Why uses eggs for healthier hair?

Just like the skin, your hair also needs good care and attention.  Increasing exposure to environmental pollutants and harmful toxins can strip the hair of its natural oils, proteins, and lead to hair fall. Well, eggs are the ultimate convenience food, but this superfood also confers umpteen benefits for your mane. Eggs are a treasure of nutrients such as essential vitamins and minerals- biotin, vitamins A, B, D, E, K, selenium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Egg masks serve as a sure shot remedy for all your hair woes and boost hair health from within.

With the goodness of protein and biotin, eggs can offer much-needed nourishment and shine to damaged tresses. While eggs can also avert hair breakage by strengthening the scalp from the root, thereby promoting hair growth. Egg hair masks can keep all your hair problems at bay and uplift hair volume and lustre. Moreover, the best part is eggs are readily and abundantly available.

Which part is best for hair egg white or egg yolk?

Egg yolks are protein rich (lesser than whites), and also B complex vitamins and folic acids; again important for hair growth. Hence both parts are good, but in a diet, whites are preferred and in hair packs yolks are preferred.

How to use egg yolks for hair

1. Mix 2 to 3 whole eggs with 2 to 3 drops of lemon juice, which helps to reduce the “egg” scent of the mask.
2. Beat the mixture until it is frothy.
3. Apply to the hair by putting the egg mixture on the hands, and working it into the hair.
4. Cover the hair with a shower cap.

Benefits of egg for hair

1.Condition naturally

The yolk may be especially useful to moisturize hair that appears dry. Egg yolk can be superfood for your hair due to the unique combination of vitamins found inside. Vitamins A and E, biotin, and folate are just some of the nutrients that researchers have linked to hair growth and healthy hair.

2. Replenishes protein

Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for overall health as well as hair health. The vitamins B-complex and biotin present in them strengthen your hair roots. As eggs are rich in nutrients, they stimulate hair growth and increase volume, which are all beneficial for hair health.

3. Tames frizz

The folic acid in eggs also contributes to the control of frizz. Egg yolks are high in lutein, a nutrient that hydrates and strengthens hair. Once a week, apply an egg hair mask for dry hair with a frizz-taming ingredient like olive oil, coconut oil, or mayonnaise to get the benefit of applying egg on hair.

4. Balances scalp sebum

Eggs are a complete source of protein that contain all essential amino acids which are best known to promote hair growth. Egg white contains beneficial enzymes and sebum, that combats bacterial growth and maintain hair hygiene.

5. Enhances hair growth

Applying egg yolk topically to your scalp can infuse the root of your hair with vitamins. This means that the new hair will grow out stronger and be less prone to breakage and shedding. When your hair doesn’t fall out as much, it becomes fuller.

You can use an egg mask with the entire egg not more often than once a week. For dry and brittle hair, focus on using the yolks as much as possible. Use the egg white just once a week on your scalp for a good cleanse and detox. Pro tip: Use the yolks and the whites depending on your hair type.

6. Adds lustre to your mane

Eggs are a nutrient-rich hair superfood. Vitamins A and E, biotin, and folate are just some of the nutrients found in eggs that are said to help keep hair thick and healthy. The yolk is loaded with healthy fats, which help replenish moisture and make strands look sleek and shiny.