How to make egg hair mask?

Eggs are nutritious foods, rich in protein and healthy fats. But its numerous properties are not only useful for a balanced diet. They can also be used to nourish the hair, improve the appearance of the hair and take care of it from the roots to the ends with masks that are easy to prepare at home. 

In our daily diet we have the opportunity to consume in a single food between 10% and 20% of vitamins A, D, E and K recommended for daily intake, in addition to proteins and minerals such as selenium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. This food is the egg, present on our tables due to its wide availability and low cost, without forgetting to mention its versatility for the preparation of the daily menu. 

However, the use of the egg is not limited to food, because for personal care and natural cosmetics this is an ingredient that is applied in facial or hair masks due to the healthy fats that this food contains, in addition to its vitamins and content. nutritional.

benefits of eggs for hair

The egg has a high content of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin E that act directly on hair health . For its part, lutein is another element present in this food that stimulates the production of collagen . This protein molecule provides elasticity and body to the hair, at the same time that it stimulates blood circulation for a strengthened hairline. 

To use the egg in your hair you must take into account the following general considerations: for normal hair you can use the whole egg. But, if you have dry hair, it benefits you more to use the yolk, due to its protein and fat content that act as powerful moisturizers. Likewise, it is recommended to use egg white for oily hair at most twice a month, since the contribution of enzymes it makes decreases the production of sebum and oiliness. 

On the other hand, the frequency of the egg yolk or whole egg mask should be monthly, since continuous use of this ingredient could be counterproductive and would end up affecting the appearance of your hair. 

Homemade egg masks for your hair

If you need to nourish your hair, strengthen each strand or improve the appearance of split ends, we recommend preparing the following masks.

Hydrate and strengthen the hair

Using olive oil for hair, combined with the properties of the egg, can help moisturize the scalp and hair follicles, as well as strengthen the hair fiber. Here we present two recipes whose main ingredients are these two. 

• Moisturizing mask:

• 1 egg yolk, or 2 if you have long hair
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of honey

In a container, and with the help of a whisk, mix the egg yolk with the olive oil. Then add the honey and beat all the ingredients until you get a smooth paste. 

It is advisable to apply this mask to dry hair, massaging the scalp in circular motions and leaving it to act for about 20 minutes. After this time you can rinse with plenty of warm water and wash your hair as usual.

• To strengthen hair:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 egg white
• 2 vitamin E capsules 

Place the egg white and olive oil in a bowl, mixing well until combined. Now, add the content of the vitamin E capsules, for this you can pierce them with a needle and squeeze the content or cut them in half to extract the liquid. Then, apply the mask to your hair and leave it on for half an hour. Finally, rinse and wash your hair as you normally would with your hygiene products. 

deep hydration

Another egg hair mask that you can use to take care of your hair and moisturize it deeply is the following, in which you will also take advantage of the fatty content of avocado. 

• Healthy fat mask

• 1 whole egg
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
•  1 ripe avocado

For this recipe you must cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and remove all the pulp to place it in a bowl. With the help of a fork or a mixer, you must grind the pulp until you get a smooth dough, add the whole egg and coconut oil. Continue mixing to incorporate all ingredients. In the end you will have a consistent and manageable mask.

Start the application covering the entire scalp, then spread it throughout the hair. Keep it for about 15 minutes and finally rinse your hair with enough lukewarm water.

• reduce frizz

The properties of strawberries in the hair favor hair growth , reduce dandruff and protect the follicles, thanks to its antioxidant content. Therefore, in this mask it is combined with the egg and other ingredients to form a smooth paste that will improve the appearance of the hair to reduce frizz.

• 2 egg whites
• 2 large strawberries
• 1 plain yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons of honey

The first step is to mash the strawberries in a container with the help of a fork, then add the other ingredients and mix to obtain a homogeneous mask.

On dry hair, start applying the paste from roots to ends, making sure to cover the entire scalp. Let the mask sit for 30 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water, before washing your hair as usual. 

These are some of the numerous recipes that you can find to improve hair health with the properties of eggs. Remember that it is important to maintain the protein balance of the hair structure so that hair grows healthy and strong. But do not also forget to maintain a good diet, as well as efficient hydration and practice some exercise, as these are habits that will be reflected in the health and appearance of your hair. 

Also, do not forget to use personal hygiene products for hair that have natural elements, rich in essential oils and other ingredients that promote shine and strengthen hair.