Egg for hair use from time immemorial as a means that nourishes the hair, strengthens their structure, accelerates growth, and most importantly - gives them shine. In this ordinary chicken egg surpasses various cosmetics based on silicone, the benefits of which are not fully understood. The fact is that the egg contains useful substances - vitamins, mineral salts, and, of course, protein, which is the main building element of the hair shaft.
So, eggs contain vitamins such as B6, D, E, A. They are also a source of iron, phosphorus, calcium, copper and iodine.
Surely many have heard from the beautiful representatives of previous generations that they used to wash their eggs with an egg, and then, of course, one can not help remembering the long braids of Russian beauties - so maybe this is the secret of chic hair?
Anyway, but the use of eggs for the hair is obvious, so let's look at the most effective masks on their basis.
Masks for strengthening hair at home
Initially, you need to consider that for dry hair it is better to use only yolks in masks, and for fatty ones - an entire egg, together with a protein.
Mask for hair with honey and egg
Honey and egg for hair are very useful, their advantage over ready-made cosmetic products is that they are absolutely natural. The mask with honey and egg is prepared very quickly, you need to use it several times a week before washing your head for at least a month.
Take 5 tbsp. l. honey and 3 eggs and mix them. Apply the product to wet hair for 1 hour, and then wash it off with shampoo.
If the hair became brittle, lost elasticity and shine, add 1 tsp to the mixture. Peach oil - it will make hair more docile and elastic.
Mask for hair with egg and yogurt
It is suitable for all types of hair, but it is more appropriate to use for fatty and combination hair types. This mask will strengthen the roots of the hair, nourish them with useful substances and prevent the cross-section of the tips.
Take 3 eggs and mix them with 5 tbsp. l. kefir. Apply the product to the hair for 30 minutes before washing your head, and then rinse.
This mask can be used daily, since its composition is neutral and can not be harmed by excessive use.
Home Masks Against Hair Loss
Hair loss is a physiological norm, but with weak hair follicles, hair loss can be excessive. Therefore, to get rid of this problem, masks are used, which primarily strengthen the roots of the hair and improve the blood circulation of the scalp.
Mask for hair with egg and burdock oil
For sure, this mask can be called the simplest among those that save hair loss: take 3 eggs and mix them with 5 tbsp. l. warm burdock oil. Apply the mixture on the hair, paying special attention to the scalp, and then wrap the hair with cellophane and a terry towel for 30 minutes.
Then wash the mask several times with shampoo.
Hair mask with egg and onion juice
Mix 3 eggs with 3 tbsp. l. juice of onions and apply the mixture on the scalp, rubbing into the roots of the hair. After 30 minutes, the mask is washed off, however, it is difficult to get rid of the onion odor, and therefore, after washing the head, rinse the hair with water mixed with lemon juice, based on: 1 liter of water - 1 lemon.
Mask for hair with egg, castor oil and cognac
Such a mask will not only strengthen the hair, but also accelerate their growth. Take 3-4 eggs and mix them with 5 tablespoons. castor oil and 1 tbsp. cognac. Apply the mixture to the roots of the hair in circular motions, and then wrap the hair with cellophane and a terry towel in order to keep the heat.
After 1 hour, the mask is washed off with shampoo. Castor oil is very difficult to wash off, this requires using shampoo 4-5 times, but the effect of the mask is worth it - after the first use hair will become shiny and elastic, and after a month will stop falling out.