs and salt increases blood flow, strengthens hair follicles and cleanses the skin well of dead scales. In addition, salt disinfects wounds and promotes faster healing.
- Take a tablespoon of castor oil, the same amount of calendula tincture and two yolks. Apply a mixture of these products to the roots, massage well and rinse after 2 hours. The antifungal effects of castor oil, combined with the soothing effect of calendula, will eliminate dandruff and soften damaged hair. Skin treatment with such a mask should last at least 3 months. Sessions need to be held twice a week.
