Egg yolk is rich in proteins and fats, so it helps strengthen and moisturize dry, brittle hair. In addition to protein, yogurt contains lactic acid, which helps remove dirt and product buildup while also moisturizing the hair. Milk products, such as yogurt, can condition your hair and give it a beautiful shine.
While the mask is sitting on your hair, it’s a good idea to put a shower cap over your head. That will help warm the mask so your hair absorbs the proteins more easily.
When you’re rinsing the mask from your hair, use cool water. If you use warm or hot water, it may cook the egg yolk, making it more difficult to rinse it.
Avocado helps moisturize and revitalize the hair.
Mayonnaise contains proteins to help strengthen the hair, oils to moisturize, and vinegar to boost shine.
If you want to ensure that the mask has coated all of your hair, use a wide-tooth comb to comb it through your hair.
Gelatin contains keratin proteins, which bind with the hair to strengthen it. If your hair needs extra moisture, you can substitute coconut milk for the water. You can also use peppermint, rosemary, or nettle herbal tea in place of the water. They help boost shine.
Stir the mixture regularly as it heats so the gelatin doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
The mixture should still be warm, but not hot enough to be uncomfortable to touch when you mix in the other ingredients. In addition to the vinegar and honey, you can mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons (50 to 100 g) of mashed banana or avocado or 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil, such as olive, coconut, almond or argan, for extra moisture.
The longer you allow the mask to sit on your hair, the better results that you’ll see. If you plan to leave the mask on for longer than 10 minutes, put a shower cap over your head or wrap your hair in plastic wrap to keep the mask from drying out.
Using the mask once a month is usually enough to see results. Don’t use it more than once a week.
If you have an extremely powerful blender, you can skip this step.
If you find that your blender needs some liquid to really blend the mask, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of water. Coconut oil can moisturize and condition your hair so it feels softer.
