Eggs are rich in protein, sulfur and biotin and that is why they are very essential for healthy and strong hair. Consuming it internally or applying it externally, egg will benefit your hair in all ways. If you want to have beautiful tresses like Rapunzel then try using egg hair masks. Here are 5 best egg mask which you can make easily at home using easily available ingredients.
Egg and castor oil – Hair Growth Mask :
Take two eggs and beat them in a blender. After beating eggs, add 1 tbsp. of castor oil to get a creamy smooth consistency. Mix everything well and voila your hair-pack is ready. Apply this on your scalp and strands using a brush. Now cover your head with shower cap and let it stay for 30 minutes or more. Shampoo as usual and you can skip using a conditioner as this hair mask acts as a conditioner. it will make your hair smooth, silky and manageable.
Banana, Egg and Milk – Damaged Hair Mask:
Take one ripe banana and mash it up in a blender to get smooth paste. Now add one cup milk in the banana paste and also add two egg whites. Blend all the ingredients really well to get a fine smooth paste. You can also add 1 tbsp. of olive oil, castor oil, almond oil or coconut oil of your choice. Apply this hair mask on your hair using a brush and make sure you have covered each and every part. Let this mask stay for half an hour and then rinse off with your favorite shampoo. Banana is a very good hair softener and it’s great for people with dry and damaged hair.
Gram Flour, curd and Egg – Oily Hair Mask:
Beat one egg and add two tbsp. of gram flour in it. After mixing, add 3-4 tbsp. curd(depending on your hair length) and 1 tbsp. of lemon juice. Apply it on your scalp and hair and let it stay for 45 minutes. Then rinse off with shampoo as usual. This is a great hair mask for people with dry and dull hair as this mask deeply nourishes and hydrates hair. It strengthens weak hair and also conditions them. Lemon cleanse scalp completely and prevents dandruff.
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Egg and Vinegar – Dandruff Mask:
Beat one full egg in a bowl and mix it with 1 tbsp. of vinegar and olive oil each. After mixing the ingredients well, apply it on your hair roots and strands using a brush. Let it stay for minimum 45 minutes and maximum 2 hours. Then rinse off your hair using regular shampoo and skip using conditioner. Egg will condition your hair and will make it silky, smooth and manageable. Olive oil will nourish and hydrate dull hair. Whereas vinegar acts as a cleaning agent and prevents dandruff too.
Egg, Honey and Olive Oil – Dry Hair Mask:
Beat one full egg, along with honey and mix it with 2 tbsp. of castor oil. Apply this on your hair for 30 minutes then wash off. Castor oil when mixed with egg makes an excellent hair pack for hair fall, baldness and hair growth.
** Warning ** : Never use hot water to rinse off hair masks containing egg , use cold water to first rinse the egg out off your hair and then continue with a mild shampoo and conditioner.