We all know eggs, particularly the yolks, are great food for your hair and that it’s the key ingredient of Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise hair mask makes it easy to apply it on your head and promotes healthy hair growth, strong hair follicles, improved hair and scalp health and more.
Mayonnaise hair masks are in use for ages and those who use it regularly say it works wonders for their hair and scalp. Not only does mayonnaise hair mask promote hair growth, it leaves you with softer, shinier, healthier and silkier locks.
What makes mayonnaise hair masks special? Did you know it suits all hair types including wavy or curly hair? Let’s learn why you must use homemade mayonnaise hair masks and its benefits before moving to how to prepare it. Shall we get started?
The Benefits of a Mayonnaise Hair Mask
Mayonnaise hair masks are very beneficial to hair and scalp health. Let’s take a look at the important ones to get an idea of why you should consider applying this yummy foodstuff on your hair – it’s not a waste and you’ll love the results and a bonus – it’s easy to apply unlike egg yolks!
Egg yolks are rich in nutrients including Vitamin E, A, Biotin, Folate, etc. All these nutrients are important nutrients for hair health, help strengthen hair and help prevent damage. Nutrient rich egg yolks help promote hair growth, curbs hair loss and breakage.
Wondering why we’re discussing egg yolks instead of mayonnaise? As mentioned already egg yolks are a key ingredient in mayo, so we get all the benefits of egg yolks but in a yummy package!
Mayonnaise as a hair mask makes hair stronger, shinier and healthier. It adds strength to your hair from the root to the tips and strengthens hair follicles.
Mayonnaise is a combination of yolks and oil, predominantly and the combined benefits leave you with nourished and moisturized locks. Itchy or flaky scalp?
Zinc is one of the recommended ingredients to combat dandruff and most mayonnaises are rich in zinc – check the label though, not all mayos are the same! Not just zinc, the vinegar in mayonnaise can also help combat dandruff thanks to the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
We already know vinegar helps restore scalp’s pH, so using a mayonnaise hair mask is one way to regulate scalp’s pH levels. If you want to put a stop or minimize that hair thinning problem of yours, grab that mayo jar and prepare your mayonnaise hair mask right away!
Mayonnaise hair masks are also said to curb split ends.
Are Mayonnaise Hair Masks Effective for All Hair Types?
Yes, mayonnaise hair masks are suitable for all hair types but more beneficial for those with dry, frizzy or damaged hair. It can also leave you with oily or greasy locks with frequent usage, especially if you have oily scalp and hair.
How Do You Make a Mayonnaise Hair Mask?
Let’s take a look at the basic version of a mayonnaise hair mask with on how you can tweak it for your requirements. This way, you can come up with a mask that’s customized just for you.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise – 1 Cup
Instructions
Step 1. Spray or spritz water to dampen your hair.
Step 2. Divide your hair into sections and apply the mayonnaise on your hair and scalp.
Step 3. Massage your way through your scalp and make sure to cover the strands all the way to the tips in mayonnaise.
Step 4. Cover with a shower cap and wait for at least 20 minutes before washing off with a mild shampoo.
Notes
You can use the mayonnaise hair mask with or without additional ingredients once a week.
Clarifying your scalp helps prevent clogging of pores or scalp build-up.
It’s important to use the traditional or classic mayonnaise for the mayonnaise hair mask. Only the classic version uses egg yolks – in other words, make sure to NOT choose the vegetarian version of mayonnaise for mayonnaise hair masks.
You can just use one cup of mayonnaise as a hair mask all on its own. Alternatively you can use additional ingredients to make the mask more special. You can add honey, olive oil, eggs, ACV, coconut oil, jojoba oil, etc. Honey helps add hydration and moisture, oils like olive oil add moisturization and other benefits, avocado helps make hair shinier and softer, eggs add nourishment, etc.
How Often Should You Use a Mayonnaise Hair Mask?
You can use a mayonnaise hair mask once a week. Using it too much can cause clogging of pores or scalp buildup. So for best results, use it only once in a week.
Application Tips for Maximum Benefits
Divide your hair into smaller sections and clip each section.
Remove each clip, apply the mask and reclip it. This makes it easier when you don’t want to miss parts of your hair or scalp. Using a hair coloring brush for application makes applying the mayonnaise hair mask easier.
After applying to your entire scalp and making sure all your strands are covered, remove the clips and massage for a few minutes.
You can also comb through with a shampoo comb to spread out the mask evenly.
Wrap your head with a shower cap till it’s time to wash off.
Conclusion
As we always say, DIYing is fun with the experimenting we get to do. This mask especially has lots of possibilities for the DIY enthusiast and we love to hear what you did and how it worked out for you.
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FAQs
Is a mayonnaise Mask good for your hair?
Of course it is. Its nutrient rich profile makes it one of the best hair foods.
How long do you leave mayonnaise in your hair?
Since it is a dense ingredient you can leave for about 20 minutes at most. Leaving it too long can contribute to greasiness or scalp residue among other things.
What can I mix with mayonnaise for hair treatment?
You can mix a number of ingredients to make your mayonnaise hair masks. You can add olive oil, coconut oil, aloe vera, avocado, eggs, honey, yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, banana, etc.
Should you put mayonnaise on wet or dry hair?
You can put on wet or dry hair, but damp or wet hair gives better results.
Are there any side effects of using a mayonnaise hair mask?
Yes, mayonnaise hair treatment can leave you with weighed down or greasy locks, especially when used in abundance or too frequently. It can cause clogged pores, scalp accumulation, etc.
