You may have tried a slew of high-end products and treatments that either left your hair oily and heavy or produced limited results. The truth is, there is one natural ingredient that can do wonders for your hair! Did you know that there are multiple benefits of mayonnaise for hair?
For generations, people have used mayonnaise to nourish their hair. This is because it is high in protein and vitamins and can treat a variety of hair issues. Mayonnaise is frequently credited with treating hair issues such as dandruff and hair loss. It is also said to give with healthy, shiny, and bouncy hair. In this article, we will look at how mayonnaise can help your hair. Keep reading to learn more!
Benefits Of Mayonnaise For Hair
Mayonnaise contains vinegar, egg yolk, and vegetable oil.
Vinegar helps reduce dandruff. It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory and helps maintain the pH level of the scalp. Egg yolk contains peptides that can stimulate hair growth in human dermal papilla cells. Egg yolk is also filled with proteins and fatty acids that are needed for hair growth and conditioning.
Vegetable oils could be a good alternative to improve hair health and prevent hair damage. A study conducted among children with head lice showed that mayonnaise helped reduce head lice.
Although there is no research, anecdotal evidence suggests that mayonnaise can be used for curl defining and hair straightening. It also suggests that mayonnaise can be used to protect colored hair as a deep conditioning treatment. It has also been said to reduce dandruff and help tame frizzy hair.
How To Use Mayonnaise As A Hair Treatment
You Will Need
1 cup mayonnaise
Processing Time
20 minutes
Process
- Dampen your hair.
- Apply mayonnaise to your hair, starting from your scalp to the ends.
- Give yourself a good hair massage. Make sure you massage outwards from roots.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly.
- Use a gentle moisturizing shampoo that cleanses your hair well without drying it out.
How Often?
Once a week.
Alternatively, you can use mayonnaise as a hair mask without rinsing your hair first by following the steps below:
- Coat your hair and scalp evenly with mayonnaise.
- Pull your hair into a bun at the back of your head.
- Dampen a towel with hot water and use it to wrap your hair and scalp.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Listed below are a few ways you can use mayonnaise in hair masks.
Mayonnaise Hair Masks
1. Mayonnaise And Egg Hair Mask
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