If your hair is dry and damaged from heated styling tools, perms and dyes or is frizzled from overexposure to sun and wind, the fix may be as close as your refrigerator. Mayonnaise is an all-in-one hair treatment, containing plenty of oil and protein-rich egg yolks, along with vinegar that will restore damaged hair to a healthy pH. Use real mayonnaise and avoid mayonnaise substitutes or fat-free mayonnaise, recommends Ultimate-Cosmetics. Use oil or egg treatments to moisturize and nourish dry, brittle hair if using a condiment in your hair seems a bit too drastic.
Mayonnaise
Step 1
Massage mayonnaise through your hair for several minutes, until your hair is fully coated from the roots to the ends, advises Ultimate-Cosmetics. Use 2 to 4 tbsp. of mayonnaise for short to mid-length hair and adjust the amount accordingly for longer hair. Decrease the mayonnaise scent by adding 1 tsp. of vanilla extract to the mayonnaise, suggests Real Simple
Step 2
Wrap your head with a plastic shower cap or plastic wrap. Make sure your hair is entirely covered, then leave the mixture in your hair for 10 to 20 minutes. For an intense treatment, wrap your head with a hot bath towel after the first 15 minutes and leave the towel in place for 30 to 40 additional minutes.
Step 3
Rinse the mayonnaise from your hair, then wash your hair with moisturizing shampoo. Use cool water for the final rinse. Rinse your hair in the sink to prevent an oily bathtub, suggests Real Simple.
Egg and Oil
Step 1
Break a large egg into a small mixing bowl. Stir in 2 tsp. of olive oil or sweet almond oil and 1/2 cup of warm water. Whip the mixture with a wire whisk until the mixture is light and frothy.
Step 2
Wet your hair and pat it with a dry towel until your hair is just damp. Massage the egg mixture into the roots of your hair and work it through to the ends
Step 3
Allow the egg treatment to remain on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes, then shampoo your hair as usual. Apply the egg treatment weekly for silky, healthy hair, advises Herbal Home Remedies.
Olive Oil
Step 1
Shampoo your hair as usual and allow it to dry until you hair is slightly damp. Pour a small amount of olive oil into the palm of your hand and massage it through your hair from the roots to the ends. The amount of oil needed will depend on the extent of damage and the length and thickness of your hair.Virgin olive oil is the best choice for use as a hair conditioner, according to HealthyOilPlanet.com.
Step 2
Wrap your hair with plastic wrap or cover it with a plastic shower cap. Allow the olive oil to remain in your hair for at least an hour, or even longer if your hair is very dry and damaged.
Step 3
Rinse the olive oil from your hair. If necessary, shampoo your hair to remove excess olive oil. Although the oil treatment can be repeated as often as needed, once every one to two weeks is usually enough.
Things You'll Need
- Mayonnaise
- Vanilla extract
- Plastic shower cap or plastic wrap
- Bath towel
- Moisturizing shampoo
- Large egg
- Small mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Dry towel
- Virgin olive oil
- Sweet almond oil (optional)
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