Yolk is an available at home and relatively inexpensive product on the basis of which various cosmetic compositions are made. Yolk masks actively restore the skin, but they are also suitable for treating hair.
The benefits of egg yolk for hair
A substance of a bright yellow or orange color of a dense consistency, surrounded by a protein mass in a bird's egg, is called deuteroplasma. It contains a unique supply of nutrients that serve as a nutritional reserve for a developing embryo. You can use their benefit for hair restoration.
Active substances present in the yolkare the most effective for the treatment and strengthening of the hair structure:
- Lecithin is a fat-like organic substance that is a complex of phospholipids. It is an indispensable building material for cell membranes. When penetrating into the structure of the hair, lecithin contributes to its healing and slows down oxidative stress, which affects the rejuvenation of curls;
- Vitamins of groups B, A, E, D directly affect the strengthening of the root system and follicles, reducing the rate of hair loss, protect the scalp from the activity of fungi that provoke dandruff, “are responsible” for the shine and color saturation of the strands;
- Amino acids give the curls the necessary turgor, contribute to the normal hydration of the hair;
- Magnesium controls the flow of nutrients into the structure of the hair and scalp;
- Zinc catalyzes metabolic processes;
- Sodium and potassium resist destructive processes leading to hair loss;
- Phosphorus gives hair elasticity and a healthy glow.
Application methods
Applying a yolk substance to the hair is an excellent therapy in itself. It restores the structure of the hair and activates its regenerative abilities. You can use the yolk in its pure form: this is the so-called natural egg shampoo, which has the ability to clean contaminated hair without the use of additional detergents.
The yolk as a single component is also used to nourish and treat damaged and weakened strands. However, the effect of its use will be stronger if other ingredients are added to the mask, the most popular of which are:
- Vegetable oils;
- Cognac;
- Honey;
- Lactic acid products (kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese);
- Essential oils;
- Mustard;
- Gelatin, glycerin.
Using egg powder (dry concentrated melange from chicken eggs) is ineffective and unsafe, since in the presence of an allergy to the product, an increased sensitivity reaction develops extremely quickly due to inhalation of the smallest particles of the powder.
We do not recommend using ready-made cosmetic shampoos and masks, which contain the egg yolk. In most cases, this synthetic substitutes, and such a composition of tangible benefit will not bring either the effect of it will be moderate.By the way, fresh eggs added to the mask can be not only chicken: you can also use quail or duck eggs, but make sure that you are not allergic to such ingredients.
Yolk Hair Mask Recipes
An egg yolk mask made at home will only be useful if the correct cooking technique is followed. Rubbing the composition into the scalp without adding additional ingredients is a good method, but it will not be very effective for heavily depleted and weakened hair.
Follow the steps for proper processing egg mass, which are given below:
- Do not add an egg to a mask that has just been removed from the refrigerator. This will impair the adhesion of the components and slow down the rate of the chemical reaction. The egg should lie down at room temperature for at least half an hour, and only then can it be used;
- Separating the yolk from the protein mass is not always easy: often when the shell is broken, the shell of the yolk grain is damaged, which leads to its spreading. If you managed to pull out the yolk intact, rinse it under a weak stream of cold water - this helps to remove protein residues. If this is not done, fragments of the protein get stuck in the hair and curl when heated, which makes it extremely difficult to pull them out of the hair;
- To begin, grind the yolk with a fork, and then beat it with a whisk. A blender is also suitable for these purposes;
- In order for the egg mask to hold well on the hair and not drip onto the face and neck, do not wash your hair before applying the composition;
- The mask with the yolk is washed off only with moderate temperature water. If the liquid turns out to be hot, the yolk mass can curl up and it will be extremely difficult to remove it from the hair.
Useful advice: to separate the protein from the yolk without loss for the second substance, make a small puncture in the shell and release the protein mass through it.
Also have supporting recommendationsto facilitate the preparation of the yolk mask for hair:
- It is most convenient to combine the components of the mask in ceramic or glassware. It is undesirable to use metal because of the potential oxidation of products. Plastic is also not the best choice;
- A yolk mask is prepared for one serving and used immediately. You can not store it in the refrigerator;
- To prevent the mask from dripping and dripping onto the clothing, apply it correctly with longitudinal stroking movements, starting from the roots of the hair to the ends.
Attention: the yolk dries very quickly, so to increase the duration of the mask, wrap the hair with cling film or put on a shower cap.
Usually, the use of egg masks is allowed at intervals of 3 to 4 days, while the standard course of medical procedures takes about a month and a half. How long to keep this or that mask is usually indicated in the formulation, but the optimal time is 30 minutes or longer.
With yolk and honey
Egg-honey masks are the shortest way to give saggy and dull strands volume, shine and a healthy look. Such a composition quickly returns elasticity to the hair and has an extra nourishing effect: you can compare it with a lifting eye mask, applied for 15 minutes before responsible release. The simplest recipe involves the use of one crushed raw yolk with a tablespoon of linden or may honey. The mixture is applied over the entire length of the strands, while the root zone is given special attention. The mask is kept under cover and washed off without shampoo after 40-60 minutes.
For very dry and damaged hair, in a mask with yolk and honey, you can add aloe juice (1 tbsp.), Olive oil (1 - 2 teaspoons) and a couple of drops of essential oil of geranium, lemon or orange. Cinnamon powder also gives a good effect. The mask is greasy, so it is washed off with foamed water.
With yolk and lemon
For hair prone to rapid contamination, masks with an acidic environment are good. You can get such a mixture by adding lemon juice or a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the mask. But lemon works more efficientlyeliminating excess sebum production. In order not to dry the scalp, add the crushed egg yolk to the juice of half of one citrus and rub the mass into the scalp. After 40 minutes, rinse off the mask and rinse your hair with infusion of chamomile, burdock or nettle. The effect will make itself felt immediately: the hair will gain radiance and elasticity.
With cognac
Cognac is not only an exquisite alcoholic beverage, but also an excellent cosmetic product for external use. When introduced into the mask, it has a warming effect on the skin of the scalp, and tannins in its composition strengthen the hair structure.
In combination with yolk, cognac for hair works really magically. To prepare a mask, 1 to 2 egg yolks are ground with a fork and whipped with a whisk, after which a quarter cup of an alcoholic drink is poured into them. If the mask is too liquid, you can thicken it with honey. Put the composition on the curls, spread over the entire length and wrap your head in a towel. After an hour, rinse off the mask and moisturize the ends of the hair with a nourishing balm.
With yogurt
If natural yogurt is used to treat hair, you can be sure: the mask will bring tangible benefits even in the most advanced cases. The product contains a large amount of lactic acid, as well as potassium, calcium and protein. Masks with yolk and yogurt eliminate increased oily hair and saturate the follicles with all the necessary elements.
To prepare a nourishing mask, take:
- Natural fermented milk yogurt without additives - 1 cup or five tablespoons;
- Raw yolk - 1 pc.;
- Olive oil - 2 tbsp. l (not necessary).
Before adding the yolk mass to the yogurt, whisk it with a whisk. The mask lasts about 30 minutes, and then washed off with plain water. Allowed to add to the composition of natural honey.
With mustard
Mustard masks have a warming effect and perfectly stimulate hair growth. But if you keep this composition for 30 to 60 minutes, you can dry or even burn the scalp. That is why the yolk is introduced into the mask without fail, giving a moisturizing and softening effect.
Attention: masks with mustard are applied only to the root zone of hair! After the procedure, always use a balm or conditioner for the tips.
There are various options for egg mustard masks used for different purposes:
- Against hair loss - Mix two tablespoons of mustard in the form of a powder or liquid mass with yolks (2 pieces), vodka (a quarter cup), 20 g of fat sour cream and aloe juice (1 tbsp.). Mix the ingredients thoroughly and apply on the scalp. Wrap your head in polyethylene and a towel, hold the mask for 35 - 40 minutes and rinse it off with warm water;
- To boost growth - you will need two yolks, mustard powder (3 tsp), two tablespoons of sugar and olive oil (a quarter cup). The mixed composition is applied to oily or clean, but dry hair. After 40 minutes, wash your hair with shampoo;
- To strengthen - make strong tea and measure the volume necessary for the mask (half a glass). Add the mashed yolk and mustard powder (two teaspoons) to the tea leaves. The mask is left on the hair for 25 to 30 minutes, and then washed off with warm water.
With red pepper
The mask of the following composition helps to quickly and effectively stimulate intensive hair growth:
- Chicken yolk - 1 pc.;
- Red ground cayenne pepper - 1 tsp;
- Castor oil or burdock - a quarter cup.
When cooking, the mixed oil and yolk are heated for 1 to 3 minutes in a water bath, after which red pepper is added to them. Apply the composition with a cotton swab or brush, otherwise you can burn your fingers.Since the mask is very burning, it is kept for no longer than 10 - 15 minutes, and then washed off with cool water for the first time, warm water and shampoo - for the second time.
