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Is your hair in need of a moisturizing lift? Eggs and olive oil, two inexpensive kitchen ingredients, can take your hair from lifeless and dull to silky and shiny after just one treatment. Nourish your hair once a week with this mask to keep your hair looking healthy and vibrant, no matter the season.
Things You Should Know
- Eggs are great for hydrating your hair strands and roots and improving the texture of your hair.
- Olive oil works as an all-natural conditioner that locks in moisture and makes your hair softer and shinier.
- If your hair gets greasy easily, use the mask for oily hair below. If your hair is damaged or brittle, use the mask for dry hair.
Steps
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Separate the egg whites from the yolks. If your scalp produces a lot of oil, egg yolks will be too rich for your hair. Use only the whites in your mask. Egg whites gently remove unwanted oils from hair, leaving it shiny and soft. Separate the whites from the yolks and set the yolks aside.- To easily separate an egg, crack the egg on the rim of the bowl. Hold the egg upright over a bowl and carefully lift the top half of the shell. Pass the yolk back and forth between the shell halves and let the white drop into the bowl,
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Whisk the whites with olive oil. Pour the olive oil into the bowl with the egg whites and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You should end up with about half a cup of mask mixture, enough to coat medium-length hair.
- If your hair is very thick and long, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil or an extra egg white.
- If your hair is short, reduce the olive oil by a tablespoon or leave out an egg white.
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Apply the mixture to damp hair. If your hair is a little wet, it will be easier to distribute the mask from your roots to your tips. Use a wide-toothed comb to come the mask through your hair, making sure it gets coats every strand.
- If you tend to have extra dry ends, use more mask mixture on your tips than on your roots.
- If you end up with more of the mixture than you need, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Let the mask soak in for 20 minutes. To keep things neat, you might want to put your hair up in a loose bun and cover it with a shower cap. Wait patiently while the mask goes to work on your dry hair.
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Shampoo your hair with cool water. The shampoo will remove excess oil and egg, leaving your hair shiny and soft with no buildup. Be sure to use cool or lukewarm water so the egg doesn't "cook" in your hair.
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Dry your hair as normal. Either let air dry or use a hair dyer. Your newly moisturized hair should look shiny and vibrant now.
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Separate the egg yolks from the whites. To make a mask for dry hair, you only need the yolk, not the white. Egg yolks contain fat and protein that help moisturize and rejuvenate dry, lifeless hair. Separate the yolks from the whites and place the yolks in a small bowl. [1] X Research source
- To easily separate an egg, crack the egg on the rim of the bowl. Hold the egg upright over a bowl and carefully lift the top half of the shell. Pass the yolk back and forth between the shell halves and let the white drop into the bowl, then place the yolk in a separate bowl. Alternatively, you may also use egg oil .
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Whisk the yolks or egg oil with olive oil. Pour the olive oil into the bowl with the yolks and whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You should end up with about half a cup of mask mixture, enough to coat medium-length hair.
- If your hair is very thick and long, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.
- If your hair is short, reduce the olive oil by a tablespoon.
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Apply the mixture to damp hair. If your hair is a little wet, it will be easier to distribute the mask from your roots to your tips. Use a wide-toothed comb to comb the mask through your hair, making sure it coats every strand.
- If you tend to have extra dry ends, use more mask mixture on your tips than on your roots.
- If you end up with more of the mixture than you need, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Let the mask soak in for 20 minutes. To keep things neat, you might want to put your hair up in a loose bun and cover it with a shower cap. Wait patiently while the mask goes to work on your dry hair.
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Shampoo your hair with cool water. The shampoo will remove excess oil and egg, leaving your hair shiny and soft with no buildup. Be sure to use cool or lukewarm water so the egg doesn't "cook" in your hair.
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Dry your hair as normal. Either let air dry or use a hair dyer. Your newly moisturized hair should look softer and healthier now.
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Use a plain egg to condition your hair. If you're out of olive oil and you need a quick natural conditioner, simply whisk an egg to combine the yolk and the white. After shampooing, comb the egg into your wet hair from the roots to the tips. Let it sit for five minutes, then rinse it out with cool or lukewarm water. This simple conditioner works for any hair type.
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Add extra moisturizers. If your hair is extremely dry and brittle, you might want to go above and beyond a simple egg and olive oil mixture. Try mixing in a tablespoon of one of the following ingredients to make your mask even more effective: [2] X Research source
- Honey
- Aloe vera gel
- Milk
- Very ripe avocado or banana
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Substitute olive oil for other types of oil. If this is your first time making a mask, olive oil is a great place to start. You might be inspired to try other types of oil to see if they work well with your hair type. Try one of the following next time you need to make a mask:
- Jojoba oil: for oily to normal hair
- Almond oil: for normal to dry hair
- Coconut oil: for dry hair
- Cow ghee: for a conditioning effect & prevention of graying
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Scent your hair mask. If you want your hair mask to smell like a fancy salon instead of your kitchen, try adding essential oils to the mix. A few drops of oil will instantly transform your hair mask. While you wait for it to soak in, you can enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. Try adding five to ten drops of one of these essential oils:
- Lavender
- Rose
- Lemongrass
- Thyme
- Vetiver
- You can include natural products in a hair mask according to the purpose you use your hair mask.
- Generally, eggs, shea butter, and argan oil are good for hair.
- Rosemary essential oil is also a good ingredient for homemade hair products. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect on the scalp and hair.
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QuestionCan I use just olive oil to moisturize my hair?​​Michelle Bebbington is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of The Living Room Hair and Skin based in Great Falls, Montana. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in hair education, coloring, and styling.Absolutely! Olive oil has a natural cleansing action, which makes it great for gently cleaning the hair and scalp. It's especially good for dry scalp removal or cradle cap in babies.
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QuestionWill this help in treating dandruff?Community AnswerDandruff is caused by a dry scalp, so yes, in many ways it will. Try sticking to the ingredients that focus on hydration (without overdoing it). Try the yolk-based recipe with banana or avocado, aloe vera, or honey and olive oil. In a week or two, if you did not receive desired results, you can try swapping the olive oil out for coconut oil.
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QuestionDo I apply the mixture to dirty hair?Community AnswerYes. You don't want to wash your hair with shampoo more than necessary, as it strips the hair. So apply it to dirty hair before washing as you normally would.
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- Before applying mask, try to massage scalp for about five minutes, this helps pump the blood in your head.Thanks
- The longer you leave the mask on, the softer your hair is going to be.Thanks
- Use a few drops of peppermint essential oil to reduce build up and dandruff.Thanks
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To make an egg and olive oil hair mask, first crack 2 eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Add the yolks to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil. You can also add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey, which can help repair hair damage, or ½ of a ripe avocado, which is great for softening hair. Mix everything together thoroughly. Then, add 2-3 tablespoons (30-44 mL) of water to the mixture to thin it out a little. To apply your hair mask, first wrap a towel around your shoulders to protect yourself from any messes. Tilt your head over a sink or tub and scoop the egg mixture into your hair by hand. Work it in from the roots to the tip until your hair is completely covered. Put a shower cap on or wrap a towel around your hair and let the mixture soak in for 15-45 minutes. When you’re done, rinse your hair out and shampoo it. Finally, condition your hair to seal the moisture in. To learn how to make the mask for oily hair, keep reading!
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