Desi Nuskhe: 10 Egg Hair Masks For Gorgeous, Shiny Hair

The most natural ingredients turn into beauty remedies we wouldn’t even expect. Like who knew that an egg, which usually is a part of our breakfast, is a great source of nutrition that our hair needs. Applying egg hair masks can turn your frizzy, damaged hair into shiny, healthy locks and that’s a fact! Who has the time for salon appointments to get your hair multiple times just so it could not be all frizzy? We need quick fixes and egg hair masks are one. 

Benefits Of Eggs For Hair

1. Makes Hair More Resistant To Damage 

As egg yolk is rich in vitamins, it makes your hair more repellent to damage making your roots stronger each time you apply a hair mask. It also reduces breakage and diminishes the chances of split hair while improving your hair texture at the same time.  

2. Makes Hair Shiny 

Egg works as a great natural conditioner and is the best ingredient you can put on your hair for that shine. It moisturises dry hair and is a superfood to your hair, full of vitamin E and B. 

3. Promotes Hair Growth

If you apply egg yolk to your hair, you are infusing vitamins right into your roots. As we all know, hair growth happens from the root of the hair. Egg yolk strengthens it so that the hair that grows can be stronger and much less prone to breakage.

10 DIY Egg Hair Masks For Shiny Hair 

1. Almond Oil & Egg Hair Mask

Masking with ingredients that condition deeply will prove to be a boon for your hair. Almond (badam) oil is a softener while egg proteins repair damage in the hair. So a weekly mask with these two greatly helps tame your frizzy locks. 

With its hydrating and nourishing properties, almond oil makes your hair healthy, shiny and lustrous. Find here 10 almond oil DIY recipes.

You Will Need:

• ¼ cup of almond oil
• 1 egg

Method:

1. Mix both ingredients well.
2. Apply it evenly throughout your hair and scalp.
3. Leave it on for 40 minutes before shampooing.

2. Egg & Mayonnaise Mask

Although an unusual one, this is an effective remedy to quench thirsty, dry and frizzy hair. Mayonnaise has a high-fat content that acts as a hydrating agent. 

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You Will Need:

• ¼ cup of mayonnaise 
•  ⅓ cup of a conditioning oil, like almond
• 1 or 2 raw eggs (depending on hair length)

Method:

1. Make a smooth paste with these ingredients and apply it to the scalp and hair.
2. Cover your head with a shower cap.
3. Leave it on for 30-40 minutes. Then wash and condition.

3. Egg Yolk & Ghee Hair Mask

Egg yolk contains sulphur and protein, and it’s high in fat. These are all important components of hair care; promoting hair softness, shine, and nourishment. Ghee for hair is also known to be a natural moisturiser that can hydrate and improve the overall texture of your hair.

You Will Need:

• 1 tablespoon of warm ghee
• 2 egg yolks

Method:

1. In a container, mix the ingredients.
2. Apply it to your hair.
3. Keep it for at least 20 minutes.
4. Rinse it with warm water and a mild shampoo.

4. Egg Yolk & Fenugreek Seed Hair Pack 

The lecithin in fenugreek (methi) helps in treating an itchy scalp. The egg yolk is effective in making the hair soft, smooth and shiny. Besides that, egg yolk is loaded with vitamins, proteins and fatty acids and is great for hair health. Follow these steps to make a methi hair pack for your hair. 

You Will Need:

• 1 cup fenugreek seeds (methi)
• Egg yolk (from 1 egg)

Method:

1. Soak the fenugreek seeds in water overnight. 
2. Grind the seeds into a smooth paste. 
3. Add an egg yolk to the fenugreek seeds paste. Mix it well. 
4. Massage the mixture on your scalp and hair. 
5. Let the hair mask stay for about 30 minutes. 
6. Wash your hair. Shampoo well to get rid of the egg’s smell. 

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5. Egg & Curd Hair Pack

Make your hair long and strong by combining eggs and curd for hair. Using curd (dahi) for hair growth works wonders by nourishing the scalp from within as it is backed with the benefits of vitamin B, zinc, and proteins.

You Will Need: 

• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons of curd (dahi)

Method:

1. Beat the egg and dahi to form a hair mask. 
2. Apply the hair pack from the roots towards the tip of the hair.
3. Leave it on for 20-25 minutes.
4. Wash it off with shampoo.
5. Use it twice a week for better results.

6. Egg, Banana & Honey Hair Mask

This homemade hair mask for dry hair has the goodness of eggs, bananas, and honey—all in one. While the egg will provide protein, the banana and honey will moisturise your hair well. What’s more, the hair mask is really easy to make! Applying a banana hair pack to your scalp can add moisture and also rid your scalp of those microscopic offenders causing your dandruff symptoms.

You Will Need:

• 1 egg
• 1 mashed banana
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 3 tablespoons of honey

Method: 

1. Take a bowl and mix all the ingredients mentioned above – remember, it should all be blended well. 
2. Apply this mixture onto your scalp and all over your hair. 
3. Keep the hair mask on for about 45 minutes and then rinse it properly with a mild shampoo. 
4. Voila! You have the recipe for one of the best hair masks for dry hair.

7. Egg, Castor Oil, & Honey Hair Mask

These three ingredients have nourishing properties and hydrate the hair well, preventing them from any kind of breakage and damage. Make sure to use this mask at least once a week to notice the difference.

You Will Need:

• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons of castor oil
• 2 tablespoons honey

Method:

1. Crack one egg and put it in a bowl, then add castor oil and honey. 
2. Mix it properly to ensure the ingredients have blended well. 
3. Apply the mask to your scalp first and then all over the hair. 
4. Leave it on for an hour and then wash it off with mild shampoo.

8. Egg & Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Coconut hair oil is quite famous because it helps with thick hair and nourishment. It can also induce life in dry hair and is a great solution for split ends. This hair mask is for all of you with dry and thin hair. Use it at least once a week to notice a difference.

You Will Need:

• 2 egg whites
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil

Method:

1. In a bowl mix both ingredients properly.
2. Gently apply to your hair and scalp.
3. Wash it off with mild shampoo and hot water.
4. Don’t use a conditioner after that.
5. Rinse well and say hello to smooth hair.

9. Egg White, Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask

The main reason to use a hair mask instead of just oiling your hair is that excess oiling can lead to protein buildup that deprives your hair of moisture. To avoid the same, try this hair mask that gives your hair the right nourishment without making it too oily. This mask is a great choice for people with oily hair. 

You Will Need:

• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a thick paste.
2. Apply it with your fingers on your scalp and hair.
3. Keep it for 20 mins and rinse with water and mild shampoo.

10. Egg Yolk & Olive Oil Hair Mask

Your hair needs protein to become healthy and as egg yolk is full of protein, this hair mask can revive your dry and dull hair. It will strengthen as well as soften your hair. An ideal mask for hair loss, you can try it once a week for good results.

You Will Need:

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup water

Method:

1. Mix egg yolk and olive oil in a bowl.
2. Add half a cup of water and mix it.
3. Apply it evenly throughout your scalp and hair.
4. Keep it for 20 mins and rinse with water and mild shampoo.

Key Takeaways

• When you’re applying egg to your hair, you must avoid washing your hair with hot water as it can cook the egg
• Your hair will smell funny when you once apply egg, you can mix vinegar and cold water and apply that to your hair to get rid of the smell
• The egg will have no side effects on your hair and is completely safe to use

Now that you know all the egg hair mask recipes there for that glowing shiny hair, make sure you try one. Most of these can be made using the ingredients that are available in your kitchen. But remember, for fabulous hair, you need a healthy diet and some habits. Do comment and let us know which recipe you found the best one and you’ll try it for yourself.